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VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) Chairman Dr P Krishnaiah has appealed to the public to celebrate the Diwali festival with 'green crackers' avoiding noise and air pollution. In a press release on Saturday, Krishnaiah urged the firecracker manufacturers and sellers to manufacture and sell eco-friendly crackers, and requested public cooperation to make the festival celebration free from air pollution and safe. The APPCB has already issued a circular to all district colle ...Read More >
New Delhi/Noida/Gurgaon: As the legal sale of green firecrackers opened Saturday, crowds thronged markets, examining and bargaining, reviving a pre-Diwali ritual that was paused in recent years because of ban. However, conventional crackers, far more numerous and easily available than the green ones, were selling freely across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurgaon, flouting SC orders.TOI reporters who went across NCR found certified green crackers, known by their QR codes with licensing details, ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh administration has formally asked the Municipal Corporation (MC) to provide an update on the implementation of the smart paid parking system and revised parking rates approved by former Punjab governor and UT administrator Banwari Lal Purohit in June 2024. Despite the approval, the civic body has failed to implement the system, prompting the administration to demand clarity and a possible resubmission of the proposal.In a detailed letter addressed to the municipal comm ...Read More >
Lucknow: Cracker markets across the are abuzz with excitement and traders say this season has brought along new varieties, especially in aerial fireworks to light up the night sky. Range of crackers on offer is wide, from traditional sparklers to fancy fireworks such as drones, peacock, Avatar, X-men, Doden, Rang Baraat, Red Flair, Dubai-style rockets and Colour Star. Prices start from around Rs 50 and go up to Rs 10,000 depending on the type and output.At the same time, eco-friendly green crack ...Read More >
New Delhi: Supreme Court's move to ease the ban on firecrackers is largely seen as a festive allowance, but some Delhiites are planning to illuminate homes and hearts, not skies. They plan to replace fireworks with earthen lamps, lanterns and shared meals at community gatherings.The shift from smoke to light, which reflects a growing awareness that Diwali joy needn't be at the cost of the city's air and its residents' health, is palpable in several neighbourhoods. Locals in Greater Kailash-II ha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) Ahead of Diwali, authorities have issued 103 temporary licenses for the retail sale of NEERI-approved green firecrackers at designated locations across the city till Saturday, officials said. The district authorities, in collaboration with Delhi Police, have formed patrolling teams headed by area sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) to ensure full compliance with the Supreme Court's guidelines regarding the sale and use of approved firecrackers, officials added. A total of ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With Diwali around the corner, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) across Hyderabad are tightening regulations on firecracker use to ensure a cleaner, quieter festival.Notices issued to residents this week permit only eco-friendly "green crackers" and restrict their use to a one-and-a-half-hour window in the evening. Several RWAs have also banned high-decibel and aerial fireworks, citing health and safety concerns for children, senior citizens, and pets in the city.Speaking to TOI, S ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (PTI) The Supreme Court order, allowing the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR region, may increase the number of families bursting fire crackers by 40 per cent as compared to the last year, raising fears that 'regular fireworks' could also make a comeback, a LocalCircles study said. The study, conducted among more than 38,000 residents across Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad, said "34 per cent of families in Delhi-NCR surveyed are likely to burn c ...Read More >
NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) has partnered with NTT DATA Japan to enable UPI acceptance in the Japanese market. This collaboration will allow Indian tourists to make seamless QR code payments at merchant locations acquired by NTT DATA. The MoU aims to enhance the digital payment experience for Indian travelers in Japan. NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) on Tuesday said it has signed a pact with NTT DATA Japan for acceptance of UPI in the Japanese market. In a statement National ...Read More >
MUMBAI: As Mumbai's air quality dips following the monsoon season, environmentalists warn that the five-day Diwali festival could push pollution levels higher. Every year, the city's air and noise readings spike after fireworks, prompting debate over the use of green crackers- the supposedly less polluting alternative. In order to understand what they are, how they differ from traditional fireworks, and how citizens can celebrate responsibly, HT spoke with Sumaira Abdulali, crusader against pol ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The district administration has rolled back its blanket ban on firecrackers, opting instead to allow the sale and use of only green crackers for a limited period during Diwali.The move comes a day after the administration's initial prohibition -- prompted by the need to comply with the Supreme Court's guidelines, which permit only certified green crackers in NCR.On Thursday, deputy commissioner Ajay Kumar announced the amended order, specifying that green crackers certified by NEERI (Na ...Read More >
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has introduced WhatsApp-based ticketing for its Aqua Line (Metro Line 3). Commuters can now generate QR tickets instantly by sending 'Hi' to a designated number or scanning station QR codes. This initiative aims to provide seamless, efficient, and sustainable travel, eliminating paper tickets and supporting multiple payment options. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has launched Whatsapp-based ticketing for commuters of Metro Line 3, also known as Aqu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) The Delhi government and police will strictly enforce sale of NEERI and PESO certified green firecrackers, with licensees allowed to stock only 600 kg of crackers per shop, officials said on Thursday. Temporary licences will be issued by the deputy commissioners of police (DCPs) in each district, among around 140 Petroleum and Explosives Safety (PESO) certified firecracker retailers for sale on three days (October 18-19). Patrol teams will be formed to enforce the Suprem ...Read More >
Mysuru/Bengaluru: Hours after IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge Wednesday shared a video of a phone call in which an unidentified man, claiming affiliation with RSS, allegedly abused him in Hindi, home minister G Parameshwara said the govt has ordered an investigation. "We will find out who threatened the minister. We will identify the source," Parameshwara said. "A minister has the right to share his opinions. Threatening him for this is unacceptable. Action will be taken. Though tracking callers i ...Read More >
New Delhi: What was being discreetly sold under the table just two days ago is now out in the open. With the Supreme Court permitting the sale of green crackers, hundreds of shoppers poured into the narrow lanes of Old Delhi on Wednesday in anticipation of purchasing firecrackers. However, as per the apex court's order, the sale is officially allowed only from Oct 18 to 20.Traders are now faced with the question of implementation as well as logistics. Harjeet Singh Chhabra, general secretary, Sa ...Read More >
India's top court on Wednesday permitted the use of some firecrackers in New Delhi during the Diwali festival, easing a blanket ban even as the capital battles unhealthy winter air pollution. The Supreme Court said the controlled use of the less-polluting "green firecrackers" -- developed by federal research institutes to reduce particulate and gas emission -- would be allowed for limited periods between Saturday and Tuesday. During Diwali, a major Hindu festival of lights, widespread bursting ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): Indian travellers in Japan may soon be using Unified Payment Interface (UPI) as NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), on Tuesday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NTT DATA Japan, a core subsidiary of the NTT DATA Group and a provider of IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. As per a press release, the MoU establishes the foundat ...Read More >
The Enforcement Directorate has issued a crucial clarification regarding arrests. It states that digital or online arrests are not part of the anti-money laundering law. All arrests are conducted physically and in person, following due procedure. The agency also warned against fake summons being sent by criminals for cheating and extortion. There is no concept of digital or online arrest under the anti-money laundering law and the ED undertakes such a procedure only in person, the federal probe ...Read More >
New Delhi Oct 8, (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said today it has uncovered instances of con artists issuing fake summons to individuals in an attempt to extort money and derail investigations. The agency has vowed to take action against these fraudsters. "In the course of investigations, the Directorate of Enforcement issues summons under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)," the ED stated. "However, we have no ...Read More >
Chennai: SaaS major Zoho has deepened its focus on fintech with new payment solutions and point-of-sale devices targeting collections and disbursements.Zoho launched POS and QR devices, soundboxes, and a range of payment solutions, including payout capabilities, virtual accounts for collections, and marketplace settlements.Zoho aims to leverage its existing strengths in ERP, accounting, and payroll software. Sivaramakrishnan Iswaran, CEO of Zoho Payment Technologies and global head of finance an ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 7 (PTI) The Reserve Bank on Tuesday said bill payment system Bharat Connect has been linked with foreign exchange retail platform, enabling individual customers to buy US dollars in the form of currency notes, forex card load or for outward remittances at competitive prices. With the linkage, customers will be able to access USD through their preferred payment/banking apps integrated with the Bharat Connect or Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) platform. Currently, five lenders -- A ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) To enhance transparency and provide 'ease of commuting' to the National Highway users, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will install project information signboards with 'Quick Response (QR) Codes' along the stretches to provide relevant project specific information and emergency helpline numbers to commuters. The vertical QR Code signboards will display project-specific details such as the National Highway number, highway chainage, project length, construction ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 3, 2025: With an agenda of providing transparency to National Highway users and providing ease of communication, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) will install Project Information Sign Boards with Quick Response (QR) codes along the National Highway stretches. This step has been taken to provide relevant project-specific information and emergency helpline numbers to National Highway commuters. The vertical QR Code Sign Boards will provide project-specific informa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tata Communications on Wednesday announced the successful deployment of its digital infrastructure solutions to support Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited's (BSNL) newly launched eSIM services. The services are powered by Tata Communications' GSMA-accredited eSIM Subscription Management platform, 'MOVE', delivered through its wholly owned subsidiary Tata Communications Collaboration Services Private Limited, the statement said. The platform will allow BSNL to facili ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Homegrown telecom company Tata Communications on Wednesday said it has deployed its solutions for state-controlled Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited's (BSNL) eSIM services nationwide. Specifically, Tata Communications, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Tata Communications Collaboration Services Private Ltd. (TCCSPL), has supplied its GSMA-accredited eSIM subscription management platform - Tata Communications MOVE. The Mumbai-based company said that the platform will enable BSNL to faci ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 30: Arattai app has become widely popular within a few days of its launch. The India-made instant messaging app by Zoho has seen a massive surge in downloads and searches across the country, encouraging people to install it on their mobile devices and explore its functions. Many say that Arattai is an Indian WhatsApp or was launched to rival it. The Arattai instant messaging app brings many new features and functions that are not available on WhatsApp. On the other hand, it la ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath underscored the importance of self-reliant panchayats in translating the state's long-term development goals into reality. Addressing district and block panchayat representatives, he called for adopting innovative approaches in annual plans, with a focus on both income generation and public welfare. The interaction formed part of the ongoing Viksit UP@2047 dialogue series, which seeks to gather ideas from local representatives and citizens on how to ...Read More >
Chennai: In a major push to tackle rabies and track dog ownership, the Greater Chennai Corporation has microchipped over 12,255 dogs, both domestic and stray, with QR code collars and embedded chips containing complete identification and vaccination details. Addressing the Corporation Council meeting on Monday, commissioner J. Kumaragurubaran said the initiative helps identify dog owners, especially in cases where foster dogs are abandoned. "The chip includes breed, owner's name, unique ID, and ...Read More >
Metro Railway Kolkata registered its highest-ever daily passenger count of 9.82 lakh on September 27, surpassing the previous record set last year. This significant ridership occurred on 'Panchami', with both Blue and Green Lines seeing high commuter numbers. The Metro has also planned night-long services and additional staff deployment for the upcoming Durga Puja festivities. The Metro Railway Kolkata registered its highest-ever daily passenger count of 9.82 lakh on September 27, an official s ...Read More >
Lucknow: On Monday, during a virtual interaction with mayors and councillors of 17 municipal corporations, along with presidents and members of 200 municipalities and 545 nagar panchayats, under the 'Viksit UP @ 2047' dialogue series, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reiterated the central role of municipal bodies in transforming Uttar Pradesh into a Viksit state by 2047. He urged every urban body to commit itself to the mission of making its city clean, modern, well-organized, and self-reliant. ...Read More >
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