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Grap curbs: Delhi HC asks MCD to form panel on unsafe building demolitions

In an order passed on November 6, Justice Saurabh Banerjee observed that since demolition activities are prohibited during the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap)-related restrictions

After Karnataka, Keralam puts ethanol content in petrol under scanner

The state will collect petrol samples from four districts and test them at accredited laboratories after Karnataka alleged that several samples contained ethanol above the prescribed 20% limit

Keralam to deny bar licence renewals to hotels without star classification

The state government would also take the same stand before the Kerala High Court in cases pending before it

Parliament's Monsoon session unprorogued for 88 days, breaks 2008 record

As of Monday morning, neither the Lok Sabha nor the Rajya Sabha had been formally prorogued, keeping open the possibility of convening an extended sitting of the existing session

Indian Embassy confirms safe evacuation of 19 seafarers stranded in Yemen

Stranded in Yemen for nearly two weeks, the Indian nationals were evacuated safely as tensions in the region raised concerns over commercial shipping routes

Delhi's post-Diwali AQI over 10 years: How polluted was the capital?

Delhi's post-Diwali AQI crossed 400 in four of the past 10 years, with the highest reading of 462 recorded in 2021; the capital's AQI stood at 368 on Monday, a day after Diwali

Delhi's post-Diwali air remains 'very poor', 15 locations record severe AQI

The firecracker ban was flouted, which resulted in a significant post-Diwali pollution burden in Delhi

Bengal's push to bring workers home raises concerns in Keralam

West Bengal's rural employment push raises concerns among Kerala builders, though experts say higher wages and better opportunities in the southern state will sustain migration

Sonia Gandhi turned to Bhagavad Gita to resolve dilemma over politics

In her upcoming memoir, the former Congress president recalls her inner conflict over entering politics after Rajiv Gandhi's assassination and how the Gita's message of duty helped her find direction

Maoists gone, but 'dimagi Naxals' target Constitution, democracy: PM Modi

PM Modi said armed Maoists were eliminated, but "dimagi Naxals" were instigating people against the Constitution and democracy

Delhi records 'very poor' air quality on Diwali as AQI climbs to 376

Delhi's average AQI stood at 376 on Diwali, with firecracker emissions, vehicular pollution and stubble burning expected to push air quality into the severe category.

Chennai deploys 600 workers, 350 vehicles for firecracker waste collection

Greater Chennai Corporation has deployed 600 personnel and 350 vehicles and distributed 30,000 designated collection bags, each with a capacity of 50 kg, to conservancy workers

Delhi Building collapse: Death toll rises to 7, rescue operation underway

The building collapsed around 9.45 am on November 5, when construction work was underway

Delhi air remains very poor on Diwali, several stations record severe AQI

Delhi recorded an overall AQI of 383 at 8 am on Diwali, with several monitoring stations reporting readings above 400. Grap Stage 3 curbs are in force across Delhi-NCR amid worsening air quality

Deepotsav 2026: 3 million diyas illuminate Saryu banks in Ayodhya

Ayodhya's Deepotsav 2026 saw over 3 million diyas illuminate the Saryu ghats, with CM Yogi Adityanath and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan attending the celebrations

PM Modi will lose 2029 Lok Sabha polls, says CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke

Referring to the BJP's assertion that Modi would remain in power, Dipke said, "Be prepared for 2029. He will definitely go"

Diwali rush: No seats, packed trains as thousands leave Gurugram for home

Trains bound for Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Bengal were so overcrowded that there was no standing room available, according to an official

Old Delhi building collapse: Toll rises to 6; owner among 4 arrested

The building was allegedly being constructed without the requisite approval on a 50-square-metre plot. An MCD official had said no building plan was sanctioned for the structure

Centre counters Karnataka's E20 claims, says samples meet quality standards

The 56 samples tested in Karnataka, covering different locations and all three oil marketing companies (OMCs), recorded ethanol content of 19-20 per cent, averaging 19.30 per cent, the ministry said

J-K govt approves 5% annual hike for eligible NHM contractual employees

State Health Minister said the decision fulfils the government's promise to NHM contractual employees and recognises their dedication and contribution towards the healthcare sector