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SC issues notice to Centre over vacancies in 11 debt recovery Tribunals

The DRTs are set up under the Recovery of Dues to Banks and Financial Institutions Act of 1993 to enable banks and financial institutions recover bad debts from borrowers

Life-threatening air quality in Delhi-NCR: What can citizens, govt do now?

As per experts, air pollution has far-reaching effects on various organs in the body. For the lungs, it can lead to conditions like allergic rhinitis, asthma, COPD, as well as lung cancer

Schools till class 9 move online amid severe plus air quality in Delhi-NCR

Amid worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, additional restrictions like restrictions on diesel-powered vehicles and entry of trucks with non-essential items is implemented to control the air pollution

Manipur CM calls key meeting amid rising violence, political turmoil

Amid this political upheaval, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has issued directives to control the escalating violence

Aviation milestone: Indian airlines carry over 500,000 passengers in a day

Indian skies set a new record with 505,000 domestic flyers in a day, driven by post-Diwali demand, festive travel, and a steady rise in passenger numbers over recent weeks

Centre to deploy 50 additional CAPF units to manage unrest in Manipur

An additional 50 companies have been ordered to be rushed to Manipur by this week. While 35 units will be drawn from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the rest will be from the Border Security

Kailash Gahlot joins BJP after resignation, calls out AAP leadership

Gahlot criticised AAP for its 'constant fight against the Centre' and 'failure to deliver promises' citing these as reasons for his disillusionment

Manipur CM Biren Singh convenes NDA meeting to discuss developing situation

The development comes amid the National People's Party (NPP), which has seven MLAs in the 60-member Manipur Assembly, withdrawing support from the BJP-led government

Eleven flights diverted, many delayed at Delhi airport due to bad weather

In addition to flight diversions, the smoggy conditions in Delhi-NCR have led to disruption in railway services also, with several trains experiencing delay in their arrival at the railway station

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking policy documents for PMJJBY policyholders

The petition also sought directives to ensure that the nominees or family members of all deceased policyholders since 2015 receive the compensation

Grap-IV restrictions to remain until further notice: SC tells Delhi govt

Delhi pollution: Amid rising pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR region, Grap-IV came into effect 8 am on Monday morning, as air quality dropped to 481

'Politics on pollution': Atishi blames Centre as Delhi gasps for air

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi blamed farm fires in neighboring states - excluding Punjab, where her party also governs - for the capital's air crisis

Father saves 7 infants in Jhansi hospital fire but loses his twin daughters

A fire broke out at the neonatal ICU of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, on Friday. A young father, Yakoob Mansuri, saved seven infants. Tragically, he lost his twin daughters in the blaze

Musk's SpaceX to launch India's GSAT-20 satellite for better communication

SpaceX will launch India's GSAT-20 satellite, enhancing communication capacity and supporting initiatives like Smart Cities. The partnership comes after ISRO's heavy-lift limitations

Actor-BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency' to release on January 17

The film was mired in controversy after Sikh organisations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, accused it of misrepresenting the community and getting facts wrong

Delhi pollution: Blame thermal plants, not just farmers for toxic air

A research by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air reveals that thermal power plants in the national capital region release 16 times more air pollutants than stubble burning

Delhi chokes under toxic smog as AQI hits highest level this year

Delhi authorities directed all schools to move classes online and tightened restrictions on construction activities

SC directs President's secy to expedite Beant assassination convict's plea

On September 25, the top court had sought responses from the Centre, the Punjab government and the administration of the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Rajoana's

FM Nirmala Sitharaman responds to X user seeking 'relief for middle class'

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to an X (previously Twitter) user, Tushar Sharma, who had commented on the minister's online post

Ragging horror in Gujarat: Medical student dies after standing for hours

The deceased was reportedly forced to stand for three hours during ragging by seniors at the hostel of GMERS Medical College and Hospital