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Delhi court orders charges against Sushil Ansal in false passport case

Ansal was booked by the crime branch of Delhi Police in 2019, and he was accused of furnishing false information

No tampering possible in calculation, monitoring of air quality data: CPCB

Delhi government has been accused of spraying water around air-quality monitoring stations to lower dire readings and even switching them off during key pollution periods

Govt open to revising Sanchar Saathi preload order on feedback: Scindia

Telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told Lok Sabha the Centre is open to changing DoT's Sanchar Saathi preloading directive based on feedback, as privacy concerns and OEM pushback grow

Delhi-NCR industries ordered to install emission monitors or risk closure

The central government also directed Delhi-NCR states to finalise their 2026 air pollution control plans within this month

UP CM urges citizens to help build 'barrier-free India' for disables

CM Adityanath said 'divyangjan' remain an essential part of the nation's strength

Delhi power demand hits November record; peak touches 4,486 MW in fortnight

Delhi's power demand surged in November as winter set in early, with peak load hitting 4,486 MW in the second half of the month. Discoms expect winter demand to rise further

NGT issues notice on Gurugram society's plea against DG sets installation

The society has objected to the construction, relocation and proposed installation of 24 high-capacity diesel generator (DG) sets, with a total capacity of 67,500 KVA

Rajendra Prasad birth anniversary: Recalling top quotes that shaped India

On Rajendra Prasad Jayanti 2025, the nation recalls the vision and values of India's first President. His words and service continue to shape India's moral and democratic foundation

Fake news threat to democracy, govt working to curb it, says Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw also informed the Lok Sabha that the government is working on framing new rules for curbing fake news and AI-generated deep fake videos

Coastal Road tunnel will save thousands of hours for people: CM Fadnavis

Thousands of hours for thousands of people will be saved, Fadnavis said at the site, where the tunnel boring machine (TBM) for the project was launched in the morning

New Bihar govt committed to creation of 10 mn jobs in next 5 yrs: Guv

He was addressing a joint session of both Houses of the state legislature, which had been convened upon the NDA's return to power in the assembly elections

Russia clears key military pact ahead of Putin's India visit: What it means

Inked on February 18, the RELOS agreement was sent to the State Duma last week for ratification by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin

Snooping will never happen with Sanchar Saathi app, says Scindia in LS

In the context of the discussions about the app, the minister also said the government want to give power in the hands of the people to help them protect themselves

SC allows entry of pregnant woman from B'desh on humanitarian grounds

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked the West Bengal government to take care of the minor

Delhi MCD bypolls result: BJP wins 7 wards, AAP 3, Congress opens account

The counting of votes for the MCD bypolls to 12 wards began at 8 am, amid tight security at 10 counting centres in Delhi

Weather update: Cold wave grips north as cyclone Ditwah drenches south

Many regions in South India are likely to receive more rainfall today as cyclone Ditwah moves towards Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast. Also, cold wave will continue to dominate much of North

Heavy rain lashes TN coasts, interior parts as depression moves inland

Anticipating heavy rain, the administration announced a holiday for schools and colleges in several districts for today

Mamata to address over 12,000 traders on Dec 17 as TMC ramps up MSME drive

A business meet is also scheduled for December 18 to facilitate interactions with industry representatives

Centre likely to move Central Excise (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha today

The Bill aims to raise excise duties and cess on tobacco products, with an amendment to the Central Excise Act, 1944

Govt committed to strengthening Waqf management across country: Rijiju

Rijiju on Tuesday added that for any grievances or issues related to Waqf properties, the UMEED Act provides a clear remedial mechanism