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Delhi braces for warmer days; dust storm pushes air quality to 'poor'

Air quality in Delhi deteriorated to the 'poor' category on Friday morning following a massive dust storm in Delhi-NCR on Thursday

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UK High Court denies Nirav Modi bail again in Rs 6,498-cr PNB fraud case

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, jailed since March 2019, faces another legal setback as the UK High Court dismisses his 10th bail plea in the PNB fraud case

India to conduct first biological experiments aboard ISS: Jitendra Singh

Singh said the first experiment at the ISS will examine the impact of microgravity and space radiation on the growth of edible microalgae

Billionaire Lakshmi Mittal buys mansion in 'Beverly Hills of Dubai'

The India-born billionaire snapped up a palatial home in a gated community known as the "Beverly Hills of Dubai," said the people

President's invocation of Article 143 rare but not first time, say experts

President Murmu's referral to the Supreme Court under Article 143(1) revives a rare constitutional tool used to seek advisory opinions on complex legal questions

AAP-BJP spar over worsening air quality after dust storm batters Delhi

A sudden dust storm from Rajasthan engulfed Delhi, pushing air quality into the 'poor' zone and igniting a sharp political blame game between AAP and BJP

Liquor giant Pernod Ricard denied Delhi liquor licence again amid probe

The latest rejection comes despite an Indian appeals authority advising city officials to reconsider, citing lack of conviction in investigations against the company

Calcutta High Court extends CAPF deployment in riot-hit Murshidabad

The court's decision follows unrest in the region last month where at least two people were killed in clashes during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act

SC warns of jail for officials over Kanacha Gachibowli deforestation case

A bench of Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih questioned why trees were felled taking advantage of a long weekend when the courts were not available

India's 'broken rung': What's holding women back on the corporate ladder?

Gender gaps persist in India, Nigeria, Kenya as women face barriers from entry-level to leadership, with sharp drop-offs in managerial roles, shows McKinsey report

CJI Gavai's first verdict: SC calls Pune land transfer illegal, alarming

In his first ruling as CJI Justice BR Gavai declares 1998 Pune forest land transfer illegal slams politician bureaucrat builder nexus and orders land returned to forest department

SC concerned over drafting of arbitration clauses, says process misused

The bench then decided to 'advise, if not caution and warn' the legal fraternity against engaging in such practices that result in a criminal wastage of precious judicial time

SC rebukes Vijay Shah for remarks on Colonel Qureshi, FIR under review

Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah faces FIR over comments on Col Sofia Qureshi; SC questions decorum, next hearing on May 16 as HC terms FIR 'weak' but valid

SC directs Centre to set up special POCSO court on priority basis

The top court had previously directed senior advocate and amicus curiae V Giri and senior advocate Uttara Babbar to submit state-wise details on the status of POCSO courts

SC raps HC judges over delays, 'coffee breaks'; seeks performance audit

The Supreme Court has observed that the efficiency of High Court judges must be addressed, highlighting the need for performance audits and timely delivery of reserved judgments

'Must exercise restraint': SC rebukes MP minister over Col Qureshi remark

SC criticises MP minister Vijay Shah over remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi questions bypassing MP High Court and says ministers must exercise restraint

PM Modi reviews fisheries sector plans with focus on deep-sea, exports

The fisheries sector in India plays a crucial role in supporting rural livelihoods and contributing to the country's national economy

Mukesh Ambani meets Trump again, this time at Qatar Emir's state dinner

In Doha, Mukesh Ambani was present at the state dinner hosted for Donald Trump by the Emir of Qatar. However, reports suggest that business discussions were off the table

UP targets 12% rise in kharif output to boost farm income, food security

Uttar Pradesh sets a target of over 29 mt kharif crop output in 2025 with expanded acreage, farm pond creation, and focus on oilseeds and maize to boost farmer income