India

Gopal Rai predicts positive change in Delhi’s AQI in next 2-3 days

24 Nov 2023 08:54 AM IST

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Thursday that the city’s air quality, as per experts, is expected to improve in the next two to three days, and hence the state government has decided to continue with GRAP III regulations. The minister said the Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected

Delhi schools begin nursery, KG, Class 1 admission process: DoE

24 Nov 2023 08:48 AM IST

Admission in Delhi’s private schools for general category students in nursery, KG and Class 1 began on Thursday, according to a circular by the Directorate of Education. The last date for submission of admission forms is December 15, and the first list for admission will be released on January 12,

PM Modi offers prayers at Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple

24 Nov 2023 08:36 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited and offered prayers at Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district on Thursday. “Got the privilege of divine worship at Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura. The beautiful sight of Girdhar Gopal, who resides in every corner of Braj, left me emotional! I

Mizoram NGO body seeks to meet EC to reschedule vote counting day

24 Nov 2023 08:32 AM IST

A delegation of Mizoram NGO Coordination Committee, an umbrella body of the major civil society and student organisations, on Thursday has left for Delhi with a hope to meet Election Commission officials for rescheduling the day for counting of votes for state assembly polls. The ECI has fixed 3 December

Chennai Police issues summon to actor Mansoor Ali Khan for no show

24 Nov 2023 08:32 AM IST

The All Women Police Station of Thousand Lights, Chennai, on Thursday has issued summons to actor Mansoor Ali Khan for not appearing at the police station. The Chennai city police booked actor Mansoor Ali Khan for allegedly making derogatory remarks against actor Trisha Krishnan. The action was taken following an

EC issues notice to Rahul Gandhi for indecent ‘Panauti’ comment on PM Modi

24 Nov 2023 08:30 AM IST

The Election Commission has issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi for his “panauti” remark against PM Modi. Gandhi made the comments during an election speech in Rajasthan, referencing Modi’s attendance at the World Cup cricket final, in which India lost to Australia after 10 consecutive wins in the tournament. The

‘Robust digital safeguards must before legal proceedings’

24 Nov 2023 08:29 AM IST

A Parliamentary committee, which scrutinised three proposed criminal laws, has commended the initiative to enhance technology usage in legal proceedings. However, the panel, led by BJP MP Brij Lal, stressed that the adoption of electronic means for communication and trials should proceed only after establishing robust safeguards. The Parliamentary Standing

Vote for BJP to change the destiny of Telangana: Nadda

24 Nov 2023 08:28 AM IST

BJP national President JP Nadda called upon the people on Thursday to vote for the BJP to change the face of Telangana for the overall betterment. Participating in the election campaign in Nizamabad on Thursday, Nadda said that BRS president and Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao had forgotten the sacrifices

War-like operation: NDMA on Uttarkashi rescue bid

24 Nov 2023 08:25 AM IST

Member of the National Disaster Management Authority, Lt General (Rtd) Syed Ata Hasnain on Thursday said that the rescue operation which is underway at Uttarkashi’s Silkyara tunnel where 41 workers remain trapped is like a “war” and no such specific timelines should be assumed by anyone. NDMA Member said that

Then Rajesh Pilot, now Sachin Pilot: Congress’ hate for rising talent

24 Nov 2023 08:17 AM IST

Rajesh Pilot, a military veteran turned politician, experienced a rapid ascent within the Indian political landscape, initially bolstered by his close ties with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Sanjay Gandhi. However, a rift developed when he contested against Sitaram Kesri for the party president’s post in 1997, leading to a

Over to voters, as frenetic campaign ends in Rajasthan

24 Nov 2023 08:14 AM IST

As loudspeakers fell silent on the last day of campaign in election-bound Rajasthan on Thursday, both the ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP exuded confidence of comfortably forming the next government. The campaign ahead of voting on November 25 saw star campaigners like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National President

CM Yogi Adityanath condoles Capt Shubham Gupta’s death in J-K

23 Nov 2023 17:45 PM IST

On Thursday, Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, paid tribute to Army Captain Shubham Gupta and announced a government job and an ex gratia of Rs 50 lakh for the brave soldier’s family. The chief minister of Uttar Pradesh also announced in an official release that a road