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Delhi's battle with poor air quality continues; Noida's AQI improves

While Delhi struggles, its neighbouring areas are showing slight improvement. The air quality in Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Noida was recorded in the 'poor' category

Chennai Airport resumes operations after cyclone Fengal crosses TN coast

According to IMD, Cyclone Fengal, which had been stationary over north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, was classified as a cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 65-70 km/hr

Indian Railways providing clean, hygienic bedrolls: NFR on Cong MP's remark

Recently Congress MP Kuldeep Indora raised the question of whether there is a lack of cleanliness of bedding provided by the railways to its passengers

Will develop state by creating wealth, benefiting poor: Andhra CM Naidu

Addressing the local public, the CM promised to transform Rayalaseema into a horticulture hub, adding that special funds would be allocated for Rayadurgam municipality after formulating an action plan

Cyclone Fengal crosses north TN, Puducherry coasts, expected to weaken

According to the IMD, the cyclone crossed the coast near Puducherry between 10:30 pm and 11:30 pm IST, with wind speeds of 70-80 kmph gusting up to 90 kmph

Rajasthan Cabinet approves Anti-Conversion bill against forced conversions

According to Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa, the bill proposes severe punishments, including imprisonment from 1 to 5 years, to crack down on forced conversions

Indian Army conducts medical camps in Manipur, benefitting over 800 people

Over the two days, more than 813 people of all age groups benefited from the camps

Docket explosion preventing quality judgments, timely justice: SC judge

National Judicial Academy Director Justice Bose said pending litigation in courts is one of the most widely- debated issues in judicial reform

Judicial panel members may reach Sambhal today to probe Nov 24 violence

The commission headed by retired Allahabad High Court judge Devendra Kumar Arora includes ex-IAS officer Amit Mohan Prasad, and Arvind Kumar Jain, a retired IPS officer, as the other members

PM Modi attends DGP/IGP conference in Odisha, discusses policing, security

Progress in implementing new criminal laws, as well as initiatives and best practices in policing, will also be reviewed at the conference

Police detain man for splashing liquid on former Delhi CM Kejriwal

Reacting to the development, AAP said, "If a former chief minister is not safe in the national capital, where will the common man go?"

ELT signal near Nagpur airport causes panic; no sign of plane crash

An ELT is a battery operated transmitter that emits signals and is designed to get activated automatically when an aircraft experiences strong impact

Bad weather in Chennai, Tirupati causes flight disruptions from Hyderabad

According to a press release issued by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, a total of 20 flights were affected, including cancellations and diversions

In scrutiny, you must find the courage to challenge the status quo: Adani

Adani acknowledged the scrutiny faced by his group in recent years, citing challenges such as the coal mine resistance in Australia and allegations of compliance issues in the US

Updates: New Maharashtra govt to be sworn in Mumbai at 5 pm on Dec 5; PM Modi to attend

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Telangana govt gave unparalleled crop loan waiver of Rs 18k cr: CM Reddy

Reddy said, with over Rs 2,747 crore released on Saturday, the government has waived loans to the tune of Rs 21,000 crore benefitting 25 lakh farmers' families

Rajasthan govt to introduce bill against forceful religious conversions

Patel said the bill proposes that if someone wants to convert to another religion, the person will have to give an application to the district magistrate 60 days in advance

CBI arrests 2 income tax department employees in bribery case from Assam

As per the CBI release, the accused were arrested for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 4,000 from the complainant which is allegedly part of demanded bribe amount of Rs 10,000

6 killed, 15 hurt as bus plunges into gorge near West Bengal-Sikkim border

The accident happened between Andheri and Atal Setu, about 1 km from the Rangpo border, around 3 pm

Couldn't work for a single moment in RS, my head is in shame: Dhankhar

Like the previous three sittings of the ongoing Winter Session, the Rajya Sabha could not take up scheduled business on Friday and the proceedings were adjourned within minutes