CATEGORIES
Declaring Jama Masjid a 'protected monument' will have big impact: ASI to HC
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that declaring the historic Jama Masjid a \"protected monument\" would have a \"substantial impact\" and no steps have been taken in this regard so far.
LG tells SC he was unaware of needing permission to fell trees
The Chairperson of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi VK Saxena has filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court saying he was not made aware of the requirement to obtain permission from the top court before felling of trees in the South Delhi Ridge forest area.
1 dead, 5 injured in fire at Kishangarh
In a fire that broke out at the Nand Bhawan in Kishangarh here on Wednesday, the Delhi Police said that Aakash Mandal (16), a victim of the fire, who sustained several injuries, was declared dead by the doctor.
Delay in Dalit Mayor election exposes Kejriwal's anti-Dalit agenda: Raja Iqbal Singh
On Wednesday, November 23, 2024, BJP councilors, along with BJP-ruled ward committees' chairpersons, deputy chairpersons, and Standing Committee members, staged a protest outside the Mayor's office at the Civic Center.
NDMC doubles parking charges
In another step to curb the rising air pollution in the national capital, the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) has doubled the parking fees till the revocation of stage II of the GRAP.
PWD starts road cleaning
Amidst the rising air pollution levels in Delhi, Public Works Department (PWD) vehicles on Wednesday morning sprinkled water to limit the effects of pollution.
Delhi tops pollution chart
As Delhi tops the chart of the world's most polluted cities according to IQAir, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena expressed his concern to Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday.
Stubble burning in adjacent states may raise pollution: Rai
Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday expressed concerns over the rising pollution in the national capital.
More Delhi areas now in severe AQI category
A thick layer of smog enveloped the national capital Wednesday morning as its air quality remained in the 'very poor' category with an overall AQI of 363, while more areas fell into the \"severe\" zone.
Convene meeting to approve artificial rain plan for Delhi
Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said he has written to the central government reiterating his request to convene a meeting of all stakeholders to approve a cloud seeding proposal to artificially induce rain to combat air pollution in Delhi.
18 farmers arrested for stubble burning in Haryana's Kaithal
Amid the ongoing ruckus over rising pollution levels, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bir Bhan on Wednesday informed that the Haryana Police in Kaithal district has arrested 18 farmers till now for stubble burning and cases have been registered against 22 farmers.
Air pollution's death toll could surpass COVID-19's
\"A 2021 report said that almost 8 million people in the world died because of air pollution. This is more than the number died due to COVID-19\" -Dr Randeep Guleria Former Director
They are not deterring from politics: BJP slams AAP
Leader of opposition in Delhi assembly Vijender Gupta slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the national capital over the rising air pollution and said that they are not deterring from politics even when AQI is crossing 350.
Atishi blames BJP's 'dirty politics' for pollution in Delhi
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday accused the BJP's \"dirty politics\" of being responsible for the rising air and water pollution in Delhi.
PATROLLING PACT: CONGRESS RAISES MANY QUESTIONS
Days after India and China firmed up an agreement on patrolling by their militaries along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, the Congress on Wednesday said it expects the disengagement will restore the status quo ante as it existed in March 2020 and asked the government to take the people of India into confidence on the matter.
States have regulatory power over industrial alcohol: SC
In an 8:1 majority ruling, the Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned a seven-judge bench verdict and held that states have regulatory power over production, manufacture and supply of industrial alcohol.
Bengal doctors wary of Mamata govt's moves
Almost 48 hours after the West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front (WBJDF) called off the fast-unto-death protest following a two-hour meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her officials, junior doctors said they will continue their movement until justice is served for their colleague and their unmet demands from the State are addressed.
'MP govt sets target to create over 1 lakh jobs': CM Mohan Yadav
Ahead of the 5th edition of Regional Industry Conclave which is scheduled to be held in Rewa, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that the Madhya Pradesh government is continuously working for the youth and to take the state forward.
HC grants bail to gangster Chhota Rajan in 2001 Jaya Shetty murder case
The Bombay High Court granted bail to gangster Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje, also known as Chhota Rajan in the 2001 Jaya Shetty murder case on Wednesday.
Centre notifies appointment of 5 advocates as Bombay HC judges
The Centre on Wednesday notified the appointment of five advocates as judges of the Bombay High Court.
MAHARASHTRA CM CONFIDENT OF MAHAYUTI RETURNING TO POWER
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the Kamakhya temple on Wednesday to pay obeisance before the Maharashtra Assembly elections.
Drone show in Andhra sets 5 world records, CM Naidu praises organisers
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday evening expressed his gratitude towards the organisers and participants of a drone show that has set five world records.
Kameng Cultural Museum inaugurated, showcasing pride of Arunachal Pradesh
The Kameng Culture and Heritage Museum, a landmark institution celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of Arunachal Pradesh, was inaugurated on Wednesday by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu, according to an official release.
Pune ATS arrests 21 Bangladeshis, 10 accused sent to police custody
Police have arrested 21 Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly illegally residing in Ranjangaon area, according to Pune police officials.
Bihar: One dead, two lose eyesight after consuming spurious liquor
After the havoc created due to the death of 33 people due to the consumption of poisonous liquor in Siwan (Chapra) and Gopalganj, a case of the death of one individual and hospitalization of two others due to the same reasons came to light on Wednesday from the Hathori Police station area of Muzaffarpur.
Under-construction building collapses in Bengaluru; 5 dead, 5 injured
Five bodies have been recovered, and five people were injured after an under-construction building collapsed in the Horamavu Agara area of eastern Bengaluru amid heavy rain, said Bengaluru police sources.
Kolkata Airport suspends flights for 15 hours ahead of Cyclone Dana
Flight operations at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata will be suspended for 15 hours starting at 6:00 PM on Thursday as a precautionary measure ahead of Cyclone Dana.
BJP gears up for legislative meeting ahead of special Haryana Assembly session
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has convened a crucial meeting of its legislative party on October 24 at the residence of Chief Minister Nayab Saini in Chandigarh, just one day ahead of a special session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha set for October 25.
Haryana resident arrested in Baba Siddique murder case
In a significant development in the murder case of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique, the Mumbai Police have arrested another suspect, Amit Hisamsing Kumar, a 29-year-old resident of Nathwan Patti, Kaithal, Haryana. His arrest, confirmed by the Mumbai Crime Branch on Wednesday, marks the total number of individuals apprehended in connection with the case at 11.
Weather forecasts at Gram Panchayat level to be launched today
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), in collaboration with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), will be providing 5 days daily weather forecasting and provision to check hourly weather forecasts to Gram Panchayats all over the country.