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Delhi wakes to smog after Diwali Burari crossing AQI 441
Delhi's air quality plummeted after Diwali, with AQI levels surpassing 440 in several areas. Burari Crossing recorded the highest AQI at 441, indicating severe pollution.
Special sub-inspector Senthilkumar dies after crowd attack in Samadharmapuram, Theni
A Special Sub-Inspector, Senthilkumar, was fatally attacked by a gang in Theni for questioning their disruptive behavior during Deepavali celebrations.
Delhi wakes to AQI 404 and thick smog after Diwali
Delhi's air quality plummeted into the 'Severe' category, with an AQI of 406 recorded at ITO following Deepavali celebrations, as per CPCB data.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh honors Baba Harbhajan Singh in Sikkim
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's Diwali visit to Sikkim revived the legend of Baba Harbhajan Singh, a soldier believed to guard the India-China frontier even after his death.
India's fuel prices unchanged after government dropped petrol export taxes
Petrol and diesel prices remain steady across major cities, with New Delhi offering relatively lower rates compared to Mumbai and Bengaluru.
India now hosts 99 of world's 100 most polluted cities
Following Diwali celebrations, 99 out of the world's 100 most polluted cities are in India, with Punjab's Bathinda and Faridkot topping the list.
Mumbai's new Sion bridge prioritizes vehicles over pedestrian access
The newly constructed Sion Bridge lacks footpaths, forcing pedestrians to navigate a confusing and hazardous route involving a subway, U-turn, and narrow damaged lane.
India approves 118 ECMS investment proposals under ₹77,000 cr scheme
The Electronic Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) has approved 118 investments to strengthen India's tech supply chain, focusing on empowering small and medium enterprises.
Jashpur man arrested for alleged murder of cousin's child
A 27-year-old man from Chhattisgarh allegedly murdered his cousin's four-year-old son to sell his organs online, influenced by social media, police reported.
Delhi building collapse: 7th body recovered
The death toll in the Chawri Bazar building collapse has risen to seven, after a body was recovered on Sunday.
Punjab Police brings back wanted gangster from Ethiopia
The Punjab Police has successfully brought back wanted gangster Gurwinder Singh, alias Afridi, from Ethiopia.
Delhi records most polluted Diwali eve in decade, AQI 369
Delhi has recorded its most polluted Diwali eve in a decade, with the air quality worsening significantly.
IndiGo flight returns after hijack threat note found in toilet
An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Lucknow was forced to return mid-air after a passenger found a hijack threat note in the aircraft's toilet.
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of ex-Tech Mahindra head
A 44-year-old scrap dealer, Mohan alias Monu Sharma, has been arrested for allegedly shooting his neighbor, Paramjeet Dhankar, in Faridabad.
IAF's IL-76MD aircraft makes highest-ever landing at Mudh-Nyoma airbase
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has achieved a historic milestone with its IL-76MD heavy-lift aircraft landing at the Mudh-Nyoma airbase in Ladakh.
Dhanteras tragedy: Ex-Tech Mahindra executive shot dead over parking row
A former regional business head of Tech Mahindra's Asia-Pacific region was shot dead in Faridabad, Haryana, on the night of Dhanteras, Friday, November 6.
No excessive ethanol blending in Karnataka, says petroleum ministry
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has rejected allegations of excessive ethanol blending in petrol at select retail outlets in Karnataka.
Ghaziabad police outpost blast: 'Ghazi 2' account claims responsibility
A blast occurred at the Vasundhara police outpost in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday night. The explosion damaged two glass panes, and a delivery boy was injured.
Lawrence Bishnoi's international associate detained in US
Harry Boxer, an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has been detained by United States authorities.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'
Delhi's air quality remained hazardous on Saturday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 364 at 8:00am.
US man found dead in Hyderabad hotel room
A 41-year-old United States national was found dead under suspicious circumstances at the Marriott Executive Apartments in SLN Terminus, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
SC clarifies creamy layer status
The Supreme Court has clarified its earlier ruling on the creamy layer status of Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates.
ECI gives left-out voters in 7 states another chance
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has given electors from seven states who were marked as Absent, Shifted, Dead and Duplicate (ASDD) and whose names were excluded from the draft electoral rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) another opportunity to get their names included in the final rolls.
GRAP-III invoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality worsens
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR as a precautionary measure after air quality continued to worsen ahead of Diwali.
Somnath Temple: Supreme Court refuses to lift non-vegetarian food ban
The Supreme Court has refused to lift a ban on non-vegetarian eateries near the Somnath Temple in Gujarat.
Moving Karmabhoomi Express train catches fire in Punjab
A fire broke out in four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express near Sarai Banjara railway station in Punjab on Friday.
Vehicular emission pollution's major reason, Diwali gift culture contributes: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday flagged vehicular emissions as a major contributor to air pollution in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), adding that the culture of exchanging Diwali gifts is also a contributor to it.
SC refuses to suspend Tehelka ex-editor Tarun Tejpal's jail sentence
The Supreme Court has refused to suspend the 10-year jail sentence of former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal.
Explosion at Assam's Oil India facility; 1 dead, 6 wounded
At least six workers were injured and one killed after a fire and explosion at the Intermediate Tank Farm of Oil India Limited (OIL) in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh district, Assam, on Friday.
Kerala Mini Cooper crash: 3 accused granted bail
The Kerala High Court has granted bail to three accused in the high-profile Mini Cooper crash case near Kochi, which left three young people dead last month.
India relaxes visa, passport rules for Pakistani, Afghan minorities
India has relaxed its passport and visa requirements for certain categories of foreign nationals residing in the country.
'Hope you're enjoying Delhi's weather': CJI quips at pollution hearing
The Supreme Court on Friday began hearing the suo motu case concerning air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Dhirendra Shastri faces complaint by SP over remarks on deities
Members of the Samajwadi Party (SP) have lodged a complaint against spiritual leader Dhirendra Krishna Shastri with Meerut Senior Superintendent of Police BBGTS Murthy.
Studying in India? Keep these important documents ready
Studying in India can be an exciting experience, but it also requires a lot of paperwork.
IAF officially hands over Race Course sports complex to Centre
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially handed over the 39.5-acre Race Course sports complex to the Land and Development Office (L&DO).
Jharkhand High Court quashes cancellation of JSSC CGL exam
The Jharkhand High Court has quashed the state government's decision to cancel the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC CGL) examination.
Bengaluru cabbie kills wife, 6 in-laws; dumps bodies at spots
In a shocking incident, a 45-year-old cab driver from Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and six of his in-laws.
From ₹4 to ₹8L: UP doubles farmers' disaster relief compensation
The Uttar Pradesh government has increased its disaster relief compensation, with the new measures expected to benefit over one million farmers.
Delhi-NCR's AQI soars past 500, smog blankets region
Delhi and its neighboring regions are grappling with severe air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring past 500.
18-wheeler truck mows down 7, including 3 children in Jharkhand
Seven people, including three children, were killed after an 18-wheel truck ran over them while negotiating a sharp bend in the darkness in Jharkhand's Khunti district, police said on Friday.
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam move Supreme Court seeking bail
Former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar Umar Khalid and student activist Sharjeel Imam have approached the Supreme Court seeking bail in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
How to re-issue your marriage certificate: A guide
Reissuing a marriage certificate can be an easy task if you know the process well.
ECI restores oversight over IT Director General after internal row
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has restored oversight over its Director General (IT), Seema Khanna, in a new work allocation order, The Indian Express reported.
Submit report on police-excesses during CJP protests in month: SC
The Supreme Court has directed the High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC), which is investigating the violence during Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led student protests at Jantar Mantar in July, to submit its first fact-finding report within a month.
Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls announced in 6 states
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in six states and union territories.
Restore 5 Goa voter names deleted: Bombay HC orders ECI
The Bombay High Court has ordered the Election Commission of India (ECI) to restore the names of five members of a family who were removed from the final voter list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Goa.
Mooting committee to re-examine UGC's equity rules: Centre tells SC
The central government is considering setting up a committee to review the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new regulations aimed at preventing caste discrimination in educational institutions.
CJP receiving funds from US-based donors, Pakistani politicians: Union minister
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has accused the satirical group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) of receiving illegal funds from foreign non-profits and anti-India elements.
24-hour court presentation window for accused starts from detention: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that the 24-hour constitutional deadline for producing an arrested person before a magistrate starts from the time of their detention, not formal arrest.
2 killed after 3-story building collapses in Delhi's Chawri Bazaar
Two people were killed while six are still feared trapped after a three-story under-construction building collapsed in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazaar on Thursday morning.
ECI completely de-links Form 6 from SIR declaration
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) declaration out of the online version of the statutory voter enrollment form, Form 6, on its ECINet portal.
Delhi Police inspector transferred over headquarters protest transferred again
The Delhi Police Commissioner has ordered the transfer of Inspector Arun Kumar to the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Branch, his second transfer in two days.
CJP's legal head in trouble over X posts against judge
The Delhi government's Additional Standing Counsel (Criminal), Amol Sinha, has given his consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) legal head Ratna Singh.
Laws penalizing those having 2+ children have become irrelevant: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that laws penalizing families for having more than two children have become outdated, noting that fears of overpopulation are no longer valid as India's fertility rate has dropped from 3 to 1.9 in the past few decades.
SC issues Centre, ECI notice over blanket immunity for CEC
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the central government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a petition challenging a provision that gives blanket immunity to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs).
Agniveers get 2-year service extension
Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani has announced a two-year extension for Agniveers.
Kerala government to probe ₹2cr corruption complaint against Gyanesh Kumar
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) to investigate bribery allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.