New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 9.13 pm: NATION DEL54 STRIKE-UNIONS

Trade unions, farmer bodies to go on general strike on Wed; may disrupt banking, other services New Delhi: Banking, postal and other services are likely to face disruption on Wednesday as more than 25 crore workers affiliated with central and sectoral trade unions have announced to go on strike across the country to protest against new labour codes and privatisation, and press for demands such as minimum wage of Rs 26,000 and old pension scheme, according to union leaders.

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India more equal now than under UPA rule: BJP New Delhi: The BJP asserted on Tuesday that inequality in the country has declined significantly under the Modi government compared to the rule of Congress-led UPA, as it cited the World Bank report which stated that the country has reached fourth position globally in equality with a Gini Index score of 25.2.

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High drama in protest march over Marathi cause as MNS workers detained, Sena minister heckled Thane: High drama unfolded in Mira Bhayandar area near Mumbai on Tuesday as hundreds took part in a protest march led by the MNS and other groups to defend the Marathi 'asmita' (pride) amid rising political heat following the attack on a shopkeeper for refusal to speak Marathi.

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Overage vehicle fuel ban in Delhi to be put on hold until Nov 1: CAQM sources New Delhi: The Centre's panel on air quality in Delhi-NCR on Tuesday decided to put on hold the implementation of the fuel ban on end-of-life (EOL) or overage vehicles in the national capital until November 1, sources said.

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Kolkata law student's gang-rape: BJP fact-finding team recommends probe by central agency New Delhi: A BJP fact-finding team has recommended a probe by a central agency into the gang rape of a law student in Kolkata, claiming the state police's way of handling the case raises suspicion of attempts being made to save the culprits.

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Parliamentary panel meeting: DGCA assures of mechanism to curb airfare surge; MPs flag aviation safety New Delhi: Aviation regulator DGCA said on Tuesday it will put in place a mechanism to curb whopping surge in air ticket prices, recently witnessed during the Maha Kumbh and post-Pahalgam terror attack, as the issue coupled with concerns over air safety after the Ahmedabad plane crash dominated proceedings at a parliamentary panel meeting.

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Cong questions govt, SEBI for inaction in checking outflow of Jane Street's 'illegal profits' New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday questioned market regulator SEBI and the government for failing to protect the interest of small investors and check outflow of "illegal profits" made by US algorithm trading firm Jane Street through stock market manipulation.

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Businessman murder: Two suspects killed in encounter in Abohar Abohar: Two persons allegedly involved in the murder of businessmen Sanjay Verma here were shot dead on Tuesday in Panj Peer Tibba area during an exchange of fire with a police team that had gone to the site to seize weapons and other evidence of the crime, a senior police official said.

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Three school students killed in van-train collision in TN; Railway gatekeeper arrested Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu): Three school students were killed in this district on Tuesday when the van they were travelling in collided with a passenger train, even as different versions of the tragic incident surfaced.

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India successfully tests anti-submarine rocket system New Delhi: India has tested an extended range anti-submarine rocket system that is expected to significantly enhance the Indian Navy's fire power.

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Chinese techies return not to impact iPhone 17 production, Apple's ramp-up plan intact: sources New Delhi: The return of Chinese technology professionals from an Apple vendor's facility will have no impact on the production of the upcoming iPhone 17, sources aware of the development said on Tuesday. By Prasoon Srivastava

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Only 53 pc of students in Class 6 know tables up to 10: Education ministry survey New Delhi: Only 55 per cent of Class 3 students can arrange numbers up to 99 in ascending or descending order while only 53 per cent of them in Class 6 know tables up to 10, a Ministry of Education (MoE) survey has found.

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Delhi authorities clear encroachments from 1,034 km stretch of roads, footpaths; reclaim public space New Delhi: Delhi authorities have cleared 1,034.37 kilometres of roads, service lanes and footpaths of encroachments in the first five months this year, significantly reclaiming public space across the city. By Siddhanta Mishra

BUSINESS DEL46 BIZ-X ACCOUNT-GOVT

Govt denies making any fresh demand for blockage of global wire agency's X account New Delhi: The government on Tuesday said it has not made any fresh requests to block access to certain X accounts in the country and that it had proactively got blockage of a prominent international wire agency lifted.

LEGAL LGD7 SC-BIHAR-ELECTORAL ROLLS PLEA

Plea in SC seeks electoral roll revision before every poll in country New Delhi: A plea in the Supreme Court has sought Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, particularly before parliamentary, state assembly and local body elections in the country.

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Shifting of digital courts: Karkardooma lawyers end hunger strike New Delhi: Lawyers protesting the shifting of digital courts from Karkardooma to Rouse Avenue courts on Tuesday ended their hunger strike.

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National Herald case: ED opposes arguments of accused persons New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday opposed the contention of the accused persons who concluded their arguments in the National Herald case.

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2020 Delhi riots: How long can accused be kept in jail? Delhi HC asks New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked Delhi Police for how long could the accused persons be kept in jail after highlighting the passage of five years and arguments on charge still not being concluded in the terror case related to February 2020 riots.

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Rajasthan HC extends convict Asaram's interim bail in 2013 rape case Jodhpur: The Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday extended the interim bail granted to self-styled godman Asaram, who is serving life term for raping a minor disciple at his gurukul.

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Delhi HC rejects plea for destroying transcripts of calls, texts intercepted by CBI New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has rejected an accused's plea for destroying transcripts of calls and messages allegedly illegally intercepted by CBI, underlining corruption's "pervasive impact" on country's economy.

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