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Reduction in vehicular movement on roads after Grap-4 imposed: Delhi govt

Following the government's directives, a noticeable reduction in vehicular movement was observed on Delhi's roads compared to normal days

Oppn sits on overnight protest in Parl against passage of G RAM G bill

Ghose said the manner in which the Modi government has brought in this completely "anti-poor, anti-people, anti-farmer, anti-rural poor" VBGRG bill, and has done away with the MGNREGA

IMD weather forecast today: Fog, cold wave alerts for several cities

IMD has issued fresh alerts for dense fog, cold wave conditions and snowfall across several regions, warning of transport disruptions, flight cancellations and fluctuating temperatures across India

The new nomenclature: Rewriting of lawmaking convention - in Hindi

Congress leader P Chidambaram said the long-standing convention had been to present the English version of a Bill with an English title and the Hindi version with a Hindi title

Delhi pollution crisis: No fuel without PUC as air quality continues to dip

Bans entry of non-Delhi private vehicles below BS-VI standards

We can't keep the boy like this: SC to speak to parents on euthanasia plea

The report was sought in connection with the father's plea seeking permission for passive euthanasia through the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment

Did MGNREGA act as safety net for casual labour during sowing, harvest?

Civil society groups say the VB-G RAM G Bill could weaken casual labour's bargaining power, as MGNREGA served as a safety net and fallback when farm wages were unattractive

Delhi sees 76% surge in PUC certificates ahead of 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule

There are around 400 petrol pumps in Delhi, all of which have PUC centres

Indian Railways changes reservation chart timing: What passengers must know

Indian Railways has revised train reservation chart timings. Charts will now be finalised at least 10 hours before departure. The move aims to reduce uncertainty and improve travelling

SC denies plea on quality of packaged water, terms it 'luxury litigation'

Questioning the plea, CJI Kant asked where drinking water was even available in the country, noting that many people lack access to it and that concerns over the quality of bottled water come later

Bihar men get ₹10,000 under women employment scheme; govt rules out recovery

The Bihar government said it will not force 470 men to return ₹10,000 wrongly credited under Mahila Rojgar Yojana; officials say errors happened, mostly funds went to women

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Rajya Sabha discusses new Nuclear Bill- SHANTI, Lok Sabha adjourned

Parliament Winter Session LIVE updates: Follow all the latest updates from Parliament as government and opposition debate key issues

AAP wins over 200 zila parishad zones, leads in Punjab panchayat samiti

Polling was held on December 14 to elect members for 347 zones of 22 zila parishads and 2,838 zones of 153 panchayat samitis

Goa nightclub fire: Co-owner Ajay Gupta files bail plea in Mapusa court

The court is likely to hear the bail application later in the day, and notices will be issued to the state police seeking their response

New labour codes to formalise jobs, inspectors to be facilitator: Mandaviya

On concerns about encouraging inspector raj by increasing compliance burden, he explained that the inspector will be facilitator and not an obstructer in the work of an industry

PM Modi expresses grief over sculptor Ram Sutar's death, hails his legacy

The prime minister said Sutar's workd will always be admired as powerful expressions of India's history, culture and collective spirit

'No PUC, No Fuel' rule may cause inconvenience, but necessary: Delhi CM

Gupta said no vehicle would be allowed to refuel in the city without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, stressing that strict enforcement is necessary

Parl panel flags delays, seeks clearances for critical mineral projects

The panel also stressed that critical mineral projects should be given priority in necessary statutory clearances

Lok Sabha passes VB-G RAM G Bill to replace MGNREGA amid Oppn protests

Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan responded to the eight-hour discussion on The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill

Govt may consider raising overseas scholarships for ST students: Minister

The National Overseas Scholarship for Schedule Tribes (ST) students is implemented through the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)