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SC to hear NewsClick founder, HR's bail pleas after Diwali
The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on pleas by NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and its HR head Amit Chakravarty challenging their arrest under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
Gurugram air pollution: Primary schools to remain shut from tomorrow
In view of the rising air pollution levels, authorities in Gurugram, Haryana, have ordered the closure of primary schools in the city from Tuesday.
What's 'Bharat Atta' that government is selling at subsidized prices
The central government has launched subsidized wheat flour under the Bharat Atta brand to tackle rising prices amid the festive season.
5.6-magnitude earthquake hits Nepal, rocks Delhi-NCR; 2nd in 3 days
Strong tremors were felt across North India, including Delhi and neighboring areas, on Monday after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal at around 4:14pm.
Heeralal Samariya sworn in as chief information commissioner of India
Senior bureaucrat and Information Commissioner Heeralal Samariya was on Monday sworn in as the chief of the Central Information Commission (CIC) by President Droupadi Murmu.
India not planning to ban Hamas, radicalization a concern: Sources
India has no plans to ban the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, News18 reported citing top intelligence sources.
Why BSF is 'deploying' bees on the India-Bangladesh border
The Border Security Force (BSF) has installed beehives on the India-Bangladesh border fence in West Bengal in a first-of-its-kind project, PTI reported.
Best in business, claimed accused arrested in Elvish Yadav case
One of the accused in the Elvish Yadav case said he brought snakes from other states due to tight security in Delhi.
West Bengal to sell only QR-coded green firecrackers this Diwali
West Bengal has decided to sell only green crackers this Diwali in the state, owing to the increasing air pollution.
Punjab: Officer enforcing anti-pollution rules made to burn stubble
A group of farmers in Punjab's Bathinda allegedly forced a Public Works Department (PWD) officer to burn stubble after defying prohibitory orders against crop residue burning.
Chhattisgarh: BJP leader allegedly killed by Naxalites ahead of elections
In a shocking incident, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Chattisgarh, Ratan Dubey, was allegedly hacked to death by Naxalites on Saturday.
Gujarat: 15-year-old dies of suspected cardiac arrest inside exam hall
A 15-year-old girl reportedly died from a heart attack while entering the examination hall in Gujarat on Friday. Identified as Sakshi Rajosara, the victim was a class nine student at the Shantaba Gajera School in Rajkot's Amreli town and a resident of Jasdan.
Tamil Nadu rains: Schools shut, IMD issues 'orange alert'
Amid heavy downpours due to the onset of the northeast monsoon in Tamil Nadu, schools have been shut on Saturday in nine districts of the state.
Delhi's air turns toxic, environment minister blames UP vehicles
Delhi's air quality turned hazardous on Saturday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 457 recorded at 10:00am, per Swiss-based IQAir.
Nepal: At least 132 dead in deadly 6.4-magnitude earthquake
At least 132 individuals reportedly lost their lives and more than 140 people suffered injuries in a 6.4-magnitude earthquake that rocked the western area of Jajarkota in Nepal on Friday night.
6.4-magnitude earthquake hits Nepal; tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, Bihar-
A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale hit Nepal on Friday night. The tremors were also felt in North India, including Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Bihar. However, there have been no reports of any casualties so far in Delhi-NCR.
Andhra Pradesh cabinet approves caste census
The Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved a comprehensive caste census on Friday aimed at gathering data on the economic, social, and educational aspects of residents.
Can't implement women's reservation law immediately without census: SC
The Supreme Court said on Friday that it would be "very difficult" to strike down the part of the women's reservation law that states that it can only be implemented after a census.
Manipur violence: Ex-IndiGo employee accused of burning Kuki-Zo students' certificates
A video of a man purportedly burning the educational certificates of Kuki-Zo students is doing rounds on social media as the ethnic violence in Manipur continues for the seventh month.
Can't control Delhi's air pollution, where's union minister: Gopal Rai
As Delhi's air quality deteriorated severely, Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government cannot control the air pollution completely.
'Tareekh-pe-tareekh': CJI Chandrachud urges lawyers to avoid unnecessary adjournments
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud called on attorneys on Thursday to avoid seeking unnecessary postponements in legal proceedings.
Jal Jeevan Mission scam: ED raids 25 locations in Rajasthan
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday raided 25 locations in Rajasthan regarding the money laundering case linked to the alleged Jal Jeevan Mission scam.
FIR against Elvish Yadav for organizing parties with snake venom
The Noida Police has apprehended five individuals for allegedly organizing rave parties with snakes and snake venoms. The police also filed an FIR in the case, which included the name of Bigg Boss OTT Season-2 winner Elvish Yadav.
IIT-BHU student molested, forcibly kissed on campus
An Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) student in Varanasi was reportedly assaulted by three men on motorcycles on campus early Thursday morning, sparking outrage amidst the student community.
Air pollution: Non-essential construction, diesel trucks banned in Delhi-NCR
As pollution levels in Delhi drew closer to the "severe" category, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) banned non-essential construction activities in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday.
iPhone hacking row: Centre sends notice to Apple
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a notice to Apple in relation to its messages alleging phone-tapping of opposition leaders.
A week after raids, ED summons Rajasthan Congress chief's sons
A week after raiding the premises of Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday summoned his sons over money laundering charges related to the alleged paper leak case.
Maharashtra: Curfew, internet shutdowns enforced as Maratha quota agitation grows
The government shut down internet services in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district on Thursday as the law and order situation worsened amid the agitation for Maratha reservations.
Who is Raaj Kumar Anand, Delhi minister raided by ED?
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Social Welfare Minister Raaj Kumar Anand's house in a customs-related money laundering case.
Politically motivated: Kejriwal to skip ED summons regarding Delhi liquorgate
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) asking them to withdraw the summons issued to him in the Delhi liquor policy case, calling it "illegal, politically motivated, and sent at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)."
Delhi liquorgate: Kejriwal's ED appearance likely today, AAP fears arrest
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal is expected to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday at around 11:00 am in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.
Review petition filed against Supreme Court's same-sex marriage verdict
A petition was submitted to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, challenging its October 17 verdict that denied legal recognition to same-sex marriages in India.
Who is Sara Abdullah, the ex-wife of Sachin Pilot?
Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot, on Tuesday, filed his nomination for the upcoming assembly elections from Tonk.
Maharashtra: All political parties agree on Maratha reservation
All political parties in Maharashtra agreed to reservations for the Maratha community under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said after an all-party meeting on Wednesday.
Maharashtra: Maratha quota protests intensify; two youths climb mobile tower
Two individuals climbed a 300-foot mobile tower in Dharashiv, Maharashtra, on Wednesday, refusing to descend until their reservation demands are addressed.
Maharashtra: Maratha quota protests intensify; highway blocked, panchayat office torched
Maratha protestors reportedly blocked the Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway in Maharashtra for two hours on Tuesday afternoon, leading to a significant traffic jam.
Air pollution: SC seeks report from Delhi, neighboring states
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan to submit a report on steps taken to control stubble burning and its effects on the national capital's air quality.
Delhi court advocates mandatory prenuptial agreements: How they benefit couples
In a recent groundbreaking ruling, a Delhi court has advocated for making prenuptial agreements mandatory to prevent law-induced mental cruelty during divorces.
iPhone hacking row: Centre orders probe, asks Apple to join
The central government has reportedly ordered a probe into the allegations by several opposition leaders and journalists that tech giant Apple warned them of alleged "state-sponsored attacks" on their iPhones.
Supreme Court begins hearing pleas against electoral bonds scheme
The Supreme Court on Tuesday began hearing a batch of petitions challenging the legality of the electoral bonds scheme.