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AQI Isnt a Temperature: The Science Behind Delhis Pollution Explained
So what does the AQI actually measure? Can sprinkling water at pollution hotspots bring down the AQI?
Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Laud Revanth Reddy for Vision Document, Investment Push
Revanth Reddy called on Kharge and Gandhi at their residences in Delhi, where they discussed the vision document released on Tuesday at the Telangana Rising Global Summit
Delhi pollution: Congress MP Tagore in Lok Sabha demands Beijing-style plan
Manickam Tagore said China's capital Beijing was more polluted than Delhi a few years back, but it took steps by fixing strict deadlines and accountability
Salman Khan moves Delhi HC; court gives platforms 72 hours to tackle identity mi
Salman Khan has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights, alleging misuse of his name, image, voice, and likeness by various individuals and platforms
NEW DELHI: The case of two women migrant workers from West Bengal, who were deported to Bangladesh, was raised in Rajya Sabha on Thursday by Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose, who questioned the hurry in deporting the women without proper verification. Raising the issue in the Rajya Sabha in the Zero Hour, Ghose also mentioned the Goa nightclub fire incident, and said most of those who died were migrant workers. On June 21, Sunali Khatun, a 26-year-old heavily pregnant migrant worker, was picked up with her family by the Delhi police and deported to Bangladesh with her family, including her son. Another Bangladeshi migrant worker in Delhi, 32-year-old Sweety and her family were also picked up by Delhi Police and sent to Bangladesh, Ghose said. She said Sunali Khatun could return to India only after the intervention of the Calcutta High Court and the Supreme Court. She said the Supreme Court questioned the hot haste and the deportation without a fair hearing, and added that a Home Ministry memo of 2025 says immediate deportation is allowed only in emergent circumstances. Why this desire to deport Sunali Khatun and Sweety Bibi without due process? Is it simply because of a political motive to call Bangla speaking people infiltrators and ghuspatiya? she said. Sunali, a pregnant woman who, along with two of her family members and others, was pushed into Bangladesh in June this year on suspicion of being an illegal immigrant, had returned to India through the Malda border on December 6 with her eight-year-old son following the Supreme Court's intervention. Sweety and her two sons, Qurban Sheikh (17) and Imam Dewan (6), were detained by police in Delhi from the same neighbourhood as Sunali on suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals and subsequently pushed across the border on June 27. Ghose said Bengali-speaking migrant workers in Delhi and Gurgaon are being hreatened. In Vasant Kunj's Jai Hind Bengali colony, Bangla-speaking migrants are daily threatened. Bangla-speaking migrant workers in Delhi and Gurgaon have found it particularly difficult, since local police brand them as Bangladeshi, when they are bonafied citizens of this country with all identity papers, she said. She also mentioned the Goa nightclub fire, in which 25 people were killed. When a terrible fire at a Goa nightclub killed 25 people over the weekend, many of those who died were migrant labour. When in 2020 Covid lockdown was clamped with a four hour notice it was again migrant labour who suffered the most, she said.
'Do I Deserve To Be Lynched?': Luthras In Delhi Court Allege Threats After Goa Club Fire
The lawyer for Luthra brothers told the Delhi court they are being targeted with revenge tactics by Goa authorities and denied fleeing after the nightclub fire that killed 25.
BJPs Thakur accuses TMC MP of using e-cigarette in Lok Sabha
NEW DELHI, Dec 11: BJP member Anurag Thakur on Thursday accused an unnamed TMC MP of smoking an e-cigarette in the Lok Sabha, with Speaker Om Birla assuring action. During Question Hour, while asking a supplementary, Thakur wondered whether e-cigarettes are allowed in the House. When Birla replied in the negative, the BJP MP said a TMC member has been constantly smoking e-cigarettes in the House for the past several days. Several BJP members then demanded action against the [] The post BJPs Thakur accuses TMC MP of using e-cigarette in Lok Sabha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IndiGo Crisis: Where did DGCA fail? How did it ignore pilot fatigue warnings?
The IndiGo crisis exposed major DGCA failures-from ignored fatigue reports to weak audits and poor oversight-prompting Delhi High Court criticism and calls for reform.
ED raids in 4 states in ISIS linked radicalisation case
NEW DELHI, Dec 11: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted multi-state searches as part of terror financing linked money laundering investigation against a highly radicalised ISIS module, officials said. The raids were launched early morning at 40 locations, including in the Padgha-Borivali area of Thane in Maharashtra (near Mumbai) apart from Ratnagiri ditsrict and locations in Delhi, Kolkata and some towns of Uttar Pradesh, they said. The ED teams were provided security by the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Maharashtra for [] The post ED raids in 4 states in ISIS linked radicalisation case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cong didnt give due respect to Vande Mataram: Nadda
NEW DELHI, Dec 11: Union Minister and BJP President J P Nadda on Thursday tore into the Opposition Congress, accusing the party of being opportunistic and not according due respect to the national song Vande Mataram. Concluding the debate on Vande Mataram in the Rajya Sabha, Nadda asserted that the Government does not want to tarnish the image of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and that its only intention was to set the historical records straight. Vande Mataram did [] The post Cong didnt give due respect to Vande Mataram: Nadda appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Silver futures hit new record of Rs 1.93 lakh/kg as Fed rate cut, weak dollar lift sentiment
NEW DELHI, Dec 11: Extending the record-breaking run to a third day, silver prices scaled a fresh peak of Rs 1,93,720 per kilogram in the futures trade on Thursday following strong global trends and a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. Silver futures soared by Rs 4,985, or 2.64 per cent, to touch an all-time high of Rs 1,93,720 per kg on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX). The white has been trading at record high levels in the past three [] The post Silver futures hit new record of Rs 1.93 lakh/kg as Fed rate cut, weak dollar lift sentiment appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pre-IPO funding round: 26 investors put in Rs 4,815 cr in ICICI Prudential AMC
NEW DELHI, Dec 11: As many as 26 domestic and foreign investors have infused Rs 4,815 crore into ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC), a subsidiary of ICICI Bank, through a pre-IPO funding round. As part of this transaction, the asset management company undertook a private placement of 22,240,841 equity shares at an issue price of Rs 2,165 per share, according to its public announcement on Wednesday. This substantial fundraise drew participation from a diverse set of investors, including [] The post Pre-IPO funding round: 26 investors put in Rs 4,815 cr in ICICI Prudential AMC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Telangana phone tapping case: SC directs ex-SIB chief to surrender tomorrow
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed former Telangana Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) chief T Prabhakar Rao, who is an accused in the phone-tapping case, to surrender before the police by 11 am on Friday. A bench comprising justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan said the order was passed for the purpose 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 .
IndiGo offers vouchers worth Rs 10K to affected passengers
New Delhi: IndiGo, which has been facing significant operational disruptions, on Thursday announced that it will offer travel vouchers worth Rs 10,000 to each passenger whose flights were cancelled or delayed for long during December 3-5. The compensation would be in addition to the amount that needs to be provided to passengers for flight cancellations 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 .
Apple expands retail push in India with new Noida store
New Delhi: Apple is accelerating its retail expansion in India with the opening of a new store in Noida its fifth in the country as the tech giant looks to deepen its physical store footprint in a rapidly strengthening market. Vanessa Trigub, Apples Vice President of Stores and Retail Operations, said the company 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 .
After IIT Delhi India Post Office, Gen-Z themed post offices have been opened in Kerala's Kottayam and Andhra Pradesh's varsity campus. Both the facilities were inaugurated on December 9, blending modern design with trusted services. This is a significant milestone in bringing modern postal facilities closer to students, researchers, and the campus community.
Ashish Misra to stay in Lakhimpur Kheri from December 25 to 31: SC relaxes bail conditions
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday--relaxing a bit the bail conditions--allowed former Union Minister's son Ashish Mishra , the main accused, to visit his native place in Lakhimpur from December 25-31, on the terms and conditions imposed on him by the Court in May. Liberty is granted to the petitioner (Ashish Mishra) to visit and stay in Lakhimpur Kheri from 25th December to 31st December, subject to the same terms and conditions which were there earlier. The two-judge bench of the apex court, headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi passed the order after hearing a plea filed by Mishra, seeking certain relaxation. The top court also noted that, as per the updated status report filed by the State of UP, in the main trial, 36 witnesses have been examined and 85 are yet to be examined. 10 witnesses have been exempted. The Court was also apprised by the UP Additional Advocate General that 789 trials are pending before the same judge who is hearing the case. Hearing this from the AAG, the Court listed the matter for further hearing to March 2026. During the hearing, the Court was also informed that there was a need for additional courts for hearing trial proceedings, as present judicial officers were facing extreme workload. It is notable that in May, the Court relaxed Mishra's bail conditions and allowed him to visit Lakhimpur Kheri every Saturday evening to spend time with family, subject to the condition that he should return to Lucknow Sunday evening. The Court had also in its earlier order added that while in Lakhimpur Kheri, Mishra should not participate in any public meeting or political activities and that the visit shall be private only for the family members. According to the prosecution, eight persons, including four farmers, were allegedly killed on October 3, 2021, after violence broke out in the Lakhimpur Kheri district in the state of Uttar Pradesh during a protest against the Centres farm laws that have now been repealed. The farmer's organisation, in the case, have alleged that a vehicle belonging to accused Mishra had run over a group of demonstrators. Earlier on July 22, 2023, in a major relief to prime accused, Mishra, son of former Union Minister Mishra, in the case that claimed eight lives, the Supreme Court in its order had granted him bail with slew of directions. The Supreme Court had on March this year in its decision refused to recall its earlier order granting bail to Mishraover allegations that witnesses were being threatened in the case. The accused, Mishra was first arrested in the case on October 9, 2021. He walked out of jail on February 15, 2022, after the Allahabad High Court had granted him bail. On December 6, an Uttar Pradesh court had framed charges against 14 persons including Mishra. Mishra has been charged for a number of offences including murder, attempt to murder, rioting and criminal conspiracy. The trial had begun on December 16, 2023.
USFDA approves Alembic Pharmaceuticals generic eye infection treatment suspension
New Delhi: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Thursday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of Loteprednol Etabonate and Tobramycin ophthalmic suspension used for treatment of eye infection. The approval granted by the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) Loteprednol Etabonate 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 .
Quick fix of the day: A winter trick for an instantly clear windscreen
Winter fogging on car windscreens is a common issue in Delhi NCR and northern states, caused by warm, humid cabin air meeting cold glass. Motorists face reduced visibility and travel delays. Experts recommend using the air conditioner to dry cabin air, directing vents to the windscreen, and disabling recirculation for faster defogging and safer journeys.
Over 1900 incidents of GPS spoofing of aircraft reported in two years: Centre tells Lok Sabha
As many as 1,951 incidents of GPS spoofing and interference with aircraft have been reported across various airports in the country during the two years since November 2023, the government said on Thursday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said, Total GPS interference issues reported (November, 2023 to November, 2025) are 1,951 nos after publication of DGCA circular. The minister said the GPS interference reporting started after the publication of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) advisory circular on November 24, 2023 regarding GNSS interference in airspace. There have been instances of GPS spoofing and interference incidents at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai airports. Global Positioning System (GPS)/ Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) spoofing and jamming refers to attempts to manipulate a user's navigation system by giving false signals. According to Mohol, International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) identifies GNSS spoofing as a form of International Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Wireless Monitoring Organisation (WMO) is investigating the matter. On November 10, DGCA Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for real-time reporting of GPS spoofing/ GNSS interference events around the Delhi airport. ICAO GNSS Manual contains the mitigation plan detailing preventive and reactive measures, including frameworks for continuous threat monitoring, risk assessment, and the deployment of mitigation barriers. (With inputs from PTI) GPS spoofing of flights reported at major airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai: Centre tells RS
Salman's personality rights: Delhi HC gives platforms 3 days to act
The Delhi High Court has ordered social media platforms to protect Salman Khan's personality and publicity rights within three days. The court directed them to treat his suit as a complaint under IT Rules, 2021, addressing unauthorized exploitation of his image, voice, and name. This follows similar pleas from other celebrities seeking legal safeguards.
Trade deal with India would further enhance bilateral relationship: US Representative Huizenga
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 11: A new trade deal between India and the US under President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi would further enhance the bilateral relationship, a top US official has said, underlining that Washingtons partnership with New Delhi is critical. These remarks were made by House Foreign Affairs South and Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga on Wednesday at a subcommittee hearing titled The US India Strategic Partnership: Securing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. The US-India relationship [] The post Trade deal with India would further enhance bilateral relationship: US Representative Huizenga appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the North Goa nightclub, misled authorities and escaped to Thailand, Goa Police said, adding that the brothers have no business there.
BLS International secures renewal of attestation, apostille services contract with MEA
MUMBAI, Dec 11: BLS International Services on Thursday said it has secured the renewal of its contract for attestation and apostille services with the External Affairs Ministry. The renewed contract covers its existing service operations across Delhi, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Panaji, Kochi, Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur, Patna and Puducherry, BLS International said in a statement. Under this agreement, BLS International will provide MEA attestation and apostille services for educational, non-educational, and commercial documents across [] The post BLS International secures renewal of attestation, apostille services contract with MEA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Alembic Pharmaceuticals gets USFDA nod for generic eye infection treatment suspension
NEW DELHI, Dec 11: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Thursday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of Loteprednol Etabonate and Tobramycin ophthalmic suspension used for treatment of eye infection. The approval granted by the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) Loteprednol Etabonate and Tobramycin Ophthalmic Suspension of strength 0.5 per cent/0.3 per cent (5 mL and 10 mL), Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd said in a [] The post Alembic Pharmaceuticals gets USFDA nod for generic eye infection treatment suspension appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mamata calls Amit Shah 'dangerous,' slams SIR, says no one 'will be driven out of Bengal'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a blistering attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, calling him dangerous. The TMC supremo also asserted that she would sit on a dharna if the name of a single voter is deleted from the electoral roll. Addressing a public meeting in Krishnanagar in Nadia district, the chief minister said, The country's home minister is dangerous. You can see it in his eyes... it's terrifying. In one eye, you see 'Duryodhan', and in the other, 'Dushasan'. Alleging that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was being used as a political weapon ahead of the 2026 assembly polls, the CM said, If even a single eligible voter's name is struck off, I will sit on a dharna. There will be no detention camps in West Bengal. They are so hungry for votes that they are conducting the SIR just two months before elections. Banerjee said that she herself had not filled out her enumeration form so far. Do I now need to prove my citizenship to a party of rioters? she said, in an apparent reference to BJP. Accusing the Centre of targeting Bengalis, Banerjee said, We have a (Union) home minister who can do anything to label all Bengalis as Bangladeshis and send them to detention camps. But we will not allow anyone to be driven out of West Bengal. We know very well how to bring someone back if they are forced out. The chief minister further alleged that the Election Commission was deploying officers aligned with the BJP to influence the process. Some BJP-backed people are being sent from Delhi to keep an eye on things in West Bengal. They are overseeing the work of district magistrates during SIR hearings, she claimed. The CM also condemned the assault on two Muslim food vendors selling non-vegetarian patties near a Gita Path event in Kolkata, asserting that such incidents will not be tolerated in the state. Speaking at a public meeting in Krishnanagar, Mamata said, All of them (accused) have been arrested. This is West Bengal, not Uttar Pradesh. They beat up patty sellers. We arrested everyone last night. Three people were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting the vendors at the 'Paanch Lokkho Konthe Gita Paath' (Gita recitation in five lakh voices) at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on December 7. According to the complainants, they were attacked when they had gone to the venue to sell chicken patties. The accused reportedly threw away their stock and forced them to perform sit-ups while holding their ears. A video of the incident went viral on social media. Referring to the mass Bhagavat Gita recital event held in Kolkata, which saw several senior BJP leaders in attendance, the TMC supremo slammed the saffron party for invoking religious texts for political mobilisation. I do not believe in communal divisions. I want to walk with all religions. We all recite the Gita at home whenever we need to. Why organise a public meeting? Gods stay in the heart. Those who pray to Allah do so in their hearts. During Ramzan and during Durga Pujo, we pray together, she said. I want to ask those who keep chanting 'Gita, Gita', what did Sri Krishna say about dharma? Dharma means to uphold, not to divide, she added. They want to destroy West Bengal. They want to capture the state and stop people from speaking in Bengali. We all read and recite the Gita. What is the need to hold a meeting for that? the CM said. (With inputs from PTI) 'What was the hurry': TMC's Sagarika Ghose asked govt on deportation of migrant workers to Bangladesh
IndiGo offers travel vouchers worth Rs 10,000 to passengers severely impacted during December 3-5
IndiGo on Thursday announced a special compensation package for passengers caught in the widespread operational disruptions between December 3 and 5. The airline said it will issue Rs 10,000 travel vouchers to customers who were severely impacted by prolonged delays or cancellations during the period. In a statement, IndiGo said it regrettably acknowledges that part of its customers travelling on December 3, 4 and 5 were stranded for many hours at certain airports, and a number of them were severely impacted by congestion. We will offer travel vouchers worth Rs 10,000 to such severely impacted customers. These travel vouchers can be used for any future IndiGo journey for the next 12 months, it said. IndiGo has also come under regulatory scrutiny, with authorities directing the carrier to cut 10 per cent of its winter schedule to help stabilise operations. Before the disruptions began on December 2, the airline was operating roughly 2,300 flights daily. 'Why allow crisis to escalate?: Delhi HC slams Centre over IndiGo chaos
Act in 3 days to protect Salman Khans personality rights, Delhi HC tells social media platforms
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed social media intermediaries to act in three days on Bollywood actor Salman Khans complaint seeking protection of his personality rights. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora said she will pass a detailed interim restraining order regarding other entities impleaded in the matter. The high court directed the 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 .
The visit of the Foreign Minister to India has a bigger agenda of deepening cooperation in trade, defence, clean energy, higher education, and emerging technologies.
ISIS-linked module under probe; ED raids at 40 places across multiple states
NEW DELHI : In a major crackdown on a suspected ISIS-linked terror module, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids at around 40 places across Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and other regions, targeting accused individuals, their close associates, family members and entities suspected of facilitating illicit financial transactions. The raids were carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED teams were provided security by the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Maharashtra for the raid undertaken in the state while central security forces assisted them in other areas, the officials said. The federal agency filed a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) taking cognisance of a NIA chargesheet that alleged that certain individuals were part of a highly radicalised ISIS-linked module and engaged in recruitment, training, procurement of weapons and explosives and raising funds to sustain their operations. The ED, according to officials, also took into account intelligence inputs from the Mumbai ATS about an illegal Khair (Kaith) wood smuggling racket that used the proceeds of crime (illicit funds defined under the PMLA) for extremist activities. The accused were allegedly involved in recruitment, indoctrination, training, procurement of weapons and explosives and raising funds to for operations.
Goa Nightclub Fire: Co-owner Ajay Gupta sent to seven-day police custody
Ajay Gupta, co-owner of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, has been remanded to seven days police custody by a Goa court. This follows a devastating December 6 fire that claimed 25 lives, including tourists and staff. Gupta was detained in Delhi and later transported to Goa for questioning. The investigation into the tragic incident continues.
Delhi Police Joins Dhurandhar Trend, Drops Powerful Anti-Drug Message
Delhi Police joins the viral Dhurandhar trend with a creative video using Akshaye Khannas scenes to spread an impactful anti-drug message. The witty campaign is winning praise online.
Congress didn't give due respect to Vande Mataram: Nadda in RS
NEW DELHI: Union minister and BJP President J P Nadda on Thursday tore into the Opposition Congress, accusing the party of being opportunistic and not according due respect to the national song Vande Mataram. Concluding the debate on Vande Mataram in the Rajya Sabha, Nadda asserted that the government does not want to tarnish the image of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and that its only intention was to set the historical records straight. Vande Mataram did not receive the due respect that it deserved. Those in power at that time (government) were responsible for that situation, he said. Nadda, who is also the Leader of the House, said Congress has always been opportunistic and cites the Nehruvian age to take credit when the situation suits the party. However, Congress does not take responsibility when the situation is adverse and seeks to put the blame on others, he alleged. Nadda also mentioned that the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, does not have any provision for a penalty if one disrespects or does not sing the national song Vande Mataram. PM, his brigade bruised, exposed for their lies: Congress on Vande Mataram debate
Following the Red Fort blast, Delhi Police are reviewing how hazardous chemicals like ammonium nitrate are stored and used. They are also tightening rules on used-car ownership transfers. These measures aim to enhance security and prevent misuse of vehicles and chemicals. Authorities are conducting extensive checks to ensure compliance and plug existing loopholes.
Air-quality regulator sets up expert panel to fast-track EV shift amid hybrid-policy rift
Seven months after its hybrid-equating advisory angered EV makers, CAQM moves to shape Delhis next clean-mobility strategy.
Delhi HC asks online platforms to act on Salman Khans plea against misuse of persona
The matter comes amid a series of similar petitions filed by public personalities seeking protection of their publicity rights
As many as 766 farmers died by suicide in Maharashtra in three months: NCP-SCP MP Fauzia Khan
NEW DELHI: NCP-SCP MP Fauzia Khan on Thursday said in Rajya Sabha that as many as 766 farmers have died by suicide in Maharashtra in the last three months, and questioned when farmers will ecome dear to the government. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Khan said Maharashtra leads the country in farmer suicides, with the state government informing the Assembly about the 766 deaths in three months. Of these, 676 families received government aid, while 200 were denied assistance, she said. Khan said that despite the announcement of a Rs 31,628-crore relief package following heavy rains and widespread floods this year, the ground reality was different. She pointed out that Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had told the Lok Sabha that the ministry received no proposal from Maharashtra seeking additional aid. Under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), Rs 4,176 crore was allocated to farmers, of which the Centre's share was Rs 3,180 crore, and Rs 82 crore was deposited into the bank accounts of 1,13,455 farmers, Khan said, citing Chouhan's response. The poor farmer is shocked by these numbers, she said. 767 farmers die by suicide in just three months in Maharashtra The NCP-SCP MP highlighted discrepancies in data, saying that while state Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne stated that floods affected 14.36 lakh hectares across 19 districts, the report sent to the Centre mentioned only 1,10,309 hectares. Where are the 14 lakhs, and where is the one lakh? This is unfair and a joke with the farmers, Khan said. She emphasized this was not a routine seasonal setback but a massive agricultural disaster affecting lakhs of farmers, and argued that coverage under the current crop insurance framework remains inadequate. I have a question to the government. When will the farmers become dear to the government? Khan asked. 'System is killing them': Rahul slams Modi govt over rising farmer suicides in Maharashtra
Shift Parliament sessions out of polluted Delhi, BJD MP urges government
NEW DELHI: BJD Rajya Sabha member Manas Ranjan Mangaraj on Thursday appealed to the government to relocate Parliament's Winter and Budget sessions out of Delhi until air quality improves, calling the capital's annual pollution crisis a man-made disaster. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Mangaraj, who hails from Odisha, drew parallels between his state's efficient response to natural calamities and the need for similar urgency in addressing Delhi's air pollution. Coming from Odisha, a state that fights cyclones, floods and natural calamities with unmatched discipline, I know what a crisis looks like. But what troubles me is Delhi, he said. The MP highlighted the daily exposure to toxic air faced by members, parliamentary officers, drivers, sanitation workers, and security personnel who keep the House functioning. We cannot ignore their suffering. We cannot pretend this is normal, he said, adding that holding crucial parliamentary sessions during peak pollution months puts lives at risk unnecessarily. Mangaraj suggested several cities with cleaner air and adequate infrastructure as potential alternatives, including Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Goa, and Dehradun. If Odisha can evacuate lakhs of people within hours during a cyclone and save lives with precision, then surely the government of India can relocate two sessions of Parliament to protect the health of its own members and staff, he argued. Emphasising that his proposal was not politically motivated, Mangaraj said, This is not about politics. This is about life and dignity. Parliament must show leadership. Parliament must show that the right to live comes before condemnation. He urged the government to initiate structured consultations without delay to explore the feasibility of rotating Parliament sessions to cities with better air quality during the winter months. Delhi's air quality typically deteriorates sharply between October and January due to a combination of factors, including stubble burning, vehicular emissions, construction dust, and weather conditions that trap pollutants. The winter session, which includes crucial legislative business and the budget session, coincides with the annual peak pollution period.
Terror Funding Case: SC to Hear Separatist Leader Shabir Shahs Bail Plea on Jan 7
New Delhi, Dec 11: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will hear the bail plea of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case on January 7. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the direction after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sought adjournment, stating that Solicitor General [] The post Terror Funding Case: SC to Hear Separatist Leader Shabir Shahs Bail Plea on Jan 7 appeared first on Northlines .
Lok Sabha extends tenure of committee examining 'one nation, one election' bills
NEW DELHI : The Lok Sabha on Thursday extended the tenure of the parliamentary committee examining bills that seek to introduce simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. Committee Chairman P P Chaudhary moved the motion seeking extension of the tenure of the Joint Committee on the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, up to the first day of the last week of the 2026 Budget session. The Lok Sabha adopted the motion by a voice vote. The committee has met constitutional experts, economists, Law Commission Chairman Dinesh Maheshwari, among others, since it was constituted last December.
Terror Funding Case: SC To Hear Separatist Leader Shabir Ahmed Shahs Bail Plea On Jan 7
New Delhi, Dec 11: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would hear the bail plea of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case on January 7. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order after the counsel appearing for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sought adjournment on the grounds that Solicitor General Tushar Mehta would argue on their behalf. The bench, while posting the matter for hearing on January 7, made [] The post Terror Funding Case: SC To Hear Separatist Leader Shabir Ahmed Shahs Bail Plea On Jan 7 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Watch: Delhi Police Uses Akshaye Khanna's Dhurandhar Clip To Warn On Drug Use
Delhi Police used Akshaye Khannas clips to show the illusion versus reality of being high.
Delhi Police Busts Fake Sticker Racket, Extortion Targeting Traffic Cops
A First Information Report (FIR), initially filed on April 29, 2025, revealed the presence of a parallel system where commercial vehicle drivers were using fraudulent marka/stickers to evade challans.
On September 4, the top court refused to grant interim bail to Shah in the case and issued notice to the NIA seeking its response on his plea challenging the high court order. The Delhi High Court had refused bail to Shah in the case, observing that the possibility of him carrying out similar unlawful activities and influencing witnesses could not be ruled out.
India Urges Pragmatic Engagement With Taliban, Backs UN Concerns Over Pakistans Airstrikes
New Delhi: India today told the UN Security Council that it supports a pragmatic engagement with the Taliban, warning that reliance solely on punitive measures will reinforce a business as usual approach. It also backed the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistans (UNAMA) concerns over Pakistans recent airstrikes that resulted in the killing of women [] The post India Urges Pragmatic Engagement With Taliban, Backs UN Concerns Over Pakistans Airstrikes appeared first on Northlines .
SC rejects Sanjiv Bhatts plea seeking suspension of sentence in 1996 case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea filed by former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt seeking seeking suspension of the 20-year jail sentence imposed on him in a 1996 drug seizure case. A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi said it was not inclined to entertain the matter. The top court 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 .
Appeared under pressure: Rahul takes dig at Shah over LS speech
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he directly challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss his press conferences on vote chori in Parliament but did not get any answer. A day after the Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange between him and Shah during a debate on election reforms, Gandhi claimed 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 .
Farmers Across Country Protest Modi Govts New Seed Bill
Farmer groups claim that the proposed bill is an attempt to reintroduce provisions of laws which the ultra-right-wing government was forced to withdraw after a year-long protest in Delhi in 2020-21.
Appeared Under Pressure: Rahul Takes Dig At Shah Over Lok Sabha Speech
New Delhi, Dec 11: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he directly challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss his press conferences on vote chori in Parliament but did not get any answer. A day after the Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange between him and Shah during a debate on election reforms, Gandhi claimed that Shah appeared to be under pressure. He (Shah) used the wrong language, his hands were shaking, you would have seen all this. [] The post Appeared Under Pressure: Rahul Takes Dig At Shah Over Lok Sabha Speech appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025: Schedule, events and all you need to know
Lionel Messi's highly anticipated GOAT India Tour 2025 is set to captivate fans across four cities from December 13-15. The Argentina legend will visit Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, engaging in football clinics, friendly matches, and a special meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Former teammates Luis Surez and Rodrigo De Paul will join him for select events.
Appeared under pressure: Rahul Gandhi takes dig at Shah over LS speech
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he directly challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss his press conferences on vote chori in Parliament but did not get any answer. A day after the Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange between him and Shah during a debate on election reforms, Gandhi claimed that Shah appeared to be under pressure. He (Shah) used the wrong language, his hands were shaking, you would have seen all this. He is under pressure mentally that was witnessed in Parliament, the whole country saw it, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha told reporters in the Parliament House complex. The things I have said, he did not address, did not give any proof. We have said it publicly in press conferences. I directly challenged him to let us discuss my press conferences in Parliament. Did not get an answer. You know the reality, Gandhi said. Gandhi on Wednesday called the home minister's response during the debate completely defensive and asserted that vote chori is the iggest treason. He also claimed that the home minister did not respond to any of the points raised by him and remained evasive including on transparent voter lists, EVMs and granting immunity to the chief election commissioner. The opposition MPs, including Gandhi, staged a walkout in the Lok Sabha during the debate on electoral reforms. Later in a post on X, Gandhi said the home minister's response in Parliament on vote theft was panicked and defensive.
SC Dismisses Sanjiv Bhatts Plea for Suspension of Sentence in 1996 Drug Case
New Delhi, Dec 11: The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea by former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt seeking suspension of the 20-year jail sentence awarded to him in a 1996 drug seizure case. A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi said it was not inclined to entertain the petition. The apex court [] The post SC Dismisses Sanjiv Bhatts Plea for Suspension of Sentence in 1996 Drug Case appeared first on Northlines .
PM, his brigade bruised, exposed for their lies: Congress on Vande Mataram debate
NEW DELHI: After both Houses held a debate on 150 years of Vande Mataram, the Congress on Thursday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his entire brigade have been thoroughly ruised and exposed for their lies. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh noted that the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha debated Vande Mataram for three days. The national anthem also figured in some speeches, he said in a post on X. It is clear that the PM and his entire brigade have NOT read the two definitive and authoritative books on the national song and the national anthem - written by two of India's finest historians, in the true sense of that term, Ramesh said and shared the screenshot of the cover pages of Rudrangshu Mukherjee's 'Song of India: A Study of the National Anthem' and Sabyasachi Bhattacharya's Vande Materam. It is too much to expect that they would do so even after being thoroughly bruised and exposed for their lies, the Congress leader said. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have debated Vande Mataram for three days. The national anthem also figured in some speeches. It is clear that the PM and his entire brigade have NOT read the two definitive and authoritative books on the national song and the national anthem - pic.twitter.com/vesV41hNq2 Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) December 11, 2025 Earlier, Ramesh had cited historian Sugata Bose's remarks that it was on Rabindranath Tagore's advice that the party decided in 1937 that only the first part of Vande Mataram would be sung at national meetings, and said these comments further expose Prime Minister Modi. While the Lok Sabha held the debate on 150 years of Vande Mataram on Monday, Rajya Sabha debated on it for two days - Tuesday and Wednesday. The Opposition on Wednesday accused BJP leaders of distorting history, with Ramesh saying that the whole aim of the debate on 150 years of Vande Mataram was to malign first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and insult freedom fighters, including Rabindranath Tagore. On Monday, Modi tore into the Congress, alleging that Nehru betrayed Vande Mataram by bowing to Muhammad Ali Jinnah's opposition to the national song that led to it being fragmented and pandering to his communal concerns, putting India on the path of appeasement politics. The debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram saw the treasury and opposition members locked in a verbal duel on a host of issues, including nationalism, in both Houses. Jairam Ramesh accuses Centre of distorting history during Vande Mataram debate in Rajya Sabha
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea filed by former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt seeking seeking suspension of the 20-year jail sentence imposed on him in a 1996 drug seizure case. A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi said it was not inclined to entertain the matter. The top court was hearing an appeal filed by Bhatt seeking suspension of sentence in the case. A sessions court in Palanpur town of Gujarat's Banaskantha district had sentenced Bhatt to 20 years in the case dating back to 1996. Bhatt was found guilty of falsely implicating a Rajasthan-based lawyer by claiming that in 1996, police had seized drugs from a hotel room in Palanpur where the lawyer was staying. Bhatt, who was sacked from service in 2015, was a superintendent of police in Banaskantha district in 1996. The district police under him had arrested Sumersingh Rajpurohit, a Rajasthan-based lawyer, in 1996 claiming they had seized drugs from a hotel room in Palanpur town where he was staying. However, the Rajasthan police later said Rajpurohit was falsely implicated by the Banaskantha police to compel him to transfer a disputed property located at Pali in Rajasthan. Former police inspector I B Vyas had moved the Gujarat High Court in 1999 demanding a thorough inquiry into the case. Bhatt was arrested by the state CID in September 2018 in the drug case under the NDPS Act and is in Palanpur sub-jail since then. Last year, the former IPS officer had approached the Supreme Court seeking transfer of the trial in the 28-year-old drug case to another sessions court alleging bias. He had also sought directions for recording of the trial court proceedings. However, the Supreme Court had dismissed Bhatt's plea and imposed a cost of Rs 3 lakh on him for alleging bias against a lower court judge conducting his trial in the drug planting case.
SC Rejects Sanjiv Bhatts Plea Seeking Suspension Of Sentence In 1996 Drug Seizure Case
New Delhi, Dec 11: The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea filed by former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt seeking seeking suspension of the 20-year jail sentence imposed on him in a 1996 drug seizure case. A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi said it was not inclined to entertain the matter. The top court was hearing an appeal filed by Bhatt seeking suspension of sentence in the case. A sessions court in Palanpur town of Gujarats Banaskantha [] The post SC Rejects Sanjiv Bhatts Plea Seeking Suspension Of Sentence In 1996 Drug Seizure Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IndiGo cancels 60 flights from Bengaluru; CEO Piter Elbers to appear before DGCA
MUMBAI: Crisis-hit IndiGo cancelled 60 flights from Bengaluru Airport on Thursday, as safety watchdog DGCA tightened its scrutiny following large-scale disruptions in services on account of planning failures related to the implementation of new pilot and crew duty norms, a source said. IndiGo has cancelled 60 flights -- 32 arrivals and 28 departures from Bengaluru Airport, the source said. Meanwhile, IndiGo CEO Piter Elbers has been summoned by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to submit a comprehensive report, including data and updates, on the recent operational disruptions on Thursday. On Wednesday, IndiGo cancelled 220 flights from across three key airports -- Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai, with Delhi seeing the most cancellations at 137. On Wednesday, IndiGo Chairman Vikram Mehta spoke for the first time in 10 days about the crisis, apologising for the chaos and attributing the massive disruptions to a combination of internal and external unanticipated events. These include minor technical glitches, scheduled changes linked to the start of the Winter season, adverse weather conditions, increased congestion in the aviation system, and implementation of/ and operation under the updated crew rostering rules, Mehta said. It is significant to note here that other Indian carriers also faced these unanticipated external events , but their operations remained largely unaffected. It is pertinent to mention that, IndiGo has seen its pilots' strength depleting by 378 pilots in the last nine months despite its chief operating officer and Accountable Manager, Isidro Porqueras stating to the DGCA in a letter last December that he overall impact of implementing the proposed changes above (now-implemented FDTL) norms would amount to an approximate 3 per cent increase in crewing requirements. As per a reply in Parliament to a member's question earlier this year, IndiGo had employed 5,463 pilots as of March 20, 2025. However, as per data presented by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol on December 8 in reply to a Member's question, IndiGo had employed 5,085 pilots. Keeping a tight watch on IndiGo's operations, the DGCA has decided to station its personnel at IndiGo's headquarters, as it steps up oversight on India's largest airline, which continues to cancel dozens of flights despite saying operations have stabilised. The DGCA has formed an oversight team of eight senior captains, and two of them, along with two government officials, will be stationed at IndiGo's Gurgaon headquarters to monitor cancellation status, crew deployment, unplanned leave, and routes hit by staff shortages. These teams will submit a daily report to the regulator, as per an order. Pilots' body Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) in the recent past alleged that while all other airlines have provisioned pilots adequately and remain largely unaffected due to timely planning and preparation, the current disruption at IndiGo was the direct consequence of the airline's prolonged and unorthodox lean manpower strategy across departments, particularly in flight operations. Despite the two-year preparatory window before full FDTL 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, it said. 'Why allow crisis to escalate?: Delhi HC slams Centre over IndiGo chaos
GCCs to drive nearly half of Indias flex demand by 2027: Report
India's flex workspace market is poised for significant growth, with stock projected to exceed 100 million sq ft by 2027. This expansion is driven by increasing enterprise adoption, particularly from GCCs, and operators focusing on advanced technology and sustainability. Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR lead the market, while Tier II cities are emerging as new growth hubs.
PM, His Brigade Bruised, Exposed For Their Lies: Cong On Vande Mataram Debate
New Delhi, Dec 11: After both Houses held a debate on 150 years of Vande Mataram, the Congress on Thursday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his entire brigade have been thoroughly bruised and exposed for their lies. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh noted that the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha debated Vande Mataram for three days. The national anthem also figured in some speeches, he said in a post on X. It is clear that the [] The post PM, His Brigade Bruised, Exposed For Their Lies: Cong On Vande Mataram Debate appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Electoral reforms, Vande Mataram to be discussed in Rajya Sabha today The Rajya Sabha is set for a charged sitting on Thursday, as the Upper House is prepared to take up discussions on the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram and the long-running debate over the Special Intensive Review (SIR). Both issues have already sparked heated exchanges in the Lok Sabha earlier this week, setting a combative tone for the ninth day of the Winter Session. Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, will kick off the discussion today. Union Minister and Leader of the House JP Nadda is slated to deliver the concluding remarks. Following this, the House will shift focus to discussions on electoral reforms. On Wednesday , both Houses were adjourned until 11 am today after opposition protests and a walkout during Home Minister Amit Shahs speech. In the Lok Sabha, a fiery exchange unfolded over electoral reforms. Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi pressed Amit Shah to first respond to allegations of voter list irregularities raised at a recent press conference. Shah countered sharply, saying no one could dictate the sequence of his remarks. The Winter Session, which began on December 1, is scheduled to run until December 19. Ruckus in Lok Sabha after Anurag Thakur alleges TMC MPs using e-cigarettes A brief uproar broke out in the Lok Sabha after BJP MP Anurag Thakur alleged that some Trinamool Congress MPs were smoking e-cigarettes within the Parliament premises. Thakur urged the Speaker to immediately look into the matter. As the Opposition protested the charge, the Chair intervened, reminding members of the House rules and urging them not to violate established norms. TMCs Sagarika Ghose questions haste in deporting Bangla-speaking migrant workers TMC MP Sagarika Ghose raised concerns in Rajya Sabha over the treatment of urban migrant workers, particularly Bangla-speaking labourers. She said many such workers in Delhi are being threatened with eviction and are routinely accused of being illegal migrants from Bangladesh. Ghose highlighted two recent cases Sonali Thakoon, a pregnant woman who was detained along with her young son, and Sweety Baby, a single mother both allegedly picked up by Delhi Police and deported to Bangladesh. She questioned the urgency behind these actions, asking whether there is a political motive behind the hot haste with which such deportations are being carried out. TMC leaders hold silent protest inside Parliament premises over the issues of MGNREGA dues. VIDEO | Parliament Winter Session: TMC leaders hold silent protest inside Parliament premises over the issues of MGNREGA dues. #ParliamentWinterSession (Full available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7 ) pic.twitter.com/I6aHGOdK0U Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 11, 2025 Rajya Sabha takes up Zero Hour Gadkari opens Question Hour with remarks on ethanol fuel blend Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari opened Question Hour in the Lok Sabha by responding to queries on the E10 and E20 ethanol fuel blends. He said the shift to ethanol has supported farmers, describing it as a green fuel that helps reduce carbon emissions and pollution. Gadkari added that expanding ethanol usage could eventually eliminate the need for Indias current oil imports of 22 lakh metric tonnes, helping the country move closer to becoming aatmanirbhar. Rajya Sabha begins proceedings with mention of Diwalis UNESCO heritage inscription Rajya Sabha proceedings opened on Thursday with Chair CP Radhakrishnan informing the House that Diwali, or Deepavali, has been added to UNESCOs list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity. He noted that this marks the 16th Indian cultural element to be inscribed on the global register. Lok Sabha commences proceedings at 11 am PM Modi hails Amit Shahs speech as outstanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for delivering what he described as an outstanding speech. Modi said Shah had presented concrete facts on Indias electoral process, underscored the strength of the countrys democracy, and exposed the lies of the Opposition. An outstanding speech by Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji. With concrete facts, he has highlighted diverse aspects of our electoral process, the strength of our democracy and also exposed the lies of the Opposition. https://t.co/oRI21Eij8H Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2025 Amit Shah refutes Opposition's 'vote chori' charges in Lok Sabha; Rahul Gandhi challenges him to debate
Five Flights Cancelled at Srinagar Airport Amid Ongoing Disruptions
SRINAGAR: At least five flights were cancelled at the Srinagar international airport on Thursday due to operational reasons, airport officials said. According to the data issued by the airport authorities, four IndiGo flights scheduled for the day were cancelled. These include flight 6E 6165 to Amritsar (09:45 hrs), 6E 6761 to Delhi (17:35 hrs), 6E []
IndiaUS trade pact likely to be finalised by March; FY27 outlook strong, says CEA Nageswaran
India and the US are nearing a trade deal, with Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran expressing optimism for a March resolution. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer acknowledged India's est ever proposals, despite ongoing disagreements on agricultural imports. Negotiators are currently in New Delhi for crucial talks on a Bilateral Trade Agreement.
Two Arrested From J&K Over Allegations Of Espionage: Arunachal Pradesh Police
NEW DELHI, Dec 11: Two persons from Jammu & Kashmir were arrested on charges of espionage and alleged links to Pakistan-based handlers, Arunachal Pradesh Police said on Wednesday. The arrest was made after one of them was allegedly found collecting and transmitting sensitive military information related to army and paramilitary movements in the state. According to a first information report (FIR) filed by the officer-in-charge of Chimpu police station, the first suspect, identified as Nazir Ahmad Malik, a resident of [] The post Two Arrested From J&K Over Allegations Of Espionage: Arunachal Pradesh Police appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India Calls for Pragmatic Engagement with Taliban at UNSC
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi was in New Delhi on a six-day trip in October, the first senior Taliban minister to visit India after the group seized power in Kabul in 2021
Chinese National Deported To Hong Kong For Visa Violations
Srinagar, Dec 11: Chinese national Hu Congtai, who had entered Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir in violation of his visa stipulations, has been deported to Hong Kong, officials said here on Thursday. The Chinese national who was detained here last week has been sent to Delhi on the evening of 10th December for onward deportation to Hong Kong, the officials said. Congtai, 29, arrived in Delhi on November 19 on a tourist visa, which permitted him to visit Buddhist religious [] The post Chinese National Deported To Hong Kong For Visa Violations appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Several monitoring stations across the city reported pollution levels firmly in the 'poor' bracket. At 8 am, Aya Nagar recorded an AQI of 246, Burari 295, Dwarka 289 and Lodhi Road 233.
Indian Railways 2nd largest freight carrying rail network in world: Minister
New Delhi: The government has informed that freight loading increased from 1,233 million tonnes (MT) in 2020-21 to 1,617 MT in 2024-25, making Indian Railways second largest freight carrying Railways in the world. To keep the freight rate competitive, the freight rates have not been revised since 2018 despite increase in input cost over the 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 .
Netanyahu, Modi to Meet Very Soon: Israel PMO
Informed sources in Israel rubbished reports recently that Netanyahu postponed his trip to India due to security concerns in the wake of Delhi blasts
Delhi govt signs MoU with Indian Oil for beautification, maintenance of flyovers
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the initiative would support pollution control efforts and contribute to shaping a Viksit Delhi through collective participation
Nightclub fire tragedy: Co-owner Ajay Gupta brought to Goa from Delhi
Panaji: Ajay Gupta, who claimed to be a silent partner and investor in the fire-ravaged Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, has been brought to Goa from Delhi on a transit remand for questioning. Twenty-five persons, including 20 staff members and five tourists, were killed in the major blaze at the facility in North Goa around 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 .
Several crores in demonetised currency seized in north Delhi
Authorities are investigating the source of the notes and the network involved
Crores in demonetised currency seized in north Delhi's Wazirpur; several detained
Delhi Police seized demonetised currency worth crores in Wazirpur. Old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes were found in multiple bags. Several individuals were detained. Two vehicles used for transport were impounded. The origin of the cash and the network involved are under investigation. Further details are awaited.
Salman Khan moves Delhi HC seeking protection of personality rights
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights.
Trump risks becoming he President who lost India, warns US lawmaker Kamlager-Dove
US Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove warned that growing tariffs, visa hikes and political tensions are damaging India-US ties. She argued that President Donald Trump risks becoming he president who lost India, citing stalled engagement, cancelled summits and declining trust between Washington and New Delhi.
Delhi AQI still above 300 amid 'very poor' air quality in national capital
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' with AQI exceeding 300 in several areas, as a thin layer of smog blankets the national capital. This persistent pollution continues to affect citizens despite a slight dip in North India's temperatures. Anand Vihar and Delhi Cantonment recorded an AQI of 302.
Opposition bats for electoral reforms in House
NEW DELHI: Backing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhis call for electoral reform, several Opposition MPs on Wednesday pushed for cleaner and more transparent systems. Their key demands included machine-readable voter lists, a reversal of the 45-day CCTV data wipe-out rule, greater access to EVMs, and an overhaul of what they described as laws that let election commissioners act with impunity. On the second day of the Lok Sabha debate on Electoral Reforms, Congress MP K. C. Venugopal accused the government of influencing the Election Commission and said the poll body was behaving like an election agent of the ruling BJP, buckling under its pressure. Venugopal pointed to several recent Commission decisions that, according to him, showed clear partisanship. In a digital era, he asked, why were machine-readable electoral rolls still not being created? He also reminded the House that a Supreme Court bench led by now-retired Justice K. M. Joseph had directed that, until Parliament passed a law on the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, the selection panel must include the PM, the CJI, and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. But when the government finally brought a Bill, it proposed a committee in which the Prime Minister would chair, joined by a Union minister chosen by him and the Leader of the Opposition. Parliament passed that version. Venugopal questioned why the CJI was excluded and sought an explanation from the law minister. Holding up a copy of the ECs 2004 SIR orders, he noted that the earlier guidelines gave six months for the exercise. What was the urgency that the current SIR process needs to be completed within just two months? he asked. From the Trinamool Congress, Satabdi Roy attacked the government for turning the once-respectful word sir into a Gabbar Singh-like fearful figure that amounts to torture for the voters. She declared that, however much the BJP shouts SIR, SIR, SIR, the people of Bengal would stand with madam, referring to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Questioning the aim of the special revision of electoral rolls in 12 states and UTs, she said, These people know nothing about West Bengal You may have won Bihar, but you cannot win West Bengal. DMK leader T M Selvaganapathi said the government was trying to control independent institutions, claiming the current SIR exercise was illegal and unconstitutional without Parliaments approval. SP MP Dimple Yadav called for a return to ballot papers and accused the EC of following government directions.
Delhi Police bust illegal unit making fake Castrol products in Alipur
Delhi Police DIU, with Castrol officials, busted an illegal factory in Alipur. The unit was manufacturing and supplying fake Castrol oil across Delhi for six months. Authorities seized a large quantity of finished and packaged infringed products, including oil, empty bottles, and packaging materials. Three individuals have been identified as running the operation.
BJP hits back, says paper ballot will bring back booth capturing
NEW DELHI: In a rebuttal to opposition parties vociferous demand on reverting to paper ballot elections, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said it would mean going back to the days of booth capturing. Participating in a debate in Lok Sabha on election reforms, the former Union law minister said the opposition should not talk of returning to the old ballot paper system. There are at least two dozen Supreme Court and high court judgments validating the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs), he said. Prasad recalled that the Election Commission had invited parties to hack EVMs in its presence, but none turned up. Now they are raising hue and cry against EVMs, he said. Prasad also noted that after the recent Bihar elections, not one plea was received to check the micro-controllers of EVMs. The government has repeatedly ruled out going back to the ballot paper system as EVMs have made the election process faster and safer, Prasad said . Responding to KC Venugopals charges on removing CJI from the panel of selecting election commissioners, the BJP MP said when an elected government headed by the prime minister can be trusted with the nuclear button, why cant it be the case when selecting a good CEC or EC. He wondered why the judiciary should be included in everything when the legislature in its wisdom has passed a law with a selection committee that excluded the CJI. Participating in the debate, Union Minister and Apna Dal (S) leader Anupriya Patel said the opposition parties were making an issue out of the SIR and targeting the EC out of frustration over losing successive elections. You are very creative. Every election you make different claims such as the Constitution being under attack, reservations being taken away and vote chori (vote theft). You are hurt and because you lost the elections after all this, Patel said. Congress claimed 65 lakh votes were deleted in Bihar during the SIR without any reason. It is strange, because no one complained about it. At least 65 persons should have come forward with claims of wrongful deletions. This year, Bihar rejected their politics of fear, Patel said. There is no strength in their argument that the SIR exercise is being carried out in a hurried manner because elections are still six months away in most states, she said.
Opposition walkout after BJP MP withdraws question on Indias forensic capabilities
NEW DELHI: Opposition parties led by the Congress on Wednesday staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha after a BJP MP withdrew a question he had originally posed to Home Minister Amit Shah on strengthening the countrys forensic capabilities. BJP MP Adiya Prasad had submitted the question as a Starred Question, which normally requires the minister to answer orally and allows MPs to ask immediate follow-up questions. According to the official Question List on the Rajya Sabha website, Prasads question was listed as Question No. 2 for Wednesdays Question Hour. However, a correction note later stated that the question should be treated as withdrawn. When Chairman CP Radhakrishnan skipped the question, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh and other Opposition MPs demanded to know why the question had been withdrawn. The Chairman responded firmly, saying, You know the rules. Rule 53 permits a member to withdraw any question as he likes. He added, You can also withdraw if you want. I cannot interfere in the rights of the members.As Opposition MPs continued to press for an explanation, he told them they had no right to raise it. He also rejected their repeated request to ask the concerned MP to put the question. Why do I have to tell? I have no right to tell, he said. He then ordered that nothing said by the Opposition on the issue would go on record and asked them not to disturb the Question Hour. Frustrated with the response, the Opposition staged a walkout. Prasads withdrawn question had sought to know if the government is expanding Central Forensic Science Laboratories to collect evidence as mandated under the new criminal laws.
Goa nightclub owners, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, sought transit anticipatory bail in Delhi after a fatal fire, claiming to be on a business trip in Thailand. The Ministry of External Affairs is considering revoking their passports, while police allege they booked flights after the blaze.
SC orders SIT probe of past CEOs of Noida
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing irregularities in land compensation in NOIDA to investigate the authoritys chief executive officers and top officials over the past 10-15 years. The court granted the SIT an additional two months to complete its investigation. A three-judge bench, headed by CJI Surya Kant and comprising Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and N Kotiswar Singh, made it clear that farmers who received higher compensation, allegedly in connivance and collusion of NOIDA officials, wont face penalties or coercive action. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing NOIDA, was allowed to file an affidavit to present the authoritys view. One of the farmers, who allegedly received a higher payment and had approached the SC through senior advocate Siddharth Dave, said he had been receiving notices from the SIT to record his statement. Kindly protect the farmers, as it is not their fault, he urged. The case traces back to August 13, when the SC ordered an SIT probe against NOIDA officials for allegedly colluding with builders to pay landowners beyond their entitled compensation. The court had asked recommendations of the SIT to be placed before the UP chief secretary for consideration of converting NOIDA into a metropolitan council. Following serious findings, the SC formed a fresh SIT to examine bank accounts and assets of erring officials and beneficiaries, with support from forensic auditors.
Delhi air qualitylikely to worsen to very poor from December 11
CAQM finds 15 out of 79 road stretches inspected with high dust intensity; Delhi Chief Ministers Office says government working in action mode to give relief from air pollution
The Delhi-Saharanpur Yamunotri Road, a key route linking Ghaziabad with major regions, is set for a major upgrade after receiving state government approval. Renovation work is scheduled to begin in January.
US gives mixed signals as trade talks resume
NEW DELHI: AS the US and India look to finalise a broader bilateral trade agreement, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said that Indias offers are the best Washington has received, though challenges remain in getting New Delhi to open up its agriculture sector. There is resistance in India for certain crops and meats and products. They are a difficult nut to crack but they have been quite forward leaning. The types of offers they have been talking to us about are one of the best that we have ever received as a country, said Greer while speaking at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing in Washington, DC. The comments came as the US trade negotiation team led by Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer commenced the two-day talks in New Delhi on Wednesday. On the first day, he held discussions with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal. Both reviewed the ongoing negotiations for the agreement. Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch is the US chief negotiator. Indias chief negotiator is Darpan Jain, Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce. Indias former chief negotiator and current Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will be supervising the progress of the negotiations. The two sides exchanged views on matters related to India-US trade and economic ties, including on the ongoing negotiations for a mutually beneficial Bilateral Trade Agreement, the Department of Commerce said. Meanwhile, speaking on the sidelines of the Pravasi Rajasthani Divas in Jaipur on Wednesday, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal reiterated that the ongoing trade negotiations with the US are progressing well. Talks are continuously progressing. We are moving forward towards a bilateral trade agreement, Goyal said.
On December 11, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 12,965 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,884 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at Rs 1,90,900 per kilogram. Check city-wise rates here.
Shooting League of India to kick off on Feb 16
NEW DELHI, Dec 10: The inaugural edition of the Shooting League of India (SLI) will be held from February 16 to 26 next year, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) said on Wednesday. The dates have been finalised in alignment with the International Shooting Sport Federations (ISSF) 2026 calendar to avoid clashes with major []
Sights of inclusive opportunities at TCS Siruseri
Chennais caf culture has always had a heart. In a city where international brews, artisanal bakeries and neighbourhood cafs keep multiplying, spaces that centre purpose, building their own customer community. Eateries like the Museum Caf in Mylapore and Writers Caf in Taramani double as grounds for employment for differently abled individuals, paving paths to independent living. And now, tucked inside TCS Siruseri, Blind Bake Caf employs visually impaired chefs, who whisk, chop, and plate with an ease that challenges everything we assume about disability. As we walked in on Tuesday for the cafes launch, the kitchen had already set its rhythm. Muffins puffing in an oven that has braille symbols, French fries softening into mild crispiness, cold coffees lining up in rows and the air carrying the hum of a team settling into their inclusive kitchen. The chefs, trained by National Association for the Blind (NAB) India, move with an intuitive certainty, guided by tactile flooring, adapted techniques and months of preparation. Much of this learning traces back to the NAB India Centre for Blind Women in Delhi, where director Shalini Khanna Sodhi has spent over two decades building blind-friendly culinary training. When we started teaching them cooking, we could see that everybody learns, maybe a little slowly. Putting the lighter to the burner and handling the knife are the two main things which actually take a long time, she says. As the centre scaled, the team split the programme into two parallel streams. Not everybody is ready for baking, and not every baker is good at cooking, she says. Cooking basics take about three months; baking and beverages require another three. This training model powered their first large corporate caf in TCS Olympus campus, Mumbai. Speed was our main concern but slowly they learnt the rhythm, she recalls. Chennai, however, demanded a wider talent pool. Applicants came in from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, some with basic cooking skills but many without prior exposure to large kitchens, but with determination. The team here includes six visually impaired chefs, four sighted supervisors, and one manager. For Vennila, working here marks her first experience outside her home state, Andhra Pradesh. I am feeling very happy, she says. At first it seemed difficult, but gradually it became easy. She hopes her parents will feel proud seeing her being independent. Today she handles the kitchen as one of the main chefs, mainly preparing rice, noodles, French fries and manchurian gravy with confidence and ease. Initially started just for women, the training, on request, extended for men as well. Naveen Kumar from Sivagangai arrived with almost no formal cooking experience. But he says that the three-month training helped him understand both preparation and pace. The hardest part initially, he says, was locating ingredients and equipment. He now handles with ease one of the scariest parts for everyone who steps into kitchens the knife. I think this is a matter of awareness and people should understand the importance of visual impairment, he says. Tactile tiles, bus service for daily commute and even sensitisation programmes were conducted by TCS for its employees to create a relaxed and inclusive workspace for the cafs team. Inside the campus, the team underwent a 10-12 day orientation mapping out the large kitchen, memorising storage, and visiting other cafs on campus to observe service speed. As blind people dont see faces, the smiles, the whole range of experiences, it takes them time, Shalini explains. By their soft launch on October 29, the chefs were ready. The caf now serves an 83-item vegetarian menu, including breakfast, lunch, beverages and desserts. Yet, the team wants to make more. Nithya, a sighted person and helper, who learns alongside the chefs, says, When I heard about it, I was surprised at how experienced the blind can be. They are very confident. When I see them, I feel confident and excited. Her role includes taking measurements and assisting only when required. For TCS, the caf is a reflection of its broader inclusion framework. Sudeep Kunnumal, chief human resources officer, says, Sensitisation cannot remain limited to training modules. They must be experienced in everyday ways that enable us to understand and appreciate diverse abilities. The Blind Bake Caf embodies this belief, offering our associates a space where inclusion and accessibility is lived and felt. Inside the caf, that foundation is already visible. As Shalini puts it, The whole table has been turned; where the visually impaired are providing the service and others are receiving it.
A movement to break the misogyny hidden in words
In November, psychologist and social media influencer Divija Bhasin started the Proud Randi Movement online, encouraging women and girls in India to take back the meaning of a misogynistic Hindi slur by adding it to a hashtag to their bios. Bhasin said in a reel: If we stop finding this word insulting, men will lose the power to use it as an insult. The Proud R movement has had interesting offline predecessors when it comes to the reclamation of certain words. The Slutwalks of the early 2010s come to mind, of course. The first Slutwalk was in Toronto, in response to a police officer shaming women for their clothing. More were organised internationally; in India they were held in Bhopal, Delhi and Kolkata. The United States saw a pussyhat movement during which protestors wore pink hats to the 2017 Womens March, with the accessory serving as a rejoinder to President Donald Trumps widely-reported statement on women: grab them by the p***y. Bhasins current project is a virtual manifestation on the same lines, highlighting words that are used in sexually violent ways and repossessing them as the basis of activism. But online presence itself carries risks, and this campaign increases risks for some participants. Multiple FIRs have been lodged against her on charges of inciting minors to adapt abusive language and potentially influencing them towards sex work. Interestingly, both conservative and liberal factions have taken issue with the Proud R movement. Bhasin has been critiqued regarding how the slur originated in specific caste and class locations, raising questions about its weightage to people of privileged positionalities. The slur may be widely used against all women but it more precisely denigrates sex workers, who are likely for various systemic reasons to be of marginalised backgrounds. Bhasin acknowledges the words history in her original reel, and indicates rightly that the clients should be stigmatised, not the service providers. As to whether defanging the R-word creates intersectional solidarities depends on broader individual choices. Chances are that a person who is more deeply invested in feminist living will find the R-word deleterious because she is ideologically allied with sex workers issues, and not because she finds it offensive to be called one. That the word is in Hindi, and isnt weaponised pan-India, has also been a point of contention. But perhaps a more productive take would be to see that the fact there is no one terrible insult that cuts across all languages and cultures is not a bad thing. The misogyny is long-steeped, but not monolithic. The reclamation of sexually violent and highly gendered words is a part of known feminist practice. Shock is deployed purposefully, and sometimes effectively. The discourse that arises from the shock may be the most valuable part of such methods, which isnt to say that this kind of provocation isnt also problematic. What such provocation forces is (re)acknowledgment of misogyny, and its pervasive and assorted layers. It exists not only in ghastly crimes. Its in the everyday on the Internet and in the home, on public transport and in schools and offices. Its certainly in small words that have the power to detonate.
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Actors Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia during a promotional event for Ikkis in New Delhi
Actors Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia during a promotional event for Ikkis in New Delhi, on Wednesday. (PTI)
