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Declaring Jama Masjid protected monument will have big impact: ASI to HC

In an affidavit filed in response to PILs on the issue, the ASI said once a monument is declared a protected monument, certain regulations and prohibitions in the area around it come into force

Delhi court acquits ex-MLA Ranbir Kharb, wife Anita in investor fraud case

The special court said there were "glaring contradictions" and "discrepancies" in the prosecution's case which the trial had failed to appreciate

Cyclone Dana: 14 Odisha coastal trains cancelled, Kolkata airport halts ops

The Kolkata airport authorities have decided to suspend flight operations for 15 hours from 6 pm on Thursday in view of the possible impact of cyclone Dana, an official said.

NDRF deploys 56 teams across five states as Cyclone Dana approaches

Mohsen Shahedi, deputy inspector general (operations) of the NDRF, told that the teams are equipped with pole and tree cutters, inflatable boats, basic first-aid tools and other flood rescue equipment

Life in Mizoram partially affected by 12-hr commercial vehicles' strike

The state government hiked VAT on petrol from 5.23 per cent to 10 per cent and on diesel from 16.36 per cent to 18 per cent with effect from September 1

Shillong emerges as most popular destination for Indian travellers in 2025

Shillong is the only city to feature in the list as part of the annual report, released on Wednesday

Maintain reservation roster for policy implementation: Rly Board to zones

The board emphasized all railway zones to ensure the proper implementation of extant reservation policies and the maintenance of reservation rosters

SC curtails Centre's authority on industrial alcohol; overturns 1990 ruling

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, writing for himself and seven other judges, declared that the central government does not possess regulatory authority over industrial alcohol

Cyclone Dana: 1 million people to be evacuated as Odisha braces for impact

The Indian Meterological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said the cyclone is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port, around 70km away, early Friday

Air pollution can lead to more mortality than Covid: Randeep Guleria

According to Dr Guleria, air pollution can cause inflammation or swelling of the vessels of the heart in patients who have heart diseases and this also leads to higher chances of heart attacks

Bagless days in all Delhi schools for Classes 6 to 8, DoE issues guidelines

According to the recommendation of the National Education Policy 2020, NCERT accepted DoE guidelines to implement 10 bagless days in schools for students of classes six to eight

Centre sanctioned 7,000 houses for internally displaced people: Manipur CM

The CM said that 1,015 houses will be built in Bishnupur, 1,331 in Churachandpur, 1,217 in Kakching, 511 in Chandel, 1,813 in Kangpokpi, 225 in Imphal West and 594 in Imphal East

Cyclone Dana: Ex-CM Naveen Patnaik urges public to cooperate with govt

Odisha has faced numerous cyclones in the past and our people have bravely weathered them. Let's take every precaution to stay safe this time too. Caring for ourselves and our loved ones is essential

L-G Sinha directs security audit of infra projects in Kashmir valley

Sinha passed these directions during a security review for the Kashmir division in a meeting at Raj Bhawan here

'Environment laws toothless': SC raps Centre over rising Delhi pollution

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) stood at 354 on Wednesday, marking an increase from the previous 24-hour average of 327, which falls under the 'very poor' category

Artificial rainmaking still under research, says IMD chief Mohapatra

The IMD chief talked about the improved forecasting system, global warming impact, and the artificial intelligence (AI) applications

SC defers hearing on pleas for criminalising marital rape by 4 weeks

The CJI said if arguments cannot be completed this week, then it would be difficult for him to decide before he demits office on November 10

Centre expands 'Bharat' brand to chana whole and masur dal in Phase II

The Bharat brand provides kitchen staples at subsidised rates. It was launched as a part of the govt's broader aim to make essential goods more affordable for middle-class consumers

'Abetting crime': Centre slams X after over 140 flights get bomb threats

Joint Secretary Sanket S Bhondve demanded clarification from X on what measures it is taking to curb the spread of such rumours

Breathe at your own risk: How Delhi's air is taking a dangerous turn

Health experts warn that vulnerable groups, including children and the elderly, face heightened risk, raising serious concern over the long-term impacts of air pollution