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Gopal Rai leads meeting on air pollution

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai chaired a meeting with concerned departments on the issue of rising pollution levels in national capital on Tuesday.

WINTER PARLIAMENT SESSION RUNS NOV 25 - DEC 20

The Winter Session of Parliament is set to begin on November 25 and run until December 20, focusing on key legislative measures and events, including the celebration of Constitution Day.

UAE banking sector reaches record AED 502.6 billion in capital and reserves

The UAE banking sector has reached a significant milestone, with total capital and reserves surpassing AED 500 billion for the first time as of July 2024.

SENSEX JUMPS 694 POINTS AMID MARKET VOLATILITY; EYES ON U.S. ELECTION

Indian stock indices experienced a turbulent trading session on Tuesday, ultimately closing in positive territory amid heavy foreign selling and investor caution.

India officially bids to host the 2036 Olympics: MYAS source

India officially made the bid to host the 2036 edition of the Olympics and Paralympics Games in the nation.

Oil prices to stay stable: Minister Puri

Oil prices in India are expected to remain stable amid the rising geopolitical tensions as the country has several options to buy crude oil, indicated Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri in a social media post.

Top non-profit Hajj & Umrah agency in India honored by Arbaaz Khan

Al Gilani Travels India, one of the country's most respected travel agencies dedicated to organizing Hajj, Umrah, and Ziyarat pilgrimages, has been honored with the prestigious \"Best Tours & Travels Non-Profit Organisation\" award.

November 7 public holiday for Chhath, schools closed

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has declared November 7, 2024, a public holiday to celebrate Chhath Puja, a significant festival for the Purvanchali community in the capital.

'CHHATH GHATS PREPARED AT MORE THAN 1K LOCATIONS'

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday reviewed the preparations for Chhath Puja at ITO ghat and said that at more than 1000 locations Chhath ghats are being prepared.

AAP, BJP clash over Chhath Puja ghats

Amid an ongoing political clash between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the establishment of Chhath Puja Ghats in Delhi, Chief Minister Atishi criticized the BJP on Monday for allegedly \"obstructing preparations\" for the festival, branding the party as \"anti-Purvanchal.\"

Railways deploys 195 special trains from Delhi to aid passenger travel

Ahead of the Chhath Puja, Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar on Sunday inspected facilities and said Railways are operating 195 special trains in 13 days from the Delhi area this year to facilitate the passengers.

LG reviews 3 new criminal laws implementation

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Monday reviewed the implementation of the three new criminal laws and instructed senior officials to strictly adhere to the timelines prescribed for upgrading and augmenting the infrastructure and manpower required for their smooth execution.

Pollution increasing due to low wind speeds: Gopal Rai

Air pollution in Delhi is increasing due to low wind speeds, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Monday.

BJP protests at CM Atishi's residence demanding bus marshals' reinstatement

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a significant protest outside the residence of Chief Minister Atishi Marlena Singh, demanding the reinstatement of bus marshals and civil defense personnel.

Air purifier sales surge 50% amid worsening air quality

Demand for air purifiers has witnessed a surge as air quality, especially in Delhi NCR, dropped to hazardous levels, according to manufacturers of the product.

SC ORDERS ACTION ON VEHICLE STICKERS IN NCR

The NCR states include Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana

Supreme Court Allows Appeal Against Retrospective Application Of Electricity Act, 2003

The Supreme Court in the case The Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company Limited And Ors versus. Bapuna Alcobrew observed and has allowed the appeal wherein the Special leave petition is filed against the judgement of Madhya Pradesh High Court dated October 13, 2011.

Kerala High Court: Challenge To Nine-Year-Old Appointment Through New Petitioners Not Possible If Earlier Petitions Were Dismissed For Delay

The Kerala High Court in the case observed and has dismissed the writ appeal filed challenging the order of single judge wherein the court directed fresh consideration of representations against a professor's appointment.

Delhi High Court: When Previous Employer Accepts Resignation, New Employer Cannot Deny Appointment To Selected Employee

The Delhi High Court in the case observed wherein the writ petition is filed stating that if an employee has already been relieved by the previous employer, then the new employer cannot deny appointment to an employee who has passed the selection process.

SC Relaxes Bail Condition That Journalist Siddique Kappan Should Report At UP Police Station Every Week

The Supreme Court in the case Sidhique Kappan versus State Of Uttar Pradesh observed and has relaxed the bail condition that Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan should record his presence at the police station in Uttar Pradesh every Monday in connection with the alleged Hathras conspiracy case.

Allahabad High Court: Ghaziabad Bar Association Moved Seeking SIT Probe Into Court Lathicharge Violence Against Lawyers

The Allahabad High Court in the case observed wherein the Ghaziabad Bar Association has moved seeking an SIT investigation, under the direct supervision of the High Court, into the recent lathi-charge violence against advocates in Ghaziabad Court.

SUPREME COURT DEPRECATES PRACTICE OF LITIGANT ENGAGING NEW LAWYER TO REARGUE CASE AFTER COURT EXPRESSED DISSATISFACTIONON MERITS

The Supreme Court in the case Pintu Madanmohan Mondal v. State of West Bengal & Ors observed and has criticized a litigant who, through a newly engaged lawyer, tried to reargue a case despite the Court having earlier expressed dissatisfaction with the merits of the case after hearing the arguments but allowed the lawyers for seeking further instructions.

Karnataka Lokayukta Summons CM for MUDA Questioning on Nov 6

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that he has been summoned by the Mysore Lokayukta regarding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

Gandhi, Kharge among senior Cong leaders invited to party's 'Delhi Nyay Yatra'

The Delhi Congress has invited senior party leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and K C Venugopal, for the month-long 'Delhi Nyay Yatra', unit chief Devender Yadav said on Monday.

Himachal's dry spell continues; 3 districts hit record highs

Kangra, Mandi and Dharamshala recorded highest-ever maximum temperatures on Monday in the month of November as dry weather continued in Himachal Pradesh and mercury maintained a rising trend.

'Hate needs to be defeated,' says RJD's Tejashwi Yadav ahead of Bihar by-polls

Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday emphasised that hate needs to be defeated and also expressed confidence in winning the by-polls in Bihar.

Court summons key witness in women's Wrestlers Harassment case

Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Monday issued a summons to the witness/victim for recording of evidence (Examination), who was also the main participant in the women's wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar in January 2023.

UP bypolls deferment: Cong, SP raise question on EC's credibility; BJP welcomes move

Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh Monday slammed the decision of deferring of bypolls with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleging the postponement was an old trick of the BJP to avoid losing elections.

Muslim women group raises concerns about Waqf Board's functioning

Another meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 chaired by the BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, held on Monday in Parliament House Annexe witnessed broad support from Muslim women group for the proposed legislation aimed at enhancing the management and regulation of Waqf properties in India.

SC UPHOLDS NGT'S RS 58.38 CR FINE ON AGRA FOR 'POLLUTING' YAMUNA

The NGT had penalised the Agra Nagar Nigam for reportedly allowing untreated sewage to flow into the Yamuna River