Starting April 1, the Delhi government will prohibit vehicles exceeding the age limit from refueling at petrol stations to reduce emissions. This applies to petrol vehicles over 15 years old and diesel vehicles older than 10 years. The initiative is part of efforts to combat severe air pollution and aligns with previous Supreme Court orders.
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Following MNS protests against Hindi signage at a Mumbai Metro construction site, MMRDA began replacing it with Marathi. MNS now plans to target educational institutions, demanding prominent Marathi name boards. This comes after bank unions alleged intimidation by individuals claiming to be MNS members during a previous language campaign, even as Raj Thackeray paused the bank-focused efforts.
US President Donald Trump is set to make a final decision on TikTok on April 2. The proposal involves potential investors like Blackstone and Oracle, to address security concerns. Trump set an April 5 deadline for TikTok's parent company ByteDance to sell its stake or face a ban. The deal hinges on approval from Beijing.
Amul has reduced the price of its one-litre milk packets by one rupee, providing relief to consumers amid rising inflation. This price cut applies to four variants of milk: Amul Gold, Amul Taaza, Amul T-Special, and Amul Chai Mazza, making larger packet purchases more economical. The reduction becomes effective nationwide from Friday.
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Bill Gates reportedly gifted his daughter Jennifer a $15.82 million horse farm in North Salem, Westchester, following her Stanford graduation in 2018. The estate, equipped with equestrian facilities, supports Jennifer's passion for competitive horse riding. This purchase contrasts with Melinda Gates' past statements emphasizing a modest upbringing for their children, sparking discussions about wealth and values within the family.
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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau declares support for Zionism, urging Canadians to fight anti-Semitism. The Israeli embassy appreciates his stance amid a 670% rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Canada. Concurrently, the Gaza conflict has caused significant casualties and a severe humanitarian crisis. Critics call for reevaluating foreign aid priorities given ongoing violence.