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The second stage of GRAP involves a ban on the use of coal and firewood, including tandoors in hotels, restaurants and open eateries. It also includes a ban on the use of diesel generator sets, except for emergency and essential services. Read more: scroll.in/latest/10968...

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Ladakh, like Kashmir, North East India, Kutch Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar, is a mouth-watering destination for Indian and foreign companies keen to make a quick buck, regardless of the evident disastrous impacts on the local ecology and people. scroll.in/article/1096... Ashish Kothari ✍️

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The order came even as Delhi’s air quality worsened to the “very poor” level on Monday. scroll.in/latest/10968... As of 7.05 am, the national capital recorded an average AQI of 307, showed the Sameer application that provides hourly updates published by the Central Pollution Control Board.

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The real test of India’s labour market is not how many names enter an EPFO database but whether the economy creates enough stable, productive and decently paid jobs. scroll.in/article/1096... Santosh Mehrotra & Kingshuk Sarkar write

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Whether it was Old Delhi, New Delhi or South Delhi, every version of this city rose and fell in rhythm with political patronage. Whether as subjects or citizens, it is the fate of Dilliwalas to live and die as clients of the State. scroll.in/article/1094... By Mukul Kesavan

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Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jauramajra had resigned from the AAP on Sunday, a day after the party released its first list of 40 candidates on Saturday. Their names were not included in the list. Read more: scroll.in/latest/10968...

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Could El Niño worsen Delhi’s winter pollution? scroll.in/article/1096... Lower temperatures, slower winds paired with less rain could trap pollutants in the air. Experts warn that tackling emissions at their source is key to preventing another pollution crisis. Vaishnavi Rathore reports

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Delhi air quality worsens to ‘very poor’ category This was the highest Air Quality Index in the national capital since February even as additional pollution control measures took effect on Sunday. Read Here: scroll.in/latest/10967...

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The demolition took place on 650 bighas of government-owned land in Alamganj Part-IX village. Dhubri District Commissioner Dibakar Nath told Scroll that eviction notices had been served to residents occupying 800 bighas of land. scroll.in/latest/10967...

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A city can invest billions in a metro system or add hundreds of buses, but if the road network does not allow people to reach stations and bus stops safely and efficiently, the investment will not deliver its full potential. scroll.in/article/1096... By Amitabh Kant & Madhav Pai

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“Sugar is expensive, oil is expensive. What will we eat? We are daily-wage workers,” says a protestor at the #INDIABloc rally. "What has Modi ji done for us?" asks the protestor, adding that they plan on voting for #RahulGandhi next time. Ayush Tiwari reports

Louise Kennedy became an author at 55. In a conversation with Sayari Debnath, Kennedy spoke about Ireland’s literary heritage, the nation’s troubled relationship with England, the politics of language and accents, and more. Read more: scroll.in/article/1096...

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At Wesleyan, the Navaratri Festival remains part of that ongoing intervention: a meeting place for artistic practice and scholarship, inherited traditions and a community that continues to engage with Carnatic music and dance far beyond India’s shores. scroll.in/magazine/109... ✍️Malini Nair

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This came a day after the Opposition INDIA bloc staged a symbolic “public impeachment” of Kumar, accusing him of “conspiring to steal elections” by “ensuring the intentional deletion of 13 crore voters”. Read more: scroll.in/latest/10967...

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