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This winter, central and north India are bracing for a colder season with an increased number of cold wave days, according to the IMD. Regions like Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi are expected to experience below-normal temperatures and prolonged cold spells, posing risks to health, transport, and air quality.
ED questions actor Neha Sharma in online betting app case
NEW DELHI, Dec 2: Model and actor Neha Sharma on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a money laundering case linked to online betting platform 1xBet, officials said. The statement of the 38-year-old actor is being recorded under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. Sharma is understood to be linked to the betting platform by way of certain endorsements. The federal probe agency had earlier attached assets worth Rs 11.14 crore [] The post ED questions actor Neha Sharma in online betting app case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
'Regime change operation' claim not in chargesheet: Gulfisha Fatima to SC in 2020 Delhi riots case
NEW DELHI: Stressing that she cannot be subjected to endless custody, activist Gulfisha Fatima told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that Delhi Police's claim of a coordinated egime change operation finds no mention in its chargesheet while seeking bail in the February 2020 riots case. Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Fatima, told a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria that the activist has spent under six years in incarceration and termed the delay in the trial astonishing and unprecedented. Where have you alleged regime change as the heart of your chargesheet? he asked and added that the prosecution's claim of a pan-India conspiracy o separate Assam from India is equally unfounded. What is the basis? Singh said. Strongly opposing the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others in the February 2020 riots in the city, Delhi Police said it was not something spontaneous but an orchestrated, a pre-planned, and a well-designed attack on the sovereignty of the nation. No proof of violence: Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha tell SC in 2020 Delhi riots case Singhvi submitted that charges against Fatima are yet to be framed and she cannot be subjected to endless custody particularly when 939 witnesses have been cited. Seeking parity with co-accused Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita and Asif Iqbal Tanha, who were granted bail by the High Court in June 2021, Singhvi argued that Fatima is the only woman still in jail. They got bail in 2021. Mine is a much lesser case, Singhvi submitted. Singhvi argued that the allegation that Fatima attended a secret meeting was similar to the charges levelled against Narwal and Kalita. There is no evidence of chilli powder, acid, or anything else. There was no recovery. They uploaded it on social media. How can it be a secret meeting? Singhvi asked. Singhvi argued that the Delhi Police has failed to substantiate its allegations against the accused. The hearing will continue at 12.30 pm. Khalid, Imam, Fatima, Meeran Haider, and Rehman were booked under the UAPA, the stringent anti-terror law, and provisions of the erstwhile IPC for allegedly being the masterminds of the 2020 riots, which left 53 people dead and over 700 injured. The violence erupted during widespread protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
Diversification, investment cooperation key to $100-billion trade goal with India: Russian Deputy PM
Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement have been launched, with the first round recently held in New Delhi, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said
Jio-Facebook deal: SC rejects plea of RIL against SAT order imposing Rs 30 lakh fine
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal of Reliance Industries Limited and two of its officials against a decision of the Securities Appellate Tribunal, which had upheld a penalty imposed by markets regulator SEBI for not making prompt clarification to stock exchange about the Jio-Facebook deal. In June 2022, the capital markets regulator SEBI imposed a penalty totalling Rs 30 lakh on RIL and two individuals, Savithri Parekh and K Sethuraman, for not making prompt clarification to the stock exchange pertaining to the Jio-Facebook deal, which was disclosed through media reports. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) penalty was upheld by the SAT on May 2, 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi declined to interfere with the SAT ruling and effectively affirmed SEBI's findings that RIL and its compliance officers failed to promptly disclose unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI) concerning the high-profile stake sale. The top court said the SAT findings did not merit interference and moreover, no question of law was there needing adjudication. SEBI's adjudicating officer had in June 2022 imposed the Rs 30 lakh combined penalty after concluding that RIL violated Principle 4 of Schedule A of the Prohibition of Insider Trading (PIT) Regulations. The regulator held that the company did not issue timely confirmations or denials in response to widespread media reports in March-April 2020 speculating on Facebook's investment in Jio Platforms. The SAT upheld the SEBI's order. I find that the news pertaining JIO Facebook deal came out on March 24 and 25, 2020, and the information to the stock exchanges about the media release titled Facebook to invest Rs 43,574 crore in Jio Platforms for a 9.99 per cent stake was made on April 22, 2020, i.e. after 28 days and this calls for an appropriate penalty, SEBI Adjudicating Officer Barnali Mukherjee had said in an order. The regulator said Reliance Industries had the obligation to have enveloped the unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI). However, having come to know about the selective availability of the information it was incumbent upon the company to provide due clarification on its own. Thus, Parekh and Sethurama should have clarified the exchanges on the news item, he had said. It was observed that Reliance Industries, Parekh and Sethurama did not comply with the provision of principles of fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI), which states there should be prompt dissemination of unpublished price sensitive information that gets disclosed selectively, inadvertently or otherwise to make such information generally available and did not issue any clarification on the same as required under LODR regulations. Under the LODR (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) rules, the listed entity may on its own initiative also confirm or deny any reported event or information to stock exchanges. Accordingly, SEBI held them liable for the violation of the provisions of principles of fair disclosure for purposes of the code of practices and procedures for Fair Disclosure of UPSI under LODR regulations.
Digitalisation, new financial products call for timely global tax info exchange: Sitharaman
NEW DELHI, Dec 2: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said with the growing digitalisation of the economy and emergence of new financial products, countries globally will have to cooperate with timely exchange of information, while ensuring fairness and public trust in the tax system. Speaking at the 18th Global Forum Plenary meeting, Sitharaman said technological tools like artificial intelligence, along with judgement, should be used to ensure that tax information exchanged among jurisdictions leads to measurable outcomes. The Global [] The post Digitalisation, new financial products call for timely global tax info exchange: Sitharaman appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Wakefits Rs 1,289-cr IPO to open on Dec 8; sets price band at Rs 185-195/ share
NEW DELHI, Dec 2: Home and furnishings company Wakefit Innovations Ltd is aiming to raise Rs 1,289 crore through Initial Public Offering (IPO), which opens for subscription on December 8. In a public announcement on Tuesday, the company has fixed a price band of Rs 185-195 per share for its maiden public offering, valuing the company at nearly Rs 6,400 crore. The IPO of the Bengaluru-based company will conclude on December 10 and anchor investors will be allocated shares on [] The post Wakefits Rs 1,289-cr IPO to open on Dec 8; sets price band at Rs 185-195/ share appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Wipro completes USD 375 mn acquisition of HARMANs digital transformation solutions biz unit
NEW DELHI, Dec 2: IT services company Wipros USD 375-million acquisition of HARMANs Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit has been completed following regulatory nods, according to a release on Tuesday. The DTS buy was announced on August 21, 2025, and, with the successful closure of the deal, it will begin operating as part of Wipros engineering global business line, the Bengaluru-headquartered IT company said in its release. The acquisition of DTS marks a significant milestone in Wipros commitment to [] The post Wipro completes USD 375 mn acquisition of HARMANs digital transformation solutions biz unit appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Priyanka says mandatory pre-install of Sanchar Saathi shows country slipping into dictatorship
NEW DELHI: With the Department of Telecom asking mobile phone makers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi application in new handsets, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday described it as a snooping app and alleged that the government is turning the country into a dictatorship. The Department of Telecom (DoT) directed manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets to ensure that its fraud reporting app Sanchar Saathi is pre-installed in all new devices within 90 days. Asked about the issue by reporters outside Parliament, she said, You are calling it a snooping app so you know what it is. So it is a snooping app. Clearly, it is ridiculous...citizens have their right to privacy, even all of you must be having the right to privacy to send your messages to family, friends, without the government looking at everything. It is not just one thing, it is not just snooping on the telephones, it is overall, they are turning this country into dictatorship in every form. You ask me everyday, why Parliament is not functioning, it is not functioning as they (the government) are refusing to talk about anything, the Congress general secretary said. She said it is very easy to blame the opposition but the government is not allowing any discussion on anything. And that is not democracy, she alleged. A healthy democracy demands discussions, everybody has views, you hear them out, Gandhi said. Big Brother move? Centre orders smartphone makers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app Asked whether the DoT order should be rolled back, she said, They should do it. We will discuss today to finalise what our stand is. On the argument that the app is for reporting fraud and essential for national security, she said there should be an effective system to report fraud and we have discussed this at greater length on cyber security and definitely there is a need for cyber security but that does not mean that it gives you an excuse to go into every citizen's telephone. I don't think any citizen would be happy with that, she added. The DoT order said, The central government hereby directs every manufacturer and importer of mobile handsets that are intended for use in India ...from 90 days of issue of these instructions, ensure that the Sanchar Saathi mobile application, as specified by DoT, is pre-installed on all mobile handsets manufactured or imported for use in India. For all such devices that have already been manufactured and are in sales channels in India, the manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets will be required to push the app through software updates. All manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets that are intended for use in India shall submit compliance reports to the DoT within 120 days from issue of these directions, the direction said. The app enables users to report International Mobile Equipment Identity number (IMEI)-related suspicious misuse and also to verify authenticity of IMEIs used in mobile devices. Tampering with telecom identifiers, including the 15-digit IMEI number of mobile phones, are non-bailable offences and can lead to imprisonment of up to three years, fines up to Rs 50 lakh, or both under the Telecommunications Act 2023. Telecom subscribers can also report about fraudulent calls, lost mobile phones etc through the app. The DoT has asked mobile phone companies to ensure that the pre-installed Sanchar Saathi application is readily visible and accessible to the end users at the time of first use or device setup and that its functionalities are not disabled or restricted. The DoT direction said that action will be taken as per the provisions of the Telecommunications Act 2023, the Telecom Cyber Security Rules 2024 and other application laws if the firms fail to comply. At present all the major mobile phone companies Apple, Samsung, Google, Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi etc. manufacture their handsets in India.
Drone Pics On Delhi Blast Co-Conspirator's Phone Reveal A Hamas Pattern
The investigators found dozens of pictures and videos of drones and rocket launchers in the deleted folder of Danish's phone, according to the sources.
Karnataka Power Breakfast 2.0 | DK Shivakumar Hosts CM Siddaramaiah Amid Power Tussle
The Karnataka power struggle enters a new chapter as DK Shivakumar hosts Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for a high-stakes Power Breakfast 2.0. This comes amid intensifying speculation about internal rifts, leadership discomfort, and back-to-back interventions from the Congress high command.Is this breakfast meet a genuine show of unity or a political reset forced from Delhi? As the state witnesses a tug-of-war between the Siddaramaiah and DKS camps, the stakes are higher than ever, with discussions around cabinet expansion, resource control, 2025 strategy, and the future of Karnataka leadership.News18s @harishupadhya and @afreen_hussain_ bring you exclusive visuals, ground reporting, inside details from party sources, and the full political backdrop leading up to this crucial meet.Will this breakfast table end the power tussle or spark the next big showdown?Watch the full report to understand the politics, pressure, and power dynamics shaping Karnataka. Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
In a major twist in Sunjay Kapur's inheritance battle, the late industrialist's mother, Rani Kapur, has seemingly supported Karisma Kapoor's children's contention over the 'suspicious 'will. There has been 'massive concealment' in the late Sona Comstar chairman's bank balance, alleged Rani Kapur on Monday before the Delhi High Court. She accused Sunjay's wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur, of potentially moving the money across borders.
Ashish Sood announces 21 crore free-coaching scheme for Delhi Government school students
The Minister said several leading institutes have been empanelled in the Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Vidya Shakti Mission for which 21 crore has been set aside
Judiciary will see through this political vendetta: Congress on fresh FIR in Herald case
New Delhi, Dec 2 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday attacked the Modi government over the filing of a fresh FIR in the National Herald case and said it is confident that the judiciary will see through this political vendetta and mindless attempts to hound. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said 12 years on, and suddenly, there is a new FIR in the old case on the Gandhi family targeting the Congress party. Simply because the Modi government and the ED have exhausted their supply of fresh smears. When facts ran thin, theatrics stepped in: selective prosecutions, recycled allegations, and a thinly
3 dead as Nepal bound bus collides with truck and catches fire in UP's Balrampur; over 20 injured
BALRAMPUR: A bus hit an electricity pole and caught fire early Tuesday after colliding with a truck on the Balrampur-Gonda road here, leaving three passengers dead and over two dozens injured, police said. The incident took place at about 2 am when the bus was going to Delhi from Sonauli border. Some Nepalese nationals were among the passengers. The three deceased are yet to be identified. Among the injured, condition of six was stated to be critical and they have been rushed to a Lucknow hospital, District Magistrate Vipin Jain said. Jain said those who sustained minor injuries are being sent to Nepal and Delhi. #WATCH | Balrampur, UP | A Nepal-bound bus caught fire, causing several injuries. SP Balrampur, Vikas Kumar says, ... There was an accident between a bus and a truck, due to which the bus caught fire. Prima facie, the fire ignited from the fuel tank of the bus. All passengers pic.twitter.com/Kym5Q1J0ry ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2025
Delhi air quality dips further, returns to very poor zone
As of 6 am, the citys Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 331, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), signalling a renewed rise in pollution levels across the national capital
Major Indian airports, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, detected GPS spoofing signals last month, but flight operations remained unaffected. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu assured that conventional navigation systems ensured safety, with contingency procedures implemented for affected flights. Similar interference reports also emerged from other airports.
Massive Concealment: Sunjay Kapur's Mother Tells Delhi High Court Priya Sachdev Hid Sons Assets
Senior Advocate Vaibhav Gaggar, appearing for Rani Kapur, said Sunjay Kapur earned Rs 60 crore annually from just one company, yet his disclosed bank balance was less than 2 crore
Winter Bites Early In Delhi, Minimum Temperature Plummets To 5.7C; AQI Very Poor At 383
Delhis December began on a chilly note, with temperatures plunging to 5.7C, five degrees below normal for this time of year.
IndiGo Kuwait-Hyderabad flight diverted to Mumbai after bomb threat
New Delhi: An IndiGo flight travelling from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai on Tuesday following a bomb threat received via email. The threat message, reportedly sent to authorities at Hyderabad Airport, warned of an explosive device onboard the aircraft. The Airbus operating as flight 6E1234, carrying 228 passengers and six crew members, made Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Congress terms DoTs Sanchar Saathi pre-install order unconstitutional
New Delhi: The Congress has rejected the directions of the Department of Telecommunications on pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app in new mobile handsets as unconstitutional, and demanded its immediate rollback. Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said that the right to privacy is an intrinsic part of the fundamental right to life and liberty. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bengaluru traffic is the worst: Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai
BENGALURU: Samajwadi Party MP from Uttar Pradesh Rajeev Rai on Sunday criticised the traffic authorities in Bengaluru, saying that the traffic management here is the worst and the city has the most irresponsible, useless traffic police. Tagging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, he posted on X: Im sorry, but you have the worst traffic management and the most irresponsible, useless traffic police. They dont even pick up phone calls. Here is the SS (screenshot) of my attempt to speak to them, none of them picked up my call. For the last one hour, we have been stuck at the same place on Rajkumar Samadhi Road. I am going to miss my flight; tomorrow I have to attend the Parliament session. Not a single policeman is seen around. These inefficient officers are enough to spoil the name and charm of this beautiful city. No doubt Bengaluru traffic has now earned the reputation of being the most notorious. He tagged the city police commissioner and the joint commissioner of traffic on the screenshot. The Opposition parties were quick to pick up the issue. BJP Karnataka responded, Worst traffic management, Useless police, Inefficient officers. These arent our words, but those of a sitting SP MP and INDIA bloc partner. The Congress government has single-handedly destroyed the global BRAND BENGALURU. Congress, do you have an answer for your ally, or will this call go unanswered too? The JD(S) posted, Congress own allies are calling Bengaluru traffic police useless and irresponsible. Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, when friends roast you this hard, the opposition doesnt have to. Brand Bengaluru is paying for your misrule. When reporters asked Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, he said, Let me meet him in Delhi. I will show him what the traffic in Delhi is like.
Delhi air pollution: AQI hits 331, falls back to very poor; health concerns rise
Delhi's air quality has plunged back into the 'very poor' category, with the AQI reaching 331 on Tuesday. Several areas recorded alarming levels, causing health concerns and prompting resident frustration. Despite a brief improvement, the worsening smog and dropping temperatures signal a challenging winter ahead for the city.
Madras HC cites public interest, air pollution to allow work on 160-acre MRC land
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has permitted the state government to carry out its development works for the strengthening of ponds to store excess rainwater and the development of Eco Park on the land that was earlier leased out to the Madras Race Club (MRC). The government had taken possession of the 160-acre land, leased out to the MRC, a few months ago. Modifying a single judges order that had directed maintenance of status quo on the creation of waterbodies and an eco-park on the sprawling MRC premises, a division bench of justices S M Subramaniam and Mohamed Shaffiq held that the eco-park is intended to serve multiple purposes, including mitigation of the risk of flooding, which Chennai faces during each passing monsoon; addressing grave concerns over rising AQI levels, promoting tourism, and providing a natural habitat for several species of flora and fauna. Stating that the project for creating ponds and eco-park already commenced and is firmly rooted in larger public interest, the bench said these projects are the need of the hour for Chennai because the topography of the city has altered drastically due to unplanned/unauthorised construction of residential and commercial units over and close to waterbodies even as the city suffers from flooding during monsoon resulting in large-scale damage and at times, catastrophe. The bench said it found prima facie that there is overarching public interest in ensuring the proposed project is proceeded with unhindered. We are thus inclined to modify the order of status quo and permit the state to carry out all the works for strengthening/developing ponds to store excess rainwater while permitting development of the eco-park, it said. Air pollution today is not merely an environmental issue; it has become a public health emergency, the bench further said in the order. It noted that the experience of the citizens of New Delhi in the recent past is a stark reminder, where escalating AQI levels have led to lockdowns, closure of schools, disruption of public life and severe health impacts, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly. The appeal petitions were filed by the principal secretary of the revenue department and Chennai district collector to set aside the status quo order passed by the single judge on July 4, 2025. Senior counsel P Wilson appeared for the appellants.
ModiPutin summit: Putins arrival in Delhi marks a pivotal moment in Indias geopolitical strategy. The talks around S-400 defence systems and alternative payment mechanisms reflect Indias determination to preserve its economic ties with Russia. In this delicate balancing act, India seeks to deepen its partnership with Moscow while skilfully avoiding friction with the West.
NHAI has commenced a trial run on a 31-km elevated section of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, significantly reducing travel time out of the capital to under 30 minutes. The full 213-km expressway is set to open this month, promising a 2-2.5 hour journey to Dehradun. Despite safety measures like noise barriers, violations and an accident were reported during the trial.
NIA raids eight sites in J&K, UP in probe into deadly Red Fort terror attack
Working in close coordination with Delhi Police, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Haryana Police, Uttar Pradesh Police and various sister agencies, the NIA is continuing its investigation across states
Delhis air quality deteriorates again, AQI at 331
New Delhi: After offering only a brief respite, Delhis air quality deteriorated once again on Tuesday, slipping back into the very poor category following two days in the poor range. As of 6 a.m., the citys Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 331, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), signalling a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Law panel not in favour of statutory backing of model code of conduct
NEW DELHI: The Law Commission is of the opinion that bringing in law to implement the model code of conduct (MCC) will hamper its enforcement during polls and might result in whittling down the powers of the Election Commission, which will not be conducive to holding, time-bound and fair elections. The Commission made this observation in its submission to the Joint Committee of Parliament examining bills on holding simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The members of the 23rd Law Commission are scheduled to depose before the Joint Committee of Parliament on the simultaneous elections bills on December 4. The law panel said one of the MCCs greatest strengths lies in its ability to deliver swift remedial action. Elections operate on strict timelines, owing to which violations must be addressed within days or even hours so as to prevent irreparable damage to the electoral process, it noted. The law panel said if the model code of conduct (MCC) becomes statutory, violations would trigger formal legal proceedings, which, in turn, may lead to judicial scrutiny. The adjudicatory process may not always answer to the requirement of swift, decisive, and actual action, it cautioned. An Election Commission functionary recalled that around 2001, the poll authority had given a similar view when it was asked about electoral reforms. The Law Commission said the current system allows the EC to act decisively by using its plenary powers under Article 324 to ensure timely intervention without procedural delays. The election panel also pointed out that the electoral landscape is continuously evolving with emerging political strategies, such as social media and technological developments. The MCCs flexibility, the law body said, allows it to reform and modify itself in a manner that maintains its effectiveness.
Disha Patani's Sister Helps Accident Victims, Flags Ambulance Delay In Video
Bollywood actor Disha Patani's sister, Khushboo Patani, has raised pointed questions about emergency response failures after she stopped to help victims of a fatal road accident on the Delhi-Lucknow Highway.
Weather update: Chennai, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry are on high rainfall alert due to the impact of cyclone Ditwah. Schools in Chennai will remain closed today due to heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, the IMD has said central and parts of northwest and peninsular India might experience for a colder winter with below-normal day and night temperatures expected from December to February.
Trial court sends Al Falah University founder to 14-day judicial custody
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Monday remanded Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, the founder and chairman of Haryanas Al-Falah University, to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with an expanding money laundering investigation linked to the recent Red Fort blast. The order came from Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan, after Siddiqui was produced before the court on the completion of his 13-day Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody. He will remain in judicial custody till December 15. Siddiqui moved a plea requesting permission to access his prescribed medication and spectacles while in judicial custody. The court allowed the request. The EDs probe intensified after a tragic incident on November 10, when a doctor associated with Al-Falah medical college allegedly detonated a car packed with chemical explosives near Delhis Red Fort. The explosion claimed 15 lives and left several others injured, triggering scrutiny of individuals and institutions connected to the suspect. This put Al-Falah University and its leadership under the investigative lens of central agencies. According to the EDs FIR, Al-Falah University is accused of falsely representing its accreditation status, including misleading claims regarding NAAC accreditation and UGC recognition under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956. Investigators allege that these misrepresentations were used to deceive students, parents, and other stakeholders for financial gain. The ED stated that between 2018 and 2025, the university generated unusually high revenue of `415.10 crore. Despite this meteoric rise in income, the financial records reportedly do not align with the scale of assets accumulated by the Al-Falah group. During its searches, the ED claimed to have uncovered multiple shell companies tied to the group, along with evidence of violations under various other regulatory statutes. Siddiqui was arrested on November 18, 2025, under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). His arrest followed the examination of evidence gathered during search operations at several premises linked to the institution. The EDs case stems from two FIRs registered by the Delhi Police Crime Branch, both alleging that the university used fraudulent accreditation claims to secure undue advantages. Also in court Take parents view on film: HC to CBFC The High Court on Monday asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consider the objections of parents of Major Mohit Sharma, who was killed during a counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir, while granting certification to the film Dhurandhar. Justice Sachin Datta directed the CBFC to consider and examine the grievances raised by the parents before deciding on the film certification, and disposed of the petition. Ensure safety of woman stuck in Dubai The High Court has directed the Centre and the Consulate General of India in Dubai to take immediate steps to ensure the safety and well-being of a 25-year-old Indian woman who is allegedly held captive in Dubai by a foreign national. Justice Sachin Datta also asked the authorities to help the woman return to India, if she so desires. The court asked the authorities to file a status report within two weeks and listed the matter for hearing on December 15.
NCRTC invites bids for licensing of commercial spaces across Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor
NCRTC has invited bids for commercial space licensing across stations on the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. This initiative offers local businesses and entrepreneurs a chance to develop commuter-centric shops and services, enhancing convenience and supporting station operations. The nine-year license period aims to create vibrant public spaces and generate non-farebox revenue.
Yamuna still dirty despite crores spent: Centre tells House
NEW DELHI: The Jal Shakti ministry on Monday said untreated sewage, missing effluent treatment facilities, project delays and a major shortfall in solid waste processing remain the primary reasons the Yamuna continues to run polluted in the national capital. It also disclosed that the Delhi Jal Board spent about Rs 5,536 crore over the past three financial years on efforts to clean the river. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, MoS for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary said that Delhi had a sewage-treatment gap of 414 MLD as of August 2025, lacked common effluent treatment plants in several approved industrial areas, and continued to face delays in completing and upgrading key sewage-treatment projects. He added that the city generates 11,862 tonnes of solid waste a day but can treat only 7,641 tonnes, leaving a shortfall of 4,221 tonnes. Choudhary noted that the Yamuna enters Delhi at Palla, where its water quality varies through the year depending on flow and catchment discharge. Between January and July 2025, median Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) levels stood at 4 mg/l and 6 mg/l, respectively, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. A Delhi Pollution Control Committee assessment in September recorded improved figures, with BOD at 2.5 mg/l and DO at 9.5 mg/lboth within healthy limits. The minister said that under the Namami Gange programme, 35 projects worth Rs 6,534 crore have been sanctioned for Yamuna rejuvenation. Of these, 21 projects have been completed. The state of the river had become a political flashpoint during the Delhi Assembly election in February last year.
Delhi govt to offer free coaching to over 2000 govt school students for JEE, NEET, among others
The Delhi administration has embarked on a transformative educational journey by offering complimentary professional coaching to 2,200 exceptional students attending government schools. This initiative falls under the Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Vidya Shakti Mission, catering to aspiring candidates of major exams like JEE, NEET, CLAT, CA, and CUET.
This expressway is 210 km long and will connect the three states of Uttarakhand-Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. The project, which cost Rs 11,868.6 crore to build, is designed to provide commuters with a smoother and more visually appealing highway experience. Read here to know details.
Study objections of Majors kin before clearing film: HC to CBFC
The Delhi High Court has directed the CBFC to review objections from the parents of Major Mohit Sharma concerning the film 'Dhurandhar'. The parents claim the movie, slated for release on December 5, is inspired by the decorated officer's life without family or Army consent. CBFC will consider these concerns before certification, potentially consulting the Army.
Delhi Records Cleanest Air Since 2018, Except During 2020 Lockdown: Centre Tells Parliament
The Centre also informed about 90 per cent reduction in fire incidents in Punjab and Haryana during the paddy harvesting season compared to 2022.
RML docs see anxiety, cognitive fog linked to bad air
Lowest minimum in first week of Dec since 2011 at 5.7C
Sunjay Kapur property row: Not mentioned in will, mother Rani Kapur joins forces with Karisma Kapoor
A bitter inheritance battle has erupted over industrialist Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000-crore estate. His mother, Rani Kapur, has joined forces with his ex-wife Karisma Kapoor, challenging the validity of his will. They allege Sunjay's wife, Priya, is attempting to seize assets and question the will's authenticity, claiming it omits key family members and assets.
3 of interstate car lifter gang held in Noida
Smaller e-buses in focus for congested city routes
Man at wheel of Merc that killed chef and injured two others in south Delhi gets bail
Sports minister to meet all stakeholders of Indian football on December 3
New Delhi, Dec 1: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will meet representatives of all stakeholders in Indian football, including the sports national federation, its former commercial partner and clubs on December 3, to try and find a way out of the current crisis. The latest crisis emerged after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) could not []
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Link language with employment for its growth: Dr Jitendra
Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 1 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for Earth Sciences; and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh todaycalled for stronger efforts to adopt Hindi across Government establishments, noting that practical use of the language in official work is key to its growth and relevance. Chairing the meeting of the Hindi Salahkar Samiti of the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), the [] The post Link language with employment for its growth: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NIA raids multiple locations in Kashmir, UP
Digital devices seized Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI, Dec 1: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today conducted searches at several locations in Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh as part of its investigations in the Delhi car bomb blast case. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Various digital devices and other incriminating materials were seized during the searches conducted at the premises of several accused and suspects, a statement issued by the federal probe agency said. A total of eight locations were [] The post NIA raids multiple locations in Kashmir, UP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Uttar Pradesh MP slams Bengaluru traffic; DK Shivakumar says will show him Delhi traffic
Delhi govt registers traders welfare board to streamline trader engagement
In SIRs last 10 days, focus on missing voters; 26% not traceable in Noida
Winter pain: How Delhis pollution spikes are mirroring traffic hours
A CSE analysis reveals Delhi-NCR's early winter pollution spikes are closely linked to traffic emissions, with PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide rising in tandem. Persistent carbon monoxide exceedances highlight ongoing vehicular pollution, even as farm fire contributions decrease. The report urges a focus on cleaner vehicles and fuels to combat the elevated, plateauing pollution levels.
Tracks, simulators: Ghaziabads 1st automatic driving test centre opens
25 tremors in Oct alone raise alarm for Northeast
From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, Dec 1: The entire Northeastern regionrecently placed in the highest earthquake-risk category by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)recorded a staggering 25 tremors in October alone, the highest among all regions in the country. In October this year, 25 earthquakes were registered in the Northeast: Assam reported seven quakes, followed []
Delhi court invokes right to be forgotten for exonerated banker
DDA to appoint new agency to clean & maintain Nehru Place
AI-powered baggage scanners at key metro stns to boost security
2 Inmates Die In Govt Shelter Fire
Car falls off flyover in Ghaziabad, lands on PWD office, 1 dead
Friend arrested as skeleton of missing labourer found over 2 weeks after murder in Ghaziabad
Man dies in hit & run, his mother has heart attack on hearing it, dies in Ghaziabad
Noida Authority withholds salaries of 8 officials
Teenager shot at in celebratory firing, two held in Noida
Parliament is place for delivery, not drama: PM Modi
PTI New Delhi Parliament is not a place for drama but for delivery, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday in a hard-hitting attack on the Opposition as he accused it of turning the House into a warm-up arena for elections and an outlet to vent out frustration after defeat. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament [] The post Parliament is place for delivery, not drama: PM Modi appeared first on The Navhind Times .
SC entrusts CBI with pan-India inquiry into digital arrest cases
PTI New Delhi The Supreme Court on Monday asked the CBI to carry out a unified pan-India probe into digital arrest scam cases and asked the RBI as to why it was not using artificial intelligence (AI) to find out and freeze bank accounts used by cyber criminals. Digital arrest is a growing form of [] The post SC entrusts CBI with pan-India inquiry into digital arrest cases appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Top 5 News: Samantha-Raj to Delhi HC on 'Dhurandhar' issue
In a recent interview, Kamal Haasan put to rest any speculation about his retirement, emphasizing that it is ultimately his fans who will determine his departure from the industry, likely after delivering a stellar film. Meanwhile, Dulquer Salmaan opened up about his experiences in Bollywood, revealing feelings of being overlooked in the competitive landscape.
Noida withholds salary of 8 officials over delay in disposal of IGRS plaints
Raut Claims Shindes 35 MLAs Will Join BJP
Amit Shah is going to take away the Shinde Sena's coterie. Make a note of it. He had tried to remove us, but we managed to escape it. The Shinde Senas coterie will be eliminated from Delhi. This is Shahs character and methods of operation, Mr. Raut added.
Contribution of farm fires in Punjab, Haryana to pollution in Delhi-NCR episodic, says Centre
Air pollution in Delhi-NCR caused by local, regional factors, with stubble burning being an additional event, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav tells Lok Sabha; CAQM notes biggest drop in farm fires in Punjab, Haryana since 2018, barring 2020
Watch: Whats causing air pollution in Delhi?
Every winter, North Indian cities choke under dangerous air pollution and this year is no different. Through October and November, air quality in places like Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Rohtak stayed locked between very poor and severe. Whats causing the daily pollution spikes in Delhi?
Man crushed by Jal Nagar Nigam vehicle in Ghaziabad, 1 injured
Delhi Man Steals Phone To Buy Wife 'Costly' Anniversary Present
A man, who allegedly snatched a mobile phone to buy a costly gift for his wife on their marriage anniversary, has been arrested by Delhi Police, an official said on Monday.
Ghaziabad municipal corporation extends property tax rebate deadline till Dec 31
Jamia stone-pelting: 2 students suspended
Parl no place for drama; Oppn using House to vent out frustration: PM Modi
New Delhi, Dec 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition, asserting that Parliament is a place for delivery, not drama, and accusing rival parties of using the House as a warm-up arena for elections or an outlet to vent frustration after electoral defeats. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament [] The post Parl no place for drama; Oppn using House to vent out frustration: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .
Delhi blast probe: NIA searches nine locations in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh
The NIA said that various digital devices and other incriminating materials were seized from the premises of several accused and suspects in the two States
Can't single out farm fire for Delhi's air pollution, says Supreme Court
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Delhi Blast Case: NIA Raids Premises Of Accused In J&K And UP; Digital Devices Seized
NIA raided locations in Jammu and Kashmir and UP, seizing digital devices and cash in the Delhi bomb blast probe.
Govt intensifies push for future-ready schools
Delhi HC asks GoI, CCI to justify fines on Apple based on global turnover
Apple has challenged the amendment that allows the commission to impose penalties on the basis of a company's global turnover. Its potential penalty at the rate of 10% of the average global turnover for fiscal 2022 to 2024 could be about $38 billion (3.40 lakh crore), the US-based tech giant has told the court.
DU college to study ageing via indigenous lens
CBI arrests accused in Rubiya Sayeed abduction case after 36 years
SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday arrested an accused carrying Rs 10 lakhs bounty for his involvement in the 1989 abduction of Rubiya Sayeed, the daughter of then Home Minister Mufti Sayeed, after 36 years in Srinagar. The accused, identified as Shafat Ahmed Shangloo, was arrested by the CBI officials from the Nishat area of Srinagar today. According to a CBI spokesperson, Shangloo conspired with JKLF chief Yasin Malik and others in committing a crime under various sections of the RPC and the TADA Act during 1989. JKLF militants had abducted Rubiya Sayeed, then a medical intern, on December 8, 1989, in Srinagar. Her abduction had taken place six days after her father Mufti Sayeed, who died in 2015, assumed charge as Home Minister in the then VP Singh government. She was released by militants in exchange for five militants released by the then Farooq Abdullah government. According to the CBI, Shangloo had been absconding since then, and the agency had announced Rs 10 lakh reward for information leading to his arrest. Shangloo will be produced before the TADA Court, Jammu within the stipulated time as per law, the CBI spokesperson said. Shangloo is said to be a close confidant of detained JKLF chief Mohammad Yasin Malik, who is currently lodged in Delhis Tihar Jail. Malik has been convicted in a terror financing case andsentenced to two life sentences for offences under the UAPA and IPC, along with 10-year sentences, all to run concurrently. A fine of over Rs 10 lakh was also imposed on them. He is also accused in the Rubiya Sayeed kidnapping case and is facing trial. During the trial, Rubiya Sayeed identified Yasin Malik as one of the abductors. Malik has been attending the court hearings of the case through video conferencing . Malik is also facing trial in the killing of four IAF personnel in Srinagar.
PM Modi expresses concern over former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zias health, offers support
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep concern over the health of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, saying India stands ready to extend all possible support in whatever way we can. In a post on X, Modi wrote, Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to Bangladeshs public life for many years. Our sincere prayers and best wishes for her speedy recovery. India stands ready to extend all possible support, in whatever way we can. Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to Bangladeshs public life for many years. Our sincere prayers and best wishes for her speedy recovery. India stands ready to extend all possible support, in whatever way we can. Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 1, 2025 Zia, 80, the chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been extremely unwell, according to party leaders. She was admitted to a private hospital on November 23 after developing a chest infection that affected her heart and lungs.
Fire in hostel at JNU, no injuries
Three accused in India Gate protest sent to police custody
Families hunt for relatives after shoe store fire in Tigri Extension
Islamabad Exposed Again: India Clears Airspace Request, But Pakistani Media Pushes Fake News
New Delhi rejected Pakistani media claims on overflight clearance as baseless, confirming India approved Pakistan's request for a humanitarian flight to Sri Lanka within 4 hours.
Flying from Delhi, Mumbai airports may get costlier with higher user fee
NEW DELHI: Flying out of airports in Mumbai and Delhi could get costlier for the public if the plan by its private operators to hike the User Development Fee (UDF) is approved. The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA), as well as domestic and foreign airlines are opposing the hike, and the matter is set to come up for hearing in the Supreme Court on December 3. The fee could get doubled for the flyers as it would get recovered over two five-year control periods and will not be hiked multiple times as is being widely misunderstood, said sources aware of the development. AERA fixes the tariffs that can be charged by airports every five years. The UDF charged presently by the Delhi airport for domestic passengers is Rs 129 and the departure fee for international passengers (economy) is Rs 650 while it is Rs 810 for international business class. Mumbai airport charges Rs 175 for domestic flyers and Rs 615 for international passengers. Though the Delhi airport had hiked its UDF in April this year, this new development is on account of the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) ruling that the airport operators could recover Rs 50,000 crore due to it from 2009-2014. The GMR Group operates the Delhi airport while the GVK group (now Adani) operated Mumbai airport during the period. The issue is because AERA had taken only the value of aeronautical assets such as runways, terminals into account when fixing the tariff for the period while the airport operators feel that lounges, car parking and duty free shops (non-aeronautical assests) also need to be taken into account. The Tribunal ruling itself had stated that 60% could be recovered from the airlines and 40% from the passengers. If the operators get a verdict in their favour, this would be implemented over a period of ten years and not instantly as is being misinterpreted, said a source familiar with the developments. The UDF would only double over a period of time, he stressed.
Lokesh, Anitha in Delhi for talks on cyclone impact and pending issues
