WHO report confirms reduction in TB cases, deaths over 10 yrs: Govt sources refuting claims of rise
New Delhi, Nov 21: In response to certain reports suggesting a rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases over the past decade, official sources in the Central TB Division have stated that the data confirms that India has, in fact, achieved a significant decline in both TB incidence and mortality, driven by strengthened surveillance, early detection and expanded treatment coverage. According to the Global TB Report 2025 of the World Health Organization (WHO), India has recorded a 21 per cent reduction in [] The post WHO report confirms reduction in TB cases, deaths over 10 yrs: Govt sources refuting claims of rise appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi bomber aide Jasir Wani seeks NIA court nod to meet lawyers
New Delhi: Jasir Bilal Wani, Delhi blast bomber Dr Umar Muhammads aide, has filed an application in the NIA court seeking permission to meet his lawyers at the agency headquarters, sources said on Saturday. The Patiala House NIA court will hear Wanis application on Saturday. The NIA has described Jasir Bilal Wani as an active 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 .
New Delhi, Nov 22: Intelligence agencies investigating the November 10 Delhi terror attack involving a suicide car blast have uncovered fresh details pointing to a wider transnational terror network, a structured chain of handlers, and preparations for multiple coordinated attacks, official sources said. At least 15 people were killed and several others were injured in the car blast near the Red Fort in the national capital. Dr Umar Nabi, driving the car with explosives, committed the attack. The four other [] The post Delhi Blast Case: AK-47 Bought For More Than Rs 5 Lakh, Deep Freezer Used For Explosives; Multi-Layer Handler Network Exposed appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi Police have busted an international arms smuggling ring with suspected ISI links, arresting four individuals. Sophisticated foreign-made weapons, including Turkiye-made PX-5.7 pistols, were seized, having been smuggled via drones from Pakistan. This significant operation aims to dismantle a network intending to destabilize the region.
Doctors Association Jammu Condemns Delhi Blast
SRINAGAR: The Doctors Association Jammu (DAJ) has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Delhi and expressed deep shock over reports suggesting that individuals associated with the medical field may be linked to the incident. A spokesperson of DAJ said, the association stands firmly with the nation and the families of the victims of the []
Delhi-NCR pollution: Air quality remains 'very poor' despite slight improvement in AQI
Delhi's air quality persisted in the 'very poor' category, recording an average AQI of 359 on Saturday morning, according to data from the Air Quality Early Warning System. Despite recording a slight improvement from the average of 364 AQI recorded on Friday, a layer of toxic smog continued to envelope parts of the city early in the morning. The ITO area, which recorded an AQI of 370 in the 'very poor category', saw commuters going about their day amid the smog.
Tension flared in the Kapur family as Karisma Kapoor's legal team alleged unpaid university dues for her daughter Samaira. Sunjay Kapur's widow, Priya Kapur, countered these claims in Delhi High Court, presenting fee receipts proving Samaira's tuition was fully paid. This dispute is part of a larger legal battle over Sunjay Kapur's substantial estate.
Air quality remains 'very poor' in Delhi
Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 360, according to the 9 am hourly bulletin
Why do terrorists use ammonium nitrate often?
Recently, the nation witnessed two major blasts: the first at the Red Fort complex in Delhi on November 10, and the second at the Nowgam police station in Srinagar on the night of November 14. However, there was no car bomb or terrorist attack the second time; a large amount of explosives recovered by the investigating agency was stored in the Nowgam police station, which exploded during the examination. Experts initially concluded that the explosives behind the two incidents were primarily made from ammonium nitrate, combined with fuel oil and detonators. The possibility of other powerful explosives such as PETN, SEMTEX, and RDX was feared, but it was later revealed that their quantity was small. Blast effect It is a white crystalline powder substance, which is commonly used widely as a nitrogen-rich fertilizer to increase crop yields. The country has just witnessed how dangerous the use of this seemingly harmless chemical can be. A powerful shock wave is generated during the explosion, which causes the surrounding area to shake and the explosion to spread. Thats why it is widely used in the mining and construction industries. This chemical, comprised of ammonium (NH4+) and nitrate (NO3-) ions, is a powerful oxidizer. Simply said, it provides enough oxygen for the reaction; nevertheless, other ingredients are necessary to initiate ignition! In chemistry, ammonium nitrate is stable and safer than other explosives when kept under controlled conditions; however, when exposed to intense heat or stirring, the gas released from it will ignite an explosion if there is a liquid organic compound or a readily available incendiary substance such as a detonator. Nitrous oxide (N2O) and water vapor (H2O) are initially produced from ammonium nitrate at high temperatures (around 300C). NH4NO3N2O + 2H2O At higher temperatures, they break down to form nitrogen (N2), oxygen (O2), and water (H2O). 2NH4NO32N2+O2+4H2O Explosive reactions can also make other gases, such as ammonia (NH3), nitric oxide (NO), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). NO2 is the one that makes the reddish-brown clouds that we observe when explosions occur. When thermal oxidation events happen at very high temperatures and pressures, they make these gases. NH4NO2 is ideal for creating improvised explosive devices (IEDs) since it looks safe and stable yet has a lot of hidden destructive power. Ease of access It is readily accessible in the market. In an agricultural nation such as India, there is significant demand, resulting in ample supply. It can be stored with ease. Other military-grade explosives, including RDX, do not face similar restrictions on ammonium nitrate for the general public. The terrorists exploited this scenario. Furthermore, it exhibits greater stability compared to first-line explosives and can be transported using regular cars, enabling attackers to accumulate substantial quantities with minimal effort. In recent times, the repeated use of ammonium nitrate has become a cause of serious concern for the security of the country. The Government of India, in 2012, enacted the Explosives Act and the Ammonium Nitrate Rules, which lay down a set of rules for its manufacture and marketing, such as compulsory licensing; not to be stored in crowded places; to be stored away from the locality with high walls; to have adequate fire extinguishers; import and export activities to be limited to certain ports; not to be sold in the open; to be sold only in packet form, etc. Not only is it necessary to create laws, but also to put them into action. The dual use of NHNO often hinders its fruitful application. To combat this ongoing threat, it is essential to use modern technology, raise public awareness, and maintain strict surveillance from the administrative place. Shamim Haque Mondal Physics Division, State Forensic Science Laboratory, Kolkata
In A First, Major Civil Airports Like Delhi, Mumbai To Install Anti-Drone Systems| Exclusive
The decision has been taken in the wake of military escalations from around the world, including Operation Sindoor, wherein drones emerged as an effective tool for new-age warfare
A Dumping Ground, Under Control Of Encroachers Is Now Indias 30th Test Cricket Venue
Barsapara Stadium (also known as the Assam Cricket Association Stadium) in Guwahati is staging a Test match for the first time ever. After what happened at Eden Gardens, the pitch and the new venue both are in focus now. The BCCI head curator Ashish Bhowmick is looking after the pitch and since this is home turf, his responsibility is much more. The India -South Africa Test at Barsapara Stadium, situated on the outskirts of Guwahati and inaugurated in 2012, is a historic occasion for Assam as this the first venue in the North-East where a Test is played. The local people after watching IPL games and the ICC Womens World Cup matches, will now watch the real stuff. Few years back, who would have thought that Guwahati shall give BCCI its Secretary Devojit Saikia and now the city is 30th venue in India to stage a Test. Earlier the centrally located Nehru Stadium was the centre of states most of the sporting activity including cricket and now cricket has its own home. The Assam government has plans to make Nehru stadium a FIFA Olympic-standard football stadium. Some facts about the Barsapara Stadium: *The wicket is made of red earth and expected to remain firm longer. * Capacity: 37,000 * Due to the geographical location of the state and India following a single time zone, players will experience something new. Instead of a usual Test match start of 9.30 AM, the Guwahati Test will witness a 9.00 AM start with toss at 8.30 AM. Lunch and Tea reversed. The first break from 11.00 AM to 11.20 AM. Lunch will be taken at 1.20 PM, and the final session will run from 2.00 PM. Tea before Lunch has was seen in the initial day-night Tests in Australia, but probably for a day Test, its a new start. * This year, the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 got off to a historic start here and the opener between India and Sri Lanka was watched by 22,843 fans, a record for the most attended group stage fixture at any Womens World Cup (Previous record: 15,935 set during the India-Pakistan ICC Womens T20 World Cup in 2024). * The construction of the stadium started in 2006 (in 2004 the foundation stone was laid by the then Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi). In 2012, the stadium was inaugurated by State PHE Minister Gautom Roy, who was also the president of ACA, and thereafter hosted its first professional game an East Zone Senior Women's Inter-State One-Day Championship match between Assam and Odisha. *The first international match here took place in 2017, a mens T20I between India and Australia and this marked the return of international cricket to Guwahati after seven years. *Womens T20Is were held here in 2019, and England were the visitors. * The rise of Assam in cricket circles coincide with the emergence of a new talent from east, named Riyan Parag, the first male cricketer from the state to go on to play for India and his IPL side Rajasthan Royals made Guwahati their second home. *The Stadium also hosts the Assam Cricket Association Academy. *In 2010, the stadium was officially renamed Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium by the ACA to honour the renowned lyricist, musician, and filmmaker. *An area of 59 bighas of land was allotted to ACA by the State Government and after clearing a portion from encroachers, the construction started. So, this is a story of a dumping ground, converted into a Test venue. * Klorophyll (India) Sports Turf Technology & Construction Private Limited has constructed the main field covering approximately 16800 sq. m., which is first of its kind in the entire country, as it is 100% sand based USGA perched water table profile installed with a detailed subsoil drainage network on grid pattern. The region is subject to very heavy precipitation, so the subsoil drainage system is designed to withstand cloudburst, such that play can start within minutes of a rain stoppage. * The main field has eight pitches on the wicket square, and there are ten pitches on a separate practice wicket area covering more than 2000 sq. m. * In 2020 the IPL had a new venue in Guwahat and was scheduled to host two of Rajasthan Royals' home matches (against Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders), making it the first city in the north-east of India to host an IPL match. However, the IPL was shifted to Dubai during the pandemic. The IPL returned to Guwahati in 2023 and Rajasthan Royals played against Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Charanpal Singh Sobti
Delhi's air remains in 'very poor' category with persistent smog despite slight improvement in AQI
IGI airport area saw some improvement in its AQI at 7 a.m. compared to other areas, recording an AQI of 296, in the 'poor' category
2020 Delhi riots had Assam connection: ASG to top court
NEW DELHI: The protests against the CAA in the national capital were aimed at regime change like Bangladesh and Nepal, the Delhi Police told the Supreme Court on Friday while opposing bail plea of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others in the February 2020 Delhi riots case. The conspirators Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid and others planned violence, organised chakka jams to disrupt and choke Assam out of India, and further mobilised rioters armed with sticks, who engaged in heavy stone-pelting, the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S V Raju, for the Delhi police, told the Supreme Courts two-judge bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria. Delhi riots are the result of a conspiracy involving several accused, including Tahir Hussain, Shifa Ur Rahman, Meeran Haider, Ishrat Jahan and Khalid Saifi, he said. Raju further alleged that the accused were illegally involved in financing the 2020 Delhi riots violence and thereby their bail plea should be rejected. The Bench adjourned the matter, noting that rejoinder arguments will be heard on November 24. Raju said that large-scale rioting occurred after the street CCTVS were destroyed. A police constable was killed and other police personnel were injured in the attack following a large-scale mobilisation. In the ensuing riots, an Intelligence Bureau officer was killed, he added. Raju further submitted to the court that these were the people with scant regard for the Constitution and that Article 21 of the Constitution gets quoted only for bail. Rioters used weapons to stones to garbage. Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam were among those named in the primary chargesheets filed in 2020 which included offences under UAPA, Arms Act and the erstwhile IPC, he stated. When intellectuals become terrorists, they become more dangerous than those working on the ground, the Delhi Police had argued on Thursday as it vehemently opposed the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others in the February 2020 riots case. It had become a trend now for doctors and engineers to engage in anti-national activities, the Delhi Police said. The Delhi High Court, which had rejected those accuseds bail plea, included Mohd Saleem Khan, Shifa Ur Rehman, Athar Khan, Meeran Haider, Abdul Khalid Saifi, Gulfisha Fatima, Shadab Ahmed, Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid. These accused have moved the top court against the Delhi High Courts judgment delivered on September 2, dismissing their bail applications. A division bench of the HC comprising Justices Naveen Chawla and Shalinder Kaur had pronounced the judgment. The riots took place in February 2020, following clashes over the then-proposed CAA. As per the Delhi Police, the riots caused the death of 53 persons and injured hundreds.
Delhi's Air Quality Shows Slight Improvement, But Remains In 'Very Poor' Category
Delhi remains shrouded in thick smog as AQI stays in 'very poor' category on Saturday. Some areas like Akshardham and Anand Vihar recorded severe AQI levels of 422.
Forced To Leave: Ex-Xiaomi India Chief Cuts Delhi Trip Short Due To High Pollution
Manu Kumar Jain faced severe pollution symptoms during a brief Delhi visit, highlighting the citys hazardous air and prompting renewed calls for urgent action on air quality.
45-Year-Old Man Crushed To Death At Gurugram Toll Booth After Stepping Out Over FASTag Issue
A man was killed after being run over and dragged by a dumper truck at Kherki Daula toll plaza on the DelhiJaipur Expressway. Police are searching for the truck driver.
Haryana to set up ATS after Faridabad universitys links with Red Fort explosion surface
CHANDIGARH: Following the November 10 Delhi blast and the discovery of Faridabad white-collar terror module linked to it, the Haryana Police has fast-tracked its plan to establish an anti-terrorist squad (ATS) with focus on Islamic extremists and Khalistani separatist networks. Sources said that the new ATS structure will rest on three coordinated wingsintelligence gathering, complex investigations, and field operations modeled after the units across the country. The ATS will mainly focus on the NCR, which comprises 14 districts of Haryana, including Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonepat and Jhajjara belt that has repeatedly figured in national security alerts. A senior official indicated that the headquarters of ATS might be set up either at Panchkula or Gurugram. The ATS, officials say marks a generational shift in states approach to counter-terror ops: integrating intel, investigation, and operational capacity within a singular, high-tech framework. The commandos at ATS disposal will be trained for precision operations based on information from field and digital surveillance, said a senior police officer. Haryana DGP, OP Singh said, Our effort is to scan every layeranalogue and digitalfor the earliest signs of mobilisation. We want to transition from reactive policing to proactive, intelligence-led disruption of threats. Sources added that each of over 150 police stations in NCR districts will dedicate at least one security agent solely for the purpose of terror-intelligence collection.
Unions growl, India Inc weighs as four Labour Codes kick in
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday notified the four Labour Codes pending since 2020, ushering in several worker-friendly measures such as universal social security and timely minimum wage, while also trying to make life easy for companies in terms of compliance and paper work. In all, 29 older labour laws were streamlined into four codesthe Code on Wages, 2019; the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; the Code on Social Security, 2020; and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. According to the government, these codes will bring improvements in wages, workplace safety, social security, equality, and employee rights across several sectors. In a first, gig workers have been formally brought under the social security framework. Towards this, aggregators such as Zomato, Swiggy, and Uber will have to contribute 1-2% of their annual turnover. Among the other key reforms are mandatory appointment letters to workers to ensure formalisation and job security, expanded rights and safety for women, including night-shift work and mandatory grievance committees, and free annual health check-ups for workers above 40. Migrant workers in the textile sector, will get equal wages and welfare benefits. They can raise claims for up to three years to settle pending dues, and overtime must be paid at double the wage rate. As for companies, their compliance burden has been eased with the number of returns to file, number of records to keep, and the number of licences to obtain being cut down to size. Also, the retrenchment rules have been relaxed, triggering angry reactions from trade unions. A joint platform of 10 central trade unions called for a nationwide protest on November 26 demanding the withdrawal of the codes, terming them anti-worker and pro-employer. Some trade unions welcomed the reforms. While the government claims the move will go a long way in ease of doing business, it will also increase the operating costs for companies due to higher minimum wages and greater accountability on safety and working conditions. The next step is framing the rules. As labour is a concurrent subject, the Centre and states have to frame laws and rules.
Protesters demanded the arrest of four suspended teachers from St. Columba's School following the suicide of Class X student Shourya Patil. Friends and fellow students alleged a toxic environment with teachers threatening and humiliating students, leading to Shourya's despair. Demonstrations and vigils are planned to seek justice for the deceased student.
I made an example of how a son of a senior IAS officer studying in Delhi at a premier school can be made to compete with the son of an agriculturist, the CJI said, recalling the creamy layer verdict
Mirwaiz urges authorities to prevent harassment of Kashmiris across country
Demands accountability for Nowgam blast, calls for withdrawalof KPDCLs anti-people 20% power tariff proposal SRINAGAR:Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Molvi Umar Farooq on Friday urged the authorities to ensure that harassment of Kashmiris studying and working in parts of India, following the Delhi blast, is immediately stopped. News of harassment keeps coming in from all over, which is very []
Op CyHawk: Delhi Police uncovers 1k cr cyber fraud trail, arrests 877
SEBI restricts mutual funds pre-IPO participation
NEW DELHI, Nov 21: SEBI has barred mutual funds from participating in pre-IPO share placements while allowing them to invest in anchor rounds, a move aimed at enhancing transparency and liquidity in IPO valuations. The regulator recently amended rules for anchor investors, increasing total reservation to 40% from 33%, with 33% allocated to mutual funds []
Timarpur to get first Atal Canteen soon
India's exports to China climb for 7 straight months in FY26, help New Delhi soften US tariff blow
Indias exports to China grew 24.7% year-on-year to $10.03 billion in AprilOctober, rising every month and touching a 42% jump in October. Petroleum products, telecom instruments and marine goods drove the increase, helping offset the impact of steep US tariffs on Indian shipments.
Noida uploads names of 6.5L voters on 2003 rolls in Excel files online
Govt intensifies winter action plan; dust rule violations to attract fine up to 5 lakh
IAFs Tejas fighter jet crashes during Dubai Air Show, pilot dies; CoI ordered
NEW DELHI, Nov 21: The pilot of a Tejas fighter jet of the Indian Air Force was killed on Friday after the indigenous multi-role Light Combat Aircraft crashed in a ball of fire during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show. It was for the second time in 20 months that the Light Combat Aircraft(LCA) manufactured by the state-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) was involved in a crash. The earlier accident occurred in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan in [] The post IAFs Tejas fighter jet crashes during Dubai Air Show, pilot dies; CoI ordered appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Bank signs MoU with MDB Group for luxury housing project
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 21: J&K Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MDB Group to offer home loan facilities for The Lutyens, an upcoming ultra-luxury high-rise apartment project along the Delhi-Manali Highway in Mohali. A statement said the agreement was signed at the Banks Divisional Office in Jammu by Zonal Head Kathua, Suresh Choudhary and MDB Group representative, CA Nikhil Garg, in the presence of General Manager and Divisional Head Jammu, Ashok Gupta. Speaking on the occasion, [] The post J&K Bank signs MoU with MDB Group for luxury housing project appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi Breathes Very Poor Air On 16 Of 21 Days In Nov
Cop takes Rs 4 lakh bribe from man smuggling cough syrups, held
Delhi govt to relook at old-age pension scheme & plug gaps
56-yr-old held for killing man who harassed his daughter
New labour codes biggest reforms in history of labour laws: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI, Nov 21 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his greetings to all workers of the country over the implementation of the four Labour Codes on Friday, terming them the biggest reforms in the history of labour laws. In a post on X, he said these codes, which guarantee minimum wages to workers, social security, equal opportunities for women workers, and legal recognition for gig and unorganised workers, will improve the standard of living for workers. Shah remarked [] The post New labour codes biggest reforms in history of labour laws: Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Yamuna pollution: SC-led panel finds lapses in Noidas claims, says drains not tapped, STPs on paper
AQI out of severe zone, but smoky haze still lays over Noida
Pemmasani says every rupee must be accounted for, directs postal dept plug revenue leak
NEW DELHI, Nov 21: Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani has directed the Department of Post to implement a technology-backed and incentive-driven framework to curb revenue leakages across the postal network, an official statement said on Friday. The government has set a target to transform post offices from a cost centre to profit centre by 2029. The minister chaired a high-level review meeting at the Department of Posts on Friday where he called for carrying out field audits [] The post Pemmasani says every rupee must be accounted for, directs postal dept plug revenue leak appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Homebuyers move HC against Noida nod to luxury tower on society land
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India implements four new labour codes; trade unions demand withdrawal, call for protest on Nov 26
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday announced the implementation of four new labour codes aimed at rationalising the existing 29 Central labour laws. Meanwhile, a coalition of ten Central trade unions have called for a nationwide protest on November 26 demanding the withdrawal of anti-worker labour laws. An official release from the Labour Ministry said the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 would come into effect from November 21. By modernising labour regulations, enhancing workers' welfare and aligning the labour ecosystem with the evolving world of work, this landmark move lays the foundation for a future-ready workforce and stronger, resilient industries driving labour reforms for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the statement said. Under the new codes, gender discrimination will be legally prohibited, with assured equal pay on par with men for women; consenting women will be permitted to work night shift and take up mining labour or heavy machinery operations. Furthermore, there will be mandatory representation of women in grievance redressal committees. Additionally, there will be a provision to add parents-in-law in the definition of family of female employees, expanding dependent coverage and ensuring inclusivity. Safety measures for women include mandatory written consent, double wages for overtime, safe transportation, CCTV surveillance, and security arrangements. Under the Code on Social Security, 2020, all workers including gig and platform workers stand to get social security coverage such as PF, ESIC, and insurance. Aggregators must contribute 12% of their annual turnover, capped at 5% of the amount payable to gig and platform workers. Minimum wage will guaranteed to all workers as determined by the Central Government. Beedi and cigar workers will have the working hours capped at 8 to 12 hours per day and 48 hours per week. Over-time work will be based on consent with double the normal wage rate. Digital and audio-visual workers, including journalists in electronic media, dubbing artists, and stunt persons will now receive full benefits. Implementation of new Labour Codes to raise employers' costs but simplify compliance Despite the attractive slew of reforms set to implemented, trade unions remain apprehensive. The Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions expressed strong condemnation against the blatantly unilateral implementation of anti-worker, pro employer labour codes. The coalition termed the codes a deceptive fraud committed against the working people of the nation. The Joint Platform notice was signed by the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Indian National Trade Union Congress, Centre of Indian Trade Unions, All India United Trade Union Centre, Hind Mazdoor Sabha, All India Central Council of Trade Unions, Self-employed Womens Association, Trade Union Coordination Centre, Labour Progressive Federation and United Trade Union Congress. The unions stated that the move has been opposed since the day they were enacted in 2019 through multiple protests and a general strike on July 9, 2025 when 25 crore workers participated. In spite of the stiff resistance, the Union government, dizzy with the victory in Bihar elections, has felt super empowered to make effective the four labour codes from today as per the media reports and tweets by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the statement added. AITUC General Secretary Amarjeet Kaur told TNIE , The women who will work at nights in factories and in mines will be those from the lower middle class. Who will provide them safety? Making them work night shifts is risky for them and we oppose it. Protests against the move, will begin in a minor fashion from Monday and will culminate on November 26. We had already planned a protest on the day but it will be much more intense due to the step taken today, she added. Welcoming the step, the Geneva-based International Social Security Organisation (ISSO) said, Indias Labour Codes add momentum to global efforts for stronger, more inclusive social security systems. ISSA welcomes this milestone and encourages sustained investment in coverage, protection and institutional capacity. The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, the National Front of Indian Trade Unions and the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union have also backed the move.
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In first public address after resignation, Dhankhar praises RSS with a cryptic reference to his past
BHOPAL: In his first public address since his surprise resignation as the countrys vice-president in July 2025, Jagdeep Dhankhar heaped praises on the RSS and made a cryptic reference to his recent past. Addressing a gathering at an RSS event in Bhopal on Friday evening, the former vice president said, I cannot skip my duty for catching the flight and friends. My recent past is proof of it. He made the remark when a man approached him during the event and reminded him about the timing of his return flight to Delhi. Dhankhar was the chief speaker at the launch of senior RSS leader Dr Manmohan Vaidyas book Hum Aur Yeh Vishwa. Praising the RSS, Dhankar said, We live in an age where perception dictates everything, no matter how much you deny it. We are in the era of information warfare; god forbid anyone gets caught in the trap of narrative. Once one gets caught in this chakravyuh (trap), it's very difficult to get out. Im not citing my own example. While criticising RSS bashers and praising the Sangh, Dhankhar claimed, It (RSS) works for humanity and the worlds welfare. This book is an eye-opener and dismantles the long propaganda and continuously propagated myths portraying the RSS as ultra-right and anti-minority. They have even gone to the extent of linking it to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The untenability of all this now stands fully exposed, but they are still sticking to it. The book explains the concept of Rashtriya Dharm . The RSS, the most stabilising force in Bharat, works for humanity and global welfare. Dr Pranab Mukherjee, who adorned the office of President and was one of the tallest statesmen of his time, went to Nagpur on July 1, 2018...look at the level of criticism then, the extremity of criticism, crossing all bounds, calling it blasphemous. And Pranab Da, by just one sentence, put that controversy to rest when he visited the birthplace of Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, he said. He (Mukherjee) wrote...I quote one sentence... Today I came here to pay my respect and homage to a great son of Mother India. Undoubtedly, what a powerful word he spoke, Dhankhar added. Earlier in the day, reacting to the absence of BJP leaders at Bhopal Airport to receive Dhankar, former chief minister and Congress MP Digvijaya Singh said, For them (BJP leaders), only those are important who are useful to them. Use and throw is BJPs hallmark. I cant say about the RSS, as he (Dhankhar) has come for the Sanghs programme only. It is unfortunate that no government minister came to receive Jagdeep Dhankhar, who fought a one-sided battle for the BJP-RSS in the Upper House of Parliament, at the Bhopal airport. In a way, this is a blatant violation of VIP protocol. Ideally, the Chief Minister should have received him, especially since Dhankhar had come to attend an RSS event. The point remains: BJP leaders have a singular approach- use and throw, even if the person is an RSS follower, Singh said in a post on X. The question is: the person whom the BJP appointed to the prestigious position of Vice-President cannot be ordinary. If Dhankhar was unworthy of that position, why was he appointed Vice-President? I had requested an appointment to meet the former vice-president to inquire about his well-being, but I have not yet received a response, Singh added.
Delhi police arrest Congress worker over misleading social media post on vote-chori
BHOPAL: A Congress worker Manjeet Ghoshi was arrested by Delhi Police from his village in Madhya Pradesh on Friday morning after he posted an old video of a protest in Rajasthan claiming that it was from a vote-chori protest in Bihar. According to informed sources in the Narsinghpur district police, a Delhi police team and a team from Rajasthan Police had come in connection with a tweet made by Ghoshi. Ghoshi had posted on the X, a video of a torch light procession which was actually taken out in September in Rajasthans Jhalawar district, demanding justice for the victims of a school tragedy. Posting the video three days after the Bihar assembly polls result, Ghoshi had falsely claimed that the visuals pertained to a procession by people, after the BJP came to power through vote chori (vote theft) in Bihar, informed sources said. While the Narsinghpur districts additional SP Sandeep Bhuria, confirmed the arrest by Delhi Police team, he was unable to divulge much about the case. The Congress workers brother Laxmikant said that Manjeet was taken in custody at around 7 am in connection with his recent post on X. My brother is associated with the Congress and he has been taken in custody by the Delhi police team in connection with a recent tweet (post on X), Manjeets elder brother Laxmikant told journalists. Angered over the arrest, the Congress workers led by the Narsinghpur district Congress president and former MLA Sunita Patel demonstrated outside the Narsinghpur district police superintendents office for two hours. Our worker Manjeet Ghoshis arrest in Narsinghpur district, based on a tweet, is against democratic rights. In protest against this dictatorship, the District Congress staged a sit-in protest outside the Superintendent of Police's office, the state Congress said in its official statement.
Air pollution: Is Delhi serious about wanting its wonderful winter back?
Now the onset of November and the prospect of December seem to centre on only one thing in Delhi: Air Quality Index or AQI. And that other related acronym, PM-Particulate Matter-with its two numerical appendages, 2.5 and 10. There is nothing quite so joyless as waking up to first check whether the capital is in Severe or Hazardous, or, if we are lucky, merely Poor or Very Poor. That the latter classification actually evokes relief is truly tragic.
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India to extend airspace restrictions for Pakistan aircraft till December 24
NEW DELHI:The Indian government plans to extend the airspace closure for Pakistan by one more month, said Civil Aviation Ministry sources. The reciprocal gesture is in light of Pakistan issuing a fresh NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) on Thursday extending the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft by one more month. This will mark the eight consecutive month that the two countries will be closing their airspace for each other. NOTAM is a crucial notice issued to pilots by regulating authorities. The Pakistan Aviation Authority has announced the extension of its closure until December 24 (5.29 am). The present ban period is on until the morning of November 24. A source said, We have taken the decision to continue with the closure of our airspace for Pakistan. The official order will be issued in a day or two.Pakistan has already taken the decision. Of course, we will also be reciprocating in a similar fashion. The NOTAM would state that Indian airspace is not available for aircraft registered in Pakistan or that operated, owned, or leased by Pakistani airlines or operators, including military aircraft. Pakistan had closed its airspace to India by one month on April 24, two days after the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. India responded in kind. Since then, both countries have extended the closure through monthly NOTAMs. Airlines in both countries are reeling under severe losses due to the mutual ban which forces them to take a circuitous route shooting up their fuel charges. Air India has requested the Indian government to urge China to permit it to use a portion of its sensitive airspace in order to reduce its losses to some extent.
Overwhelmed CJI Gavai bids adieu, says he is leaving SC with full sense of satisfaction
NEW DELHI: Overwhelmed by rich tributes on his last working day, Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on Friday said he was leaving the institution with a full sense of satisfaction and contentment and as a student of justice on concluding four decades of journey as a lawyer and a judge. In another farewell function held by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) in the evening, the 52nd CJI recalled the ire that he faced from his own community for one of his judgments in which it was held that the creamy layers among the Scheduled Castes (SCs) can also be denied the reservation benefits in admissions and jobs. Being an ardent student of the Constitution, the virtues of equality, justice, liberty and fraternity were always close to my heart, he said. The CJI, who would demit office on November 23, a Sunday, justified his recent landmark verdict quashing key provisions of the 2021 Tribunals Reforms law saying independence of the judiciary is the basic structure of the Constitution and freedom of tribunals cannot be compromised. Recalling his journey from a humble background and lesser-known place at Amravati to the top court, CJI Gavai, the first Buddhist and second Dalit head of the Indian judiciary after K G Balakrishnan said that the Constitution and the values of his parents made it possible. I am very satisfied with the journey which started 40 years ago, the CJI said, while recalling the incidents and cases which he dealt with in his career. I made an example of how a son of a senior IAS officer studying in Delhi at a premier school can be made to compete with the son of an agriculturist. My law clerk, whose father is a senior IAS officer, said from now on he will not take any benefit given to the Scheduled Castes. That young boy understood what politicians fail to understand for reasons best known to him, he said. CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant will succeed Justice Gavai on November 24. Justice Surya Kant was effusive in his praise for the outgoing CJI and termed him more than a colleague and rother. He was more than a colleague he was my brother and a confidant, and a man of immense integrity, Justice Surya Kant said in the forenoon in the proceedings of the ceremonial bench. He handled cases with patience and dignity. He encouraged young lawyers. His firmness was always laced with humour... Not a single day went by when he didn't threaten an insistent lawyer with costs but he never imposed one, he said. During the farewell proceedings in the forenoon before the ceremonial bench that also comprised CJI-designate Surya Kant and Justice K Vinod Chandran, the CJI said, After listening to all of you, and particularly the poems of Attorney General (R Venkataramani) and Kapil Sibal and the warm sentiments expressed by all of you, my voice is choking with emotions. Turning the Constitution on its head: Why SC opinion on Presidential Reference is flawed When I leave this courtroom for the last time, I leave this court all with full sense of satisfaction, the full sense of contentment that I have done whatever which I could have done for this country...Thank you. Thank you very much, a visibly emotional Gavai said in the courtroom packed with law officers, senior advocates and young lawyers. The proceedings saw colleagues reminiscing the imprint Justice Gavai, the second Dalit after K G Balakrishnan and the first Buddhist CJI, left on the judiciary. I always believe that everybody, every judge, every lawyer, is governed by the principles on which our Constitution works that is equality, justice, liberty and fraternity and I tried to discharge my duties within the four corners of the Constitution that is so dear to all of us, he said. Justice Gavai, who was sworn in on May 14 for over a six-month tenure as the CJI, would demit office on November 23, a Sunday, and Friday was his last working day. Reflecting on his journey, the CJI said, When I joined the (legal) profession in 1985, I entered the school of law. Today, as I demit the office, I do so as a student of justice. He described his over 40-year journey, from a lawyer to a high court judge to a Supreme Court judge and finally the Chief Justice of India as deeply satisfying. Every public office, he said, must be viewed not as one of power but as an opportunity to serve society and the nation. Referring to his admiration for Dr B R Ambedkar and his father, a politician who was a close associate of the Constitution's chief architect, he said his judicial philosophy was shaped by Ambedkar's commitment to social, economic and political justice. I always tried to balance fundamental rights with the Directive Principles of State Policy, he said, noting many of his judgments strived to harmonise constitutional freedom with the needs of sustainable development and environmental protection. Quoting the judicial principle that a judge must not alter the material but may iron out the creases, Gavai said it was a guiding philosophy throughout his tenure. He noted that environmental matters have been close to his heart and spoke about his long association with environmental, ecological and wildlife issues. In all these years, I tried to protect the rights of citizens while ensuring that the environment and wildlife were preserved, he said. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta recalled meeting him as a puisne judge and said, You never changed as a human being. In fine balance: An assessment of Justice Gavai's raj
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Afghanistan woos Indian investors with tax sops, reopens air cargo route
Afghanistan's commerce minister has invited Indian investors to explore opportunities in mining, agriculture, health, and IT. Preferential tariffs and tax exemptions are being offered. Air cargo services between Kabul and Delhi and Amritsar will soon begin. A joint working group will be reactivated to boost bilateral trade. Indian companies are encouraged to resume energy sector investments.
Rahul mourns IAF pilots death in Tejas crash: Nation stands with family
New Delhi: The Congress condoled the death of an Indian Air Force pilot in the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, with Rahul Gandhi saying the nation stands with the family of the pilot, honouring his courage and service. Visuals of the crash aired on various TV channels showed the IAFs fighter 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 .
Human Rights Body Seeks Report After Delhi Student's Suicide Allegations
The NHRC has issued a notice to the district magistrate and the deputy commissioner of police of central Delhi, after a class 10 student committed suicide allegedly due to mental harassment and discriminatory treatment.
Delhi air turns 'life-threatening' with AQI above 400, doctors sound alarm: Top points
Delhi recorded a 24-hour average AQI of 370 at 9 am on Friday, according to government data. This marked the eighth straight day that the city's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category. Over 18 monitoring stations recorded an AQI of more than 400, including Chandni Chowk and Anand Vihar.
WHO report confirms reduction in TB cases, deaths over 10 yrs: Govt
New Delhi: In response to certain reports suggesting a rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases over the past decade, official sources in the Central TB Division have stated that the data confirms that India has, in fact, achieved a significant decline in both TB incidence and mortality, driven by strengthened surveillance, early detection and expanded treatment 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 .
Why dont you move SC with pleas in Delhi 2020 riots: HC asks petitioners
Several petitions are pending in the High Court in relation to the riots
NCW to hold national consultation on condition of women prisoners on November 22
NEW DELHI: Women prisoners, constituting 4.3% of the total prison population, face systemic barriers including overcrowded facilities and inadequate health services. Concerned with their condition, the National Commission for Women (NCW) plans to hold a national consultation on laws governing women in Indian jails. The national consultation will be held on Saturday in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to identify urgent reforms needed to strengthen the rights, welfare, and dignity of women inmates across India. At the national consultation Laws Relating to Women in Prison experts, prison administrators, and policymakers will deliberate on critical reforms. The recommendations from the consultation will contribute to NCWs final report to the government of India. The flagship initiative is led by NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar. Women constitute 4.3% of the prison population, yet in many states they continue to face significant systemic barriers, including overcrowded facilities, inadequate medical and mental-health services, lack of gender-sensitive infrastructure, poor hygiene, and heightened safety vulnerabilities, according to a statement by NCW. To ensure inclusivity and representation, NCW conducted eight regional consultations in Noida, Panaji, Aizawl, Patna, Bhopal, Patiala, Hyderabad, and Dehradun. These consultations generated over 300 expert recommendations, of which 205 key proposals will now be taken up at the national consultation. Deliberations will focus on key legislations including the Model Prison Act 2023, Prison Act 1894, Model Prison Manual 2016, Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019, and the Repatriation of Prisoners Act 2003. Core themes include gender-sensitive correctional systems, improved medical and mental-health support, rights of incarcerated mothers and their children, safe accommodation for transgender inmates, and humane treatment of foreign national prisoners. The NCW Chairperson will also lead several important initiatives aimed at strengthening womens safety and empowerment at the grassroots. She will meet Lieutenant Governor, Admiral Shri Devendra Kumar Joshi (Retd.), at Raj Bhavan to discuss ongoing initiatives and the future roadmap for strengthening womens welfare across the union territory. She will also hold a review meeting with the DGP, Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal, and other police officials to assess existing safety mechanisms, enhance policing responses, and strengthen institutional coordination for womens safety. A gender sensitization workshop for police personnel is also in the cards. The idea is to enhance police awareness, sensitivity, and responsiveness in handling cases related to women. Rahatkar will also hold a high-level meeting with the Chief Secretary and senior officers and will review women-centric schemes. Also, a review of facilities and rehabilitation support at the historic Cellular Jail is also on the agenda.
First case registered against Christian missionaries under Rajasthans new anti-conversion law
The police have issued notices to the two pastors Chandy Varghese from New Delhi and Arun John from Kota while claiming that they promoted conversion and baptised several people during the programme
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Kumar Mangalam Birla honoured with Doctor of Science degree by University of London
Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, has received an Honorary Doctor of Science (Economics) degree from the University of London at its Foundation Day ceremony, presented by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. The recognition highlights his leadership in global industry and his contributions to education and philanthropy through roles at BITS Pilani, IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Delhi and London Business School.
J&K Bank inks MoU with MDB Group for a luxury housing project
Srinagar, Nov 21: Reinforcing its commitment to providing convenient financial solutions for aspirational homeowners, J&K Bank today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MDB Group for financing The Lutyens an ultra-luxury high-rise apartment project located along the DelhiManali Highway in Mohali. Zonal Head (Kathua) Suresh Choudhary signed the MoU along with the Representative [] The post J&K Bank inks MoU with MDB Group for a luxury housing project appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Worker, 31, Arrested For Raping 8-Year-Old Girl In Delhi: Cops
A 31-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl after she entered his room while playing in outer North Delhi's Samaypur Badli area, police said on Friday.
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India targets Rs 1 lakh crore in seafood exports by 2030
New Delhi: India has set an ambitious goal to boost seafood exports to Rs 1 lakh crore by 2030, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying said on Friday. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh addressed the World Fisheries Day 2025 celebration here through a video message, while Ministers of State Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel 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 .
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Priya Kapur Lawyer's Wealthy Oliver Twist Jab At Karisma Kapoor's Children
The Delhi High Court on Friday saw advocate Rajiv Nayar (appearing for Priya Kapur) and Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal (for Azarias Kapur) argue firmly against Karisma Kapoor's children's allegation that their father Sunjay Kapur's will had been forged.
LG Kavinder Gupta Calls On Union Health Minister JP Nadda In Delhi
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Delhi government postpones physical sports events due to worsening air quality
