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May become paralyzed: Arrested Bengal minister in ration scam case
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Jyotipriya Mallick, arrested in the alleged multi-crore West Bengal ration scam case, claimed on Friday that his health was so bad that he might become paralyzed.
Delhi's air quality 'poor' despite rain, DU advances winter break
Delhi's air quality remained in the "poor" range despite some relief from rain on Friday, per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
J&K: Massive fire at Dal Lake; 3 tourists killed
A major fire erupted at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday morning, killing three Bangladeshi tourists.
Playing with fire: SC slams Punjab governor for delaying bills
The Supreme Court on Friday slammed Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit for failing to give assent to bills passed by the Punjab Assembly, warning that he was "playing with fire."
MP: Students 'tortured' for chanting 'religious' slogan, NCPCR issues notice
A convent school in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district has been accused of allegedly punishing children for chanting "Jai Shri Ram" at school.
Delhi: SC rejects proposal to extend odd-even scheme to taxis
The Supreme Court (SC) rejected the Delhi government's proposal to extend the odd-even rule to taxis on Friday.
Mahua Moitra slams ethics committee report on parliamentary expulsion
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra slammed the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee's recommendation for her removal from Parliament in the "cash-for-query" case.
Balconies at Gurugram's Chintels housing complex collapse, raises safety concerns
Balconies on Tower D of the Chintels Paradiso housing complex in Gurugram's Sector 109 collapsed on Thursday at around 9:30PM. While no casualties or property damage were reported in the incident, it has raised further safety concerns for residents.
'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.
Odd-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.
SC 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.
Winter 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.
SC 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.
Ethics 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.
'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.
Bihar 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%.
Tamil 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.
J&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.
5th 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.
Lokpal 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.
Delhi 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.
BJP 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.
Not all firecrackers are banned. Here's what you can buy
Diwali is just around the corner, and cracker shops are witnessing gigantic queues.
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.
Delhi-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.
Delhi 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.
Assam 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.
Delhi 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).
Diwali 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.
Chhattisgarh: 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.
Uttar 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.
Visitors 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.
Delhi'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.
'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.
Torrential 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.
Don'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.
Pannun'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.
Delhi 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).
Governors 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.
Central 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.