India

Andhra Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu

20 Nov 2023 15:18 PM IST

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted bail to former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in the skill development case. The court’s decision follows arguments made by TDP legal team advocate Siddarth Luthra on behalf of Naidu. The former CM had previously been released on interim bail until November 28,

IAF Scrambles Rafale Jets to Investigate UFO Sighting Over Imphal Airport

20 Nov 2023 13:06 PM IST

The Indian Air Force (IAF) took swift action in response to reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) near Imphal airport on Sunday. The sighting occurred around 2:30 p.m., leading to a temporary disruption of commercial flights. In response, the IAF scrambled Rafale fighter jets from a nearby airbase to investigate

Public feedback sought on proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill

20 Nov 2023 13:04 PM IST

The public is being asked to provide feedback on the proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2023 by the Union Health Ministry. On November 14, a draft bill was created and posted to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s news and highlights section of their website. The ministry’s bill would

J&K: Srinagar Blanketed in Dense Fog for the Third Day Straight

20 Nov 2023 11:18 AM IST

Srinagar city in Jammu and Kashmir grappled with dense fog for the third consecutive day on Monday, impacting visibility and causing disruptions in daily life. The local weather department indicated a likelihood of rain and snow at scattered places from November 27 to 30. The prolonged fog has posed challenges

Delhi police on high alert as Chhath festival begins

20 Nov 2023 10:11 AM IST

As the four-day Chhath festival began with the ‘Nahay-Khay’ (bathe and eat) ritual on Friday, Delhi Police authorities have assured safety and security arrangements for the devotees on the two days of Araghya (prayers). The festival will end on Monday morning with ‘Araghya’ to the rising Sun. All designated ghats

Schools reopen in Delhi as pollution situation improves

20 Nov 2023 10:08 AM IST

All government-aided and privately recognised schools in Delhi are set to resume physical classes for all students, from pre-school to standard XII, starting on November 20, as per an order from the Directorate of Education, government of Delhi. However, outdoor sports activities and morning assemblies will not be conducted for

DTC electric bus overturns in Delhi’s Rohini, 4 injured

20 Nov 2023 10:06 AM IST

Four people, including a conductor, sustained injuries after a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) electric bus they were travelling in overturned in Delhi’s Rohini Sector 15 area on Sunday morning, police said. According to officials, the KNK Marg police received a PCR call around 7:00 am regarding the overturning of a

GRIHA summit advocates sustainability in daily lives of people

20 Nov 2023 10:03 AM IST

To entrench sustainability in the daily lives of people with the motive of helping them make informed decisions, a summit is organized by the GRIHA Council based on the theme ‘Empowering Sustainable and Resilient Communities,’ focusing on the role of communities at the core of climate action. The summit fosters

DMRC chief urges people to refrain from objectionable activities

20 Nov 2023 09:59 AM IST

With a string of controversial videos made in Delhi Metro trains and premises going viral in the last several months, DMRC chief Vikas Kumar has appealed to people to refrain from engaging in “objectionable” activities and said steps were being taken to curb such incidents. Kumar went on to say

Pollution drops in Delhi, precautionary measures stay

20 Nov 2023 09:54 AM IST

There is good news for the people of Delhi as the pollution level in the capital has slightly reduced on Sunday morning compared to the last three days of the week. This indicates that the situation, which was very concerning until Saturday evening, became ‘less worrying’ on Sunday morning. Meteorologists

LG rejects Delhi govt report on Bamnoli land acquisition matter

20 Nov 2023 09:39 AM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, on Sunday, refused to consider a report from Vigilance Minister Atishi alleging ‘prima facie complicity’ of Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar in the Bamnoli land acquisition matter. The Lieutenant Governor stated that the report appears to be ‘completely based’ on the minister’s preconceived assumptions and

Delhi CM grants permission to multiple stores to operate 24×7

20 Nov 2023 09:38 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has granted permission to an additional 83 shops and commercial establishments in the city to operate round the clock. Once approved by the lieutenant governor, these shops and commercial establishments will be able to operate 24 hours, according to an official statement. With this approval,