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Supreme Court to speak with parents before deciding to allow passive euthanasia for their son
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday clarified that it would first meet the parents in person before passing any order on a plea seeking passive euthanasia for their 32-year-old son, who has been in a vegetative state for the past 12 years following a fall from a building. A two-judge Bench headed by Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice K V Viswanathan said it wanted to interact directly with the parents on January 13 before taking a final decision. The Bench was hearing a miscellaneous application filed by the father seeking the removal of all life-sustaining treatment being administered to his son. We want to speak to the parents of the man on January 13 and for the counsel to study the report so that they can assist the Court in passing final orders, the Bench observed. The court made it clear that the interaction would be in person and not through video conferencing, noting that such an important and sensitive issue warranted physical presence. Accordingly, it directed the parents to remain present before the court on the specified date. Before passing the direction, the Bench examined reports submitted by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, concerning the medical condition of the man. The reports were prepared pursuant to earlier directions of the apex court. During the hearing, Justice Pardiwala, after going through the AIIMS report, remarked that it was a sad report and that the man could not continue to live in such a condition. AIIMS, in its secondary report, examined the medical history, neurological condition and other clinical observations of the patient. The report followed an earlier primary assessment, which had stated that the chances of recovery were negligible. The man has been lying on the bed with a tracheostomy tube for respiration and a gastrostomy for feeding. The photographs showed that he has suffered huge bed sores, the primary report said. The court noted that as per the guidelines laid down in the 2018 Constitution Bench judgment in Common Cause, as modified by a January 2023 order, opinions of both Primary and Secondary Medical Boards are mandatory before permitting passive euthanasia. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati submitted that consultation with the family was necessary before the court could pass any final order. The Bench agreed with the submission and allowed her prayer. Passive euthanasia refers to the act of allowing a patient to die by withdrawing or withholding life-sustaining treatment or medical intervention necessary to maintain life.
Five babies rescued from trafficking gang, 10 arrested in A.P.
The gang allegedly used to purchase babies from Delhi and Mumbai and sell them to childless couples for 5 lakh, say police
Red Fort Blast: 9th Accused Sent To Anti-Terror Agency NIA's Custody Till Dec 26
A Delhi court on Thursday remanded Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth accused arrested in a case related to the Red Fort blast, to NIA custody till December 26.
Red Fort Blast: Court Sends Ninth Arrested Accused To NIA Custody Till Dec 26
New Delhi, Dec 18: A Delhi court on Thursday sent Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth person arrested in the Red Fort blast case, to NIA custody till December 26. Special Judge Prashant Sharma allowed the plea of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeking custodial interrogation of the accused. Earlier in the day, the NIA arrested Dar, a Jammu and Kashmir resident, allegedly a close associate of suicide bomber Umar-un-Nabi. Dar allegedly played an active role in the conspiracy behind the [] The post Red Fort Blast: Court Sends Ninth Arrested Accused To NIA Custody Till Dec 26 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi Air Quality Worsens Despite Stricter Anti-Pollution Measures
A blanket of haze enveloped Delhi on Thursday, reducing visibility across the city as air pollution worsened, with the 24-hour average AQI in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 373, up from 334 a day earlier, according to official data.
India reaffirms commitment to continue medical, humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
NEW DELHI: India has reaffirmed its commitment to continue humanitarian assistance and healthcare cooperation with Afghanistan, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda. Nadda and the visiting Afghan Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali met on Wednesday night. In the meeting, Nadda reaffirmed New Delhis commitment to Afghanistan and discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector. The two sides reviewed the ongoing health cooperation, and discussed ways to further strengthen collaborationin healthcare infrastructure. They also talked aboutmedical supplies and capacity building. Following the talks with the Afghan Health Minister, Nadda wrote on X, Held a productive meeting with Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, Afghan Minister of Public Health. Reaffirmed Indias commitment to continued humanitarian assistance and healthcare cooperation with Afghanistan and discussed avenues to further strengthen this collaboration with particular focus on long term supply of medicines. Made a symbolic handover of cancer medicines and vaccines, reflecting Indias commitment to support the medical needs of the Afghan people. A larger consignment of medicines, vaccines, and a 128-slice CT scanner is also being dispatched to Afghanistan, he added. Held a productive meeting with H.E. Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, Afghan Minister of Public Health. Reaffirmed Indias commitment to continued humanitarian assistance and healthcare cooperation with Afghanistan and discussed avenues to further strengthen this collaboration with pic.twitter.com/LW8KD5lyNl Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) December 17, 2025 India has approved and implemented several key healthcare infrastructure projects in Afghanistan. These include the construction of five maternity and health clinics in the provinces of Paktia, Khost and Paktika, a 30-bed hospital in Kabul, and the construction or upgradation of major facilities such as an oncology centre, trauma centre, diagnostic centre and thalassemia centre in Kabul. Noting that India has supplied 327 tonnes of medicines and vaccines to Afghanistan over the past four years, Nadda said cancer medicines and one CT scan machine, as requested by the Afghan public health ministry, are ready for dispatch and will be delivered by the end of this month, a health ministry statement said. Nadda also said that India would work to ease access to medical treatment for Afghan patients. He also said that India has supplied 327 tonnes of medicines and vaccines to Afghanistan over the past four years. Proposals from the Afghan side for a radiotherapy machine and additional medical supplies are also being processed. India reiterated its commitment to providing free treatment in India to Afghan patients suffering from emergency and serious ailments, and to facilitating medical visas, the statement said. Since the launch of the new Afghan visa module in April 2025, more than 500 visas, including over 200 medical visas, have been issued in the last four months. Nadda also recalled India's broader humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, including the supply of food grains, medicines, vaccines and emergency relief material, as well as support for rehabilitation programmes in partnership with international organisations. The meeting concluded with both sides expressing satisfaction over the ongoing cooperation and reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening healthcare support for the Afghan people, the statement said. The Union Health ministry on X said, India reaffirmed its commitment to continued humanitarian assistance and healthcare cooperation, with a focus on long-term supply of medicines. A symbolic handover of cancer medicines and vaccines was made reflecting India's commitment to support the medical needs of the Afghan people. A larger consignment of medicines, vaccines and a 128-slice CT scanner is also being dispatched to Afghanistan, the ministry said. Afghan Health Minister Jalali also met Minister for AYUSH, Prataprao Jadhav, during which the two sides discussed setting up a traditional medicine institute and research centre in Kabul, training practitioners, and signing a bilateral cooperation agreement.
What Is ANPR? How Delhi Petrol Pumps Use It For Pollution Checks
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) has rapidly evolved from a regular law enforcement tool into a global smart city technology.
NEW DELHI: A month after the apprehension of Fishing Boats belonging to Bangladesh, for illegal fishing, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship, while undertaking routine surveillance operations in the Northern Bay of Bengal, apprehended two Bangladeshi Fishing Boats (BFBs) along with 35 crew members for engaging in illegal fishing activities inside India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The ICG in a statement, said on Thursday that the arrests were made on 16 December for violation of the Maritime Zones of India (MZI) (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981. The presence of active fishing gear and approximately 500 kilograms of fish catch clearly indicated ongoing fishing operations inside Indian waters, said ICG. The apprehended boats and crew were taken into custody by the ICG and subsequently handed over to the Marine Police, Frazerganj, on 17 Dec 25 for further legal proceedings in accordance with applicable laws, ICG added. This apprehension underscores the ICG's steadfast commitment to safeguarding India's maritime interests, preventing illegal fishing, and ensuring the safety and security of Indian fishermen operating in the region. ICG continues to maintain a robust presence in India's maritime zones, enforcing maritime law and promoting responsible and lawful use of the seas. A month back, as TNIE earlier reported , the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships apprehended three Bangladeshi fishing boats (BFBs), along with 79 crew members, for engaging in illegal fishing inside India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on 15 and 16 November 2025. The Bangladeshi fishing boats were detected operating well within Indian waters while an ICG ship was undertaking IMBL surveillance in the northern Bay of Bengal. The ICG statement said, The fishing boats were operating in violation of the Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981. Over the last three months, the ICG has apprehended eight Bangladeshi fishing boats with 170 crew members for similar violations.
Rajnath Urges IAF Commanders To Draw Lessons From Op Sindoor, Stay Ready To Deal With Challenges
New Delhi, Dec 18: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Indias high-impact, short-duration operational capability was demonstrated by the armed forces during Operation Sindoor, while urging air force commanders to draw lessons from the decisive military action and stay prepared to deal with every future challenge. In his address at the Air Force Commanders Conclave here, Singh also underlined that 21st-century warfare is not just a war of weapons, but also a war of ideas, technology and adaptability. He [] The post Rajnath Urges IAF Commanders To Draw Lessons From Op Sindoor, Stay Ready To Deal With Challenges appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi Sees Nearly 76 Pc Spike in PUC Issuance Ahead of No PUC, No Fuel Rule Enforcement
Earlier this week, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that vehicles without a valid pollution under control (PUC) certificate will not be provided fuel at petrol pumps in the city from Thursday
NIA arrests 9th accused in Delhi Red Fort blast case
According to the NIA, the suspect allegedly played an active role in the conspiracy behind the blast that claimed 15 lives and left many others injured on November 10
NIA arrests Kashmir resident in Red Fort blast case; ninth arrest so far
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested a Jammu and Kashmir resident, who the investigators said was a close associate of alleged suicide bomber Umar-un-Nabi, the prime accused in the Red Fort blast case. This is the ninth arrest in the case. According to the agency, Yasir Ahmad Dar allegedly played an active role in the conspiracy behind the blast that claimed 15 lives and left many others injured on November 10. An active participant in the conspiracy, Dar had allegedly taken an oath for carrying out self-sacrificial operations, the NIA said. The 9th person to be arrested in the case, Yasir Ahmad Dar is a resident of Shopian, Srinagar (J&K). He was nabbed by NIA from New Delhi, and placed under arrest, an NIA spokesperson said in a statement. Dar was in close contact with the other accused persons in the case, including Umar-un-Nabi as well as Mufti Irfan, the agency said. The NIA has so far made nine arrests, including Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai of Pulwama, Dr Adeel Ahmed Rather of Anantnag, Dr Shaheen Saeed of Lucknow and Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay of Shopian. The agency also arrested Faridabad resident Soyab, who has been accused of providing shelter and logistic support to Umar, Amir Rashid Ali, in whose name the car used for the blast was registered, and Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish, who provided technical support to Umar. (With inputs from PTI)
Gold prices experienced a slight decline on Thursday, with the February contract falling by Rs 580 to Rs 1,34,314 per 10 grams due to weak global cues. Overseas, Comex gold futures also saw a dip. The article then details the current gold rates for 22K and 24K gold across various Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.
NIA Arrests 9th Accused, A Kashmir Resident, In Red Fort Blast Case
New Delhi, Dec 18: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Jammu and Kashmir resident, a close associate of suicide bomber Umar-un-Nabi, in connection with the Red Fort area blast, making it the ninth arrest in the case, officials said on Thursday. Yasir Ahmad Dar allegedly played an active role in the conspiracy behind the blast that claimed 15 lives and left many others injured on November 10, they said. An active participant in the conspiracy, Dar had allegedly [] The post NIA Arrests 9th Accused, A Kashmir Resident, In Red Fort Blast Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The National Law University, Delhi, has released the AILET 2026 results for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. programmes. Over 22,500 candidates appeared for the undergraduate exam and nearly 2,800 for the postgraduate test. The results are available on the official website for candidates to download their scorecards.
NIA Arrests Ninth Accused From Jammu Kashmir in Red Fort Blast Case
SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency on Thursday arrested another key accused from Jammu and Kashmir in connection with last months car bomb blast near Delhis Red Fort that left 11 people dead and several others injured, officials said. They said the arrested individual is the ninth accused held so far in the case. According to []
Sudanese child with complex heart defect undergoes successful high-risk surgery
AP CM to Visit New Delhi to Seek Centre's Help for Projects
The Chief Minister is scheduled to meet six union ministers on Friday, including Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and others
NIA Nabs Shopian Resident, Key Conspirator In Deadly Delhi Blast
New Delhi, Dec 18: Tightening the noose around those involved in the deadly Delhi blast near the Red Fort, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another key accused, taking the total number of arrests in the case to nine. The latest arrest marks a significant breakthrough in unraveling the conspiracy behind the terror attack that claimed 11 lives and left several others injured last month. In a statement, The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another key accused in [] The post NIA Nabs Shopian Resident, Key Conspirator In Deadly Delhi Blast appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ED Raids 13 Places In Punjab, Haryana and Delhi in Dunki Route Case
ED's Jalandhar zonal office teams are carrying out searches at these 13 locations based on certain inputs in the case in which the ED initiated an investigation on the basis of various First Information Reports (FIRs) registered related to 330 Indians deported by the USA through a military cargo plane in February 2025
Mutual Divorce: Delhi High Court has delivered a significant ruling for couples seeking divorce. Courts can now waive the mandatory one-year separation period for mutual consent divorces. Judges will not mechanically delay these separations. This decision respects the autonomy of consenting adults. The law will not force couples into unhappy marriages.
AILET 2025 result released at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in: Direct link to download here
The National Law University Delhi has declared the AILET 2026 results for admissions to its undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes. Conducted across 47 centres in 36 cities, the exam saw over 25,000 candidates appear. Female candidates dominated participation, while category-wise data reflected broad representation across social groups. Candidates can visit the official website to download the AILET result 2025.
Artist Kulpreet Singh Questions Politics of Blaming Stubble Burning for Pollution
Singh participated in the 2020-21 farmers protests on the borders of Delhi against the three farm laws and used ashes from the stoves of protesting farmers at the site in his works.
Giriraj Singhs jahannum mein jaye remarks on woman at centre of naqab row triggers backlash
New Delhi, Dec 18: Amid the Nitish Kumar naqab controversy, Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday created a fresh row when he said that it is up to the woman concerned to refuse appointment to the government job or go to hell, drawing flak from many opposition leaders. Singh was responding to Mondays incident in Patna where the Bihar chief minister pulled the naqab (veil) off the face of the newly-recruited AYUSH doctor while she was receiving her letter of [] The post Giriraj Singhs jahannum mein jaye remarks on woman at centre of naqab row triggers backlash appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia expressed delight over uncapped players earning big in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction, saying the tournament continues to serve its core purpose of providing a platform for young and emerging talent across the country. Uncapped players emerged as the biggest talking point of the auction, with franchises spending significant sums to secure promising domestic performers. Delhi Capitals made headlines by signing Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Dar for Rs. 84 crore, while five-time champions Chennai Super Kings invested heavily in youth by roping in Rajasthan cricketer Kartik Sharma and Uttar Pradesh all-rounder Prashant Veer for Rs. 14.20 crore each. Reacting to the developments, Saikia said he was pleased to see franchises backing players based on their domestic performances and giving opportunities to talent from across the country. I'm extremely happy because some uncapped players of India from various states, from their domestic performances, the franchises are picking up. You can take the example of that guy from J&K, Auqib Dar, another from UP (Veer) and one from Rajasthan (Kartik). So this is precisely what the IPL is all about, that we have to promote our young talents. Reacting to the developments, Saikia said he was pleased to see franchises backing players based on their domestic performances and giving opportunities to talent from across the country. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Saikias comments highlight the IPLs increasing role as a stepping stone for domestic cricketers, providing both financial stability and exposure as they work towards a bigger aim of representing their country on the global stage. Article Source: IANS
Men record higher lung deposition of air pollutants in Delhi: Study
New Delhi, Dec 18: Sitting in vehicles stuck in traffic or walking along crowded footpaths as they make their way back home from work, men in Delhi are absorbing more of the citys polluted air into their lungs than women, according to a study conducted over five years. Titled Respiratory deposition of particulate matter in Delhi: A five-year assessment of exposure patterns and health risks, the study was conducted by researchers from the Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, along [] The post Men record higher lung deposition of air pollutants in Delhi: Study appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Antitrust action: Competition panel launches probe into IndiGo following flight disruptions
IndiGo is facing a PIL in the Delhi High Court following the operational collapse, during which over 4,600 flights were cancelled, which left more than 1.2 million passengers stranded at various airports
Music streams from the speakers in a vast room brimming with zesty souls. The crowd seemingly transported to a world cut away from the one outside. There is adrenaline josh as they clap hands and sing in unison. There is positivity when the peace of music caresses hearts. The outpourings may seem weird to some and pure joy to others. The gathering is a blend of ages the old, the middle-aged and a whole lot of youth as though time barriers have melted away in waves of music. The presence of youth may suggest a wild party. But it is positive and peppy, sans headbanging or theatrics. No EDM, no rock, no big names wielding powerhouse instruments just soothing music. The Nandagovindam group is at play in one of their now-famous BhajanConnect programmes. When we perform to a crowd of many, it is the positive vibe that makes all the difference. We love the way they sit with us, immersed in the music. Its great to see so many youngsters in the crowd, says Naveen Mohan, lead singer of the group. Formed two decades years ago, the team shot to fame during the pandemic when videos of their jam sessions went viral. I saw them first on YouTube while working from home. It was electric, as they mixed popular Malayalam film songs with a devotional twist and jammed together, recalls Harini Narayana G, a market researcher. I could feel something in me move as they sang sthambam pilarkunna hungara shabdam (the deafening sound when the pillar split). I had never felt such magic for a long time. Across India, youngsters grooving tobhajanshas become a visible trend, as the razzmatazz of clubbing joins hands with songs of divine love. Popularly termed bhajanclubbing, it sees large youth congregations vibing to spiritual chants. The Bhajan group from Vattiyoorkavu Sri Sathya Sai temple Singers like Hansraj Raghuvanshi and Jubin Nautiyal have built cult followings, while bands such as the Delhi-based Sadho Band and Vrindavan-based Madhavas Rock Band draw crowds. The following also extends to performers like Radhika Das and Achyut Gopi, a black woman from the US who calls herself a Grammy-nominated Kirtaniya, whose songs can get entire stadiums grooving. This trend picked up pace during the pandemic period, among the youth as well as others. The content is also made knowing the need that people want to engage in something that will soothe them even as it entertains, says Sarath C Kurup, a former Navy officer who is the organiser of the Kochi-based TulasimalaBhajansSamiti. Kerala witnessed a similar surge during the pandemic, with many tuning into groups such as Vishwaroopa, Tulasimala, Sree Radheyam, Thrissul, Nandagovindam and the all-women ShivahariBhajans, whose videos and Facebook Live sessions drew large audiences. Songs by Sivasri Skandaprasad and Shankar Mahadevan in this genre also trended. I feel the trend began even earlier, in spurts, when bands like Agam introduced Carnatic fusion to Keralas youth. Then came rappers like Brodha V and Sheldon Bangera, who lavishly borrowed from Sanskrit chants as they sang about the liberating space in spiritual traditions, says Neeraj Gopalan Shankar, a banker and ardent follower ofbhajanmusic. The folk-tunedbhajannumbers of Kalabhavan Mani, as well as songs like Padivalum Bhadravatakam, further grew into the young populace, leading to them being noticed by singers like the US-based Vidya Vox (Vidya Iyer), who incorporated them in their albums. Now, you have Gen Z watchingbhajangroups and even posting dance covers. Youth engagement withbhajans, Neeraj adds, cannot be seen in isolation. Thebhajangroups are not new sprouts. But now, there is an added affinity towards tradition and culture of the land. There is a going back to the roots trend that can be clearly seen, he notes. Some of the members of the all-woman Sivahari Bhajan group. For Nisha R, founder of the Shivahari group, social and personal anxieties often push people towards a higher power. Here, its via music. This has happened even centuries before. And it is repeating now, she says, while juggling a full-time job at the post office and managing the nine-year-old group that performs over 20 programmes a month. Sarath says passion drives his Tulasimala group too. He believes the shift came whenbhajansacquired a local flavour. Till then,bhajansconstituted mostly Carnatic elements and abhangs, which only a few could enjoy, he says. The Ernakulam-based Thulasimala Bhajan group. The current model came about after people like veteran singer Prashanth Varma reconstructed it with local, relatable flavours. That is the model we all follow now. Manybhajannumbers that went viral were carefully compiled, with popular film tunes carrying devotional themes being tweaked or elaborated. A prominent example is Manohari Radhe from the 2006 film Classmates, which has gained renewed popularity in its extendedbhajanform. The change came about with Kolarishi, a fast-paced Kannada song. Later, Pon Pulari and Manohari Radhe Radhe emerged in thebhajanformat. Now, these songs are all over Kerala sung by the 227bhajangroups that function in the state with national and global reach, says Prashanth Varma. The traditional image of sampradayabhajanshas shifted dramatically. Todays performers may lack the spectacle of rock bands, but they are dressed in traditionally trendy attire, open to Buddhist, Gurbani, Sufi, Hebrew and other chant traditions, adept with technology, and fluent in social media outreach. Their emotional involvement is key. They are not puritan but rooted in a surreal way. It is this trend that turns the youth. The space earlier given to film songs based on changing emotions has been replaced by something they feel is more consistent, says a young member of the Vattiyoorkavu Sathya SaiBhajanGroup, who prefers anonymity. Else, you have to quote all my team members. We recently performed as a team of 10 to a standing ovation. And we are part of a larger group of 20, which includes kids as young as seven or eight. The hugely popular Nanadagovindam Bhajans group. Naveen believes this growing love forbhajansreflects a comfort space sought by young people in an increasingly stressful world. The search is for a sense of inner peace. The role of music is profound, even as studies have proved. Gen Z looks for joys beyond money and fame to create good memories, to bond, and to reach a calm and positive mind space, he says. This need for peace and positivity urges travel and grooving to music that soothes. And the generation that follows will seek solace even more actively. Academically, the trend is often linked to post-pandemic behaviour either indulgence in extremes or a deeper questioning of lifes purpose. This is cyclic as well, says psychiatrist Arun B Nair. After a period of recklessness, there is a seething disinterest that awakens a quest for calm. When people find it in something comforting, placid and beautiful, they feel rested in a homecoming sense. Such engagement, he adds, activates the insula region of the brain, improving well-being and positive mindfulness. This is indeed the aim of the artform to urge people to calm themselves, to focus on positives, Prashanth notes. Only from such peace can beauty emerge. When you encourage people towards that, magic happens. I have seen it while training youngsters. They can be weaned away from perils like alcohol or drug abuse, he says. Souls are intrinsically beautiful. And music evokes that beauty.
Delhi Police Busts Interstate Gangs Supplying Mule Bank Accounts To Cybercrooks; 9 Arrested
New Delhi, Dec 18: The Delhi Police has busted two inter-state cyberfraud rackets involved in supplying mule bank accounts used for online financial crimes, including investment frauds, part-time job scams and digital arrest, officials said on Thursday. Nine accused were arrested after coordinated raids in Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur and Ghaziabad under the Cyhawk Operation, police said. The rackets were operating in a highly-structured manner, using layered banking channels, social media platforms and encrypted messaging applications to launder money cheated from [] The post Delhi Police Busts Interstate Gangs Supplying Mule Bank Accounts To Cybercrooks; 9 Arrested appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi: Man arrested for series of house burglaries in Dwarka
Dwarka police have apprehended a 22-year-old man suspected of a string of house burglaries. Following a complaint of stolen jewelry, CCTV analysis led to the identification and arrest of the Bindapur resident. Recovered items include gold and silver ornaments, along with several mobile phones, linking him to eight reported cases.
ED conducts fresh raids in dunki route case
CHANDIGARH, Dec 18: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted fresh searches in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation in a case linked to illegally transporting Indians to the US through the dunki route, officials said. The federal probe agency had in July conducted the first round of raids and recently attached assets worth Rs 5 crore of some travel agents after identifying some alleged accused operatives who were behind this illegal racket. Thursdays [] The post ED conducts fresh raids in dunki route case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Saddened by passing of eminent sculptor Ram Sutar: Murmu
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday expressed condolences on the passing of eminent sculptor Ram Sutar and said his exceptional contributions have enriched Indias artistic and cultural heritage. Saddened by the passing of Shri Ram Sutar Ji, Padma Bhushan recipient and an eminent sculptor whose exceptional contributions have enriched Indias artistic and cultural heritage, the president said in a post on X. His monumental works, including the Statue of Unity, stand as great symbols of Indias [] The post Saddened by passing of eminent sculptor Ram Sutar: Murmu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No Compromise On Safeguard Mechanism In Nuclear Bill: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Dec 18: The Rajya Sabha on Thursday took up a discussion on the nuclear energy bill, with Union Jitendra Singh asserting that no compromise will be made with the safeguard mechanism in place. Singh, the Minister of State, Department of Atomic Energy, moved the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, which seeks to open the tightly-controlled civil nuclear sector for private participation. The bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. [] The post No Compromise On Safeguard Mechanism In Nuclear Bill: Jitendra Singh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
In pictures: Toxic haze covers Delhi as air quality worsens
Exposure to this level of pollution can cause serious health problems, experts say.
Tata Motors against expecting small vehicles from CAFE norms
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: Leading car maker Tata Motors is against granting exemption to small petrol vehicles weighing up to 909 kg from the strict Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) standards, saying it would be detrimental for the growth of adoption of models based on sustainable technologies in the country. In a letter to PMO, the Mumbai-based auto major said Indias ability to innovate and leapfrog into technologies of the future is now starting to bear fruit, with EV [] The post Tata Motors against expecting small vehicles from CAFE norms appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sick Of Delhi's Pollution? Check Top 7 Cities With AQI Under 50 Where You Can Breathe Clean Air
While Delhi grapples with toxic air every winter, several cities in the country present a stark contrast
Ticket Refunds Are The Responsibility Of The State Association (UPCA): BCCI
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: After the fourth T20I between India and South Africa was abandoned due to excessive fog and poor visibility, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said that the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) is the competent authority to oversee a full refund for ticket holders. The abandonment of the match sparked frustration among spectators, who are expecting a refund for their tickets. Under the BCCI's refund policy, spectators are eligible for reimbursement (minus fees) if a match is cancelled or abandoned before a single ball is bowled. That is under the domain of the state cricket association, which is UPCA. So, this games hosting state is the UPCA. So, they will be able to tell you about this, and they are the competent authority. Everything in ticketing is done by the state association, as the BCCI just gives them the hosting rights and all these things are taken care of and are under the domain of the state association, Saikia told IANS on Thursday. Repeated inspections by on-field umpires K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan and Rohan Pandit, along with reserve umpire J.R. Madanagopal, didnt yield the desired outcome as the game was eventually called off at 9.30 pm. Due to the match being abandoned at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, India holds a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, with the fifth and final game set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. The abandonment of the fourth T20I has reignited debate over the BCCIs scheduling of international games in winter months, particularly with this series against South Africa seen as a part of vital preparation ahead of the Mens T20 World Cup in February-March. This was the first time a T20I was staged in Lucknow in December, and it now carries the unwanted distinction of hosting Indias first major international match abandoned due to excessive fog. Indias seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya was even spotted wearing a mask in the middle, underscoring the severity of fog and the Air Quality Index (AQI), which remained hazardous. The scheduling of fixtures in North Indian winters has long been a contentious issue, and Saikia felt Wednesdays game being abandoned in Lucknow was just an exceptional situation. No, it is a solitary weather situation. Normally we have this kind of weather in the month of January. This time it is quite early, number one, and number two, we had a match in Dharamsala also the other day. Dharamsala is a much colder place. So you cannot predict fog, and rain. Nowadays cricket is a throughout the year annual event for 12, and we have to have the matches. When we saw that there were big disturbances from fog in northern India in the month of January, we already restructured our domestic cricket matches. That's why there is a big gap between Ranji Trophy matches in North India. If you look at our schedule, we have bifurcated the Ranji Trophy matches into two parts. During the first part of January, we are not scheduling any matches in North India from last year onwards, if you follow that. This Lucknow incident is an exceptional weather condition. We had three matches in North India - one in Chandigarh, Dharamshala and one in Lucknow - all are in the same build, he elaborated. Saikia also gave an example of how prior advice on smog affecting New Delhi after Diwali had led to the national capital hosting the second Test against the West Indies in October, instead of the originally decided series opener against South Africa. If we had got any sense that there will be something like this, you can take the example of rescheduling or swapping of the Test match in New Delhi. If you look at the West Indies match, the second Test was played in New Delhi. In fact, the second Test was scheduled to happen in Kolkata. Saikia also gave an example of how prior advice on smog affecting New Delhi after Diwali had led to the national capital hosting the second Test against the West Indies in October, instead of the originally decided series opener against South Africa. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I don't think Lucknow always has this kind of fog at this part of the time. Maybe in the first part of January, it is normal, but we are still in the second or third week of December. We still have 15 days time to be in that situation. That is one of the tough things we saw yesterday, and for this, we cannot have any kind of rescheduling, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Stray dogs case: We will play video, ask what is humanity, SC tells petitioner
The Supreme Court said it would play a video in the stray dogs case to question the petitioners claim of inhuman treatment amid objections to MCD rules on dog relocation. Sibal said, The problem is that the MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi), in the meantime, has framed some rules which are completely contrary
Rare smog spike hits Beijing after years of pollution clean-up
Beijing experienced a rare spike in very unhealthy smog levels, reaching an AQI of 215 after years of significant pollution reduction efforts. Despite past successes in improving air quality through industrial relocation and cleaner heating, the city faced a temporary setback. This event has sparked comparisons with New Delhi's ongoing pollution crisis.
AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj posted a video skit on his social media platform to target the ruling BJP over the worsening air pollution. The bizarre skit shows two men dressed as Santa Claus and one by one, both of them faint following which Bhardwaj said Santa Claus fainted due to toxic AQI in Delhi.
Who is Yasir Ahmad Dar? Ninth accused arrested in Delhi Red Fort bast case, he belongs to...
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), probing the 'white-collar' terror module linked to the Delhi Red Fort car blast, arrested one more accused for allegedly orchestrating Dr Umar-un-Nabi, the suicide bomber, and destroying evidence in the conspiracy hatched by the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed group. Yasir Ahmad Dar, ninth accused in Red Fort blast case was produced before the Patiala House Court, which remanded him to NIA custody till December 26.
Not concerned about rupee at all: Economic Advisory Council to PM
New Delhi: Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) member Sanjeev Sanyal on Thursday said he is not concerned about the rupee at all, arguing that even China and Japan witnessed exchange rate weaknesses during their high growth phases. Speaking at Times Networks India Economic Conclave 2025, Sanyal said since the 90s, the rupee 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 .
India arming itself with FTAs to blunt Trumps tariff shocks
Facing U.S. import tariffs, India is accelerating free trade agreements to secure market access beyond America. New Delhi is finalizing deals with the EU, New Zealand, and Chile, and has signed a pact with Oman, diversifying export destinations amid global trade uncertainty.
Long-distance bus travel offers cleaner air than polluted cities in winter: Study
NEW DELHI: A new study by Respirer Living Sciences in collaboration with IntrCity SmartBus has found that long-distance bus travel during winter exposes passengers to significantly cleaner air compared to the severely polluted conditions in many north and central Indian cities . The study, conducted from December 7 to 14, 2025, covered 11 intercity routes across the country and is Indias first to measure real-time air quality inside long-distance buses. Its findings show that passengers spent up to 80% of their travel time breathing air with PM2.5 levels below 60 micrograms per cubic metre (g/m). Across most routes, around 6080% of the journey duration recorded PM2.5 levels under 60 g/m, indicating generally acceptable in-cabin air quality during transit. The analysis suggests that air filtration and in-cabin air systems play a crucial role in reducing passenger exposure to pollution, even while travelling through heavily polluted corridors in northern and central India. The study notes that while pollution spikes did occur, they were short-lived and intermittent. Overall, a substantial share of bus travel took place under low to moderate PM2.5 levels, offering a relatively cleaner breathing environment compared to outdoor city air during winter. Route-wise data showed particularly favourable conditions on sectors such as DelhiKanpur, PuneNagpur, PuneBangalore, DelhiLucknow, PathankotDelhi, DelhiKatra, and KatraDelhi, where PM2.5 levels remained below 60 g/m for more than 80% of the travel time. In contrast, the DelhiPathankot and LucknowDelhi routes recorded slightly higher exposure, with over 20% of travel time exceeding the 60 g/m threshold. Even on routes with relatively higher pollution, exposure to PM2.5 concentrations above 90 g/m was generally limited to a small portion of the journeyoften less than 1015% of total travel time. According to the study, these brief pollution peaks are likely linked to short-term external factors such as traffic congestion or localised pollution hotspots. Researchers said the findings provide a detailed picture of passenger exposure to particulate pollution during long-distance road travel and add a new dimension to discussions on mobility and public health in India. The study is the first publicly shared evidence of real-time air quality conditions inside long-distance buses in the country. As North India chokes, there can be no hiding 'behind the smokescreen of farm fires anymore'
AIFF Imposes Heavy Sanctions on Sikkim Dragons FC Following Tournament Brawl
New Delhi, Dec 18 : The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Disciplinary Committee has handed The post AIFF Imposes Heavy Sanctions on Sikkim Dragons FC Following Tournament Brawl appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Pollution Debate Fails To Take Off In Lok Sabha; Govt, Opposition Trade Blame As Delhi Chokes
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Opposition of avoiding the debate, saying they dont want a proper discussion on pollution.
Coffee is bad for your heart? Delhi cardiologist says the science tells a very different story
Good news for coffee lovers. A Delhi cardiologist reveals decades of fear about coffee harming hearts are outdated. Large studies show coffee drinkers face no higher heart disease risk. In fact, moderate consumption may be beneficial. The focus should be on avoiding added sugar and unhealthy accompaniments, not the coffee itself. This offers a fresh perspective on daily brews.
Over 27 Flights Cancelled, Many More Delayed At Delhi Airport Due To Dense Fog
Mumbai, Dec 18: As many as 27 flights of various airlines were cancelled and many more delayed at Delhi Airport on Thursday due to dense fog and subsequent drop in visibility, a DIAL official said. As of now, 27 flights are cancelled 16 departures and 11 arrivals at Delhi Airport due to dense fog and low visibility, the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) official said. In a passenger advisory Thursday morning, DIAL said due to dense fog, flight [] The post Over 27 Flights Cancelled, Many More Delayed At Delhi Airport Due To Dense Fog appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lok Sabha Passes G RAM G Bill Amid Opposition Uproar
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday shortly after the passage of the G RAM G Bill, following noisy protests by opposition members over its provisions. The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Bill, 2025, which seeks to guarantee 125 days of [] The post Lok Sabha Passes G RAM G Bill Amid Opposition Uproar appeared first on Northlines .
Around 75-80% of Delhi's vehicles have valid PUC certificates. Can the 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy be enforced without disrupting daily commuters?
Consensus reached on appointment of VCs in Kerala varsities, Governor tells SC
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court was informed on Thursday that the Kerala Governor and the state government have agreed on names for the appointment of vice chancellors of the A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University and Kerala University of Digital Sciences. The Attorney General, appearing for the Governor, informed the apex court that the matter had been resolved and that the development duly communicated to Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia. The Supreme Court bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan on Thursday hailed the development as a very happy ending, clarifying that all the questions of law arising from the dispute have been kept open for future adjudication. The apex court said a university cannot run without the vice chancellor as he has an important role to play. Lets put an end to this. We have to make sure that (the candidates) are meritorious, Justice Pardiwala remarked. Senior Advocate Jaideep Gupta, appearing for Kerala government, submitted that an appointment order should not have been issued while the matter was still pending before the Court. Hearing these submissions, Justice Pardiwala, however, observed that the Courts primary concern had always been to ensure that appointments were made. The court also in its order noted that Justice Dhulia was entrusted with the task of recommending at least three names for the Vice-Chancellor posts. Today, we are happy that the Chancellor and the Government, in one voice, have reported that the appointment of the Vice-Chancellors has been made, he said. After our last order referred to above, there has been some positive developments. This case illustrates how timely and decisive intervention can go a long way in protecting rights of citizens. Two prominent universities were ruler less. They had no permanent VC heading them. The only reason was, that a consensus was eluding the governor and state government. Doors of this court was knocked, we were deeply concerned, the bench said. We appointed Justice Dhulia and entrusted him with the task of recommending at least three names for VC in two universities. Today, we are happy that the chancellor and government in one voice have reported that the appointment of the VC has been made. We place our appreciation to the good office of Justice Dhulia, it added. The top court in its order said its endeavour was that the interest of all stakeholders is safeguarded. We place our appreciation to the authorities who have acted in aid of the court in appointment. Curtains have been gracefully brought down by the authorities and we also appreciate the attorney general and senior advocate Jaideep Gupta and to the entire team assisting for bringing around a very happy ending to this saga, the bench said. The top court had earlier said it would intervene to resolve the ongoing deadlock over the selection of vice chancellors for two technical universities in Kerala if the chief minister and the governor do not reach a consensus. On November 28, the top court took serious exception to the Kerala governor and chancellor ot looking at the Dhulia Committee report on the appointment of the vice chancellors of the two universities and remarked that it is not just an ordinary piece of paper. On September 2, the Kerala governor moved the apex court for the exclusion of Vijayan from the selection process of the vice chancellors. The governor said neither of the universities envisioned any role for the chief minister in the selection process. On August 18, to end the impasse between the Kerala governor and the state government over the appointment of vice-chancellors, the apex court appointed former apex court judge Dhulia as head of a panel meant for shortlisting names. Justice Dhulia demitted office as Supreme Court judge on August 9. On July 30, the top court asked both the Kerala government and the attorney general, appearing for the governor, to work out some mechanism in harmony to resolve the dispute. The Governor in the petition filed in the top court, said neither of the universities envisioned any role for the chief minister in the selection process of Vice-Chancellors. The plea of Arlekar said that the role of chief minister in the entire selection process for appointment of VCs for the two universities and referred to State of West Bengal versus Dr Sanat Kumar Ghosh and Others, the directions of which had been applied in the present case. He added in his plea that since the minister is a part of the selection process in the appointment of Vice Chancellors in the State of West Bengal, this court made the Chief Minister a part of the said process. Karlekar pointed out in his petition that the university enactments -- the A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University Act and the Kerala Digital University Act -- had no provision for having the minister for higher education or the state government as a part of the selection process for recommendation for appointment of VCs. Therefore, in the humble submission of the application the role of CM for selection of VCs as mentioned in the order dated August 18, may be modified by this court, the plea of Karlelar said, adding that the chief ministers involvement would violate the principle against a person judging his own cause, a norm embedded in the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations. The Chief Minister being the Executive Head of the State is connected with the number of government colleges, managed by the government and affiliated to the university. Therefore, as per UGC Regulations he cannot have any role whatsoever in the appointment of Vice Chancellors, the application said.
Lok Sabha adjourned after G RAM G Bill passed amid uproar
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Thursday after the passage of the G RAM G bill amid opposition uproar over its provisions. A discussion on air pollution in the Delhi National Capital Region was to be taken up later during the day. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was expected 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 .
A discussion on air pollution in the Delhi-NCR was to be taken up later during the day
SC Flags Last-Minute Orders Trend Among Judges Ahead of Retirement
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over a growing trend of judges passing a large number of orders just before retirement, likening it to a batter hitting sixes in the final overs of a match. The observation came from a bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant while hearing a [] The post SC Flags Last-Minute Orders Trend Among Judges Ahead of Retirement appeared first on Northlines .
Humiliated, slapped over rent dues, tenant who strangled landlady held in Delhi
Delhi Police have arrested a tenant, Himanshu Yadav, for the murder of his 65-year-old landlady in Rohini. Driven by financial stress and a perceived humiliation, Yadav allegedly strangled the woman and stole her jewellery. He evaded capture for 75 days, moving across eight states before being apprehended.
Delhi court acquits Shabnam Hashmi in Covid-19 lockdown violation case
A Delhi court has acquitted social activist Shabnam Hashmi and co-accused Seema Joshi in connection with alleged violations of Covid-19 lockdown protocols during a protest in Dwarka in October 2020. After examining the evidentiary record, Judicial Magistrate First Class Divya Yadav of Dwarka Courts concluded on December 15, 2025, that the prosecution failed to establish [] The post Delhi court acquits Shabnam Hashmi in Covid-19 lockdown violation case appeared first on India Legal .
Uttarakhand youth on study visa forced to serve Russian Army, martyred; body repatriated
DEHRADUN: The body of 30-year-old Rakesh Kumar has been repatriated, his mortal remains arriving at his ancestral village in Uttarakhand on Wednesday. Rakesh had left India on a student visa, but was allegedly forced to join the Russian army amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The body of the deceased youth arrived at Delhi Airport on Wednesday, before being transported to Sitaraganj. Amidst heavy mourning, the final rites were performed on Wednesday evening at Tarkanath Dham in Shakti Farm. According to family sources, shortly after he arrived in Russia, Rakeshs passport and visa were confiscated, and he was allegedly coerced into military service. Rakeshs father, Rajbahadur Maurya, confirmed that his son left for Russia on August 8 for studies. He noted that contact was maintained only for about 25 days before the abrupt silence began after August 30. He last spoke to us on August 30, shared a grieving relative. He revealed that he was being given army training in Russia and would be sent to fight in the Ukraine war. After that conversation, all contact was lost. Alarmed by Rakeshs final phone call, his family launched a frantic effort to secure his return. They travelled to Delhi and met with senior officials of the Indian government, pleading for urgent intervention. The officials assured us that Rakesh would be brought back to India soon, stated a family spokesperson. Despite these assurances, the family received devastating news just ten days ago: Rakesh Kumar had been martyred on the front lines. Rakesh Kumar's death reveals the realities of countless Indian students seeking education abroad, highlighting the severe risks they face when caught in international conflicts.
The Delhi government will launch the Bharat Taxi app on January 1, 2026, offering a zero-commission ride-hailing service. Here's everything you need to know.
DMK MP demands Centre publish Keezhadi excavation report at earliest
NEW DELHI: DMK MP Tiruchi Siva on Thursday demanded that the Centre immediately publish the Archaeological Survey of India's report on the Keezhadi excavations , saying the delay amounts to denying the opportunity to the Tamil people to understand their rich culture and heritage. Raising the matter during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Siva said the excavation site in Sivaganga district near Madurai was identified by the ASI in 2013-14, and under archaeologist K Amarnath Ramakrishna's leadership, the team discovered 7,500 artifacts within two years. However, after Amarnath was transferred in 2016, he process came to a standstill, Siva said. In 2017, following Madras High Court directions, the State Archaeological Department took over and found an additional 15,000 artifacts, including utensils with Tamil Brahmi inscriptions which dated back to the 5th century BCE. When Amarnath returned as superintendent of ASI's Chennai Circle in 2021, he submitted a 988-page report after two years of work, with findings carbon-tested at Beta Lab in Florida, Siva said. Despite the Union government's counsel assuring the Madras High Court in 2023 that the report would be published by November 2024, it remains unpublished. It is December 2025. So far, it has not been done. Why the delay? Siva asked, adding that the Tamil Nadu government already runs a museum where 3,000-4,000 visitors come daily, rising to 5,000-6,000 on weekends. The MP urged the government to publish the excavation report alongside details of experts consulted and the review process o boost scientific transparency and to ensure cultural truths are not suppressed. He emphasized that while the excavation is from Tamil Nadu, it reflects on Indian culture. Committed to releasing Keezhadi findings, but ASI officer report lacks details: Union Min Shekhawat
AI adoption in MSMEs can unlock over USD 500 bn economic value: BCGX-FICCI report
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Indias 64 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) alone could unlock over USD 500 billion in economic value, but the country must pivot from an adopt-first to an invent-first mindset to realise this potential, according to a new report. The report, titled Indias Triple AI Imperative: Succeeding with AI in India, released by Boston Consulting Group (BCGX) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), noted [] The post AI adoption in MSMEs can unlock over USD 500 bn economic value: BCGX-FICCI report appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
USFDA issues Form 483 with 5 observations to Aurobindos Andhra unit
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: Aurobindo Pharma on Thursday said the US health regulator has issued a Form 483 with five observations after inspecting Andhra Pradesh-based Unit-IV of its subsidiary APL Healthcare. The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) inspected the unit from December 8 to December 17, 2025, the Hyderabad-based drug firm said in a regulatory filing. At the end of the inspection, a Form 483 was issued with 5 observations which are procedural in nature, and we will [] The post USFDA issues Form 483 with 5 observations to Aurobindos Andhra unit appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JSW MG Motor to hike prices by up to 2 pc from January
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: JSW MG Motor India on Thursday said it will hike vehicle prices by up to 2 per cent with effect from January to offset the impact of rising input costs. The price increase shall be effective from January 1, 2026 and will vary as per the model and variant, the automaker said in a statement. The reasons behind the price increase are rising input costs and other macroeconomic factors, it added. Luxury carmakers Mercedes-Benz India [] The post JSW MG Motor to hike prices by up to 2 pc from January appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bomb scare: Vadodara collectorate receives threat email; security beefed up
Vadodara Collectorate is on high alert after receiving a third bomb threat email, mirroring similar incidents in Ahmedabad schools. Authorities are intensifying security and investigating the source of these alarming threats, which have also been reported in Punjab and Delhi. The public is assured that all necessary safety measures are in place.
'More headline, image management': Unreliable data mask just how bad India's air quality crisis is
NEW DELHI: Recent remarks about pollution from two Indian officials have increased frustration among residents who say policymakers are unwilling to acknowledge the severity of India's air quality crisis . When Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav told Parliament earlier this month that Indias capital, New Delhi, has seen 200 days with good air quality readings, pollution experts and opposition leaders said he chose a figure that overlooked the worst pollution months. A week later, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the air quality index a measure of air pollution was similar to a temperature reading and could be dealt with by spraying water. Crowds jeered her at a subsequent public event, shouting AQI in reference to the city's poor air quality readings. Gupta had also greenlit a controversial cloud seeding program earlier this year, saying it could produce rain that would lower pollution despite lack of evidence that the approach would work. Residents in New Delhi and surrounding areas engulfed in toxic smog over the last few months said these are just the latest examples of officials denying the severity of air quality problems . Instead of doing cloud seeding, I hope the government will wake up and take some real action, said Anita, a 73-year-old New Delhi resident who goes by only one name. Its a shame. Environmentalists and data experts said Indias air quality measurement standards are looser than in countries such as the United States, so moderate readings often mask dangerous pollution levels. India's government air quality standards are also less stringent than World Health Organization guidelines. Experts said these gaps can erode public trust, even as few residents fully grasp how harmful polluted air is. Around 82 per cent Delhiites report severe pollution-linked illnesses in close circles: Report 'Excessive fog' leads to T20I abandonment without a ball being bowled Gaps in Indias air quality data Indias air quality is measured through a nationwide network of monitors and sensors, as well as satellite data. The monitors collect robust data, but there are too few of them, said Ronak Sutaria, CEO of Respirer Living, which builds machines and software for air quality monitoring. He said that the system falls short of letting citizens know how polluted the air in their neighborhoods really is. In 2019, India launched the National Clean Air Program, which set targets aiming to reduce pollution by up to 40% in 131 cities by 2026. The program has seen relative success, providing millions of dollars for monitors and water-spraying machines to reduce dust generated from vehicles plying the roads, construction activity and winds that blow desert sand into the cities. However, air pollution experts said the program has done little to reduce pollution from carbon-spewing industries or vehicle emissions, which are among the biggest sources of dirty air. Other sources include the burning of crop stubble on farms, use of wood and cow dung as cooking fuel and burning of garbage. A 2024 report by the Centre for Science and Environment, a New Delhi-based think tank, found that 64% of funds under the program went toward reducing dust and only 12% to reducing pollution from vehicles and less than 1% to bringing down industrial air pollution. We are making huge investments in air quality monitoring. And so when we are expanding, then it also becomes an imperative that we should be focusing on the quality, said Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director at the think tank. People walk through smog in New Delhi, India, Dec. 15, 2025. A public health emergency A study last year by the medical journal Lancet linked long-term exposure to polluted air to 1.5 million additional deaths every year in India, compared to a scenario where the country would have met WHO standards. Yet earlier this month, Prataprao Jadhav, Indias junior health minister, said there is no conclusive data available in the country to establish a direct correlation of death or disease exclusively to air pollution. Shweta Narayan, a campaign lead at the Global Climate and Health Alliance, said that air pollution is still not taken seriously as a public health issue. Deaths related to air pollution are not being counted. And the reason why its not being counted is because there are no systematic mechanisms to do so, Narayan said. Narayan said pollution causes long-term health problems for everyone exposed, but that it's especially bad for pregnant women, the elderly and children. As a consequence of exposure to air pollution, we see a lot of preterm births, miscarriages, low birth weight. Exposure at this stage has a lifelong consequence, she said. Delhi-NCR enveloped in severe smog as residents await winter relief from western disturbance A lack of political will Earlier this month, New Delhi residents took to the streets to protest against dirty air and demand immediate government action in a relatively rare instance of public demonstrations. We do not know whether... citizens will be able to link air pollution to elections, but perhaps thats where India is moving toward, environmentalist Vimlendu Jha said in an interview. Citizens are fed up. Jha said authorities are not being honest about the problem and that there is a lack of political will to address the issue. Theres more headline and image management than pollution management, he said, adding that the high levels of pollution have been treated as normal by political leaders. The first thing that the government needs to do is to be honest about the problem that we have, he said. The right diagnosis is extremely critical. Regardless of whether policymakers act, the consequences of dirty air for the residents of Indias capital are evident. Everyone feels the pollution. People are not able to work or even breathe, said Satish Sharma, a 60-year-old auto rickshaw driver. Sharma said he has reduced his work hours as his health has deteriorated in the last few weeks because of the pollution. I want to tell the government to please do something about this pollution, he said. Otherwise, people will move away from here. 'Only BS-IV and above': SC tightens curbs on older vehicles in Delhi-NCR amid pollution crisis
India accelerates free trade agreements to counter US tariffs and expand exports
NEW DELHI: India has accelerated a push to finalize several free trade agreements over the next few months to offset the impact of steep US import tariffs and widen export destinations during growing global trade uncertainties. New Delhi is in advanced talks with the European Union, New Zealand and Chile and this week is set to sign its first agreement under the renewed push with Oman, according to Indian officials who spoke on condition of anonymity as the details are not yet public. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to be in Oman's capital Muscat when the India-Oman free trade agreement, or FTA, is signed Thursday, officials said. The deal aims to boost bilateral trade and push Indias exports of engineering goods, textiles, pharmaceuticals and agricultural products, officials said. FTAs are a central pillar of Indias economic strategy as it seeks deeper integration into global supply chains, stronger export growth and sustained job creation. By lowering tariffs and setting predictable trade rules, the pacts would help Indian businesses remain competitive and expand access to newer markets. With global trade increasingly shaped by tariff disputes and geopolitical tensions, India is betting that a wider network of trade agreements will help cushion external shocks and anchor its export ambitions. The stepped-up negotiations come as Indian exporters face pressure from higher US import tariffs of 50% , which went into effect in August. While the two countries have been negotiating a bilateral trade agreement, the tariffs have weighed on sectors such as textiles, auto components, metals and labor-intensive manufacturing. India is clearly using FTAs as a strategic tool to diversify export markets and soften the impact of steep and uncertain US tariffs, trade analyst Ajay Srivastava said. In all, India has 15 FTAs covering 26 countries and six preferential trade agreements with another 26 nations while negotiating with more than 50 other partners, Srivastava said. Once the ongoing talks conclude, India will have trade agreements with virtually all major global economies except China, he added. India signed comprehensive economic cooperation and trade agreements with the UAE and Australia in recent years, lifting bilateral trade with both countries. In May, Britain and India announced they agreed on a hard-wrought FTA that will slash tariffs on products including Scotch whisky and English gin shipped to India and Indian food and spices sent to the UK. The recent agreements have reinforced the case for faster negotiations and clearer frameworks for business, officials said. India is negotiating several FTAs at a time of challenges in global trade, Trade Secretary Rajesh Agarwal told reporters this week. I see positive progress on several of these, next year. Despite renewed momentum, challenges remain as Indian negotiators face pressure to protect small farmers and domestic industries even as trading partners push for greater market access. India and the US hoped to have the first tranche of a bilateral trade agreement by the fall, but it has not come through as ties have strained following Indias unabated purchase of discounted Russian crude oil . Washington says the purchases help fund Moscows war machine in the ongoing war with Ukraine. In recent weeks, there have been signs of tempers cooling. Modi applauded Trumps peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war and the two leaders recently spoke over the phone to discuss mutual interests including trade. A team of US negotiators led by Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer visited New Delhi last week and held talks with Indian officials. Switzer discussed a India-US economic and technological partnership as well as opportunities to boost two-way trade, Indias Foreign Ministry said in a statement. New Zealands Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay met his Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal last week. They discussed key aspects of an FTA and explored ways to advance the negotiations for mutual benefits, Goyal said on X. EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic also met Goyal last week to review progress on the India-EU FTA and explore ways to resolve issues and advance negotiations.
Delhis Air Pollution A Concern For Foreign Patients But India Remains Key Medical Tourism Hub
Medical tourism platforms, which work closely with foreign patients and caregivers, say concerns do come up but queries can be resolved with clear and practical discussions
Ghaziabad Woman Asks Tenant Couple For Rent, Ends Up Dead In A Suitcase
A couple have been arrested in Ghaziabad near Delhi for allegedly murdering their landlady when she asked them to pay rent dues.
'No PUC, No Fuel': Delhi govt tightens emission norms, mandates pollution certificate for fuel
Trend Of Judges Passing Many Orders Before Retirement Like Batter Hitting Sixes In Final Over: SC
New Delhi, Dec 18: The Supreme Court has objected to the growing trend of judges passing so many orders just before they retire, equating it to a batter hitting sixes in the final overs of a match. An apex court bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant was hearing a plea of a Madhya Pradesh principal and district judge challenging a full court decision of the high court to suspend him just 10 days before his scheduled retirement allegedly over [] The post Trend Of Judges Passing Many Orders Before Retirement Like Batter Hitting Sixes In Final Over: SC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
One of the key accused in the murder of kabaddi player Kanwar Digvijay Singh was shot dead in a police encounter near Mohali. Two policemen were injured. Police said the alleged mastermind was arrested at Delhi airport, while raids continue to nab remaining accused.
RBI clears Paytm arm PPSL as payment aggregator for offline, cross-border transactions
New Delhi: Fintech firm One97 Communications on Thursday said its subsidiary Paytm Payments Services Limited (PPSL) has received authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a Payment Aggregator for physical (offline) payments and cross-border transactions. The approval is in addition to the authorisation for Online Payment Aggregation already granted by the central 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 .
Opposition MPs Protest March in Parliament, Seek Rollback of G RAM G Bill
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: Several opposition Members of Parliament on Thursday staged a protest march inside the Parliament House complex, demanding withdrawal of the governments G RAM G Bill, which seeks to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Carrying photographs of Mahatma Gandhi and marching behind a large banner reading Mahatma [] The post Opposition MPs Protest March in Parliament, Seek Rollback of G RAM G Bill appeared first on Northlines .
Veteran Sculptor Ram Sutar, Designer Of Statue Of Unity, Passes Away At 100; PM Modi Expresses Grief
Sculptor Ram Sutar, known for designing the world's tallest statue Statue of Unity in Gujarat, passed away late on Wednesday night after suffering from age-related ailments.
Over 2,000 Anganwadi-cum-Creches in India: Minister in Rajya Sabha
NEW DELHI: To help working mothers provide due care and protection to their children, the Centre is operating over 2,000 Anganwadi-cum-Creches (AWCCs) in the country. In a written reply, Minister of State of Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur said there are 39,011 children beneficiaries across 2,820 AWCCs. Of the 2,820 AWCCs, Delhi has the most at 502, benefitting 2,590 children. Haryana has 290 AWCCs, benefitting 6426 children. It is followed by Nagaland, where 270 AWCCs are functional while 3122 are beneficiaries. Karnataka has 248 AWCCs, with 5837 beneficiaries, while Nagaland has 200 AWCCs with 4243 beneficiaries. The minister said, the WCD ministry has introduced the Palna Scheme under the Samarthya Vertical of Umbrella Mission Shakti for all States and UTs from April 1, 2022, to provide day-care facilities and protection to children. Governments sustained initiatives on education, skilling and employment of women have resulted in increased opportunities for their employment, and more and more women are now in gainful employment, working within or outside their homes. Lack of proper day-care services is often a deterrent for women to go out and work. Hence, there is an urgent need for improved quality and reach of day care services/crches for working women amongst all socio-economic groups both in the organised and unorganised sectors, she said. To address these difficulties faced by the working mothers in giving due child care and protection to their children, day-care crche facilities are being provided through the Palna Scheme, she added.
Gurugram Wine Shop Owner's Bodyguard Flees With Rs 50 Lakh, Arrested
A personal security officer (PSO) of a wine shop owner has been arrested for allegedly absconding with Rs 50 lakh that he was entrusted to deliver in Delhi, police said on Wednesday.
Committed to uniting wisdom of millennia with power of modern science, technology: WHO
NEW DELHI: The WHO on Wednesday said it is committed to uniting the wisdom of millennia with the power of modern science and technology to realise the vision of health for all. Sharing a special video message at the Second Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, jointly organized by India and the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said, By engaging responsibly, ethically, and equitably, and by harnessing innovation from AI to genomics, we can unlock the potential of traditional medicine to deliver safer, smarter, and more sustainable health solutions for every community and for our planet. WHO is committed to uniting the wisdom of millennia with the power of modern science and technology to realise the vision of health for all, he added. The WHO said in a world facing increasing challenges to health systems, nearly half of the global population 4.6 billion lack access to essential health services, while a quarter over 2 billion people experience financial hardship to access health care. Integrating TM into health systems is critical to expanding access and choice to affordable, people-centred health care and advancing UHC, ensuring everyone can receive health care they need without financial strain, it added. The three-day event, which was presided by Union Health Minister JP Nadda, in the presence of Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav, will bring together policymakers, scientists, practitioners, Indigenous knowledge holders and civil society leaders from around the world to advance a shared vision of balanced, inclusive and sustainable health systems. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the mega global scientific congregation on December 19. The WHO DG emphasised that health is not only about technology and treatment but also about balance, dignity and the shared wisdom of humanity. He noted that the World Health Assembly earlier this year adopted the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 20252034. The strategy focuses on strengthening the evidence base to guide decisions through science and data, ensuring safety and quality through effective regulation, integrating traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) into national health systems beginning with primary health care, and unlocking its broader value for biodiversity, sustainability and community well-being. He further highlighted that to translate this strategy into action, WHO has established the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India. At the event, Ayush minister Jadhav said that Indias collaboration with the WHO reflects a shared commitment to bring traditional medicine into the mainstream of global healthcare through science, standards, and evidence. Since the partnership began in 2016, significant milestones have been achieved, including integrating Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani morbidity codes into international health classification. Ongoing work on the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI) and the upcoming WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, scheduled for completion in October 2025, underscore a decisive shift towards global acceptance, harmonization, and institutional strengthening of traditional medicine, he added. India continues to expand international cooperation in the field of traditional medicine through education, research, and capacity building, he added India offers 104 scholarships annually to foreign nationals, has signed 26 country-level MoUs, collaborates with over 50 institutions worldwide, and has established Ayush Chairs in 15 universities and Ayush Information Cells in 43 countries, he added. Collaborative research initiatives, including Ashwagandha trials in the United Kingdom, Guduchi studies in Germany, and Ayurveda-based diabetes research in Latvia, are generating a growing body of evidence. Leveraging digital platforms such as the Ayush Grid and advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, India is systematically documenting and validating traditional knowledge to address contemporary global health challenges, the minister said. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, highlighted that the Summit builds on the momentum of the first WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine and the Gujarat Declaration, reaffirming a shared global commitment to science-based, sustainable, and equitable Traditional Medicine. He emphasized Indias role as a committed partner to WHO and Member States, and underscored the significance of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre at Jamnagar as a global hub for policy, research, and innovation. He noted that the Summit - guided by the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 20252034 - aims to strengthen regulation and integration of Traditional Medicine into health systems, safeguard biodiversity and traditional knowledge, and harness frontier technologies, all anchored in the theme of Restoring Balance for people and the planet.
MI Emirates defend 137 to leapfrog Delhi Capitals in ILT20 thriller
MI Emirates edged past Dubai Capitals by seven runs in a tense ILT20 clash, defending 137 at the Dubai International Stadium. Jonny Bairstows 67 laid the foundation before Rashid Khans two-wicket burst derailed the chase. Capitals collapsed late, losing momentum despite Jordan Coxs resistance, as MI Emirates climbed to third on the table.
Malnutrition not identified as cause of infant, child mortality in India: Minister in Rajya Sabha
NEW DELHI: Stressing that malnutrition is not identified as a cause of infant and child mortality in India, the centre on Wednesday said the main reasons are due to diarrhoeal diseases, fever of unknown origin and injuries. In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State of Women and Children Savitri Thakur said, malnutrition is not identified as a cause of infant and child mortality in India. Quoting the cause of death report released by the Sample Registration System (SRS) of the Registrar General of India (SRS-RGI), the minister said, the cause of death of children till four years of age in India are diarrhoeal diseases (4.3%), fever of unknown origin (4%), injuries (4.2%), ill-defined or cause unknown (9.8%), prematurity and low birth weight (30.7%), pneumonia (16.3%), birth asphyxia and birth trauma (9.8%), other non-communicable disease (8.4%), congenital anomalies (5.8%), Sepsis (3.9%) etc. The minister said to address the challenge of malnutrition, Anganwadi services, Poshan Abhiyan and Scheme for Adolescent girls (14-18 years, in Aspirational Districts and North-Eastern region) have been subsumed under the umbrella Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Mission Poshan 2.0. The mission is being implemented across the country, including tribal and remote areas. The mission has adopted a multi-sectoral approach involving dimensions of food, health, water, sanitation and education by establishing cross-cutting convergence amongst more than 18 Ministries/Departments. Supplementary nutrition is provided to children (6 months to 6 years), pregnant women, lactating mothers and adolescent Girls (14-18 years) as per nutrition norms (revised in 2023) in Schedule-II of the National Food Security Act, 2013 which are based on the principles of diet diversity and recommend provision of quality protein and 7 essential micronutrients. Fortified rice is provided, and emphasis is laid on the use of millet to meet the requirements of micro-nutrients among women and children. She also said that the Ministries of Women and Child Development and Health and Family Welfare have jointly released the protocol for Management of Malnutrition in children to address acute malnutrition in children. About two lakh Anganwadi Centres have been approved to be upgraded as Saksham Anganwadis with better infrastructure for improved nutrition delivery and for imparting early childhood care and development under the Mission. The PM-JANMAN Mission launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs aims for targeted development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) residing in 18 states and a UT. Thakur said this mission focuses on 11 critical interventions related to nine key ministries including the Ministry of Women and Child Development. She said as on date, a total of 2500 Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) have been approved for construction under the Mission. 178 AWCs have been approved for construction in Maharashtra. The Ministry has introduced Poshan Tracker, an ICT tool, for monitoring and tracking of supplementary nutrition delivery at Anganwadi Centers (AWCs) and beneficiaries.
Pollution And Politics: BJP, AAP Spar Over Responsibility As Delhis AQI Continues To Worsen
BJP ministers in Delhi accused the AAP of failing to accomplish a single task during their 11-year regime, saying the party was protesting over a problem they created.
Should be stopped immediately: Kuki outfit warns against cyclist's peace expedition in Kangpokpi
Malem Thongam embarked on her 'Cycling for Manipur Peace' expedition from the Qutub Minar in Delhi on October 2, 2025
Delhi enforces 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule from today; bars BS-VI vehicles from outside
Additionally, only BS-VI compliant vehicles registered outside Delhi will be allowed to enter the city from Thursday, while trucks carrying construction material will remain banned. Construction activity continues to be prohibited under GRAP norms, with strict action promised against violators.
Delhi Cops Bust Fake Air Vistara Job Racket, Mastermind Arrested
In a recent crackdown, the Delhi Police have apprehended a fraudster involved in cheating people on the pretext of providing job opportunities.
Opposition MPs Hold Protest March In Parliament Complex, Demand Withdrawal Of G RAM G bill
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: With photographs of Mahatma Gandhi in hand, several opposition MPs on Thursday took out a protest march inside the Parliament House complex against the governments G RAM G bill and demanded its withdrawal. Behind a huge banner that had Mahatma Gandhi NREGA written on it, they marched from the Gandhi statue at Prerna Sthal to Makar Dwar, raising slogans against the government. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, DMKs K Kanhimozhi, [] The post Opposition MPs Hold Protest March In Parliament Complex, Demand Withdrawal Of G RAM G bill appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi fog: Check latest flight and train delay or cancellation status updates here
Dense fog in Delhi-NCR caused significant flights and trains disruptions today. Travellers are expected to experience delays on road, train and air travel due to fog. Several areas in North India reported low visibility. This severe weather condition is a direct result of winter's tightening grip on northern India.
Starting Thursday (December 18), vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will not be allowed to refuel at petrol pumps; all private, government offices must follow mandatory 50% work from home
Dense fog envelops Delhi-NCR; air quality remains very poor
NEW DELHI: Dense fog enveloped large parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting traffic across the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), dense fog conditions prevailed over the city based on the 6 am observation. Visibility at Palam Airport dropped sharply to 150 metres, while Safdarjung Airport reported visibility []
Uttar Pradesh is set to establish India's first forest university in Gorakhpur, focused on forestry, wildlife and environmental sciences. The university will offer specialised programs in forestry, agroforestry, and conservation. The campus will provide both academic and field-based research.
LIVE | Winter Session Day 14: Parliament to take up discussions on Delhi pollution, VB-G RAM G Bill
The Lok Sabha is expected to discuss air pollution in Delhi-NCR under Rule 193, on the 14th day of the Winter Session. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, K Kanimozhi and Bansuri Swaraj are to participate in the discussion. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is to reply to the debate on the VB-G RAM G Bill and move the bill for passage. Earlier on Wednesday, the Lok Sabha passed the SHANTI Bill and Rajya Sabha took up the discussion on the VB-G RAM G Bill and the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025. The Lower House also passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, which seeks to scrap 71 outdated laws. Coal ban hurting livelihoods in Meghalaya, says NPP MP Khalukhi NPP MP Wanweiroy Khalukhi on Wednesday flagged the adverse fallout of the coal ban in Meghalaya, saying it has severely impacted peoples right to earn a livelihood. He further added the restrictions have also led to a sharp drop in the States revenue and urged the Centre to step in with measures to support those affected and stabilise the region's economy. Question Hour commences in Lok Sabha INDIA bloc hold protest against the VB-G RAM G Bill on Parliament complex INDIA bloc MPs, including TMC, hold a march from the Gandhi statue to Makkar Dwar in protest against the VB-G RAM G Bill. Opposition MPs took out a protest march inside the Parliament House complex against the government's G RAM G bill, demanding its withdrawal. https://t.co/p3onFIgldk @bhadrakali20 pic.twitter.com/67zrHad9pU The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) December 18, 2025 Both Houses begin session
Delhi: Cyber cops bust fake Air Vistara job racket, mastermind arrested
In a recent crackdown, the Delhi Police have apprehended a fraudster involved in cheating people on the pretext of providing job opportunities. The accused has been identified as 35-year-old Rohit Mishra, resident of Aditya World City, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
LS nod to open up nuclear sector for private players
PTI New Delhi The tough provisions of Indias nuclear liability laws led to silent phobia among industry, prompting the government to bring a new comprehensive bill to address their concerns and open up the atomic energy sector for private participation, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. Singh was replying to a discussion in the [] The post LS nod to open up nuclear sector for private players appeared first on The Navhind Times .
