India

Delhi records max temperature of 31.6°C, air quality remains ‘poor’

26 Oct 2023 08:35 AM IST

The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 31.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, while the air quality was recorded in the “poor” category. The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season’s average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The city would experience misty

DPCC chairman halts Delhi pollution study sans govt nod, says Gopal Rai

26 Oct 2023 08:34 AM IST

The Delhi government’s first-of-its-kind study to determine pollution sources in the national capital has been halted unilaterally and arbitrarily on the orders of Delhi Pollution Control Committee Chairman (DPCC) Ashwani Kumar, alleged city Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday. In a press conference, Rai said the Delhi Cabinet had approved

Govt sets up Tribunal under Delhi HC Judge to decide If JKDFP Should Be Banned

26 Oct 2023 08:21 AM IST

The Centre has constituted a tribunal under Delhi High Court judge Sachin Datta to adjudicate if there is sufficient ground for declaring the Jammu & Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party as an unlawful association. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification announcing the formation of the tribunal. The move

DMK slams Governor Ravi, says ‘Restrain yourself, Raj Bhavan’

26 Oct 2023 08:19 AM IST

A new controversy has arisen between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi. On Tuesday, the DMK treasurer and Parliamentary party leader, T R Baalu, slammed the governor and stated he had betrayed the Constitution. T R Baalu, in a statement that was titled ‘Restrain

470 acres of land mistakenly registered under names of 2 businessmen in Pathankot

26 Oct 2023 08:18 AM IST

During the preparation of the District Survey Report (DSR) for mining activities, a significant discrepancy came to light in the Gol Panchayat of Narot Jaimal Singh Block of Pathankot. The Mining Department had mistakenly registered 470 acres of land under two different names, which actually belonged to various landowners. This

BJP will give more edge to Hindutva agenda for 2024 elections

26 Oct 2023 08:17 AM IST

The BJP has started brainstorming on preparations for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. It was started from Naimisharanya, considered to be the abode of 88 thousand sages, in Sitapur. In a meeting organised with the ministers, MPs and MLAs of Awadh region on Wednesday, everyone was assigned the task for

Congress Promises Annual Allowance of Rs 10,000 for Women Heads of Families in Rajasthan

26 Oct 2023 08:16 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, General Secretary of the Congress party attacked central government and called PM Modi’s policies hollow on Wednesday at a rally in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. She said that their policies are meant to benefit the rich and not the poor. “Their (Centre’s) schemes are hollow, whereas the schemes of

Haryana politics to heat up during festive season

26 Oct 2023 08:13 AM IST

The politics of the state is going to heat up on Haryana Day around November 1. In the festive season, political parties of the state are going to show strength through rallies. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a rally in Karnal on November 2, while Delhi Chief Minister

Pulwama attack aftermath was exploited for political goals: Satya Pal Malik tells Rahul

26 Oct 2023 08:11 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday shared a video of his recent meeting with former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik. During the meeting, Malik discussed various issues with Rahul Gandhi, including the Pulwama attack, the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the Adani group’s involvement, and even delved into

Former Naxals carving a niche in Telangana’s political arena

26 Oct 2023 08:02 AM IST

In Telangana’s political arena, there is an intriguing development where individuals with backgrounds in Naxalism have carved out a place for themselves. This is not entirely surprising, given the state’s history of left-wing extremism, particularly the influence once held by the People’s War Group in North Telangana. Two notable figures

Law Commission presents ‘one nation, one poll’ plan to Kovind-led panel

26 Oct 2023 07:55 AM IST

Justice (retd) Ritu Raj Awasthi, Chairperson of the Law Commission, outlined a comprehensive plan for simultaneous elections in the presence of the high-level ‘One Nation, One Election’ committee, headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind. A source familiar with the development told The Daily Guardian, “The Law Commission of India

BJP releases final list for Chhattisgarh polls

25 Oct 2023 14:42 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday released its fourth and final list of candidates for the upcoming Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, fielding party leader Rajesh Agarwal from Ambikapur constituency against state Deputy Chief Minister TS Singh Deo. The party’s final list has four candidates including Sushant Shukla from Beltara, Dhaniram Dhivar