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STAGE SET FOR MAYOR POLLS, BUT PHONE BAN STAYS

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) started the process for holding mayoral elections on Thursday, officials said, adding that protocols prohibiting mobile phones in the house chambers during the polls would remain in place.

DDA vice chair appointed

Vijay Kumar Singh, a 1995 batch ICAS officer, was appointed as the new vice chairperson of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on additional charge. Singh is currently serving as the member finance in the authority.

550,000 Dutch tulips to be planted in December

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has kicked off the ninth iteration of its annual tulip plantation season by procuring around 550,000 tulip bulbs worth ₹1.68 crore.

DMRC launches 2 bike taxi services at 12 stns; one to be only for women

Bridging transport gap

13 hot spots, 57 pollution sources under tight vigil

The state environment department has identified 57 sources of pollution in a fresh mapping at Delhi's 13 hot spots, with Mundka and Anand Vihar accounting for the most, according to data shared by the department with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).

Air at 8 out of 10 hot spots hasn't improved much in 5 years: Data

The air quality at Delhi's pollution \"hot spots\" has not significantly improved over the past five years, especially when compared to how the rest of the city has fared in the same period, an analysis by HT revealed.

MCD LIKELY TO AGAIN PUSH FOR INCREASING PARKING FEE

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) plans to make another push for increasing the parking fee rates across Delhi in compliance with the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) to tackle air pollution, senior officials said on Monday.

Air very poor’ for 13 straight days

Slowing winds gripped Delhi in a smog blanket on Monday, keeping the air quality index (AQI) at the \"very poor\" level for the 13th day in a row.

Take call on permanent firecracker ban: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said that no religion wants to promote pollution, stressing that every citizen has a fundamental right to live in a pollution-free environment and giving the Delhi government two weeks to decide on whether the Capital should have a permanent ban on firecrackers throughout the year.

The road ahead for the Chief Justice

Justice Sanjiv Khanna's appointment as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday marks a pivotal moment for the Supreme Court.

JUSTICE KHANNA TAKES OATH AS INDIA'S 51ST CJI

Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Monday, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath of office at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

RG KAR CASE TRIAL BEGINS IN CAMERA THREE MONTHS AFTER GORY CRIME

The in-camera trial in the August 9 rape and murder case of a trainee doctor commenced in a local court in Kolkata on Monday, three months after the medic's body was found inside the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

VISTARA FLIES INTO THE SUNSET AFTER AIR INDIA MERGER

Vistara operated its final flights on Monday night, marking the end of a nine-year journey that redefined premium air travel in a market dominated by low-cost airlines.

HC REFUSES RELIEF TO TYTLER, SAYS PROCEEDINGS WILL CONTINUE

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to immediately stay the trial court proceedings pending against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case involving the killing of three people near a gurdwara in Pul Bangash, north Delhi.

Shah promises panel to drive out 'infiltrators' from J'khand

Infiltrators grab land in Jharkhand by marrying tribal women and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form a panel to identify them and drive them out of the state if voted to power in the upcoming assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday.

10 militants die in attack on Manipur CRPF camp

Escalating violence

Decide on a permanent firecracker ban, says SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said that no religion wants to promote pollution, stressing that every citizen has a fundamental right to live in a pollution-free environment and giving the Delhi government two weeks to decide on whether the Capital should have a permanent ban on firecrackers throughout the year.

Must thwart attempts to divide India: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cautioned against attempts by vested interests to fragment the society along caste, religious and linguistic lines, emphasising that national unity and social cohesion are essential for India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

India seeks favourable Russia trade balance

The imbalance in India-Russia trade needs to be addressed urgently, including steps to remove non-tariff barriers and regulatory impediments and facilitate the settlement of trade in national currencies, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.

Amid weather extremes, India to demand West up climate funding

India is expected to reiterate its call for adequate climate finance from developed nations, including contributions running into trillions of dollars annually, as the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) began in Baku on Monday against the backdrop of unprecedented weather extremes that have battered India as well as the world, and new signs that the globe is on track for more devastation.

Aamir-Ajay off-screen reunion makes fans ask for Ishq 2

When actors Aamir Khan and Ajay Devgn reunited at an event on Saturday, it left their fans nostalgic.

Blissful Bebo in Saif haven!

Kareena Kapoor Khan is back in the bay from her Diwali holiday in the Maldives, and on Saturday, the actor shared some stunning pictures of sun-kissed beaches and sun-tanned skin from her dreamy getaway with her boys – actor-husband Saif Ali Khan and sons, Taimur and Jeh.

FAKE TICKETS, SCALPING STRIKE A SOUR NOTE

Ahead of some big international gigs in India, we talk to artists and organisers about the rising threat of fake ticketing and black marketeering

He always had a smile on his face: Ssudeep Sahir delves into memories of Nitin Chauhaan

Actor Ssudeep Sahir, one of the first to confirm the tragic passing of his Tera Yaar Hoon Main co-star Nitin Chauhaan, is in a state of shock after the incident. Chauhaan, 35, was found dead in his Mumbai flat on Friday. He allegedly died by suicide.

MCSWEENEY TO OPEN, INGLIS HANDED FIRST TEST CALL UP FOR BGT OPENER

Uncapped Nathan McSweeney won the race to open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja in the first Test against India while Australia also handed a maiden Test call up to Josh Inglis on Sunday.

Pakistan win 1st ODI series Down Under since 2002

Saim Ayub hit 42 and Abdullah Shafique 37 as Pakistan raced to a commanding eight-wicket victory and their first one-day series win in Australia for 22 years on Sunday.

Jagan Kumar, the 11-time national motorcycle champion, quits racing

NEW DELHI: It has been an emotional time for Jagan Kumar, the illustrious rider who decided to roll his bike into the garage for good after dominating Indian circuits for around 15 years.

A rivalry and new momentum

Sabalenka-Swiatek battle for the top promises an exciting year in women's tennis

Varun's fifer in vain, Stubbs scripts a sensational chase

South Africa level series 1-1, beating India by three wickets in the second T20I at Gqeberha

Chelsea, Arsenal in 1-1 draw; United win

Chelsea and Arsenal shared the spoils in a tense and at times bruising 1-1 battle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, keeping the London sides level in the Premier League, but still nine points adrift of leaders Liverpool.