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CAQM revokes Stage 4 of Grap as air improves to 'very poor' in the Capital

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday after Delhi's air improved to the \"very poor\" category on Tuesday, aided by stronger winds and the withdrawal of a western disturbance.

BJP: AAP 'misleading' city residents with its schemes

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was \"misleading people\" under the ongoing registration drives for its welfare schemes for women and senior citizens.

1.15mn have signed up for AAP's new schemes

The campaign will continue until every eligible individual is registered...AAP STATEMENT

CAQM revokes Stage 4 of Grap as air improves to 'very poor' in the Capital

Spells of unseasonal light rain were reported across Delhi for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, catching residents by surprise, and giving the city a sudden burst of chill that is characteristic of December evenings.

12 arrested as cops bust gang involved in illegal immigration from B'desh

The Delhi Police on Tuesday said it has arrested 12 people, including five illegal Bangladeshi migrants after they busted an \"organised immigration syndicate\" that allegedly helped Bangladeshi citizens illegally enter India and acquire Indian identities after associates helped them prepare Indian IDs such as Aadhaar and Voter cards using forged documents.

After months of delays, Anand Vihar flyover set to be inaugurated today

Chief minister Atishi will inaugurate the Anand Vihar flyover on Wednesday, throwing it open for vehicular movement at around 11.30am, Delhi government spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Christmas Eve rush hits markets, streets; deployment of cops raised

As revellers stepped out on Tuesday to celebrate Christmas Eve and snarls were witnessed amid rain, the Delhi Traffic Police, expecting a similar situation on Wednesday, has implemented extensive arrangements to prevent disruption in vehicular movement and to assist those celebrating, officers said.

BEGIN WORK ON GGM METRO EXTENSION BY MAY '25: HRY CM

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday directed Gurugram Metro Rail Ltd. (GMRL) to begin work on the Gurugram metro extension project by May 1, 2025, with the goal of completing the 29km railway line in four years.

Man kills 8-yr-old girl after failed rape attempt in Cantt

A 19-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly kidnapping and murdering an eight-year-old girl, whose partially undressed body was found tied by the neck to a window grille in an abandoned building inside the Shankar Vihar Military Station in south Delhi's Vasant Vihar, after what appeared to be a rape attempt, police said.

Law, policy, contract: Why SC junked ruling on credit card interest

The Supreme Court last week struck down a decision of the apex consumer forum that directed banks not to levy penal interest of above 30% on credit card users who either default or delay payment of dues within the stipulated time.

High-tension wires: A dangerous spectre hangs over Delhi colonies

A steady hum fills the air on a 600m-long road that bisects Shaheen Bagh into two equal halves.

Rajnath Singh, Yogi jointly inaugurate 2-day Atal Health Fair

To commemorate the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and chief minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the two-day Atal Health Fair at Dilkusha Lawn here on Tuesday.

For these French nationals, Kalpvas in Kumbh is a never-let-go practice

Among the thousands of pilgrims arriving at the banks of Sangam for Mahakumbh 2025, two French women, Marina Das and Maria Chanderth, stand out for their unwavering connection to the Kumbh.

BUDAUN COURT TO TELL ON JAN 18 IF IT WILL HEAR PLEA OVER EXISTENCE OF TEMPLE AT MOSQUE SITE

A court will on January 18 decide whether it will hear a plea claiming the existence of Neelkanth temple at the Jama Masjid Shamsi mosque site in Budaun.

PDA panchayats: Samajwadi Party preparing ground for 2027

The Samajwadi Party has started preparations for the 2027 UP assembly polls through its PDA panchayats across the state.

Bareilly Court issues notice to Owaisi for raising "Jai Palestine"

A Bareilly Court has issued a notice to All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi, instructing him to appear in court.

Vidya Kumbh: Unlocking edu for kids of Mahakumbh heroes

So far, around 500 students have been registered and the target is to reach out to 1000 kids

Excavation work on, member of royal family claims ownership

The district administration in Sambhal roped in manual workforce and deployed earth movers to expedite the excavation work at an age-old 400 sq m stepwell, which was uncovered by an ASI team in Chandausi tehsil of the district on December 21, said officials.

PM, SITHARAMAN MEET EXPERTS FOR BUDGET 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met eminent economists and sectoral experts to elicit their views and suggestions for the upcoming Budget.

Not done yet, lot of cricket left in me, says Ashwin

The game gave me so much to a point where it allowed me to be creative and explore the best inside me R ASHWIN, ex-India spinner

Fit-again Renuka Thakur back to spearheading India's pace attack

Renuka Thakur knew that to achieve the breakthrough performance she was aiming for, a conversation with the legendary Jhulan Goswami was necessary.

Ex-India batter Kambli stable in hospital

ON SATURDAY, KAMBLI WAS ADMITTED IN AAKRUTI HOSPITAL IN THANE BY HIS WELL-WISHER SAILESH THAKUR, WHO IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE HOSPITAL

Khel Ratna list not finalised, says ministry on Manu 'snub'

Ministry says shooter did not apply for the award, even as family asks why the process must be so stringent given her Paris feat

Record chase in women's 50-over game

ruled out of Australia series

GMR SPORTS TO LAUNCH RUGBY 7S FRANCHISE-BASED LEAGUE NEXT YEAR

GMR Sport announced the launch of a franchise-based Rugby 7s league in a 10-year strategic partnership with Rugby India, the national governing body for the game.

India wait for Shubman to sort out scoring issues in away Tests

The No.3 batter has a range of shots, but hasn't shown patience early on and has struggled on this tour of Australia

Good bowlers are excited to come to MCG, says curator

The weather in Melbourne has already dropped from a high of 37°C a day after the team landed here to a max of 18°C on Monday.

Sales ratio shows growing e-mobility ecosystem in 2024

The number of fossil fuel-based vehicles sold for every electric vehicle (EV) in the two-wheeler and light motor vehicle categories has fallen in 2024, compared with last year, a positive indicator for the EV ecosystem in the country.

Honda, Nissan to fuse into automobile giant

Honda and Nissan are in talks to merge by 2026, they said on Monday, a historic pivot for Japan's auto industry that underlines the threat Chinese EV makers now pose to the world's long-dominant legacy car makers.

Vande Bharats to get a bullet boost

Home-made bullet trains may belt down specialized railway corridors in the not-too-distant future.