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Delhi experienced its worst November air this year

After Delhi recorded the cleanest October, the city saw its worst November air this year since Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) started measuring the air quality index (AQI) in 2015. This November witnessed 11 “severe” air …

'In 2021, stubble burning in Pb & Haryana highest in 5 yrs'

The stubble burning season has come to an end with the cumulative "fire counts" in Punjab and Haryana recorded by Nasa satellites in September to November being the highest in five years. from Delhi News: Latest Delhi…

Delhi: 4 of family found dead in house in Samaypur Badli

A 30-year-old man allegedly ended his life after poisoning his wife and two children following a marital dispute in their house in Outer Delhi’s Samaypur Badli early on Tuesday. No suicide note was found by police. from Delhi N…

2016 murder case: Delhi court issues warrant against IO

A Delhi court has issued a bailable warrant against an investigating officer (IO) in a 2016 murder case for not appearing for about two years in hearings, saying such conduct cannot be appreciated. from Delhi News: Latest Delhi…

Spl ward at Lok Nayak Hosp to treat Omicron patients

A special ward has been created at Delhi’s Lok Nayak Hospital to treat patients suspected or confirmed positive for Covid-19 caused by the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2. from Delhi News: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live U…

Manasa Varanasi marks another milestone with the launch of 33 Bala Rakshak Vehicles

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SC seeks Mallya's presence on Jan 18 to sentence him for contempt

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Suspension flawed: Opposition ups ante, writes to Naidu

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No free Covid treatment for unvaccinated: Kerala CM Vijayan

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Prepare for common entrance for UG, PG seats from 2022-23: UGC

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3 students killed in US high school shooting

Three students were killed and six other people, including a teacher, were wounded Tuesday in a shooting at a high school in rural Oxford, Michigan, local police said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3I1xIzv via

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Parliament stalled as VP refuses to revoke suspension of 12 MPs

A confrontation over the suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha opposition MPs ensured Parliament remained stalled on Tuesday with Rajya Sabha chairperson M Venkaiah Naidu refusing to reconsider his decision and opposition parties staging …

'Parag always liked computers and cars; maths was his forte'

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Heavy rains likely in Mumbai today, yellow alert issued

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Kids with poorly controlled asthma more at Covid risk, says study

Children with poorly controlled asthma infected with Covid-19 are more likely to require hospitalisation than children with well-controlled asthma, or those without asthma, a new study shows. The authors suggest prioritising this…

Parl panel: Junk distortions of national heroes in NCERT books

School textbooks should highlight the lives of hitherto unknown men and women from different states and districts, who have positively influenced national history, honour and oneness, says a parliamentary panel while stressing th…

Parliament panel: Junk distortions of national heroes in NCERT books

School textbooks should highlight the lives of hitherto unknown men and women from different states and districts, who have positively influenced national history, honour and oneness, says a parliamentary panel while stressing th…

Q2 GDP growth at 8.4%, govt sees double-digit rise in FY22

The country’s economy grew by 8.4% in the July-September quarter, broadly in line with expectations, led by a steady farm sector and double-digit expansion in public administration, defence and other services as the impact of the…

'Demographic shift in Assam, Bengal likely behind jurisdiction move'

BSF director general Pankaj Kumar Singh on Tuesday said the “demographic balance has been upset to a great degree” over a period of time in border states like Assam and West Bengal and the Centre possibly extended the border forc…

Govt seeks 5 names of reps from SKM to be on panel on MSP

A day after repeal of the three farm laws in Parliament, the government on Tuesday informally reached out to protesting farmer unions seeking five names of their representatives for a proposed committee, which is to be constitute…

Char Dham law junked, shrines back in priests’ control

The Uttarakhand government on Tuesday announced repealing of the Char Dham Devasthanam Board Act, which had brought over 50 temples, including Char Dham shrines of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath, under state control…

Shehnaaz steps out in public months after Sidharth's death

Actress and former Bigg Boss 13 contestant who has been avoiding public appearances ever since the demise of Sidharth Shukla, was seen in public after a long gap. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FZzu21 via

Delhi: 34 new Covid cases, 1 death in last 24 hrs

The national capital on Monday reported 34 new cases of Covid-19 and one death in the last 24 hours. This is the third day on the trot that Delhi has reported a fatality due to the viral infection. from Delhi News: Latest Delhi…

1st Test: New Zealand escape with a thrilling draw against India

Debutant Rachin Ravindra impressively held fort for New Zealand to pull off a dramatic draw against India on the final day of the Kanpur Test. The left-handed allrounder played out 91 deliveries for his unbeaten 18, while last ma…

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or for seventh time

Lionel Messi admitted winning the Copa America with Argentina might have been the determining factor in him claiming the men's Ballon d'Or prize for the seventh time after a turbulent year, as Spain's Alexia Putellas …

Delhi Metro trains get mid-life makeover

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Smoke without fire: AQI very poor in Delhi

After suffering “severe” pollution levels for the past three days, Delhi’s air quality improved to “very poor” on Monday even as experts cautioned against a “sigh of relief”. With an air quality index (AQI) of 389, on a scale of …

Dust from Central Vista project: SC seeks Centre's reply

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to explain within two days why the NDA government's prestigious Central Vista project construction work needs to be carried on despite the severe air pollution in Delhi even after …

Delhi: Oppn to ration scheme faulty, says AAP

The AAP government on Monday defended its doorstep delivery of ration scheme before Delhi high court, saying that it is a “complete misconception” that fair price shops cease to exist on implementation of the scheme. from Delhi…

Gang in Delhi cracked exams for a price

A gang that used to remotely access and hack various online competitive examinations has been busted by the Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Ops (IFSO) unit of Delhi Police. Two coaching centre owners from Ahmedabad and a Del…

Farm stir at Delhi borders to end?

A meeting of 32 farm groups was held at Singhu border on Monday. BKU Ekta Dakaunda president Buta Singh Burjgill and BKU Kadian president Harmeet Singh Kadian said an emergency meeting of 42 representatives from Punjab and other …

There’s no plan to recognise bitcoin as currency: Govt

The Centre has not received a proposal to recognise bitcoin as a currency in India, the government told Parliament on Monday, while adding that the Reserve Bank of India has recommended widening the definition of “bank note” for …

Gaganyaan control hub, rehab centre: What Guj may get, why

Isro has been actively considering creation of new infrastructure to cater India’s human spaceflight programme, including for its first mission Gaganyaan in Gujarat. No formal decision is made as of November 29. Isro chief K Siva…

Overdrawing by 5 states raises grid-outage fears

National grid operator POSOCO (Power System Operation Corporation) has red flagged overdrawing of electricity by five northern states, a practice that had precipitated the world’s largest blackout in history by affecting half of …

Live: Arrivals from Omicron-hit nations to be tested at airport

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Govt healthcare spend up at 41% in FY18 from 29% in FY14

The share of government spending in total health expenditure increased significantly to 40.8% in 2017-18, up from 32.4% in previous year, and went up from 28.6% in 2013-14 during the UPA regime, the National Health Accounts estim…

Covid: SC says create portal to make ex-gratia process easier

As many people who lost their dear ones to Covid-19 have not filed an application for compensation, the Supreme Court on Monday said that online portals should be created by all states so that people can apply online and upload d…

Missing ‘S’ gene in RT-PCR test can point to Omicron

With the emergence of the Omicron variant, public health experts want laboratories to conduct RT-PCR tests in whole for all the three genes, particularly on international travellers, to help detect the absence of the ‘S’ gene. Ma…

Omicron risk very high, may change pandemic course: WHO

The Omicron coronavirus variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a “very high” global risk of infection surges that could have “severe consequences” in some areas, the WHO said on Monday. It urged its 194 member states…

Supreme Court on pollution: NCR states on 48-hour notice

Shifting focus of anti-air pollution drive to the states, the Supreme Court on Monday gave a 48-hour ultimatum to Delhi, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan and Punjab to execute directions of the Commission on Air Quality Management in the N…

Parliament approves repeal of farm laws by voice vote

If their passage was contentious and unleashed a trail of tumultuous events, the burial of the three farm sector reform laws was not a quiet affair either. On the opening day of winter session of Parliament on Monday, the governm…

Covid: Expert panel mulls nod to addl vax dose to elderly

Amid mounting fear over the new SARS-COV2 variant Omicron, an expert committee on Covid immunisation is considering to recommend an “additional dose” to those who are immunocompromised or are elderly and at high risk of infection…

Come Dec 1, arrivals from Omicron-hit nations to be tested at airports

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Quick Edit: Farm laws revoked, consultative approach must for reforms in future

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Delhi sees Covid death for second day in a row

The city recorded another death due to Covid-19 for the second day in a row. Delhi also recorded 32 new cases with a positivity rate of 0.06%. from Delhi News: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times o…

Delhi schools to reopen after pollution break

Schools in the capital are set to reopen on Monday for all classes after a short break from offline teaching due to the deteriorating air quality. from Delhi News: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Tim…

Delhi: 4 held for luring scores with job offers

Delhi Police’s Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit on Sunday claimed to have busted a fake work-from-home (WFH) job racket and arrested four people. from Delhi News: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live U…

Delhi: Reaching out to unvaccinated 12L remains a challenge

Even as concerns surrounding the Omicron variant of the coronavirus are growing and experts believe that vaccination is the best bet against it, more than 12 lakh adults in Delhi are yet to receive a single dose of vaccine agains…

Omicron: Delhi CM writes to PM with plea for flight curbs

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to immediately stop flights from countries affected by the Omicron variant of coronavirus. Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia s…

Delhi again looks up to its saviour — wind

Delhi’s air quality stayed in the “severe” zone for a third consecutive day on Sunday, but some relief is expected over the next two days. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of the capital stood at 405. The air quality is likely…

Data breach: ‘Make independent and non-executive directors liable'

Independent directors and non-executive directors on board a top social media, internet or electronics hardware company should also face legal and criminal proceedings for willful offences around data violations and in cases of c…

‘Cooperation model’ most suited to India’s growth, says Amit Shah

Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah said here on Sunday that the ‘cooperation model’ is the most suited economic development model for fuelling India's growth. He was speaking at the inauguration of four projects wo…

India leading in startups turning point in growth story: PM

Turning the spotlight on the importance of startups, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country, in a way, is leading in the world in this domain and this could be a turning point in India’s growth story. The country…

India and Russia drawing up mega defence plan

From clinching deals on Kalashnikov assault rifles and very-short range air defence missile systems to a military logistics pact, upgraded combat exercises and joint projects, Russia is looking to challenge US as India’s pre-emin…

Govt agrees to review 8L income cap over fear of EWS quota scrapping

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Govt support & subsidy needed for diabetes patients: CJI Ramana

CJI N V Ramana, a diabetic for 30 years, said governments should provide “support and subsidy for diabetic care” as the cost of getting treated for this life-long disease is beyond the reach of common patients. Justice Ramana sai…

Eye on variant, India updates norms for international passengers

All international passengers, except those under five years of age, flying into India from Covid at-risk countries must undergo RT-PCR test on arrival, starting from 12.01am (IST) of December 1, 2021. This will include those tran…

West seeing surge despite higher fully-vaccinated population

At a time when a new variant has led to restrictions on travellers from South Africa and other African nations, many western courtries are seeing a surge in Covid cases despite a larger propottion of their population being fully …

Non-BJP states lagging in disbursing ex-gratia, SC told

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Containment key, monitor hotspots, govt tells states

In view of the possible threat that Omicron can pose to the country, the Centre has further beefed up preparations. The health ministry advised states and UTs to immediately focus on intensive containment, active surveillance, in…

‘Omicron 6 times more transmissible than Delta, can infect vaxxed’

The newly emerged variant of concern B.1.1.529 (Omicron) may not respond to monoclonal antibody therapy or cocktail treatment, experts fear. Based on preliminary analysis of Omicron infections in South Africa and elsewhere, exper…

BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, bags 329 of 334 seats

A BJP landslide buried the opposition in the Tripura civic polls on Sunday, with 329 out of the 334 seats at stake in 13 urban local bodies going to the saffron party in a poll that both Trinamool Congress and CPM termed “murder …

US co set to offer top package, hire at IIT-B for 1.5cr

US-based IT firm, Cohesity, and first-time recruiter Glean, are likely to make the coveted US offers on day one of the placement season at IIT Bombay. Cohesity is expected to offer the highest package of Rs 1.46 crore, followed b…

PM Modi skips all-party meet on eve of winter session

The opposition indicated that it plans to raise several issues ranging from fresh demands put forward by agitating farm unions such as removal of junior home minister Ajay Mishra over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence to the Pegasus c…

UP teachers’ test put off after paper leak, 29 held

The UP teachers eligibility test (TET) scheduled for Sunday was cancelled after it was found that a question paper had leaked and cops rounded up 29 people of a network of exam frauds from various places in the state, prompting C…

Differently abled man stabbed to death in Gzb

To hide his identity, the accused had burnt the body on a heap of garbage by putting fuel cakes on it, the officer said. from Delhi News: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt…

PhD student dies after being run over in Delhi

​​​​​Police received a PCR call at Shastri Park police station regarding a fatal accident. Complainant Mohammad Muid (34) stated that his friend Poonam, a resident of Cigrette Wala Bagh, Model Town, was returning from Haridwar, t…

Tripura civic polls results live: BJP ahead in early trends

The counting of votes for over 200 seats in the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) and other civic bodies in Tripura is under way. The State Election Commission (SEC) has decided to proceed for counting of polled EVMs with tigh…

Child falls to death from 10th-floor balcony in Noida

A three-year-old boy died after falling from the 10th-floor balcony of their flat in a housing society in Sector 75 on Friday afternoon. from Delhi News: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of Indi…

1 Covid death, 27 new cases registered in Delhi

Delhi on Saturday recorded one more death due to Covid-19 and 27 fresh cases with a positivity rate of 0.05%. With this, the death toll has climbed to 25,096 and the caseload stands at 14,40,834. from Delhi News: Latest Delhi N…

Kejriwal urges PM to ban flights to stop new Covid variant

Amid growing concerns about mutated coronavirus variant, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal urged PM Narendra Modi on Saturday to stop flights from countries affected by the wave of infections, while lieutenant governor Anil Baijal d…

AQI severe, Delhi among 4 most polluted cities again

elhi’s air quality continued to remain ‘severe’ for the second consecutive day on Saturday with the weather department expecting slight relief on Monday. The wind speed remained calm towards the morning and the minimum temperatur…

Police station work plan redrawn in Delhi

To ensure smooth functioning of police stations in the city, the Delhi Police commissioner has decided to divide the work of a police station among three inspectors. On Friday, police chief Rakesh Asthana issued a standing order …

Paytm reports 461cr loss for quarter ended September

Paytm’s parent One97 Communications on Saturday reported a loss of Rs 461 crore for the quarter ended September 2021 compared to Rs 390 crore in the corresponding quarter last year and Rs 394 crore in the previous quarter ended J…

As African nations banned, SA says it’s ‘punishment’ for honesty

Nations in southern Africa protested bitterly on Saturday as more of the world’s wealthiest countries cut them off from travel, renewing a debate over border closures from the earliest days of the coronavirus pandemic and compoun…

Live: UK, Germany, Italy report cases; world put on alert

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Almost 1 in 10 women aged 15 & above a tobacco user: NFHS

About 9% of girls and women aged 15 years and above surveyed had used tobacco in some form with the percentage of users in rural India higher at 10.5%, according to the the National Family Health Survey -5 (2019-21). Tobacco usag…

Cyclone over Bay of Bengal likely next week

The first cyclone over the Bay of Bengal (BoB) in the 2021 post-monsoon season could develop in the south Andaman Sea in a few days and hit India’s eastern coast in the first week of December, several weather models indicate. Ind…

Bihar’s share of poor highest, Kerala’s least, says Niti index

Bihar, with its dismal scores across key development indicators such as nutrition, child and adolescent mortality, maternal health, years of schooling, sanitation and electricity, has topped the list of states with the largest sh…

India will have to align crypto action with latest FATF norms

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Legislature doesn’t assess law impact, leads to big issues: CJI

CJI NV Ramana on Saturday said the legislature does not conduct studies or assess the impact of the laws that it passes, which sometimes leads to "big issues" and result in over-burdening of cases on the judiciary. He a…

Farmers defer tractor rally to Parliament, say stir on

Farmers’ unions on Saturday decided to suspend their tractor march to Parliament, scheduled from Monday, in the wake of government’s move to list the repeal of farm laws in Lok Sabha. They said their protests would continue till …

President Kovind: Exercise discretion in court utterances

Hailing the judiciary for maintaining the highest standards of conduct and for being the most trusted institution in which people have reposed faith, President Ram Nath Kovind, however, said judges should exercise utmost discreti…

Covid variant worry: PM Modi seeks review of plan to ease international travel curbs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said there is a need to be proactive in the light of the new SARS-CoV-2 “variant of concern” Omicron and directed officials to review plans for easing of international travel restrictions …

With no policy yet, citizens opt for 3rd dose privately

Fear of exposure to Covid-19 virus is driving health care workers and even some vaccine trial participants (who got vaccinated in September-October last year), mainly from the vulnerable groups, to opt for the third dose privatel…

WTO puts off key Geneva meet over variant concerns

Four days before kick-off, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) put off a ministerial meeting that was to decide on crucial global rules, citing heightened risk after the outbreak of the “particularly transmissible” African variant…

No need to panic over new Covid-19 variant: ICMR

Amid mounting concern over cases of new 'variant of concern' Omicron, the ICMR on Saturday said there is no need to panic and urged people to not delay their second vaccine dose. “The structural changes detected in the vi…

‘No proof’ against alleged supplier of Aryan, Arbaaz

A special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act court that granted bail to the alleged drug supplier of Aryan Khan and Arbaaz Merchant in the cruise liner drug seizure case has observed that barring his statement …

No such thing as too much dissent: Bombay HC judge

“Governments will come and governments will go, but the idea of India, the Constitutional idea of India, resilient though it has proved to be, must be protected,” Justice Gautam Patel of the Bombay high court said on Friday, addi…

‘Judges-appointing-judges’ system needs reform: Kovind

Six years after the Supreme Court nixed Parliament’s NJAC Act that had replaced the “judges-selecting-judges” collegium system, President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday gave fresh momentum to calls for reforming the selection method…

Jewar airport builder to pay Rs 10 lakh per day for delay

A penalty of Rs 10 lakh a day will be imposed on the concessionaire building Noida international airport if it exceeds the deadline of September 29, 2024. A day after the airport project was launched by the PM, officials said whe…

New variant renews Covid threat, Delhi govt calls DDMA meet

The Delhi government has called a meeting of Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Monday and requested experts to suggest measures that need to be taken in view of a new Covid-19 variant. from Delhi News: Latest Delhi …

Dirt poor: Delhi air among worst four

The air quality slipped into the “severe” category again on Friday after staying in the “very poor” range over the past week. The weather conditions hint at no major improvements over the next two days. from Delhi News: Latest …

EDMC proposes increase in property tax, new levies

To improve revenue generation, East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) on Friday proposed an increase of 2-3% in property tax on residential and non-residential categories, 5% on government accommodation, 10 times (Rs 5 to Rs 50)…

Delhi: Driver held for assaulting woman in autorickshaw

An autorickshaw driver has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman inside his vehicle in southeast Delhi’s Sarita Vihar. The accused assaulted the woman on a deserted stretch and also snatched her mobile phone whe…

A third of Delhi men have hypertension

Nearly one in every three men (32.8%) in Delhi suffers from hypertension or takes medicine to control blood pressure. This is 8.8% higher than the national average. The prevalence of hypertension among women in the capital is 24.…

Regular international flights from Dec 15, with ‘risk’ grading

The Centre has allowed resumption of regular international flights from December 15, nearly 21 months after services were suspended. Now both Indian and foreign airlines can add capacity. Air bubbles, that gave limited flights to…

Oppn set to join hands in House to take on govt before polls

With an eye on a string of assembly elections due early next year in several states, including Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, opposition parties are preparing to join ranks to take on the central government on a host of common issues …

Constitution Day: Opposition boycotts Central Hall event

Alleging that the government is riding roughshod over the Constitution in governance and law-making, the opposition on Friday boycotted the Constitution Day function in the Central Hall of Parliament. Congress, Trinamool Congress…

Dynastic parties threat to democracy, says PM Modi

Amid a boycott by opposition parties of “Constitution Day” celebrations and ahead of Parliament’s winter session beginning next week, PM Narendra Modi savaged dynastic parties calling them a threat to a healthy democracy and elab…

Jittery nations rush to restrict travel as new variant emerges

European countries on Friday joined Singapore, Israel and others in restricting travel from southern Africa in a frantic effort to keep a newly identified, and apparently significantly evolved, variant of the coronavirus from cro…

New variant has ‘very unusual constellation of mutations’

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Pocso court hears, convicts, sentences man in 1 day

A suspect in the rape case of a minor girl was tried, heard, convicted and sentenced to a life term in prison by a Pocso court in Bihar’s Araria district in a single day’s proceedings, reportedly setting a new record and benchmar…

Report on rising anaemia may force govt to rethink strategy

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Sensex plunges 1,688 pts as new virus variant spooks global markets

A new variant of Covid-19 virus, first found in Botswana which can possibly resist available vaccines, pushed global investors onto the backfoot, that in turn led to a sell-off in risky assets. As a result, investors on Dalal Str…

Over RS 4Kcr laundered via cryptos unearthed by ED in 1 year

Virtual crypto currency exchanges have emerged as the new tax havens laundering large amount of illegal cash with anonymity as more than Rs 4,000 crore of such transactions have been unearthed by ED in the past one year alone. Th…

'Developed nations’ colonial mindset impeding India’s devpt'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hit out at the colonial mindset of developed nations which is attempting to restrict developing nations like India from using those resources and paths which they themselves took to become d…

India to Pakistan: Expedite 26/11 trial, give up double standards

Underlining that it is not ready to accept any sort of "closure" on the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, the government gave a renewed push to punish the guilty on the 13th anniversary of the terror strikes by summoning a senior P…

Jewar airport builder to pay Rs 10 lakh per day for delay

A penalty of Rs 10 lakh a day will be imposed on the concessionaire building Noida international airport if it exceeds the deadline of September 29, 2024. A day after the airport project was launched by the PM, officials said whe…

RBI keeps big business houses out of banking

Reserve Bank of India has not accepted a proposal to consider large corporates or industrial houses for a banking licence. It has however allowed promoters of banks to hold up to 26% in their banks, which is a positive for many l…

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Delhi: Charred body of man found in house

The charred body of a 75-year-old man was recovered from his house following a fire in central Delhi's Kamla Market area, police said on Friday. from Delhi News: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - T…

Ex-MLA 'canes, abuses SDMC staff'; faces FIR

However, former Congress MLA Mohammad Asif Khan said he had no knowledge that they were SDMC staff. "I don't know who they were. I have also received no call or a message from the SDMC about the incident," he said. …

Delhi on brink of ‘severe’ AQI again

The layer of smog thickened over Delhi on Thursday as the capital’s air quality deteriorated and reached the brink of ‘severe’ air quality. The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 400 in ‘very poor’ category at 4…

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on booster shots

The Delhi high court on Thursday asked the Centre to clear its stand on the need for booster doses for fully vaccinated people as the matter is raising "a lot of concern among people at large, mostly among those in the old-a…

'15 more nations recognise India's vaccination certificate'

As many as fifteen more countries have recognised India's Covid-19 vaccination certificate, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed late on Thursday. "Mutual recognition of Covid-19 vaccination certificates conti…

Magnitude-6.1 earthquake hits Mizoram's Thenzawl

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the Richter scale hit Thenzawl, Mizoram in the early hours of Friday. According to National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremors were felt 73 km southeast of Thenzawl with a depth of 12 km.​ …

Religious conversion does not change caste: Madras HC

Conversion from one religion to another religion will not change the caste of a person which he belongs to, Madras high court has ruled, nixing a bid by a Dalit man, who embraced Christianity, to obtain an inter-caste marriage ce…

Govt plans law for lenders to pursue defaulters abroad

The government has proposed changes to the bankruptcy legislation by adopting a global model law that will enable lenders to apply the insolvency law to defaulters’ assets lying overseas. These will include the offshore personal …

Global hires go beyond IT, tap more desi talent

India appears to be the flavour of current times for recruiters globally with Indian talent the most sought after amid a rise in cross-border hiring. Jobs from various global markets are being outsourced to skilled talent in Indi…

UN upgrades Nepal, Bangladesh to group of developing nations

The UN General Assembly has adopted a historic resolution to graduate three nations, including Bangladesh and Nepal, from the least developed country (LDC) category to the developing country grouping, a major milestone demonstrat…

Amit Shah cites improved security, pushes for investment in NE

Citing the improved security scenario in the northeast region, political stability in all the eight constituent states, peace initiatives taken by Narendra Modi government to end insurgencies prevalent for decades as well as impr…

Live: 'India willing to supply vaccines to other countries'

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NFHS says sex ratio at birth in India a worry

The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) data for 2019-21 indicates that India has more females than males with its overall sex ratio having risen to 1,020 after seeing a dip from 1,000 in 2005-06 to 991 in 2015-16. The …

Teesta driving Jafri to make wild claims: SIT on Gujarat riots

The special investigation team, which had investigated nine major cases related to the 2002 post-Godhra riots in Gujarat under the supervision of the apex court, on Thursday said it had done a thorough probe into the allegations …

Widespread violence mars civic polls in Tripura, oppn alleges rigging

Amid allegations of widespread electoral malpractice by BJP and attacks on 23 TMC and CPM candidates, Tripura’s bitterly fought elections to 13 civic bodies on Thursday recorded a preliminary voter turnout of 82% that could go up…

In presence of Li, Qureshi, MEA Jaishankar slams BRI at SCO

Any serious connectivity initiative must be consultative, transparent and participatory, the government asserted at an SCO meet on Thursday. Without naming China or Pakistan, who were represented by Premier Li Keqiang and foreign…

As farmers dig in on MSP, govt experts point out cons

Even as farm unions are pitching for a legal guarantee to MSP, government experts say that legalising MSP to procure 23 crops would disrupt market equilibrium, drive out private trade, and lead to inflation and a decline in agric…

Centre may ban all Hurriyat factions for financing terror

Centre may soon ban Hurriyat Conference as an “unlawful organisation’ under the UAPA, citing the alleged involvement of its constituents and leaders in terror financing in Jammu & Kashmir. Sources said the home ministry would…

New Covid-19 variant: India calls for strict screening for travellers from 3 countries

In the wake of multiple cases of new Covid-19 variant B.1.1529 reported in Botswana, South Africa and Hong Kong, the Centre has asked states to conduct “rigorous screening and testing” of all international travellers coming from …

Will revisit EWS reservation criteria, Centre tells SC

After facing a barrage of questions from the Supreme Court over fixing an annual income limit of Rs 8 lakh for determining economically weaker sections (EWS), the Centre on Thursday agreed to "revisit" the criteria for …

Modi, Yogi toast infra, roast oppn at Noida airport launch

PM Modi on Thursday set the ball rolling for Delhi-NCR’s second international airport – at Jewar in Greater Noida – to be ready by October 2024. While the PM, who laid the foundation stone for the Noida International Airport, las…

Ruckus in SDMC House over AAP govt's new excise policy

South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) House on Thursday witnessed a ruckus during its proceeding as Congress councillors protested the AAP government's new excise policy even as the mayor issued an order to check complianc…

Delhi: Duo held for cheating AIIMS of Rs 13.80 crore

​​​​​​The accused have been identified as Bijender Kumar (52), a storekeeper with AIIMS; and Naveen Kumar (33), a contractual employee posted as programme assistant in the office of Atul Kumar, ex chief at Dr Rajender Prasad Eye …

Medical negligence: Delhi court stays FIR against doc

The magistrate had passed the order on the complaint of Ravindra Nath Dubey alleging that Dr Yogesh Kumar Sarin, who was the Head of Paediatrics at the Lok Nayak Hospital at that time, conducted a nephrectomy on his son and remov…

Antim: The Final Truth review

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SC reimposes construction ban in Delhi-NCR

Not leaving it to the wind factor or the act of God to reduce air pollution, the Supreme Court on Wednesday re-imposed ban on all construction activities in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) and asked states to pay mini…

Jewar dresses up for ‘airport carnival’ today

First-time visitors to Jewar – and there are likely to be several thousand at the very least – need not worry about directions on Thursday. The latest addition to the country’s aviation map, the Noida International Airport (NIA),…

Delhi: IGI was busier than Dubai airport in Nov

The pandemic has flipped the pecking order of world airports. This month, Delhi's IGI Airport was busier than Dubai International Airport in terms of combined domestic and international seat capacity deployed by airlines. f…

Air unlock: Delhi schools, colleges can reopen from Mon

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday announced a phase-wise relaxation in the restrictions imposed to deal with the air emergency in the capital. All schools, colleges, other educational institutions and libraries wi…

Cops to probe if IO tried to shield Delhi riots accused

A city court has directed police to investigate whether a deliberate attempt was made by the investigating officer to shield five accused in a northeast Delhi riots case related to vandalism and looting of a medical store. from…

SC: Is govt willing to put a life ban on convicted netas?

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Child marriages down but still remain area of concern

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Review of China trade via security prism: FS

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Opposition's dissent notes ill-conceived: JPC chief

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Cabinet extends free Covid-time foodgrain plan

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In alliance bid, Akhilesh meets AAP's UP in-charge

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Cong notice to Amarinder's wife for 'anti-party' acts

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Crypto bill leads to panic sale, 20% crash

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12 of 18 Meghalaya Cong MLAs set to cross over to TMC

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I am in Chandigarh, will visit Mumbai soon: Param Bir

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India’s fertility rate below replacement level

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Mamata meets PM Modi, raises BSF jurisdiction

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86% of terrorists killed in J&K this year were local residents: Sources

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Cabinet clears repeal of farm laws, but unions plan show of strength

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12 Meghalaya Cong MLAs join TMC, say party sources

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India’s fertility rate has dipped below replacement level

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Courts do thankless job, earn ire of populist: Delhi HC

"What courts do is a thankless job, they only earn ire of the populist," the Delhi High Court Wednesday observed while hearing a batch of pleas relating to illegal squatting and vending activities in the national capita…

Google employees not 'happy' with it's Covid-19 vaccine policy

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1st Test: Chance for India to test the batting reserves

It's a rarity in Indian cricket that batting has looked like the weaker link. And while India have managed to create an enviable pace-bowling pool, they are now scratching for reliable Test batting options. The two-Test serie…

'Will bring 1L farmers to Delhi to back reforms'

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'S-400 Russian missiles deal: No decision yet on waiver for India'

The United States has not made a determination yet on any potential Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) waiver to India with regard to its purchase of S-400 missile defense system from Russia, the …

Delhi Metro’s longest corridor to go 'driverless'

Delhi Metro network’s longest corridor — Pink Line (Majlis Park-Shiv Vihar)— is all set to go “driverless” from Thursday. from Delhi News: Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.t…

Noida Airport project set for a mega launch

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath visited the site of the Noida International Airport in Jewar on Tuesday and reviewed arrangements for the project’s official launch by the Prime Minister on November 25. from Delhi News: Latest De…

Bodaki set to be renamed Gr Noida railway station

Welcome to Greater Noida railway station. Signage like this will greet you soon at Bodaki, which the government proposes to rename Greater Noida station, as the facility is upgraded for the multimodal transport and logistics hub …

SDMC proposes to hike property tax by 2-5%

With the finances of South Delhi Municipal Corporation in the doldrums, its commissioner proposed an increase of 2-5% in tax rates for residential, commercial and non-residential properties. But Tuesday’s budget being the last be…

Delhi govt calls special 1-day assembly session

Delhi government has called a special session of the assembly on Friday to discuss important public issues. The session will start at 11am and “continue until the business fixed for the day is concluded”, a bulletin issued by the…

Delhi: SC scolds man for refusing aid to dad

The Supreme Court on Tuesday scolded a truant son for attempting every possible ruse to resist payment of Rs 10,000 monthly maintenance to his 72-year-old ailing father and said it was both moral duty and legal obligation of a so…

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