India

AAP appoints secretaries in its Delhi unit

21 Nov 2023 09:34 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday announced new appointments in its Delhi unit, including that of two secretaries and a joint secretary, besides those of office bearers to the party’s women wing. Mohammad Imran and Yashpal Singh were made state secretary (organisation) while Deepanshu Shrivastav was appointed joint secretary

AAP MP Raghav Chadha challenges summons, moves Delhi High Court

21 Nov 2023 09:33 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party Member of Parliament, Raghav Chadha, moved to the Delhi High Court on Monday, challenging a trial court’s order that dismissed his appeal against summons in a defamation case filed by BJP leader Chail Bihari Goswami. The trial court had issued summons in the defamation case, and the

Delhi customs utilises virtual reality to combat airport smuggling

21 Nov 2023 09:32 AM IST

With the help of virtual reality games and videos, Delhi Customs is creating awareness among the public to deter smuggling at airports at their “GST & Customs Pavilion” at the 42nd India International Trade Fair with the theme of “CBIC—Uniting Markets, Bridging Borders”. The pavilion was inaugurated by Sanjay Kumar

Delhi HC expresses discontent over unused govt school buildings

21 Nov 2023 09:31 AM IST

The Delhi High Court expressed dissatisfaction on Monday over the reported non-utilization of six newly constructed government school buildings in Delhi due to unpaid dues, urging authorities to act promptly for the benefit of students. A bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan questioned the government’s actions, stating, “Why is

SC sends notice to ED on AAP leader Sanjay Singh’s plea

21 Nov 2023 09:30 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on AAP leader Sanjay Singh’s plea challenging his arrest and remand in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti issued a

Delhi HC directs quick payment of Rs 1 crore to deceased constable’s family

21 Nov 2023 09:29 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the city government to release the ex-gratia compensation of Rs 1 crore to the family of a police constable who died in 2020 after contracting Covid-19 while performing his duties within four weeks. A bench of Justice Prathiba M Singh observed that compensation

Ex-AIIMS director sounds alarm amid rising pollution

21 Nov 2023 09:28 AM IST

Renowned pulmonologist and former AIIMS director, Randeep Guleria, has issued a strong warning about the serious consequences of rising air pollution levels in Delhi and the Indo-Gangetic belt. During a conversation with newsX, he stressed the urgent need for immediate action, highlighting both short-term and long-term health risks associated with

Delhi LG clears home guard files, boosts preference for CDVs

21 Nov 2023 09:27 AM IST

Amid the ongoing protest by civil defence volunteers serving as bus marshals, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has granted approval for the recruitment of over 10,000 new Home Guard personnel who will be designated as bus marshals in all Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster bus services. LG Saxena

Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee braces for 2024 polls

21 Nov 2023 09:26 AM IST

Preparations are underway for the inaugural elections of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC), scheduled for early 2024. Gurudwara Election Commissioner Justice HS Bhalla has initiated the process, outlining a comprehensive timeline for the electoral procedures. January 8, 2024, has been earmarked as the crucial date for the final

India-Australia talks on expanding robust defence partnership

21 Nov 2023 09:25 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held talks with his Australian counterpart Richard Marles during which they concurred that a strong bilateral defence partnership will “augur well” not just for the two countries but also for the overall security of the Indo-Pacific, officials said. The two ministers agreed that deepening

NGT slams Punjab Govt over surging stubble burning

21 Nov 2023 09:24 AM IST

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday has pulled up the Punjab government on the rising cases of stubble burning. Therefore, the NGT criticised the state government for failing to comply with the order of apex court to put an immediate ban on stubble burning. The tribunal expressed its dissatisfaction

TN Governor approves prosecution of former AIADMK ministers

21 Nov 2023 09:22 AM IST

TN Governor gave sanction on Monday for the prosecution of two former AIADMK ministers in the gutkha scam. Former AIADMK Ministers B V Ramanna and C Vijayabaskar will now face criminal proceedings by the CBI while the case against ex-Minister MR Vijayabaskar was still under consideration, said the order. Official