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Was planning an eight-phase poll spread over a month, and during a pandemic too boot, wrong, after all?
India’s urban unemployment is at a historic high and, more important, the participation rate of India’s labour force is at a historic low
The last time the Taliban had taken over Afghanistan, 26 years ago, India’s historical presence in Afghanistan was forced to abruptly end
Politicians are voted in and voted out for a variety of reasons, but rarely have they been voted out for incompetence
Delhi
As COVID-19 cases rise in Delhi, Kejriwal seeks to impose localised 'lockdown'
The Delhi government has also decided to withdraw its previous order allowing 200 guests to attend wedding functions
Ex-JNU student leader Umar Khalid arrested in connection with northeast Delhi riots
He was questioned by the Delhi Police Crime Branch for a couple of hours on September 2 in connection with the riots
As Delhi grapples with dipping temperature, IMD likely to declare cold wave in city
The weather department also said the month of November this year is expected to be the coldest in the last four to five years
COVID-19 war room in Delhi to track city's fight against virus
The new strategic facility will cover aspects such as testing, bed strength, medical equipment and containment zones
Delhi gets a 'Green' war room in its fight against pollution
The minister said a 10-member team has been set up to monitor the levels of primary pollutants
Mumbai
Mumbai Metro service to resume on Monday
MMOPL said the entry points at every station will be limited to ensure effective crowd management and screening
Mumbai Central mall fire under control, 3,500 evacuated from adjacent tower
The fire brigade evacuated around 3500 people residing in a building adjacent to City Centre Mall which caught a huge Level-5 fire
Mumbai civic body bans firecrackers, fireworks ahead of Diwali
However, BMC has permitted the use of 'mild' crackers on Laxmi Pujan, saying people can use 'anar' and fulzadi within their private premises
Mumbai sero survey: 27 per cent health workers have developed COVID-19 antibodies
The BMC had conducted the second round of sero-survey along with other organisations in the second half of August
Kolkata
BSF jawan killing by Bangladesh Guards unprovoked: Probe
BSF probe finds BGB firing was ‘unprovoked and unwarranted’ and was carried out after flag meeting between two forces.
Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to rethink CAA and NRC
Congress, Left supporters stage massive protests.
Panic buying returns in Bengal markets ahead of fresh lockdown in containment zones
Long queues were witnessed outside department stores as people bought commodities for storage during the lockdown period
Ban on flights to Kolkata extended to July 31
Mamata Banerjee requested an extension of the ban in view of the rise in COVID-19 cases
Mukul Roy booked for taking bribe, moves Calcutta HC for anticipatory bail
Sources claimed that he played a crucial role behind the recent induction of a group of Tollywood actors into the BJP.
In Other Cities
Not behind Ajit’s decision to ally with BJP: Sharad Pawar
He also said that he has no contact with his nephew, who rebelled against the NCP.
Depressed Covid-19 patient jumps to death from Bengaluru hospital
He was an auto driver on dialysis, and was shaken by the death of another patient in his quarantine ward
Garment MSMEs to Tamil Nadu: Don’t even think of extending lockdown
Over 400 MSME's in garment exports urge CM not to extend lockdown
Pune-based businessman arrested for cheating man held in Explosive Substances Act case
The complainant Raj Kumar, a city-based businessman who deals in explosives was arrested by the RGI Airport police in 2019