Good morning! The political resolution at the BJP national executive has said the party's support to Shiv Sena rebel Eknath Shinde as Maharashtra's chief minister shows it never craves power but believes in serving people "selflessly" and working for their welfare. HT brings you a round-up of the most important and interesting stories, so you don’t miss your daily dose of news. |
THE BIG STORY Shinde proves majority in Maharashtra House Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde proved his government’s majority on the floor of the assembly on Monday by winning the trust vote with ease and completing the arc on an unlikely rebellion that began exactly three weeks ago and led to the collapse of the previous government. Read more. |
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The Big Question Will the Centre’s new rules on service charges bring relief to diners? The Union government issued new guidelines on Monday to deem it illegal for restaurant and hotels to levy a service charge without the express consent of a diner, according to a statement by the ministry of consumer affairs, which also specified government helplines where customers can report violations. Read more. |
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 You can call it pani puri, golgappa or puchka. But you can’t call for it in this foreign capital. Sale of the snack has been halted following an outbreak of cholera. But sel roti and momos are still available. Where is this happening? |
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From the Edit Page What will India's G20 presidency focus on? India’s presidency of the G20 grouping next year — arguably the sole remaining effective forum for global governance — presents an enormous opportunity to accelerate sustainable growth within India, in the emerging world, and beyond. Read more. |
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From the Field Ecologically-sensitive areas in Western Ghats not be notified for another year The ecologically-sensitive areas (ESA) in the Western Ghats will not be notified for another year, which means there will be no curbs on quarrying, mining, or establishment of new polluting industries in these areas in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat till the next monsoon, officials aware of the matter said. The officials said state governments are opposed to the ESA notification as the curbs it entails will cause widespread economic impact. Read more. |
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Infographic of the Day 90% of India's adults double vaccinated (1)_1656960007086.jpg) (Click to expand) |
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Photo of the Day A grave beauty |
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