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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' days after Diwali celebrations

Delhi-NCR continued to choke as AQI remained high, with Anand Vihar's AQI at 428; GRAP Stage-II measures remain in force amid weak winds and limited pollutant dispersion

Court denies bail to six accused in Durgapur MBBS student rape case

Asansol-Durgapur Commissioner of Police (CP) Sunil Kumar Choudhary earlier said that police have arrested six people in connection with the Durgapur rape case

PM Modi unlikely to attend Asean summit in Malaysia; EAM to represent India

Malaysia has invited US President Donald Trump as well as leaders of several countries which are the dialogue partners of the Asean

Crackers and casualties: Firework accidents kill hundreds each year

A Diwali-day explosion in Chennai killed four as illegal firecracker storage triggered a blast, highlighting India's recurring festive firework tragedies

Taking stock: Delhi's air stays toxic for a second consecutive day

The region has witnessed a spike in air pollution levels following incessant cracker burning on Diwali night (October 20).

Andhra Pradesh govt clears ₹250 crore pending under Vaidya Seva Scheme

The funds were released after State Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav held discussions with Finance Minister P Keshav to expedite the clearance process

Mandatory labelling for AI-generated social media content coming soon

The IT ministry has proposed amendments to the IT Rules 2021 to make labelling and disclosure of AI-generated content mandatory for users and online intermediaries

Around 200 special trains to make 12,000 trips between Oct 1 and Nov 30

The highest number of special trains operated so far on a single day was around 280 on October 18, while the lowest was approximately 166 on October 8

Govt to launch inspections to enforce new edible oil reporting norms

Companies failing to comply face penalties under the amended order and the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008

Meeting between MHA, Ladakh leaders begins weeks after deadly protests

The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) said that the next of kin of those killed should be given adequate compensation

BCI warns law firms against foreign tie-ups, clarifies cross-border limits

Bar Council reiterates that foreign law firms cannot practise Indian law, warns against joint branding or alliances that create the appearance of integrated operations

Punjab saw 415 farm fires from Sep 15 to Oct 21, down from 1,510 last year

The data showed that the number of farm fires recorded during this period in 2023 was 1,764

NHAI to roll out survey vehicles to assess road quality nationwide

The survey will comprise vehicles equipped with advanced sensors and data acquisition systems designed to support decisions on road maintenance

EC top brass meets state chief poll officers to discuss pan-India SIR

Officials said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi are meeting all state chief electoral officers

No risk that Mehul Choksi won't get fair trial in India: Belgian court

The Court of Appeals has held that the documents Choksi submitted do not substantiate his claims that he is the subject of a political trial

Less pollution this year on Diwali despite cracker-bursting: Delhi CM Gupta

Her assertion came a day after monitoring stations showed that Delhi's air pollution hit a four-year high on Diwali, with particulate matter 2.5 peaking at 675

Amit Shah turns 61; PM Modi, Nitish Kumar laud 'hardworking' leader

In a message, PM Modi said Shah has made commendable efforts to strengthen India's internal security apparatus and ensure every Indian leads a life of safety and dignity

LIVE news updates: Belgian court rejects Mehul Choksi's plea against extradition

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Low pressure likely to intensify into depression off Andhra, TN coasts

Under the influence of the well-marked low pressure area, the Met Department observed, extremely heavy rainfall is likely over isolated places in Nellore, Prakasam, Tirupati, Annamayya

Bus carrying pilgrims overturns on Bareilly-Haridwar highway; 1 dead

The bus had suffered three punctures during the journey, and while negotiating a turn at high speed, the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to plunge into a roadside ditch