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10 Nov 2023
Manish Tewari'I work on Sundays': Manish Tewari advocates 70-hour work week
Congress veteran Manish Tewari, on Friday, endorsed the suggestion made by Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy for young individuals to commit to a 70-hour work week in order to enhance India's productivity.
10 Nov 2023
Delhi GovernmentOdd-even reduced fuel consumption, road congestion: Delhi government tells SC
The Delhi government has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court defending the odd-even scheme, in which it cited independent studies indicating that the policy serves as an effective emergency measure against air pollution.
09 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC upholds key IBC provisions on RP role and moratorium
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, upheld provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016, relating to the appointment of a resolution professional (RP), the adjudicatory process, and the interim moratorium.
09 Nov 2023
ParliamentWinter Session of Parliament to begin on December 4
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi announced on Thursday that the Winter Session of Parliament will take place from December 4th to 22nd.
09 Nov 2023
Congress PartySC grants Randeep Surjewala 5-week protection in 23-year-old case
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala a five-week stay on a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against him by an MP/MLA court in Varanasi in a 23-year-old case.
09 Nov 2023
Mahua MoitraEthics panel votes 6:4 to expel Mahua Moitra from Parliament
The Lok Sabha Ethics Panel has approved the recommendation to expel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra from Parliament in a 6:4 verdict.
09 Nov 2023
Yogi Adityanath'New chapter added to UP history': CM Adityanath in Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that a new chapter has been added to the history of the state.
09 Nov 2023
BiharBihar passes bill to increase reservation from 50% to 75%
The Legislative Assembly of Bihar unanimously passed the Reservation Amendment Bill on Thursday to raise the ceiling of reserved quotas in the state from 50% to 75%.
09 Nov 2023
MonsoonTamil Nadu: Monsoon prompts school holiday in 5 districts
Five districts in Tamil Nadu declared a school holiday on Thursday as the northeastern monsoon continues to intensify.
09 Nov 2023
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Terrorist killed in Shopian, Pakistani firing kills BSF personnel
A terrorist of the proscribed outfit, the Resistance Front (TRF), was eliminated during a clash with security forces in the Kantohalan area of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the early hours of Thursday.
08 Nov 2023
India5th India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue in Delhi on Friday
The fifth India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue is set to take place in New Delhi on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced.
08 Nov 2023
Mahua MoitraLokpal orders CBI probe into Mahua Moitra's corruption allegations
The anti-corruption body, Lokpal, has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to look into corruption charges against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra.
08 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi bans entry of app-based cabs registered in other states
The Delhi government placed a ban on app-based taxis registered in other states from entering the city on Wednesday.
08 Nov 2023
Suvendu AdhikariBJP leader found hanging from tree, party demands CBI probe
In a shocking incident in West Bengal's Bankura, a local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Subhadeep Mishra, was found hanging from the branch of a tree on Wednesday.
08 Nov 2023
DiwaliNot all firecrackers are banned. Here's what you can buy
Diwali is just around the corner, and cracker shops are witnessing gigantic queues.
08 Nov 2023
National Investigation Agency (NIA)NIA conducts raids in human trafficking case, Rohingya refugee arrested
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday carried out raids across 10 states in connection with human trafficking cases.
08 Nov 2023
Air IndiaDelhi-Kolkata Air India flight delayed over 'unavailability of pilots'
Air India has come under severe criticism again after passengers were left stranded at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a flight delay and subsequent mismanagement.
08 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi pollution: Early winter break for schools from November 9-18
Amid severe air pollution in Delhi, the government has announced an early winter break for schools from November 9 to 18.
08 Nov 2023
Assam PoliceAssam Congress MLA arrested for derogatory remarks against Hindus priests
The Assam Police has arrested Congress MLA Aftabuddin Mollah on accusations of making offensive comments about priests, namgharias, and holy persons.
08 Nov 2023
Gopal RaiDelhi AQI in 'severe' category again, government calls emergency meeting
Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Wednesday again, as the overall air quality index (AQI) reached 421 at 7:00am, marking a return to the "severe" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
07 Nov 2023
DiwaliDiwali 2023: Everything to know about green crackers
Amid deteriorating air pollution levels and a ban on firecrackers in several Indian cities, green crackers have emerged as a popular eco-friendly alternative to celebrate Diwali.
07 Nov 2023
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: Paramilitary personnel injured in Maoist encounter as polling begins
Four paramilitary personnel were injured on Tuesday after an encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh, where polling for assembly elections in the first phase was underway.
07 Nov 2023
Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh: Aligarh likely to get this new name soon
The Aligarh Municipal Corporation has unanimously cleared a proposal to rename the city to Harigarh, per NDTV.
07 Nov 2023
KhalistaniVisitors banned at Delhi, Punjab airports following Pannun's threat
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has reportedly asked airport operators in Delhi and Punjab to stop issuing airport entry passes to visitors.
07 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi's air quality improves slightly but remains toxic
Delhi continues to remain engulfed in toxic air even as its air quality index (AQI) saw a slight improvement on Tuesday.
07 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of India'Schemes like odd-even mere optics': SC on Delhi's air pollution
The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Delhi government over the deteriorating air pollution, saying the national capital cannot go through such grievous issues every year.
07 Nov 2023
RainfallTorrential rains pound Bengaluru, disrupting traffic and flooding roads
Heavy rainfall pummeled Bengaluru on Monday as the northeast monsoon strengthened in South Interior Karnataka (SIK), resulting in widespread waterlogging and hampering rush-hour traffic throughout the city.
07 Nov 2023
PunjabDon't know how, but stop stubble burning: SC to Punjab
Amid the rising air pollution across North India, the Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Punjab government, asking it to stop stubble burning.
07 Nov 2023
KhalistaniPannun's threat to blow up Air India flight serious: Report
Canada-based Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's purported warning to blow up an Air India flight on November 19 cannot be taken lightly, News18 reported, citing intelligence sources.
06 Nov 2023
Arvind KejriwalDelhi HC stays summons to CM Kejriwal's wife Sunita
The Delhi High Court on Monday put on hold the summons issued to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, for allegedly violating the Representation of People's Act (RPA).
06 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaGovernors need soul searching: SC on delay in clearing bills
The Supreme Court said on Monday that governors must stop the trend of acting on legislature-passed bills only when state governments approach the court.
06 Nov 2023
MumbaiCentral government team to evaluate Mumbai's air quality
A central government team is set to visit Mumbai soon as the city continues to battle the worsening air quality.
06 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC 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).
06 Nov 2023
Air PollutionGurugram 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.
06 Nov 2023
Piyush GoyalWhat'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.
06 Nov 2023
Earthquake5.6-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.
06 Nov 2023
Droupadi MurmuHeeralal 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.
06 Nov 2023
HamasIndia 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.
05 Nov 2023
Border Security Force (BSF)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.
05 Nov 2023
Noida PoliceBest 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.