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Govt seeks to exempt solid waste management facilities & CETPs from prior green clearance

Starmer’s trip should take people-to-people exchanges, the bedrock of bilateral ties, to a new level. Think dhokla-n-chips and more Shakespeare in sari, writes former director of Nehru Centre, London

Government tightens drug quality checks after cough syrup deaths

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker have strongly condemned Donald Trump’s calls for their jailing over alleged failures to protect ICE officers. Both Democrats accused Trump of authoritarianism and racial targeting, with Johnson stating he would not be intimidated. Pritzker highlighted Trump’s deployment of federal forces and suggested a move towards authoritarianism.

All the growth in consumer spend & half the total comes from the richest 10% of Americans. They’re also investing heavily in AI. If AI doesn’t deliver, it could be real bad news for world’s largest economy

New Orleans Saints player Cameron Jordan’s home was burglarized last month. Two men broke into his house while he was playing. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office swiftly arrested two suspects in Georgia. This incident follows similar home invasions targeting NFL players like Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes. The league has been investigating organized crime rings…

India’s Women’s World Cup campaign remains undefeated despite batting not reaching its full potential. Jemimah Rodrigues believes this is ‘scary’ for opponents, highlighting the team’s depth and new match-winners emerging. She expressed confidence in the openers and her own role in contributing to team success, anticipating a batter-friendly pitch for the upcoming South Africa clash.

Stanford football received a historic $50 million donation from alumnus Bradford M. Freeman, the largest individual gift not tied to facilities. This transformative contribution will fund five new scholarships and bolster the university’s NIL infrastructure. Freeman’s generosity aims to usher in a new era of excellence and competitiveness for the Cardinal program.

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered their first loss of the 2025 season, falling to the Denver Broncos 21-17. Quarterback Jalen Hurts expressed frustration with the team’s lack of cohesion and execution, drawing a parallel to different chefs using the same ingredients. Despite the setback, Hurts remains confident in the team’s hunger to improve and bounce back.

Soaring fruit prices and short supply are impacting Jharkhand’s markets as Diwali and Chhath festivities approach. Continuous rainfall has disrupted transportation and harvesting, leading to spoilage and a 30-50% price hike on many fruits compared to last year. Traders anticipate high prices to persist through the festivals due to ongoing weather challenges.