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Delhi HC junks plea for court-monitored probe in Red Fort blast case
Govt drops order on Sanchar Saathi app after Oppn backlash
Snooping with state-run app neither possible, nor will it happen New Delhi: The government on Wednesday withdrew its directive requiring smartphone makers to pre-install a state-run cybersecurity application on all new devices, as it moved to quell rising concerns that the measure could have compromised user privacy or enabled surveillance. The Sanchar Saathi app, which [] The post Govt drops order on Sanchar Saathi app after Oppn backlash appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Labour Minister Mandaviya issues detailed rebuttal to Congress president Kharge on new labour codes
NEW DELHI: Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday undertook a strong defence of the newly implemented Labour Codes . In a statement posted on X, he issued a point by point rebuttal of the charges levied against the codes earlier in the day by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The opposition parties today staged a protest in the Parliament House complex demanding the immediate withdrawal of the codes.Billing the labour codes anti-labour, anti-worker and pro-cronies! on X, Kharge charged them of posing athreat to job security, creating longer workdays and weakening the trade unions. Tagging Kharge in his post, Mandaviya said, Everything you said about the Labour Codes is misleading and false. Job security fully protected Elaborating, the Labour Minister said that Fixed Term Employees (FTEs) will enjoy all benefits that Permanent Employees enjoy -Employees Provident Fund, Employees State Insurance, timely wages and minimum wages A mandatory one-month notice and retrenchment compensation remains intact, he said. A Reskilling Fund has been introduced for the first time. Increasing the threshold will boost job creation, giving employers flexibility to hire more people directly instead of through contractors. More formal jobs mean more social security, fixed wages, safety norms, and assured benefits, the very things Congress failed to expand in decades, the Labour Minister charged. FTEs are now eligible for gratuity after just one year, another first under the Modi Government, he said. New Labour Codes: Push power, judicial, urban reforms next Flexibilityin working hours Weekly working hours remain strictly capped at 48 hours. Workers can choose to work 12 hours per day for just four days and avail three paid holidays, he said. Any work beyond normal hours requires double overtime pay with the employees consent, he added. Trade Unions get statutory backing as the negotiating union. These reforms prevent flash strikes that harm workers wages and public convenience, he claimed. Reduced disruption means fewer lost man-days and more stable incomes for workers, the Ministy added.Collective bargaining is strengthened, not undermined, he felt. Labour Codes expand protections to 40 crore unorganised sector workers, including Gig & Platform workers, he said. Health, safety, and welfare rights fully apply to all establishments. No sector-specific protections have been removed. Journalists, beedi workers, and others continue to receive the same protections as before, Mandaviya said.Appointment letters are now mandatory for every employee. Charging the Congress of attacking reforms it never had the vision to introduce, the Minister said, The Modi government stands firmly for workers welfare, job creation, formalisation, and social security. Many non-National Democratic Alliance states have already enforced the labour codes amending their existing labour laws, he pointed out.
After SC nudge, Centre to bring back Sunali, son from Bangladesh
A pregnant woman and her son, deported earlier this year on suspicion of being Bangladeshi, will be brought back to India. The government informed the Supreme Court of the decision on humanitarian grounds. The woman and her son were picked up from Delhi and sent to Bangladesh. They were released on bail by a Bangladeshi court.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has directed states and authorities to submit their 2026 annual action plans by December-end. These plans will focus on controlling air pollution with weekly and monthly targets. Key areas include road repair, dust control, public transport, and industry compliance. Delhi officials are tasked with intensive on-ground monitoring and deploying mechanical road sweepers.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has directed states and authorities to submit their 2026 annual action plans by December-end. These plans will focus on controlling air pollution with weekly and monthly targets. Key areas include road repair, dust control, public transport, and industry compliance. Delhi officials are tasked with intensive on-ground monitoring and deploying mechanical road sweepers.
J&K has Rs 196.29 Cr pending liabilities under MGNREGS
New Delhi, Dec 3:Jammu & Kashmir has pending liabilities of Rs 196.29 crore under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), according to data presented in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Responding to a question on funds owed to States under the scheme, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, said the Union Territory [] The post J&K has Rs 196.29 Cr pending liabilities under MGNREGS appeared first on Northlines .
Eight lakh children dropped out of schools in academic year, 3.7 lakh girls: Minister
NEW DELHI: India recorded nearly 8.5 lakh out-of-school children (OoSC) in 2025-26, of whom 3.7 lakh were girls, the Centre informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. In a written reply, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, said that in 2024-25, the provisional figure for total OoSC was 11,76,894, of whom 5,09,499 were girls. She said the key reasons for children dropping out of school included migration, the socio-economic condition of families, the imposition of domestic responsibilities on children, and the need for children to work. A year later, the number of out-of-school children stood at 8,49,991 in 2025-26 (provisional), while the figure for girls was 3,78,877. In 2021-22, when the OoSC number stood at 27,79,644, there were 12,68,594 girls among them. In 2022-23, the OoSC number was 9,83,610, with 4,71,846 girls. In 2023-24, the total OoSC figure was 7,80,669, of whom 3,54,653 were girls. Thakur said that to reduce dropout rates, the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Union Education Ministry is implementing Samagra Shiksha , an integrated scheme for school education launched in 2018-19, covering the entire gamut from pre-school to Class XII. Among the various steps taken are the opening and strengthening of new schools up to the senior secondary level; construction of school buildings and additional classrooms; setting up, upgrading and running of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas; establishing Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Avasiya Vidyalayas; provision of free uniforms, free textbooks and transport allowance; enrolment and retention drives; construction of hostels under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan for unsaturated ST populations; and reimbursement under the RTE Act. The Samagra Shiksha scheme has been aligned with the recommendations of NEP 2020 to ensure that all children have access to quality education within an equitable and inclusive classroom environment that considers diverse backgrounds, multilingual needs and differing academic abilities, and encourages active participation in learning. More initiatives to address the issue The minister said the government has also undertaken initiatives such as the Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) and the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID to monitor dropout rates and other education indicators. In addition, support is being provided through special training for age-appropriate admission of out-of-school children and training programmes for older residential and non-residential students. Seasonal hostels or residential camps, special training centres at worksites, and transport or escort facilities are also being provided to bring out-of-school children back into the formal education system. Financial assistance of up to 2,000 per annum is being provided to out-of-school children aged 1619 years, belonging to socio-economically disadvantaged groups, to help them complete their education through NIOS/SIOS and access course materials and certification. Under the student-oriented component for children with special needs, the scheme provides financial assistance for identification and assessment, aids and appliances, Braille kits and books, appropriate teachinglearning material, and stipends for girl students with disabilities. All states and Union Territories have been directed to reduce dropout rates and the number of out-of-school children. States have also been asked to participate in the Bringing Children Back to School campaign with active involvement of School Management Committees and community participation through Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Red Fort blast: HC refuses to entertain PIL
DGCA takes BIG action after IndiGo flight disruptions, asks the airline to...
On Wednesday, thousands of passengers at several major Indian airports -- including those serving Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru -- were affected by the disruptions. As per reports, there were multiple reasons behind the nationwide disruption of IndiGo flights, including an acute shortage of crew.
Boost for last-mile link in Dwarka
Raj Niwas Is Now Lok Niwas To Steer Clear Of Colonial Past
Faculty vacancies in central universities drop to 25.44% in 2025: Education Ministry
NEW DELHI: Minister of State for Education, Sukanta Mazumdar, informed the Rajya Sabha that the number of faculty vacancies in Central Universities stood at 25.44%in 2025. In a written response submitted in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday to a query from MPAnil Kumar Yadav Mandadi, Mazumdar said, There has been a substantial increase in the sanctioned faculty posts to 18,951 in 2025 from 16,324 in 2014. Despite the 16% increase in total sanctioned faculty posts, the faculty vacancies reduced to 25.44% in the year 2025 from 36.97% average vacancies in the central universities during the period 2009-2014. He said that the occurrence of vacancies and filling them up was a continuous process. The vacancies arise due to retirement, resignation and additional requirements on account of enhanced students strength. The Education Ministry and the University Grants Commission (UGC) regularly monitor the institutions and theand the Central Universities have been directed to fill up the vacancies in regular mode, he added. Elaborating on other steps taken, the Minister said the UGC launched a unified recruitment portal, CU-Chayan, on April 2, 2023, to provide a common platform for listing of vacancies/advertisements/jobs across all central universities. The universities have also been instructed to publish rolling advertisements on their websites throughout the year to address the difficulties faced in getting eligible candidates. The mandatory condition of a PhD for Assistant Professor has also been relaxed. Further, through special recruitment drives started in September 2022, more than 8,320 teaching posts have been filled in the Central Universities till date, he added.
Pilots say IndiGo's pay freeze, winter route expansion without new hires caused current woes
NEW DELHI: Indias largest pilot association, The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), has come out with a slew of charges against Indigo airlines for the spate of cancellations and delays on Wednesday and Tuesday. It plans to raise these points with the aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Aviation Ministry. The FIP has a membership of nearly 6,000 aviation professionals, employed in India and abroad. In a strongly-worded release to the media, Captain CS Randhawa, president of FIP, said the Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) regulations imposed on airlines cannot be blamed for the present chaos, as all airlines in the country face the same issue and have remained largely unaffected because of timely planning. The current disruption is the direct consequence of IndiGos prolonged and unorthodox lean manpower strategy across departments, particularly in flight operations. Despite the two-year preparatory window before full Flight Duty Time Limit implementation, the airline inexplicably adopted a hiring freeze, entered non-poaching arrangements, maintained a pilot pay freeze through cartel-like behaviour, and demonstrated other short-sighted planning practices, the association charged in a statement. Following the rollout of Phase 1 of the Flight Duty Time Limit on July 1 this year, IndiGo reduced pilot leave quotas, and after Phase 2 on November 1, 2025, it attempted to buy back pilot leave days, the association charged. These measures saw poor response and further damaged pilot and employee moraleespecially in a year when airline executives took home record increments approaching or exceeding 100%, while simultaneously blaming pilot migration instead of investing in retention and workplace improvements, FIP said. DGCA investigates Indigo as flight cancellations spike to 1,232 in November 'End Indigo Standard Time, shift to true IST' The fog season in winter demands higher pilot availability and IndiGo expanded its winter schedule without recruiting or training additional pilots, raising serious questions about operational responsibility, the association charged. Captain Randhawa alleged, There are growing concerns that flight delays and cancellations may be used as an 'immature pressure tactic' to arm-twist regulators whenever rules do not suit airlines, instead of engaging in introspection and constructive compliancereverting yet again to the outdated narrative of 'Blame the Pilots'. FIP strongly advocated that the DGCA must approve seasonal flight schedules only after airlines prove they have adequate pilot strength under the new Flight Duty Time Limit norms to operate safely and reliably. If IndiGo continues to fail in delivering on its commitments to passengers due to its own avoidable staffing shortages, FIP urges DGCA to consider re-evaluating and reallocating slots to airlines such as Air India, Akasa Air and others who have the capacity to operate them without disruption during the peak holiday and fog season, FIP said. 'IndiGo Standard Time has increasingly become synonymous with delays and cancellations and it is time for the airline to return to Indian Standard Time, the association charged. Indigo cancels over 200 flights in single day due to 'crew shortage'; passengers react angrily Indigo cancels over 200 flights in single day due to 'crew shortage'; 'shut down,' say enraged passengers
UAPA case: Apex court asks accused to furnish permanent addresses
Chaos at IGI as IndiGo flights late, cancelled or rescheduled
Panel led by CM to monitor steps to combat bad air
In Delhi, DK Shivakumar says not meeting central leadership
New Delhi: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday dismissed speculation about meeting the partys central leadership in Delhi amid a tussle for the CMs post in the state. The Congress leader said he was in the national capital to attend a wedding and oversee preparations for the December 14 Vote Chori rally. 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 .
Delhi man used ChatGPT to trap scammer who then pleaded for mercy, here's how
When the scammer sent a QR code demanding payment from a different number with an Army profile picture, the Delhi man avoided it, claiming technical difficulties scanning it.
Govt seeks nod for road work during day; traffic may be hit
Delhi Sees This Year's Coldest December Day As Maximum Temperature Drops
Delhi experienced its coldest December day so far this year on Wednesday, with the maximum temperature dropping to 23.7 degrees Celsius, which was 1.6 degrees below the season's normal.
Entry test for Class VI at CM Shri schools valid: HC
IndiGo cancels over 100 flights on crew woes; DGCA probes situation, seeks mitigation plans
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, Dec 3: IndiGo cancelled more than 100 flights at various airports, and scores of services were delayed on Wednesday as the countrys largest airline grappled with significant operational disruptions mainly due to crew shortage. Aviation watchdog DGCA said it is investigating IndiGo flight disruptions and has asked the airline to submit the reasons for the current situation as well as the plans to reduce flight cancellations and delays. As part of the calibrated adjustments announced by IndiGo, there [] The post IndiGo cancels over 100 flights on crew woes; DGCA probes situation, seeks mitigation plans appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
An AIIMS Delhi neurologist has warned that pure vegetarians are naturally more prone to vitamin B12 deficiency because plants do not produce this nutrient. Vitamin B12 is essential for nerve health, red blood cell formation and DNA synthesis. Experts say vegetarians should rely on fortified foods, dairy, eggs and supplements to maintain adequate levels.
Safeguarding India-Russia ties from Trump pressure is top priority for Putin, says Russian analyst
As the Russian President arrives in Delhi for talks, top Russian analyst says India is a pragmatist that will not give up profits earned from Russian crude purchases; India, Russia likely to sign deal on worker mobility
Russian President Putins Dec 4-5 visit to Delhi set to reboot 70 year old relationship
Renovated energy deals, Defence contracts as also labour mobility top the agenda By T N Ashok How a seemingly routine bilateral summit could reset global energy flows, defence alignments, and Asias security geometrics. When Vladimir Putin steps onto the tarmac in New Delhi on December 4 , it will not be merely another [] The post Russian President Putins Dec 4-5 visit to Delhi set to reboot 70 year old relationship appeared first on Northlines .
Uphaar fire tragedy: Delhi court frames charges against convict Sushil Ansal in passport case
The court said Ansal has consciously concealed the details of criminal cases pending against him as also the order of conviction in the sworn declaration submitted with his 2013 Tatkaal passport application
Centre evasive on delay in appointments to National Commission for Minorities
Over a month after the Delhi High Court sought a response on long-pending vacancies, the Minority Affairs Ministry offers no timeline for filling posts in the NCM
Manipur water-law debate turns political slugfest over Presidents rule
New Delhi: The discussion on the implementation of the Water Pollution Act in Manipur, which is under the Presidents Rule, turned into a political slugfest as several opposition members targeted the ruling BJP and demanded restoration of the democratic set-up in the state. Participating in the discussion to extend the Water (Prevention and Control of 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 .
Delhi Man Outsmarts Scammer Using ChatGPT, Viral Post Shows Fraudster Begging For Mercy
The incident started when the man received a message on Facebook from someone impersonating his college senior, an IAS officer.
Maharashtra religious trust helped Yemeni couple overstay in India, got Aadhaar, PAN for them: ED
NEW DELHI: A Maharashtra-based Trust, under scanner of the MHA for alleged FCRA violation, and its trustees aided a Yemeni couple to overstay in India after the expiry of their visas and also got them Aadhaar, PAN and birth certificates, the ED said on Wednesday. The federal probe agency conducted multiple searches on December 1 after registering a money laundering case against Nandurbar-based Jamia Ismalia Ishatul Uloom (JIIU) Trust and some others. The raids were undertaken in the northwestern district of the state, apart from Mumbai and Barmer in Rajasthan. In July last year, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) cancelled the registration of the trust under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), finding that it was involved in channelling foreign contribution funds to some other non-FCRA-registered NGO. About a dozen premises linked to the trust, Yemeni national Al-Khadami Khaled Ibrahim Saleh, and others were searched, the probe agency said in a statement. The money laundering case stems from a February FIR filed by the Nandurbar police (Akkalkuwa Police Station) and a subsequent chargesheet filed by it against a number of entities in April this year. The accused included JIIU founder late Ghulam Mohammad Randhera Vastanvi, Saleh, and his wife Khadega Ibrahim Kasim Al-Nasheri, and a few others. The ED said the Yemeni nationals were allegedly aided by the accused in illegally overstaying in India after the expiry of their visas. The co-accused also provided shelter and facilitated fraudulent procurement of Aadhaar, PAN (permanent account number), birth certificates and opening of bank accounts. JIIU allegedly appointed Al-Khadhami as a madrasa teacher to falsely portray foreign staffing to donors, in order to attract higher overseas funding, the agency said. ED's preliminary investigation has found that JIIU received Rs 406 crore in foreign donations (between 2014-15 to 2023-24) from Kuwait, Botswana, UK, Mauritius, Switzerland, Seychelles, Panama etc, and it also received and used substantial amounts in cash. Early findings indicate that donation funds were diverted for non-approved uses, in violation of statutory norms, according to the agency. Seized evidence indicate misuse of the tag of 'national research incentives for organisational self-funding' as the trust received donations from other bodies and NGOs, it said. The agency seized Rs 9 lakh in cash apart from digital devices during the raids.
Vegetarians may be more prone to vitamin B12 deficiency; heres why
Vegetarians, beware! A vital nutrient, Vitamin B12, often goes unnoticed, despite its crucial role in energy, clear thinking, and nerve health. AIIMS Delhi doctor Dr. Priyanka Sehrawat highlights that plants don't produce B12, leaving vegetarians vulnerable to deficiency. Early signs like fatigue and tingling can be easily missed, underscoring the need for fortified foods or supplements.
DGCA investigates Indigo as flight cancellations spike to 1,232 in November
NEW DELHI: A total of 1,232 flights were cancelled by Indigo in November with 755 of them cancelled due to crew and Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) constraints, said an official release from the aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The regulator is investigating the present situation with the airline and is working with it to reduce cancellations and delays. An official release from the regulator said that 92 of these cancellations were an outcome of Air Traffic Control System failure, 258 were due to airport or airspace restrictions while other causes were behind the cancellation of 127 flights. These stats were based on data submitted by Indigo to the regulator. The DGCA said, A large share of cancellations arose from crew/FDTL compliance and airport/airspace/ATC-related factors, many of which lie beyond the operators direct control. The revised rostering rules for pilots and cabin crew, which offered them more rest every week and lesser flight landings during night hours, were introduced from November 1. DGCA probing reasons The aviation regulator said it is currently investigating the situation and evaluating measures along with the airline to reduce cancellations and delays in order to minimise inconvenience being caused to passengers. Indigo has been asked to report to DGCA Headquarters to present the facts leading to the current situation along with plans to mitigate the ongoing delays and cancellations. On Time performance too slid rapidly in Nov Indigos reputation on punctuality took a massive beating in November when its performance metrics dipped from 84.1% in October to just 67.7% in November. The key contributors to the delays were ATC (16%), Operations crew (6%), airport facility issues 3% and others 98%), the DGCA said. The corrective measures being undertaken presently is strengthening the crew planning and rostering, enhancing co-ordination with Air Traffic Control and airports to manage capacity constraints and improving turnaround and disruption-management processes, it added.
Robbers break car window, flee with jewels
'Restrict Arguments To 15 Minutes': Top Court To Lawyers In Delhi Riots Case
Observing that a time schedule is required to be fixed for arguments, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the lawyers appearing for the accused in the February 2020 Delhi riots to restrict their oral arguments to 15 minutes.
Delhi unfurls Red Carpet as Putin returns to strengthen arc of ties
NEW DELHI: The national capital is all set to roll out the red carpet as Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives from Moscow on Thursday for a tightly packed two-day state visit laced with high-level diplomacy, economic negotiations and ceremonial grandeur. His first India trip in four years, the visit is designed to inject fresh momentum into the IndiaRussia partnership at a time of shifting geopolitical alignments. Putin touches down in the capital on Thursday evening, followed by a private dinner with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a signal of the political weight both sides are placing on the engagement and their ties. The formal proceedings begin on Friday with a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan, after which Putin will pay homage at Rajghat before heading into talks with Modi for the 23rd IndiaRussia annual summit. At the heart of the summit is an ambitious effort to accelerate an IndiaEAEU free trade agreement. Both leaders are expected to set a clear timeline for negotiations with the Eurasian Economic Union, comprising Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan, a pact New Delhi hopes will help narrow a widening trade imbalance. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov will co-chair the 22nd IndiaRussia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation in New Delhi on Thursday. The meeting will review the full spectrum of bilateral defence ties A high-powered Russian delegation, including Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office; Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov; Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut; Health Minister Mikhail Murashko; Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Alexey Gruzdev; and Deputy Digital Development Minister Sergey Kuchushev will lead an economic outreach push at a dedicated business meet on Friday. Kremlin sets tone for secure trade architecture; S-400, Su-57 to dominate Putins India visit Agenda The session is expected to spotlight new opportunities for Indian exporters at a time when bilateral trade has hit a historic USD 68.7 billion, driven overwhelmingly by Indian energy imports. Indias exports, at USD 4.9 billion against imports of USD 63.8 billion, remain a key concern. Acknowledging this imbalance, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Moscow is jointly looking at possibilities of increasing imports from India. Putin, speaking at the VTB Investment Forum ahead of his trip, said he and Prime Minister Modi will specifically review ways to expand Indian shipments. Security across Delhi has been intensified to an unprecedented degree. Central Delhi is draped in Russian flags, with multi-layered deployments of Delhi Police, paramilitary units and specialised security teams following a recent blast in the city. Barricades, restricted zones and constant patrols blanket areas around official venues and hotels. More than 50 Russian advanced security personnel have already inspected routes, ahead of Putins 130-member delegation. A series of agreements spanning trade, health care, mobility, media and economic cooperation is expected during the visit. A major highlight is a forthcoming RoscosmosISRO pact on rocket-engine technology a fresh boost to a space partnership that began with the launch of Indias Aryabhata satellite in 1975. The visit concludes Friday night with a state banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, after which Putin is scheduled to depart for Moscow. Putins India visit to spotlight expanding trade, defence and health partnerships
Delhis Air Quality remains very poor, 32 atations affected
New Delhi: Delhiites inhaled toxic air on Wednesday as the air quality was recorded in the very poor category with an AQI reading of 342, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 342 at 4 pm, compared to 372 on Tuesday and 304 on Monday, 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 .
Fake News is a Threat to Democracy Says Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, December, 03: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha that the issue raised regarding social media and fake news is a very serious matter. He stated that fake news poses a threat to Indias democracy and emphasised the need for strict action on social media platforms, misinformation [] The post Fake News is a Threat to Democracy Says Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Karnataka's chief ministerial post remains undecided despite meetings between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar. The Congress high command faces a complex challenge involving loyalty, caste arithmetic, and the party's future in the state. Both leaders are awaiting a decision from Delhi, with potential solutions ranging from status quo to power rotation.
IndiGo Grapples With Significant Disruptions On Crew Woes; Cancels Over 100 Flights
MUMBAI/ NEW DELHI, Dec 3: IndiGo cancelled more than 100 flights at various airports and scores of services were delayed on Wednesday as the countrys largest airline grappled with significant operational disruptions mainly due to crew shortage and announced calibrated schedule adjustments for the next 48 hours to normalise the operations. As part of the calibrated adjustments, there will be cancellations and rescheduling of flights, sources said on Wednesday, a day when airports witnessed chaos as hundreds of passengers faced [] The post IndiGo Grapples With Significant Disruptions On Crew Woes; Cancels Over 100 Flights appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kohlis Vijay Hazare comeback: Will fans be allowed in Bengaluru?
Virat Kohli is set to return to domestic white-ball cricket after 15 years in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, playing for Delhi in Bengaluru. His participation, confirmed by DDCA president Rohan Jaitley, adds significant star power alongside Rishabh Pant. While fixtures are set, spectator access at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium remains uncertain, pending government approval.
Gold climbs Rs 670 to Rs 1,32,200/10g amid firm global trends, rupee depreciation
New Delhi, Dec 3 (PTI) Gold prices climbed Rs 670 to Rs 1,32,200 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, as firm global trends and a steep fall in the rupee supported the safe-haven demand, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Tuesday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity closed at Rs 1,31,530 per 10 grams. Traders said the rupees slide to an all-time low against the US dollar pushed up bullion prices. However, silver snapped a six-day winning streak by declining Rs 460 to Rs 1,80,900 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes), as per
K.C. Singh | Deft Global Balancing Vital As Putin Begins India Visit
Putins India visit highlights New Delhis balancing act as U.S.China tensions reshape geopolitics.
'Halal certification for non-meat products against Constitution': BJP MP Medha Vishram Kulkarni
NEW DELHI: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Medha Vishram Kulkarni on Wednesday sought immediate withdrawal of halal certification for non-meat products, saying it is against the Constitution. She also said that private bodies should not be allowed to issue such certification on products that are sold outside the country, only the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has the right to issue food certification. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Upper House, Kulkarni said that the concept of halal is associated with a specific religion and faith, and the same should not be imposed on people of other faiths. India is a secular country and people of other faiths also live in India. There are people for whom eating halal meat is against their faith. Such as Hindus and Sikhs, specifically, said Kulkarni, an MP from Maharashtra. Moreover, imposing halal certified meat on non-vegetarian people does not seem right in a secular country because our Constitution gives the right to respect one's own faith, she said. Halal certification is recognition that a product or service is in compliance with Islamic dietary laws. Kulkarni further questioned halal certification given to non-meat products such as milk, sugar, oil, and medicines. Not only this, non-food items like construction material, cement, plastic, chemicals or other... have also been given halal certification. It is illogical and full of apprehensions, which undermines secularism, she claimed. My demand is that halal certification for non-meat and other non-food items be immediately withdrawn, Kulkarni said, adding that private institutions' authority to grant such certification should be revoked with immediate effect. FSSAI has been given rights to give food certification and private institutions or bodies should not be allowed to give such certification, the MP added. Despite this provision, religious institutions or private organisations have the right (to do halal certification). My demand is that, for those who believe in halal, if certification is to be given, it should be given through the government system and the charges for such certification should be deposited in the government treasury, she said.
Ministry of Jal Shakti Hosts Vision for Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
New Delhi, 29 November: The Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, successfully convened the Vision for Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025 on 2829 November at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event marked a major national step toward establishing a unified and actionable framework for long-term water security across the country. The Summit brought together nearly [] The post Ministry of Jal Shakti Hosts Vision for Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
SC directs Delhi riots accused to furnish permanent addresses
Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N.V. Anjaria sets time limits for remaining bail arguments in case linked to 2020 unrest
NGT orders fresh inspection into encroachment over natural drain in SW Delhi
SRK gets asked to say 'Bolo zubaan kesari' dialogue: Video
At a vibrant wedding in Delhi, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan found himself in a light-hearted dilemma when a bride asked him to recite the famous 'Bolo zubaan kesari' line from an advertisement. With a cheeky grin, he evaded the request, jokingly referencing potential bans and even teasing the bride about her fan allegiance.
Aleemacharacterised her brother, Imran Khan, as a 'pure liberal'who genuinely sought peace and friendship with New Delhi, including the ruling BJP
Delhi Schools To Release Admission Forms For Nursery, KG And Class 1, Check Important Documents
Delhi government opens admission for Nursery, KG, and Class 1 from December 4, 2025. Application deadline is December 27, 2025. Check individual school websites for criteria and forms.
Assam: ED attaches assets worth Rs 31.76 crore belonging to income tax officer and his wife
New Delhi, Dec 3: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Guwahati Zonal Office, has provisionally attached movable assets worth approximately Rs 31.76 crore belonging to Income Tax Officer Khurshed Khan and his wife, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the agency said on Wednesday. The attachment was made through Provisional Attachment []
Indigo cancels over 200 flights due to crew shortage
NEW DELHI: Indigo airlines cancelled over 200 flights, and delayed countless others due to a crew shortage across airports in the country on Wednesday. This is the second consecutive day that Indigo is unable to operate a large number of flights. Sources said, the shortage is due to a massive recruitment drive by international airline Emirates at Delhi and Mumbai this week. However, Indigo attributed the significant disruption to multiple reasons including unforeseen operational challenges. Sources stated that there is a severe shortage of both cockpit and cabin crew. Flyers complained of these undesirable circumstances to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. 67 flights were cancelled at Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport alone. 13 flights departing from Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport were cancelled; over 70 flights from Mumbai and Bengaluru airports were cancelled till Wednesday evening. Furthermore, flights to Kolkata and Srinagar were also cancelled. Airline sources said that several Indigo crew have been making a beeline for Emirate's recruitment roadshow in Mumbai and Delhi the last two days. Aviation source said, The mismanagement on part of Indigo too is a major reason for the crisis they have been facing the last two days. The revised Flight Duty Time Limitations were implemented by all airlines from November 1. Why is Indigo alone facing an issue? It is because of poor management of the situation, nothing else. The new rostering rules included increased weekly rest for pilots, from 36 hours to 48 hours, and limiting night landings carried out by pilots to just two instead of six. Passengers rage Ashish K Singh posted about his delayed flight from Mumbai to Ahmedabad 6E 534 on X. Stranded for 1-2 hours. Passengers deserve better. This is not just a delay. Passengers are left struggling, including senior citizens and families. Another flyer Satish said, Indian Railways takes around eight hours from Tirupati to Hyderabad. The great Indigo takes five hours from Tirupati to Hyderabad. N Pradeep from Hyderabad posed, Indigo, experienced your gate changing circus and flight delays for over four hours with no responsible staff in Hyderabad SHUT DOWN your pathetic service. In a statement, Indigo said, We acknowledge that IndiGos operations have been significantly disrupted across the network for the past two days, and we sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience caused. The airlines attributed the disruption to a multitude of unforeseen operational challenges including minor technology glitches, schedule changes linked to the winter season, adverse weather conditions, increased congestion in the aviation system and the implementation of updated crew rostering rules. To contain the disruption and restore stability, Indigo claimed to have initiated calibrated adjustments to their schedules. These measures will remain in place for the next 48 hours and will allow us to normalise our operations and progressively recover our punctuality across the network, it said.
US firms We still sponsor H-1Bs hoardings go viral on IIT-Delhi campus
For many students, the hoardings offered welcome reassurance: a sign that some global employers may still value Indian talent and be willing to sponsor visas despite the higher costs.
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Jharkhand HC exempts CM Hemant Soren from physical appearance in ED summons case
RANCHI: In a major relief to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday exempted him from physical appearance in the MP-MLA Court in a case related to disobeying summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The case was heard on merits by Justice Anil Chaudhary, who disposed of the petition. Earlier, on November 25, Soren had been asked to appear personally after the Jharkhand High Court vacated an interim order issued on December 4, 2024, which had exempted him from personal appearance before the Ranchi MP/MLA court. The High Court had vacated the interim order and directed the Ranchi MP/MLA Court to continue the trial process and proceed with the case. This decision has brought significant relief to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who will not have to be physically present in the court during the hearing. Senior advocate Arunav Chaudhary and advocate Dipankar Rai appeared on behalf of the Chief Minister. Notably, the Chief Minister had filed a petition seeking exemption from personal appearance against the courts order, but the lower court had rejected it. Challenging this order, Soren filed a petition in the High Court seeking dismissal of the case pending in the lower court. The High Court had then stayed the lower courts order requiring the Chief Minister to appear, which was later vacated on November 25. The case was subsequently heard on merits and disposed of on Wednesday. Earlier, the complaint was filed by the ED against Soren on February 20 for disobeying summons in the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate. On June 3, the case was transferred to the MP-MLA Court. Taking cognisance of the case on March 4, 2025, the court had observed prima facie that Soren had disobeyed the summons. According to the ED, 10 summons had been issued to Hemant Soren in a money laundering case linked to a land scam, but he appeared before the agency only twice, on January 20 and 31. The agency stated that Soren had disregarded ED summons eight times. After skipping ED summons for the eighth time in the land scam case, Hemant Soren, for the first time, agreed to join the probe and was questioned by ED at his residence in Ranchi on January 20 for more than seven hours. Later, on January 27, the ED sent a letter to CM Hemant Soren, asking him to decide a time and place for questioning either on January 29 or 31. The letter stated that if Soren did not decide, ED officials would come to his official residence for questioning. Soren agreed for the second questioning on January 31 after the tenth summons. The ED finally arrested Soren on January 31, 2024, after he avoided officials and disappeared from his Delhi residence on January 29. Soren remained untraceable for about 40 hours before resurfacing in Ranchi on the day of his arrest.
Bomb threat emails lead to evacuation and exam cancellation
IFFCO MD commends soft launch of Bharat Taxi in Delhi, Gujarat
Under the innovative cooperative model, drivers receive 100 per cent of the fare, along with dividends and a share in the profit
Air Filter Masks, Oxygen Cylinders: How Opposition MPs Stage Delhi Pollution Protest In Parliament
MP P Wilson urged the central government to seriously consider whether Parliament winter sessions during peak smog months are even advisable.
India revokes order to preload cybersecurity app Sanchar Saathi on smartphones after outcry
NEW DELHI, Dec 3 (Reuters) Indias government scrapped an order to smartphone makers on Wednesday to preload a state-run cybersecurity app Sanchar Saathi on all new devices after an outcry from politicians, privacy advocates and global tech companies over surveillance fears. Prime Minister Narendra Modis government had privately told companies including Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi on November 28 to preload new phones with an app that cannot be deleted called Sanchar Saathi within 90 days, Reuters was first to report on Monday. Government has decided not to make the pre-installation mandatory for mobile manufacturers, Indias communications ministry said in
India Pacer Mohit Sharma Announces Retirement From All Formats Of Cricket
ODI World Cup: India pacer Mohit Sharma has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket, bringing the curtains down on a career that spanned nearly 14 years. Mohit made his international debut in 2013 and represented India in 26 ODIs and eight T20Is, claiming 37 wickets across formats. He was part of Indias squad reaching the semifinals of the 2015 Mens ODI World Cup, held in Australia and New Zealand, apart from representing Haryana in the domestic cricket circuit. Today, with a full heart, I announce my retirement from all formats of cricket. From representing Haryana to wearing the India jersey and playing in the IPL, this journey has been nothing short of a blessing, wrote Mohit on his Instagram post on Wednesday. A very special thank you to the Haryana Cricket Association for being the backbone of my career. And my deepest gratitude to Anirudh Sir, whose constant guidance and belief in me shaped my path in ways words cannot express. Thank you to the BCCI, my coaches, my teammates, IPL franchises, support staff, and all my friends for their love and support, he added. Known for his disciplined newball spells and variations like cutters, slower balls, and slow bouncers in the death overs, Mohit was also a prominent figure in the IPL, picking 134 wickets in 120 games. He turned out for Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and, more recently, for Delhi Capitals. Mohit was one of CSK's main bowlers in his first three seasons with the wickets and took 20 wickets in 15 innings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2013. He won the purple cap in the 2014 edition of the league after picking 23 wickets in 16 games. Known for his disciplined newball spells and variations like cutters, slower balls, and slow bouncers in the death overs, Mohit was also a prominent figure in the IPL, picking 134 wickets in 120 games. He turned out for Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and, more recently, for Delhi Capitals. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He was also GT's highest wicket-taker in IPL 2024, with 13 wickets in 12 matches. Special thanks to my wife, who always handled my mood swings and anger, and supported me through everything. I look forward to serving the game in fresh ways. Thank you so much, Innings over, gratitude forever, added Mohit. Article Source: IANS
All Potholes In Delhi-NCR To Be Filled In 72 Hours To Curb Pollution: Minister
All potholes should be repaired in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) within 72 hours, Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced today as the region finds innovative ways to fight air pollution.
DelhiDehradun travel time to drop to 2.5 hours as trial run begins on new expressway
DEHRADUN: Commuters are set to witness a dramatic reduction in travel time between the National Capital Region and Uttarakhands capital, as the trial run for the ambitious DelhiSaharanpurDehradun Expressway commenced late Sunday night. The 210-kilometre project, whose foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4, 2021, is now operational on a trial basis following the removal of barricades near Geeta Colony, signalling the imminent opening of this high-speed corridor. The new expressway promises to cut the six-hour drive to just two and a half hours. The Rs 11,800-crore project begins near the Akshardham Temple Metro Station in Delhi, connects to the DelhiMeerut Expressway, and passes through Baghpat, Baraut, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh before culminating in Dehradun. This corridor starts as an elevated structure from Geeta Colony itself, which will significantly ease congestion for Delhi-bound traffic, an official associated with the project said. The expressway incorporates multiple environmental and safety features, including Asias longest 12-km elevated wildlife corridor through Rajaji National Park, allowing wildlife to move freely underneath the roadway and reducing the risks associated with high-speed traffic. Further enhancing animal safety, special monkey ladders have been installed to connect trees and allow primates to cross without descending onto the road, helping prevent accidents. The main route is secured with protective fencing to minimise humanwildlife conflict. We have also employed non-intrusive yellow lighting to avoid attracting insects, and sound barriers line the edges of the expressway to curb noise pollution, an NHAI source said. While the main section from Ganeshpur to Asharodi in Uttarakhand is complete, officials noted ongoing work to address geological vulnerabilities. Following monsoon surveys that identified potential landslide risks near two hillsides, the NHAI undertook jacketing work to reinforce 24 pillars affected by river erosion. To enhance accessibility for pilgrims, a dedicated viaduct is being constructed near the Daat Kali Devi Temple at Mohand, ensuring smooth access for high-speed traffic from Delhi without dangerous U-turns. NHAI Chief Engineer Mukesh Parmar said the elevated road is designed for speeds up to 100 km/h for light motor vehicles, with a 60 km/h speed limit for two-wheelers and clear signage installed. Work on the elevated road and associated safety features is nearing completion, Parmar added. We are optimistic that the expressway will be fully open to the public before the New Year.
NGT issues notice to CPCB over pollution by Fresh Cut's waste treatment unit in Kozhikode
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Central Pollution Control Board, Kerala State Pollution Control Board and others in a matter related to pollution caused by a waste treatment plant in Kozhikode. The green body had taken suo motu cognisance of a news report that claimed that Fresh Cut Organic Products Pvt Ltd in Ambayathode village in Kerala's Kozhikode district was causing air and water pollution. In a December 2 order, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava (retd) and expert members, A Senthil Vel and Afroz Ahmad, noted that according to the report, the foul odour from the unit had made life miserable for the locals. The main river that provides drinking water is also polluted by the effluents discharged from the unit. Skin diseases and allergies have become common in the area. Presently, the unit is closed down due to agitation. However, there is a need to ascertain that the unit meets all norms before starting and to clean up the area as the pollution persists, the bench said, noting the report. The tribunal said the report raised substantial issues relating to compliance with the environmental norms. It impleaded the Central Pollution Control Board, Kerala State Pollution Control Board, the District Magistrate of Kozhikode and the Bengaluru regional office of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) as respondents or parties. Issue notice to the respondents for filing their response/reply, the green panel said. The matter has been posted for further proceedings before the southern zonal bench in Chennai on January 29. On the run, yet in the race: UDF fields fugitive fresh cut protest chief
Choking Capital? Over 2 Lakh Respiratory Cases Reported In Delhi Hospitals In 3 Years
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reports 2,04,758 acute respiratory illness cases at six Delhi hospitals from 2022 to 2024, with 30,420 patients hospitalised.
Two Centuries, One Message: Virat Kohli Isnt Done Yet
ODI World Cup: At 37, Virat Kohlis bat has spoken louder than ever, drowning out any debate about his ability to play cricket that has surrounded him in recent months. With back-to-back hundreds135 in Ranchi and 102 in Raipuragainst South Africa, the former India captain has delivered a resounding reminder of his enduring class and competitive fire. For a player whose every high and low becomes a national talking point, these knocks could not have come at a more pivotal moment. Not too long ago, social media was buzzing with questions: Should Kohli play the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup? Is age catching up? Is it time for India to plan beyond him? Critics pointed to a quiet patch; supporters pointed to more than a decade of unmatched consistency. Kohli has now provided his own emphatic replyone not given in words, but authored through flawlessly crafted centuries. Strengthening the statement further is his renewed commitment to domestic cricket. On Tuesday, he confirmed his participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, a move that reflects both hunger and discipline. Sources told IANS he is likely to play three matches for Delhi in Bengaluru, underscoring a work ethic rarely seen in players of his stature. In an era when senior cricketers often manage workloads carefully, Kohlis decision to join domestic action signals his determination to stay sharp and ahead of the curve. His hundreds also set social media ablaze, with fans celebrating the moment he reached three figures in Raipur on Wednesday. The reaction wasnt just about another milestoneit was about watching a champion seize back his narrative with trademark intensity. Strengthening the statement further is his renewed commitment to domestic cricket. On Tuesday, he confirmed his participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, a move that reflects both hunger and discipline. Sources told IANS he is likely to play three matches for Delhi in Bengaluru, underscoring a work ethic rarely seen in players of his stature. In an era when senior cricketers often manage workloads carefully, Kohlis decision to join domestic action signals his determination to stay sharp and ahead of the curve. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Two hundreds. One message. Virat Kohli isnt donenot even close. Article Source: IANS
Netizens react as Imran Khan is back in Bollywood after 10 years
After a decade-long hiatus, actor Imran Khan is making a comeback in Bollywood with a cameo in Vir Das' directorial debut, 'Happy Patel'. Fans erupted with joy upon spotting him in the teaser, reminiscing about their reunion with the 'Delhi Belly' co-stars. This marks a highly anticipated return for the actor, who last appeared on screen in 2015.
Delhi MCD bypoll results show people's trust returning to AAP: Kejriwal
No Delhi trip without invitation: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Mangaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he would not travel to New Delhi unless he is formally invited. His comments come after Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumars visit to New Delhi on Wednesday to attend a wedding and to plan for a party event. The two leaders recently displayed bonhomie by hosting 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 .
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta To Lead New Clean Air Panel; Strict Action Planned Against Polluters
FIR will be filed against any unauthorised road cutting in the national capital, announced Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa following the meeting.
38 IndiGo Flights Cancelled, Hundreds Of Passengers Stranded At Delhi Airport
In a statement, IndiGo apologised for the widespread inconvenience and said its teams were working to restore normal operations swiftly
All Potholes In Delhi-NCR To Be Filled In 72 Hours To Curb Pollution
All potholes should be repaired in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) within 72 hours, Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced today as the region finds innovative ways to fight air pollution.
Delhi Air Pollution | Delhi Govt Forms New Pollution Control Panel | CM Rekha Gupta Leads Committee
Delhi has announced a major step toward combating pollution! The Delhi government has formed a new high-level panel dedicated to tackling rising pollution levels across the city. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will head the committee, ensuring strict pollution control measures, rapid response systems, and long-term environmental planning. n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Why Sayani Gupta didn't watch 'Delhi Crime' before joining cast
Sayani Gupta, who recently joined the cast of the International Emmy-winning Netflix series Delhi Crime 3, has revealed that she hasn't watched any previous seasons of the show.
Woman Gang Busted In Delhi, Items Worth Rs 1 Crore Recovered
Two active women-led criminal gangs, one operating across Gujarat and Delhi, and another based in the Anand Parbat area of Delhi, were busted by police on Wednesday.
Keep up fight against TMC, will win polls next year: PM Modi tells West Bengal BJP MPs
NEW DELHI:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked BJP MPs from West Bengal to effectively counter the Trinamool Congress-led government in the state and work towards winning the assembly elections next year. BJP MPs from West Bengal met the prime minister, along with Khagen Murmu the Lok Sabha member from Maldah Uttar who []
Virat Kohli is in exceptional form in the ODI series against South Africa. His two centuries have thrilled fans, who are crediting coach Gautam Gambhir for his resurgence. Kohli has also climbed to number four in the ICC ODI rankings. He will now play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, boosting Delhi's chances.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a petition seeking a court-monitored committee to supervise all stages of trial in the Red Fort blast case. The high court said the trial in the case has not started yet and the issue raised in the petition was only on apprehension and it cannot be assumed that there will be a delay in the trial. Petitioner Dr Pankaj Pushkar sought a day-to-day trial in the case and a direction to the probe agency to file monthly status reports before the court-appointed oversight committee. It is a good piece of essay and not writ petition. You have to differentiate between a writ petition and a piece of research paper. We are not sitting here to entertain your ideas and suggestions. We are sitting here to entertain a petition where you are able to show infringement of any of your fundamental rights or constitutional provisions or any other legally enforceable rights, a bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said. After some arguments, the petitioner's counsel urged the court to allow him to withdraw his petition. The bench added, At least don't waste the court's time. We understand a situation where it is pending for years but the trial has not started yet. The petitioner's counsel said at least the trial should be concluded according to the legislative mandate and it is not happening. He said he needed some assurance from the court that the trial will not be delayed. He referred to delay in various terror cases. To this, the court said the trial will conclude only when it commences and here that stage has not yet come. During the hearing, the additional solicitor general, representing the Centre, said the plea is misconceived and the petitioner is not even aware that the Red Fort blast case is no longer with Delhi Police but has been transferred to the National Investigation Agency. The blast took place in a car near Red fort on November 10 that claimed 15 lives. The plea said an attack on the Red Fort is not an ordinary crime - it is an assault on the soul of India, on the republic's living symbol of sovereignty where the nation reaffirms its constitutional identity every Independence Day. The targeted nature of this terror act is designed to destabilise national morale, induce widespread fear and weaken the authority of the republic, it said. The petition said that the victims' families remain in complete darkness as they do not know why their loved ones were killed or which forces orchestrated the attack. Despite official assurances, only judicial supervision can guarantee that evidence is preserved, agencies cooperate, witnesses are protected, and the investigation aims not only at identifying the perpetrators but also at uncovering the purpose and intent behind the attack - information the victims are constitutionally entitled to, the plea said.
Puducherrys Bahour police station finds place among 10 best stations in India
The Ghazipur police station in East District Delhi tops the ranking of best-performing stations in the country while the Bahour police station in the Union Territory (UT) bagged the eighth rank in the list
HC refuses to entertain PIL for panel to supervise stages of trial in the Red Fort blast case
NEW DELHI: (Dec 3) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a petition seeking a court-monitored committee to supervise all stages of trial in the Red Fort blast case. The high court said the trial in the case has not started yet and the issue raised in the petition was only on apprehension and it cannot be assumed that there will be a delay in the trial. Petitioner Dr Pankaj Pushkar sought a day-to-day trial in the case [] The post HC refuses to entertain PIL for panel to supervise stages of trial in the Red Fort blast case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Restrict arguments to 15 minutes: SC to accused in Delhi riots case
The Supreme Court has set a 15-minute limit for oral arguments by lawyers representing accused individuals in the February 2020 Delhi riots case. Clarifications by the Additional Solicitor General will be capped at 30 minutes. Lawyers must also submit permanent addresses.
Govt withdraws mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app on mobile phones
NEW DELHI, Dec 3: The Government on Wednesday withdrew the order mandating pre-installation of cyber security app Sanchar Saathi on smartphones by manufacturers. The Department of Telecom said that it is removing the order mandating installation of the Sanchar Saathi app, following a 10-fold jump in voluntary app downlaods in just one day. The number of users has been increasing rapidly, and the mandate to install the app was meant to accelerate this process and make the app available to [] The post Govt withdraws mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app on mobile phones appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Silver futures hit record of Rs 1.84 lakh/kg as rupee slumps to new low
NEW DELHI, Dec 3:Silver prices surged by Rs 3,126 to hit a fresh record of Rs 1,84,727 per kilogram on Wednesday while gold futures advanced to Rs 1,30,766 per 10 grams, tracking firm global trends. A steep fall in the rupee, which slipped to an all-time low against the US dollar, further pushed up bullion prices, analysts said. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the February 2026 contract jumped by Rs 1,007, or 0.78 per cent, to [] The post Silver futures hit record of Rs 1.84 lakh/kg as rupee slumps to new low appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Meesho IPO subscribed 41 pc so far on Day 1
NEW DELHI, Dec 3:The initial public offer of SoftBank-backed e-commerce firm Meesho Ltd received 41 per cent subscription so far on the first day of share sale on Wednesday. The three-day IPO got bids for 11,50,92,360 shares against 27,79,38,446 shares on offer, as per NSE data till 11:30 hours. Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) category received 1.54 times subscription while the quota for non-institutional investors fetched 48 per cent subscription. Meesho on Tuesday said it has garnered a little over Rs [] The post Meesho IPO subscribed 41 pc so far on Day 1 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt withdraws order mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday withdrew the order mandating pre-installation of cyber security app Sanchar Saathi on smartphones by manufacturers. The Department of Telecom said that it is removing the order mandating installation of the Sanchar Saathi app, following a 10-fold jump in voluntary app downlaods in just one day. The number of users 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 .
S&P ups jurisdiction ranking assessment for Indias insolvency regime
NEW DELHI, Dec 3:S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday revised up its jurisdiction ranking assessment for Indias insolvency regime on improved creditor-friendliness of Indias bankruptcy resolution framework. S&P said the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has strengthened credit discipline and tilted the resolution process in favour of creditors, with promoters potentially risking losing control of their business, unlike under earlier resolution regimes. S&P Global Ratings today revised up its jurisdiction ranking assessment for Indias insolvency regime to Group B from Group [] The post S&P ups jurisdiction ranking assessment for Indias insolvency regime appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Install emission monitors by December 31 or face closure, Centre warns Delhi-NCR industries
The Central Government also directed Delhi-NCR states to finalise their 2026 air pollution control plans within this month
Centre Reviews Delhi-NCR Pollution, Delhi CM Calls High-Level Meet As AQI Slips Into Severe
The Union minister said that Delhis 62 hotspots must be addressed urgently through better traffic management, removal of encroachments and quick installation of foot-over bridges.
Not losing sleep over falling rupee against dollar: CEA
NEW DELHI, Dec 3: Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said the government is not losing sleep over declining rupee, which has breached the 90-level against the greenback. The falling rupee is not affecting inflation or exports, he said on the sidelines of a CII event here. However, he expressed hope that it should improve next year. The rupee has depreciated about 5 per cent against the US dollar in 2025. The rupee plummeted to a new low [] The post Not losing sleep over falling rupee against dollar: CEA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No Delhi trip without invitation, says CM Siddaramaiah as Shivakumar flies to capital
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated he will only travel to New Delhi if formally invited, following Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar's visit for a wedding and party event. The two leaders recently displayed unity, but Siddaramaiah's stance highlights potential underlying political dynamics. Shivakumar also mentioned plans for a 'Vote Chori' campaign event in Delhi.
