India

Shehzad Poonawalla Slams AAP for Silence on Delhi’s Pollution Crisis

14 Nov 2023 11:32 AM IST

As pollution levels surged in Delhi on Tuesday, a renewed war of words unfolded between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). BJP spokesperson Poonawalla accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of turning the national capital into a “gas chamber” and criticized the AAP for overlooking

RML Hospital Introduces Special OPD for Pollution-Related Illnesses in Delhi

14 Nov 2023 10:59 AM IST

In response to the deteriorating air quality in Delhi, authorities at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital have taken a proactive step by establishing a special Out-Patient Department (OPD) dedicated to pollution-related illnesses. Dr Ajay Shukla, Director of RML Hospital, announced that the special OPD aims to provide comprehensive care

Fresh fighting in Myanmar escalates refugee influx in Mizoram

14 Nov 2023 09:20 AM IST

Intelligence sources report that the recent escalation in conflict has prompted a new wave of Chin-Kuki refugees from Myanmar seeking refuge in India through Mizoram. Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has embraced over 32,000 refugees from Myanmar in recent years, emphasising familial and kinship bonds. The army’s Assam Rifles met with

‘PM Modi should not take action selectively..’: Baghel targets on corruption allegations

14 Nov 2023 09:18 AM IST

Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s allegation of corruption against the Chhattisgarh government, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said that the Prime Minister should not take action “selectively” and suggested that he should first take action against former CM Raman Singh. “PM Modi should take action against Raman Singh first. He

KERALA LOKAYUKTA REJECTS Misuse of CMDRF Plea by Pinarayi

14 Nov 2023 09:15 AM IST

The Kerala Lok Ayukta on Monday rejected a plea alleging misuse of the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund by CM Pinarayi Vijayan and his cabinet colleagues. The plea was dismissed by a 3-member bench of Lok Ayukta Justice Cyriac Joseph and Upa-Lok Ayuktas Justices Babu Mathew P Joseph and Harun-Ul-Rashid.The

CM KCR highlights achievements, pledges Dalit Bandhu in pre-election address

14 Nov 2023 09:14 AM IST

In a recent gathering at Burgampadu, BRS Supremo and Chief Minister Sri K. Chandrashekhar Rao delivered a comprehensive address, touching upon various crucial aspects ahead of the upcoming Telangana elections scheduled for November 30. The Chief Minister began by emphasizing the importance of political maturity among Indian citizens during elections,

Haryana ACB becomes strict on corruption, implements ‘No Gifts’ policy

14 Nov 2023 09:13 AM IST

In Haryana, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) closely monitored lavish Diwali gifts, leading to state bureaucrats distancing themselves from individuals presenting extravagant presents in their offices. A strict ‘no entry’ policy for gift bearers was enforced in both the secretariat and state offices. Unlike the previous trend of long queues of

Prime Minister Modi to unveil ambitious plans during Jharkhand visit

14 Nov 2023 09:11 AM IST

In a historic visit to Jharkhand on November 14th-15th, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to mark several milestones, demonstrating the government’s commitment to inclusive development. A significant highlight will be the Prime Minister’s visit to Ulihatu Village, the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, making him the first PM

Delhi records over 40 cases of firecracker offences

14 Nov 2023 08:56 AM IST

More than 40 cases have been registered in East and Northeast police districts for alleged violations of the Supreme Court’s ban on bursting firecrackers in Delhi on Diwali, officials said on Monday. The Supreme Court banned the bursting of conventional firecrackers to curb air and sound pollution in 2018. Last

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory prior to IITF

14 Nov 2023 08:55 AM IST

Delhi Police on Monday issued an advisory ahead of the two-week-long India International Trade Fair (IITF) being held in the national capital and highlighted the roads that could be congested. According to the advisory, the India International Trade Fair is being organised at Pragati Maidan from November 14 to 27.

Delhi Pavilion to showcase tourism, cultural, industrial vistas

14 Nov 2023 08:54 AM IST

The Delhi Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair has been designed on the theme of heritage and will depict Connaught Place along with various iconic monuments of the national capital. Shobhit Gupta, chief manager, Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) and director, Delhi Pavilion, said there are

Waqf Board case: Court grants 3-day ED custody to accused

14 Nov 2023 08:53 AM IST

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court on Monday authorised a three-day detention by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the three accused: Jishan Haider, Dawood Nasir, and Javed Imam Siddiqui. The arrests were related to a money-laundering case associated with the alleged irregularities in staff recruitment at the Delhi Waqf Board, involving Aam