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Delhi-NCR air quality remains 'very poor' raising health concerns

Delhi-NCR air quality remains 'very poor' raising health concerns

The scenario in other NCR cities was similarly alarming. Noida and Greater Noida recorded AQI levels of 456 and 455, respectively, at 7:34 a.m., while Ghaziabad reported 454. In Haryana, Faridabad registered 444, and Gurugram stood at 404, indicating that poor air quality extends across the region. 12 days ago
Volcanic ash disrupts air travel: Multiple flights cancelled in India

Volcanic ash disrupts air travel: Multiple flights cancelled in India

Several flights were cancelled, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an urgent advisory to airlines and airports. IndiGo cancelled at least six domestic and international flights, while Akasa Air suspended its flights to Jeddah, Kuwait and Abu Dhabi for November 24 and 25. 12 days ago
Rs 1.66 crore fake property deal case: J&K Crime Branch files chargesheet against 4 accused

Rs 1.66 crore fake property deal case: J&K Crime Branch files chargesheet against 4 accused

It is further alleged that the accused subsequently inflated the sale price and extracted an additional Rs 50 lakh, bringing the total amount to Rs 1.66 crore. The complainants were neither handed possession of the property nor refunded their money. Investigation established that the accused hatched a criminal conspiracy and executed fraudulent documents to misappropriate the complainants' hard-earned money. 12 days ago
Court Challenge Launched Against Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Orde

White House defends Trump's H-1B stance as 'common sense'

The US President's recent comments have sparked an intense debate with leading Republican and conservative leaders demanding the scrapping of the visa programme. The White House had earlier clarified its position over the visa policy, telling IANS that the $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications is a "significant first step to stop abuses of the system." 12 days ago
Time ripe to have 1st Indian defence unicorn soon: Rajnath Singh

BJP backs Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remark hinting 'Sindh could return to India'

His remarks, made at an event in New Delhi on Sunday, sparked a renewed political and diplomatic debate by highlighting what he described as India's enduring civilisational bond with the region. He said that although Sindh is not within India's political borders today, the region remains integral to India's civilisational and cultural memory. 13 days ago
Bengal police bust fake birth-death certificate racket, Kolkata couple arrested

Bengal police bust fake birth-death certificate racket, Kolkata couple arrested

During the investigation, it was revealed that fake death certificates were made from Pathankoli in the Gosaba area, which is the gateway to the Sundarban National Park. Police said that the arrested couple -- identified as George Clinton Dickson and his wife, Carol Erickson Dickson -- allegedly procured a fake death certificate to fraudulently take possession of a rented shop in the Shakespeare Sarani area. 13 days ago
Twelve family members found unconscious in J&K's Kupwara; food poisoning suspected

Twelve family members found unconscious in J&K's Kupwara; food poisoning suspected

Licences of nine establishments, including a Domino's Pizza franchise and several local outlets, were suspended. The government announced plans for a multi-pronged strategy to ensure food safety, including mandatory testing laboratories and food safety check posts at Lakhanpur and Qazigund to inspect incoming perishable items. Formation of a 'Flying Squad' for surprise inspections. A ban on unbranded frozen meat and chicken. 13 days ago
Govt reiterates consequences of IMEI tampering and telecom identifier misuse

Govt reiterates consequences of IMEI tampering and telecom identifier misuse

Under Section 42(3)(c) of the Act, tampering with telecommunication identifiers, including the IMEI of mobile phones and other devices, is strictly prohibited. Additionally, Section 42(3)(e) makes it illegal to obtain SIM cards or other telecom identifiers through fraudulent methods such as cheating or impersonation. 13 days ago
NCRTC opens Namo Bharat trains, stations for personal events, photoshoots

NCRTC opens Namo Bharat trains, stations for personal events, photoshoots

According to the new policy, individuals, event planners, photographers, and media companies can book both static coaches and running trains. For controlled photoshoots, a mock-up coach at the Duhai Depot has also been made available. This allows organisers to manage setups and lighting without disrupting train operations. 13 days ago
Cyber Cell busts Rs 1.6 crore pan-India stock market investment fraud; key accused arrested

Cyber Cell busts Rs 1.6 crore pan-India stock market investment fraud; key accused arrested

The arrests came after Delhi Police uncovered a multilayered stock market investment scam that operated through fraudulent pre-IPO offers, high-return investment traps, and fake foreign exchange trading platforms. Victims from across India were targeted through social media, where they were lured into depositing money into bank accounts associated with the fake firms. 13 days ago
NCW launches new helpline number for women in distress

NCW launches new helpline number for women in distress

As the apex national body for women's rights, NCW works to ensure women's equality and participation in all spheres of life. It focusses on securing their rights and entitlements through policy recommendations, legislative review, enforcement of existing laws, and implementation of schemes and programmes aimed at addressing gender-based discrimination. 13 days ago
Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd CJI; takes oath in Hindi

Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd CJI; takes oath in Hindi

The ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Union ministers, Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini, judges of the Supreme Court, and Chief Justices and judges from Bhutan, Kenya, Malaysia, Brazil, Mauritius, Nepal and Sri Lanka. 13 days ago
Delhi blast attacker Dr Umar assembled bomb in Red Fort parking: Sources

Red Fort blast probe: ISI's Faisal Iqbal emerges as central figure, Pakistan's role under lens

The agencies have learnt that three handlers were behind this incident. Each of these handlers were assigned different roles, but the most important one was managed by the ISI official, Faisal Iqbal. Iqbal, according to an official, gave instructions to the accused on how to set up Telegram channels. He even instructed them on how to remain discreet about the planning and also the setting up of the module. 13 days ago
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