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Delhi pollution: Centre increases penalties for farmers involved in stubble burning, fines to go up to Rs 30,000

This development follows sharp criticism from the Supreme Court, which had previously held earlier penalties as ineffective in curbing the practice.

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Delhi pollution: Centre increases penalties for farmers involved in stubble burning, fines to go up to Rs 30,000

The Centre has hiked the penalties for farmers involved in stubble burning, with fines now set to rise as high as Rs 30,000, as an attempt to tackle worsening air quality in Delhi and the neighbouring regions.

The new rules, which take effect immediately, states that farmers with less than two acres of land will face a fine of Rs 5,000, those with between two and five acres will be fined Rs 10,000, while farmers with over five acres of land will be penalised Rs 30,000 for engaging in stubble burning.

This amendment is part of the government’s push to minimize air pollution under the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Act of 2021.

An official notice mentioned that the new rules may be called the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (Imposition, Collection, and Utilisation of Environmental Compensation for Stubble Burning) Amendment Rules, 2024.

Under the aegis of these new measures, complaints related to pollution will be handled by the pollution control boards and the CAQM, with clear guidelines for conducting enquiries and addressing grievances.

Notably, this development follows sharp criticism from the Supreme Court, which had previously held earlier penalties as ineffective in curbing the practice.

Recently, the apex court had also criticised the Delhi government over the blanket ban on firecrackers. It observed that the ban was hardly implemented and directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to file an affidavit stating the measures that were taken to enforce the ban in the national capital.

The Centre’s move is aimed at addressing the severe air pollution that annually plagues Delhi and its surrounding areas. The air quality was recorded in the severe category in many areas on Thursday. Anand Vihar, Bawana, Mundka and Wazirpur recorded air quality in the severe category, while other areas were in the very poor category.

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PM Modi extends wishes to people on Chhath Puja

In a post On X, PM Modi said: “My best wishes to all of you on the holy occasion of Chhath Sandhya Arghya. May this great festival, a symbol of simplicity, restraint, determination and dedication, bring happiness, prosperity and good fortune in everyone’s life. Jai Chhathi Maiya!”

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his greetings to people on Chhath Sandhya Arghya in Chhath festival.

In a post On X, PM Modi said: “My best wishes to all of you on the holy occasion of Chhath Sandhya Arghya. May this great festival, a symbol of simplicity, restraint, determination and dedication, bring happiness, prosperity and good fortune in everyone’s life. Jai Chhathi Maiya!”

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Maharashtra elections: Uddhav Thackeray releases party manifesto, promises free education, scrapping of Dharavi project

Maharashtra and Mumbai will also have a housing policy keeping the rapid urbanisation in mind, he said.

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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday unveiled his party’s manifesto for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, assuring free education for male students, stabilising prices of essential items and scrapping of the Dharavi redevelopment project.

Speaking on the occasion, Thackeray said he presented his party’s promises to the public about what will be done after the Maha Vikas Aghadi consists of the Congress, NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) government comes to power and “how we will serve the people”.

“We do what we say. We have fulfilled many promises and even today whatever promises we have made, we will fulfill them after getting the blessings of the people,” he said.

The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief said most of the election promises are part of the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi’s (MVA) overall assurances, but there are some points that need special attention.

The MVA also launched its manifesto for the November 20 state Assembly polls, he said.

Thackeray assured that the way female students in the state were getting free education under a government policy, it would be implemented for male students as well if the MVA comes to power.

Thackeray said if the MVA comes to power, it will scrap cluster development of Koliwadas and Gaothans and it will be done after taking the residents into confidence. The Sena (UBT) head also said his party will work towards creating jobs. The MVA will also keep stable the prices of essential commodities, he said.

On the Dharavi redevelopment project, the former chief minister said it will be scrapped as the project will have ramifications on Mumbai.

Maharashtra and Mumbai will also have a housing policy keeping the rapid urbanisation in mind, he said.

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PM Modi, US President-elect Donald Trump commit to boosting ties in defence, space on call: MEA 

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Prime Minister highlighted that the US leader’s spectacular and resounding victory in the election reflected the deep trust of the American people in his leadership and vision.

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PM Modi, US President-elect Donald Trump commit to boosting ties in defence, space on call: MEA 

A day after Donald Trump secured victory in the US election, PM Narendra Modi and the President elect have reaffirmed their commitment to working together to further boost ties across a range of sectors.

Issuing a statement on the phone conversation PM Modi had with US President elect Trump a day ago, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Prime Minister highlighted that the US leader’s spectacular and resounding victory in the election reflected the deep trust of the American people in his leadership and vision.

The statement added that PM Modi warmly congratulated him on his re-election as the president of the United States of America as well as the Republican Party’s success in the Congressional elections. It further mentioned that both the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to working together to strengthen bilateral ties across technology, defence, energy, space and several other sectors.

The MEA said PM Modi and Donald Trump also echoed the importance of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership for the benefit of the people of the two countries as well as for global peace and stability. It continued that reflecting on the positive momentum of the India-US partnership during President Trump’s first term, the Prime Minister recalled their memorable interactions, including the Howdy Modi event in Houston in September 2019 and the Namaste Trump event in Ahmedabad during President Trump’s visit to India in February 2020.

Earlier on Wednesday, PM Modi took to X to share that he had a great conversation with his friend Donald Trump. He added that they are looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space and multiple other sectors.

Donald Trump, 78, won the race to the White House to become the 47th President of the US, trouncing his Democratic rival Kamala Harris. He had earlier served as the 45th President of the US, after his first victory in the election in 2016.

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