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Delhi's toxic air: AQI hits 500, schools, colleges shift to online classes

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), AQI levels in several locations, including Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, and Bawana, reached the 500-mark early Tuesday morning

TTD to cut darshan wait times, reassess non-Hindu staff at Tirumala

TTD reforms focus on reducing darshan times, banning political statements, improving ghee quality, and reassigning non-Hindu employees

Manipur govt relieves officer of duties after probe into Jiribam firing

The government has constituted a two-member inquiry committee to investigate the causes that led to the firing on Sunday night

As Delhi chokes, Shashi Tharoor asks if the capital deserves a new home

'Our government has been witnessing this nightmare for years and does nothing about it,' said Shashi Tharoor

Indian firms tackle air pollution with flexible work, install air purifiers

The Delhi government has enforced GRAP Stage IV, banning diesel vehicles, restricting non-essential trucks, halting construction, and urging work-from-home to combat severe air pollution

Fog clouds Mumbai, UP, Haryana; air quality drops and reduces visibility

The air quality in the national capital also remained in the 'severe plus' category for the second consecutive day

PM Modi meets Starmer, says eager to work closely in tech, green energy

Modi -- who arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday after concluding a two-day trip to Nigeria -- has met leaders of several countries, including those from Italy, Indonesia, Norway and Portugal

NDA MLAs call for operation against Kuki militants for killing 6 civilians

The Centre and the state government will take all necessary steps at the earliest to ensure peace and normalcy in Manipur

Health secy asks states, UTs to strengthen fire safety in hospitals

This directive comes in the wake of a tragic fire at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College

Punjab farm fires peak as SC blasts authorities over pollution crisis

Despite reports of declining farm fires in Punjab, many now occur later in the day, possibly evading satellite detection

CBI chargesheets accused for deceiving investors in fraud deposit scheme

CBI registered the instant case against the private firm, its proprietor, charge sheeted accused

Delhi's air pollution takes centre stage at COP29, experts call for action

Howard also criticised the lack of funds for health care, despite massive subsidies given to large corporations

Health secy issues advisory as AQI worsens, SC enforces Grap IV in Delhi

The advisory includes recommendations for states and UTs to strengthen existing health systems and raise awareness among vulnerable groups and at-risk occupations

PM Modi meets Italian, Portuguese, Norwegian counterparts in Brazil

Modi on Monday met his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni and discussed ways to deepen ties in defence, security, trade and technology

Keeping country's culture safe as vital as securing borders: Rajnath Singh

Whenever our unity has weakened, invaders have tried their best to destroy our civilisation and our culture, Singh said

Karni Sena warns of protest if Deoria youth's killers not held in 48 hours

The Sena's president, Veeru Singh, met Vishal's family in Hauli Ballia village and discussed the case with police

Pune court summons Rahul Gandhi on Dec 2 over Savarkar defamation case

The Vishrambaug police station had carried out the enquiry and said that there is a prima-facie truth in the complaint

CM Stalin asks 50% share of Central taxes for projects of Tamil Nadu

He said the Commission's recommendation should fulfill the needs and meet the aspirations of Tamil Nadu and ensure its greater contribution towards making India an economic superpower

Govt likely to extend RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das's term for second time

Das has already been the RBI's governor for longer than the typical five-year maximum of recent decades and a further extension would make him the longest-serving since Benegal Rama Rau

Supreme Court flags 'wrong approach' in enforcing anti-pollution curbs

The Bench questioned the Delhi government and the CAQM over the delay in invoking pollution preventive measures under Grap stages