Delhi-NCR's air quality remained dangerously poor on Wednesday, nearing the 'severe' category in several locations across the region. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's average air quality index (AQI) stood at 358 as of 7:30 a.m.
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UP sets new benchmark in Veergatha Project 4.0 with over 45 lakh nominations
Uttar Pradesh has achieved the top spot in the Veergatha Project 4.0 and surpassed all other states with an impressive 45.2 lakh student nominations. This achievement sets a new benchmark in promoting respect for bravery and encouraging creativity and motivation among students.
Firing on Nandan Kanan Express in Odisha, probe launched
At least around two rounds of bullets were fired on the guard brake of Nandan Kanan Express (train number 12816) between Bhadrak and Baudapur sections in Odisha on Tuesday.
JMM-Cong-RJD plotted to alter Jharkhand's demography via land jihad, love jihad: Yogi Adityanath
In a scathing attack on the JMM-Congress and RJD coalition government of Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that the ruling government conspired to change the demography of the state through land jihad and love jihad.
Terrorist killed during gunfight in J&K's Bandipora district
One unidentified terrorist was killed in a gunfight between the security forces and terrorists in J&K’s Bandipora district on Tuesday. Officials said that the terrorist was killed during an encounter between terrorists and the security forces in Ketsun forest in Bandipora district.
India's kharif foodgrain output projected at record 1,647 lakh tonnes for 2024-25
The total production of kharif rice during 2024-25 is estimated to be 1,199.34 LMT which is higher by 66.75 LMT than the previous year kharif rice production and 114.83 LMT higher than average kharif rice production.
Waqf Bill: Oppn MPs meet LS Speaker, lodge protest against JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal
The Opposition lawmakers, who are part of the Parliamentary committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday to register their protest against ‘unilateral’ decisions taken by the panel chairman and BJP MP Jagdambika Pal.
ISRO to launch EU’s Proba-3 Sun observation mission in December: Dr Jitendra Singh
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the European Union’s Proba 3 Sun Observation Mission in December, said Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, on Tuesday.
Chhath Puja, a festival deeply rooted in folk faith begins today
Chhath Puja, a unique and deeply spiritual festival celebrated with immense devotion, primarily in Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, as well as in Nepal's Mithila region, began on Tuesday.
EC approves Sanjay Kumar Verma’s appointment as new Maharashtra DGP
The Election Commission of India on Tuesday approved the appointment of IPS officer Sanjay Kumar Verma as Maharashtra's Director General of Police.
'Don't want to contest any more elections': Sharad Pawar says he wants to hang up boots
Creating shock among the gathering and protests from his supporters, Nationalist Congress Party-SP President Sharad Pawar, who will turn 84 next month, on Tuesday indicated that he wants to call it a day in politics - after putting in 57 years in the dust and grime of periodic elections.
Centre launches phase 2 of subsidised Bharat Atta, Rice to keep prices under control
Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on Tuesday launched phase 2 of the retail sale of subsidised Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice by flagging off mobile vans here.
'Entire statute doesn't need to be struck down': SC upholds UP Madarsa Act's validity
A bench, headed by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, said that the Allahabad High Court erred in holding that the Madarsa Education Act, 2004, was bound to be struck down for violation of the basic structure and principles of secularism.
India formally sends letter of intent to host 2036 Olympics: Sources
"This monumental opportunity could bring substantial benefits, fostering economic growth, social progress, and youth empowerment across the country," the source added.
Post Yechuri, Kerala CPI-M all set to dominate
With the passing of Sitaram Yechuri, who was often seen taking a pro-Congress line, and the acting General Secretary Prakash Karat toeing the line of the Kerala unit of the CPI-M of strongly opposing Congress, things are in favour of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
MUDA case: K'taka HC issues notice to Siddaramaiah, next hearing on Nov 26
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday issued notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with a plea seeking a CBI probe into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.
BJP backtracks: Will support Shiv Sena nominee Sarvankar not MNS in Mahim
In a major turnaround, the BJP on Tuesday declared that the party will support the Shiv Sena nominee Sada Sarvankar in Mahim constituency and not the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena candidate Amit Thackeray who is the son of MNS chief Raj Thackeray.
SC upholds validity of UP Madarsa Education Act
The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the Allahabad High Court ruling which had struck down the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004 as unconstitutional and violative of the principles of secularism.
Toxic foam on Yamuna raises concerns as Chhath Puja begins in Delhi
As the four-day Chhath festival begins with the traditional 'Nahay Khay' on Tuesday, a disturbing sight marred the religious fervour along the banks of the Yamuna River near Kalindi Kunj in Delhi.
K’taka Police registers FIR against Kumaraswamy, son on SIT Lokayukta’s complaint
Karnataka Police registered an FIR against Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Tuesday as per the directions of a court.
Centre releases funds for rural local bodies in Haryana, Tripura, Mizoram
The Union government has released the 15th Finance Commission Grants during the financial year 2024–25, for the rural local bodies of Haryana, Tripura and Mizoram, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj announced on Tuesday.
Oppn MPs to meet LS Speaker to protest Waqf JPC chief Pal's 'unilateral' decisions
Opposition parties raised a formal objection to the ongoing deliberations of the JPC on the Waqf Bill, 2024, accusing the government of rushing through the legislative process and undermining due parliamentary procedure.
UP govt to appoint DGP independently; Cabinet approves new policy
In a major administrative shift ahead of the bye-elections, the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has decided to take control of appointment of the state's Director General of Police (DGP), bypassing the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) panel process.
Punjab Police dismantle Babbar Khalsa International module
In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence and Ludhiana Police jointly dismantled a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) module operated by two foreign-based individuals, DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday.
No competition among Mahayuti partners over CM’s post: Fadnavis
Fadnavis along with Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar along with other partners will on Tuesday jointly launch the Mahayuti’s election campaign from Kolhapur.