India

Delhi govt releases Rs 415 crore for RRTS project: Transport Minister

25 Nov 2023 09:34 AM IST

The Delhi government has released a payment of Rs 415 crore to NCRTC for the RRTS project, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said on Friday. Earlier in the week, the Supreme Court had pulled up the Delhi government for not coming up with funds for the Regional Rapid Transit System corridors

Gopal Rai chairs review meeting with DPCC to tackle Delhi’s Pollution

25 Nov 2023 09:33 AM IST

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai conducted a meeting on Friday on increasing pollution in the city despite fewer incidents of stubble burning and pointed out two factors behind it. Gopal Rai held a meeting with officials from the Environment Department and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC). “Some increase in

Cong, BJP war over ‘panauti’ jibe turns into poster battle

25 Nov 2023 09:27 AM IST

The political dispute stemming from Rahul Gandhi’s “panauti” remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi intensified into a social media poster battle on Friday. The Congress labeled the PM as “Panauti-e-Azam,” while the BJP retaliated, branding the Gandhi family as the “real panauti” of the nation. The term “panauti” is a

Indian coast guard, navy to buy 15 C-295 transport aircraft

25 Nov 2023 09:26 AM IST

In a major boost for Make in India in the defence sector, the Indian Coast Guard and the Navy will acquire 15 C-295 transport aircraft that are being manufactured in India in a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus. The proposals for the acquisition of these 15 aircraft

India likely to oppose Pakistan’s ‘inclusion’ in BRICS

25 Nov 2023 09:25 AM IST

With Pakistan intensifying efforts to get the membership of BRICS as soon as possible, India is firm on its stand against Islamabad’s inclusion in this group which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Pakistan has applied for membership with the BRICS Group of Nations Union in 2024.

MPs stress on increasing security in new Parliament building

25 Nov 2023 09:22 AM IST

On Friday, members of Parliament expressed apprehensions regarding cybersecurity in the new Parliament building and urged banks to implement sufficient measures to safeguard the financial assets of the general public. The MPs highlighted the necessity of enhancing cybersecurity awareness across the country and proposed the development of a “cyber consciousness

Calcutta HC dismisses Bengal government objections to BJP rally

25 Nov 2023 09:21 AM IST

The Calcutta High Court today dismissed all attempts and objections put up by the Trinamool Congress Government to block a BJP rally on 29 November which Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to attend. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wanted to hold a mega rally in front of Victoria House

Post-MP polls: BJP, Cong clash in officers’ misconduct allegations

25 Nov 2023 08:59 AM IST

In the aftermath of the Madhya Pradesh state assembly elections, a wave of complaints has erupted, pitting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against the Congress in a bitter exchange. Allegations of misconduct during the election process have been hurled from both sides, with administrative and police officers caught in the

SC asks SEBI on investor protection measures in Adani-Hindenburg case

25 Nov 2023 08:58 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) what steps it plans to take to protect investors from excessive stock market volatility. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Mishra remarked on the stock market volatility while hearing

DGCA circular: Addressing GNSS interference in airspace

25 Nov 2023 08:57 AM IST

Aviation watchdog DGCA has issued a circular to airlines and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on measures to deal with threats from jamming and spoofing of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) amid reports of such interference in the Middle East. The circular provides comprehensive mitigation measures and action

Hisar Lok Sabha seat sparks political battle in Haryana

25 Nov 2023 08:56 AM IST

In Haryana, the feud between BJP leader and former Union Minister Birendra Singh and Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala has now extended to the Hisar Lok Sabha seat. JJP’s senior vice-president, Dushyant Chautala, has asserted a claim on the Hisar Lok Sabha seat. After returning from the Rajasthan election campaign, Dushyant

Telangana: Corrupt will be punished, says Shah; announces turmeric research board

25 Nov 2023 08:55 AM IST

Home Minister and BJP senior leader Amit Shah said that research in turmeric will be taken up in Nizamabad district so that turmeric farmers can get more money for their produce. “Orders were issued for the establishment of National Turmeric Board. Research will be taken up in the next phase.