Helmets made compulsory for pillion-riders in Mumbai
Offenders attract a fine of Rs 500 for riders without helmets and suspension of their driving license for up to three months or both.
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India govt cautions restaurants against forcing consumers to pay service charges
Consumers are also being falsely misled on the legality of such charges and harassed by restaurants on making a request to remove such charges from the bill amount.
Delhi witnesses heavy rainfall, power cut, traffic jam
Airline companies like Air India and Indigo reported on social media that the departure of their flights may be affected due to the bad weather in Delhi.
Himachal Pradesh imports Australian sheep to improve quality of wool
The breeding programme will improve the quality of the wool and wool suitable for apparel production will be at par with the world’s best premium quality fabrics that are…
India likely to grow by 6.4% in 2022: UN report
This is well below the 8.8 per cent growth recorded in 2021, as higher inflationary pressures and uneven recovery of the labour market will curb private consumption and investment.
India possesses potential to become world’s film content hub: Modi
He also said that the multifariousness of the Indian film sector is remarkable and the rich heritage and cultural diversity are India’s strengths.
Delhi reports marginal rise in new Covid-19 cases, two deaths
Meanwhile, the Covid positivity rate has marginally declined to 3.35 per cent and the number of active cases has also dropped to 2,910.
India has come out of corruption, policy paralysis of 2G era: PM
Modi also said the telecom sector was a great example of how self-reliance and healthy competition created a multiplier effect on society and the economy.
Nepal government hikes public transport and cargo fares, again
The state-owned oil monopoly has jacked up the price of petrol 13 times in a year. Petrol now costs Rs170 per liter, a 38.21 percent jump from last year.
Punjab to draft policy for affordable health services
The health minister also said the initiative was part of the guarantees the party promised to the people of Punjab.