New updates: Grap-4 curbs lifted in Delhi-NCR amid dip in pollution levels
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The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Thursday revoked curbs under stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) amid dip in pollution levels, according to an official order. The curbs were imposed Wednesday as calm winds, low temperatures and foggy conditions allowed accumulation of pollutants in the region, with the air quality index clocking 396 last evening.Stage 4 curbs include a ban on all construction activities, entry of non-essential polluting trucks into Delhi, and mandatory shifting of school classes, except for classes 10 and 12, to hybrid mode. Non-essential diesel trucks are prohibited from entering Delhi, while Delhi-registered BS-IV and older diesel-run heavy goods vehicles are banned, except for essential services under Stage 4.
Reliance Jio net profit jumps 24 per cent in October-December 2024 as earnings rise on tariff hike, the comoany filing said. Reliance Industries post Q3 consolidated profit at Rs 18,540 crore, revenue from operations at Rs 2.44 trillion. India on Wednesday welcomed the announcement on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. Israel and Hamas have agreed a deal which would halt the war in Gaza and see the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, the US and mediators Qatar have said. The deal between Israel and Hamas came after months and it is expected to come into effect on Sunday if both sides fully approve it. In its reaction, India hoped that the agreement would lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. "We welcome the announcement of the agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. "We hope this will lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza," it said in a statement. The MEA added: "We have consistently called for release of all hostages, ceasefire, and return to a path of dialogue and diplomacy."2:59 PM
Centre's panel on Delhi NCR air quality revokes Grap-4 curbs amid dip in pollution levels
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Reliance Industries Q3 results: Consolidated profit at Rs 18,540 crore, revenue from operations at Rs 2.44 trn
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India welcomes Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
India on Wednesday welcomed the announcement on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.
Israel and Hamas have agreed a deal which would halt the war in Gaza and see the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, the US and mediators Qatar have said.
The deal between Israel and Hamas came after months and it is expected to come into effect on Sunday if both sides fully approve it.
In its reaction, India hoped that the agreement would lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.
"We welcome the announcement of the agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
"We hope this will lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza," it said in a statement.
The MEA added: "We have consistently called for release of all hostages, ceasefire, and return to a path of dialogue and diplomacy."
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New state BJP chief to be known by evening: Himanta
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Infosys Q3 net profit rises 11.4% to Rs 6,806 cr
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First Published: Jan 16 2025 | 9:02 AM IST