 New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): Liquor shops in the national capital continued to witness rush on May 8 amid lockdown 3.0. People kept their belongings like helmets, bottles, to mark their positions in queues in Vasant Vihar area of Delhi. Delhi government has imposed 70% special corona tax on alcohol. Police personnel were seen controlling crowd near liquor shop at Delhi's Gole Market. There are total 5532 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Delhi. 

People keep helmets, bottles in queues to reserve spot at Delhi liquor shop

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German luxury sports car maker Porsche on Friday launched its all-new electric SUV Macan and updated Taycan sport saloon in the Indian market.
The company's arm Porsche India, which posted record sales of 1,006 vehicles in 2024, is looking to build on it further through new products and expanded network this year, Porsche India Brand Director Manolito Vujicic said here at the Auto Expo, held as part of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.
The new Macan BEV is now available across three model variants priced between Rs 1.22 crore and Rs 1.69 crore, the company said.
On the other hand, the new Taycan is available initially in trims priced at Rs 1.89 crore and Rs 2.53 crore.
Vujicic said the company is expanding its presence in India to 13 cities by the end of this year. It is currently present in 10 Indian cities.
"With Pune and Hyderabad operations having commenced last year, we are committed to maintaining this momentum through 2025, with new Porsche Centres in Indore, Jaipur, an

The new Macan BEV is now available across three model variants priced between Rs 1.22 crore and Rs 1.69 crore, the company said

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Advising the Delhi government to stop ex post facto renewal of licences od private hospitals, the CIC has said private entities providing essential public services have to be brought under RTI Act in a state-specific amendment of the transparency law.
Information Commissioner Vinod Kumar Tiwari made these observations while hearing the case of an RTI applicant who was allegedly given "exorbitant bills" by a private hospital for the treatment of his wife in 2023.
RTI applicant Sanjeev Kumar had approached Delhi government's Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) seeking details of licence issued to Artemis Hospital, where his wife underwent treatment, among other information in a 12-pointer application.
Not getting satisfactory response, he approached the Central Information Commission with his case.
"...Core contention of the appellant in the instant appeal was non-receipt of correct and accurate information from the PIO and also arbitrary practice adopted by  the Artemis ..

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Cybersecurity vulnerability management company TAC Security founder Trishneet Arora sought from the Centre actionable steps in the upcoming Union Budget to enhance the country's cybersecurity framework.
In a statement, Arora stressed the importance of creating a secure, resilient, and innovative cyber ecosystem that not only safeguards India's expanding digital economy but also positions the nation as a hub for global cybersecurity innovation.
Suggesting measures to strengthen the country's cybersecurity landscape, Arora sought Rs 500 crore for the next three years to fund nationwide cybersecurity education and awareness initiatives.
"This includes collaborating with top institutions like IITs, NITs, and other specialized centers to create a steady pipeline of industry-ready cybersecurity talent. Programmes will focus on hands-on training, research, and developing practical skills to equip young professionals to meet the growing demand in the cybersecurity sector," he said.
He also

He also stressed that India must establish stronger ties with global organizations such as NATO's Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) and Interpol

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