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'11 years of neglect': Delhi L-G blames Kejriwal, AAP for pollution crisis

According to Delhi L-G VK Saxena, the 10-month-old BJP government is 'trying to do everything possible' to undo the 'wrongs' of the previous AAP government

'11 years of neglect': Delhi L-G blames Kejriwal, AAP for pollution crisis
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 5:09 PM IST

'No PUC, no fuel' policy to stay even after GRAP-IV is lifted: Delhi govt

Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh said that approval has also been granted for four new vehicle emission testing centres, along with permission to open additional testing facilities

'No PUC, no fuel' policy to stay even after GRAP-IV is lifted: Delhi govt
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 4:14 PM IST

PAN-Aadhaar linking issue? Check steps to correct errors before December 31

The mandate was introduced by the CBDT, which targets taxpayers whose PAN was issued based on an Aadhaar Enrolment ID filed before Oct 1, 2024. or face the penalty of ₹1,000

PAN-Aadhaar linking issue? Check steps to correct errors before December 31
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 4:20 PM IST

Delhi-based MBA dupes investors from Dubai, Japan, Canada of ₹1,000 cr

After relocating to Dubai in 2010, Soni started BlueChip Group in 2021, claiming it invested money in forex trading and commodities like gold, oil and metals

Delhi-based MBA dupes investors from Dubai, Japan, Canada of ₹1,000 cr
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 3:41 PM IST

Delhi HC orders Meta, X to remove posts misusing Sunil Gavaskar's identity

Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora ordered that Meta users remove the infringing URLs within 72 hours

Delhi HC orders Meta, X to remove posts misusing Sunil Gavaskar's identity
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 3:08 PM IST

Piyush Goyal meets AIADMK chief Palaniswami, initiates seat sharing talks

Goyal, who was given a rousing reception by the party members at the airport here, discussed the current political situation and alliance during a meeting of the BJP core committee leaders

Piyush Goyal meets AIADMK chief Palaniswami, initiates seat sharing talks
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 2:38 PM IST

India links duty concessions on NZ apples, kiwifruit to agri action plans

New Zealand has agreed on focused action plans for kiwifruit, apples, and honey to improve productivity, quality, and sectoral capabilities in India

India links duty concessions on NZ apples, kiwifruit to agri action plans
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 2:31 PM IST

Cyber offences can invite ₹1 cr fine, 7 years' jail: UP govt tells Assembly

Replying to a query during the Question Hour, Khanna said immediate action is taken whenever objectionable, defamatory or criminal content is circulated on social media

Cyber offences can invite ₹1 cr fine, 7 years' jail: UP govt tells Assembly
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 2:20 PM IST

Delhi HC rejects plea of Hizbul chief's sons against terror funding charges

While Salahuddin's son Shahid Yousuf was arrested in October 2017, his other son Syed Ahmad Shakeel was arrested by the NIA on August 30, 2018, from his Srinagar residence

Delhi HC rejects plea of Hizbul chief's sons against terror funding charges
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 1:57 PM IST

Chaos at Bangladesh High Commission as VHP protesters clash with police

The VHP and Bajrang Dal have announced a demonstration at the high commission building to denounce alleged atrocities against Hindus and vandalism of their religious places in Bangladesh

Chaos at Bangladesh High Commission as VHP protesters clash with police
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 1:51 PM IST

Should keep politics aside and work: Robert Vadra on Delhi Air Pollution

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded in the 'hazardous' category on Tuesday morning, significantly impacting visibility and daily life

Should keep politics aside and work: Robert Vadra on Delhi Air Pollution
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 1:50 PM IST

Chinese visa scam: Court frames charges against Karti Chidambaram, 6 others

In an order dated December 23, the court ordered the framing of charges against the seven accused for the alleged offence of criminal conspiracy

Chinese visa scam: Court frames charges against Karti Chidambaram, 6 others
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 1:05 PM IST

Reports of harassment of Hindu women in B'desh 'very disturbing': Mehbooba

Mufti said the leadership of the country is, however, in a moral dilemma as "lumpen elements" in India are "forcibly pulling off the hijab of Muslim women"

Reports of harassment of Hindu women in B'desh 'very disturbing': Mehbooba
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 1:00 PM IST

Central lab confirms avian flu outbreak in Kerala's Alappuzha, Kottayam

Animal Husbandry Minister J Chinchu Rani said test results from a central laboratory have confirmed the outbreak in both districts

Central lab confirms avian flu outbreak in Kerala's Alappuzha, Kottayam
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 11:55 AM IST

National Farmers Day 2025: History, theme and significance of Kisan Diwas

India celebrates National Farmers Day to commemorate Chaudhary Charan Singh's enduring legacy as a champion of farmers' rights and rural welfare

National Farmers Day 2025: History, theme and significance of Kisan Diwas
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 11:42 AM IST

Section 163 imposed in Assam's West Karbi Anglong after violent protests

Night curfew was also imposed in Karbi Anglong district with restrictions on the movement of any person or groups and private vehicles throughout the district from 5 pm to 6 am

Section 163 imposed in Assam's West Karbi Anglong after violent protests
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 11:41 AM IST

Congress questions Modi govt's move to redefine Aravalli mountain range

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the recent "clarifications" on the ancient mountain range given by the Environment and Forest Minister raise more questions

Congress questions Modi govt's move to redefine Aravalli mountain range
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 11:40 AM IST

Assam's West Karbi Anglong hit by violence amid eviction protests: Details

Violent protests in Assam's West Karbi Anglong over demands to remove alleged encroachers saw houses damaged, a BJP leader's ancestral home torched, and prohibitory orders imposed to curb unrest

Assam's West Karbi Anglong hit by violence amid eviction protests: Details
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 11:21 AM IST

CCI to launch three-month nationwide rally to promote consumer rights

The rally will cover all 28 states and eight Union Territories, travelling over 17,000 km by road and passing through 145 cities

CCI to launch three-month nationwide rally to promote consumer rights
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 11:08 AM IST

Messi event chaos: Calcutta HC refuses to interfere in SIT investigation

Rejecting a prayer for interim relief on the matter, the court said that at this stage, it is not inclined to interfere and stay the investigation

Messi event chaos: Calcutta HC refuses to interfere in SIT investigation
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 10:55 AM IST