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Not Much Respite From Toxic Air, AQI 'Severe': Wfh For Govt Staff

Essential services like hospitals, fire services, prisons, public transport, electricity, water, sanitation and related Municipal services are exempted from this order.

Navigating US Political Shift: Lessons For India From Trump Era

Early discussions around critical areas like defense technology transfers, cybersecurity, and emerging tech fields could frame India as an indispensable ally rather than a transactional partner

75% Delhi-NCR families report at least one member with pollution-related ailment

A recent survey has revealed that a staggering 75 per cent of families in the Delhi NCR region, which is grappling with deteriorating air quality, have at least one member suffering from sore throat or cough.

Congress says 'stop blame game', demands action plan from govt

The Delhi Congress has strongly criticized Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the worsening condition of the national capital, particularly with air pollution reaching the \"severe plus\" category.

Atishi slams Centre, says Delhi has become crime capital

Alleging \"deteriorating\" law and order situation in the national capital, Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah and said Delhi has become the \"gangster capital\".

AQI improved slightly: Gopal Rai

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on Wednesday that the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) has shown slight improvement over the past two days, and reassured that the government is taking active steps to further reduce pollution levels in the national capital.

Curbs hit daily Wagers hardest, many stare at starvation

As authorities in the Delhi NCR impose restrictions to combat the worsening air quality in the region, the brunt of the anti-pollution measures is being faced by daily wage workers involved in construction activities whose lives have to a standstill.

295 CMOs in govt hospital promoted by LG

The case of the Medical Superintendent of Maharishi Valmiki Hospital, who was charged by a female doctor of sexual harassment has been deferred and has not been promoted.

Madras High Court orders CBI probe into Kallakurichi hooch tragedy

The Madras High Court in the case IS Inbadurai v The Chief Secretary and Others observed and has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI to conduct a probe into the Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy that claimed the lives of around 67 persons after consuming illicit arrack.

Aircel Maxis case: Delhi High Court stays proceedings against P Chidambaram in ED case

The Delhi High Court in the case P Chidambaramv. ED observed and has stayed the trial court proceedings against senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram in the money laundering case connected to the Aircel Maxis case.

Punjab and Haryana High Court dismisses LLM student's plea against Jindal Global University declaring his answer-sheet as 'AI-generated'

Kaustubh Shakkarwar, a lawyer by profession, had filed the writ petition seeking to quash the decision of the \"unfair means committee\" wherein he was failed in the subject as his answer-sheet was declared as \"AI generated\"

SC to ED after it again sought adjournment of plea to transfer gold smuggling case from Kerala: 'Do not think you are interested'

The Supreme Court in the case Directorate of Enforcement v. Sarith PS and Others observed wherein the petition is filed by Enforcement Directorate, ED seeking transfer of the Kerala Gold Smuggling case to Karnataka.

DELHI HIGH COURT DISMISSED PIL SEEKING MHA TO SHARE DECEASED INDIVIDUALS' DATA WITH LIC FOR JEEVAN JYOTI SCHEME CLAIMS: MIGHT LEAD TO A SCAM

The Delhi High Court in the case Aakash Goel vs. Union of India&0rs observed and has dismissed the Public Interets Litigation, PIL filed seeking to mandate the Ministry of Home Affairs to provide a database of deceased individuals in the country to the Life Insurance Corporation, LIC so as to enable the family members or nominees of deceased policyholders to claim benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana.

Supreme Court: State cannot claim adverse possession over property of private citizens

The Supreme Court in the case The State of Haryana v. Amin Lal (Since deceased) through Legal Representatives observed and has reiterated that the State cannot claim adverse possession over the property of private citizens.

INDIA TAKES ITS DIGITAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE TO THE GLOBAL SOUTH

If the world is waking up to the potential of digital public infrastructure, it is all because of India. It is only India that can be-in fact, is being-the voice of the Global South, whatever China's claims might be of being the leader ofthe Global South.

INDIA TAKES ITS DIGITAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE TO THE GLOBAL SOUTH

If the world is waking up to the potential of digital public infrastructure, it is all because of India. It is only India that can be-in fact, is being-the voice of the Global South, whatever China's claims might be of being the leader ofthe Global South.

When Nehru invited a movie unit for breakfast at Teen Murti

When Indira was born on November 19, 1917, the Scottish doctor who was attending to Kamla Nehru announced to Jawaharlal Nehru: \"It is a bonny lassie, Sir!\"

INDIA RANKS 10TH IN CLIMATE INDEX

India ranked 10th in the Climate Change Performance Index 2025, praised for low emissions and renewable energy progress despite challenges.

Account aggregator system faces gaps

Three years after India unveiled the account aggregator (AA) framework to facilitate consented sharing of consumers' financial information, multiple gaps still plague the system that was rolled out as an overarching network connecting various regulators and market players.

Nokia wins 5G extension deal from Bharti Airtel

Pekka Lundmark, President and CEO of Nokia, said that this strategic agreement further solidifies the long-standing collaboration with Airtel and the footprint in India.

India eyes 300 mn ton steel capacity by 2030: Steel Secretary

India needs to develop about 300 million tons of steel capacity by 2030, which is at present at 100 and 80 million tons at present, said Sandeep Poundrik, Steel Secretary to the government of India.

Dept of Commerce welcomes resumption of FTA talks between India, UK

As per the latest data from April to September 2024, India's exports to the UK witnessed a robust growth of 12.38 percent, reaching $7.32 billion, compared to $6.51 billion during the same period in 2023.

Neo San Unveils Purpose-built Incinerator Neo-AX

Clean-tech startup, Neo San Pvt. Ltd. recently participated at IFAT mdia 2024 - a leading global trade fair for environmental technologies held annually in Mumbai.

ONTARIO'S PREMIER POLYTECHNIC SENECA POLYTECHNIC ADVANCES GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL COOPERATION

Seneca Polytechnic, marked a significant milestone in its international outreach during a distinguished Meet and Greet event held at Jaipur

Times Prime Partners with Spotify to Offer Exclusive 4-Month Free Premium Membership for Members

Times Prime, India's premium lifestyle membership platform, announced an exclusive partnership with Spotify, the world's most popular audio streaming service.

Urban Pulse Innovations Pvt. Ltd. Launches Pick,n'Treat Mobile App

Urban Pulse Innovations Pvt. Ltd., a visionary thinking company founded by Tanuj Varshney and his father, Pradeep Varshney, is thrilled to announce the official launch of the Pick'n'Treat Mobile Application.

Scybers Recognized in Forbes India Select 200 - DGEMS 2024

Scybers, a rapidly expanding global cybersecurity firm, has been honored with a spot in the Forbes India Select 200 - DGEMS 2024, an exclusive list that recognizes dynamic entrepreneurs and companies with exceptional global growth potential.

From Chalk Dust to Masterpieces: The Remarkable Journey of Sudeep KP

From the humble beginnings of carving faces on chalk during classroom breaks to establishing Artwist by Sudeep, Sudeep KP's journey is a celebration of creativity, perseverance, and a passion for transforming the ordinary into extraordinary.

ED Arrests man attempting to flee to Dubai in 'Cash for Vote' case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested one person in the alleged cash-for-vote case, officials said on Wednesday.

Glenn Maxwell's hopes of returning to first-class cricket

Glenn Maxwell's hopes of returning to first-class cricket were dented after a hamstring injury rendered him unavailable for Victoria's next two Sheffield Shield matches.