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Court Orders Framing of Charges against Uphaar Cinema Tragedy Convict Sushil Ansal
Ansal was booked by the crime branch of Delhi Police in 2019, and he was accused of furnishing false information, as he failed to declare his conviction in the 1997 Uphaar cinema fire tragedy
A Delhi boy transformed a roadside stone into a polished, functional clock, selling it for 5,000. After refining the design based on feedback, his innovative creation, costing only 460 to make, garnered nationwide attention for its blend of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
An Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) multi-city study across five sites found that spikes in pollution levels were directly linked to higher emergency room footfall for respiratory complaints.
Virat Kohli returns to the Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 years, joining Delhi for the 2025-26 season. Check Delhi's full match schedule, dates, venues and timings as Kohli gears up for a key domestic comeback in India's premier one-day tournament. All details inside.
Delhi records 200,000 acute respiratory illness cases amid toxic air
More than 30,000 people with respiratory illnesses had to be hospitalised in Delhi between 2022 and 2024.
The political storm over MBBS admissions at SMVD Medical College intensified as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared that the institution must return the free land and discontinue government grants before reserving seats for any particular religion. In Delhi, a BJP delegation briefed Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda about rising public anger.
Modi government has 'nearly signed death warrant' for Aravalli hills: Sonia Gandhi
NEW DELHI: Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday claimed that since coming to power, the Modi government has displayed a particularly venal streak of cynicism in relation to environmental protection, while alleging that it has now early signed a death warrant for Aravalli hills. She demanded that the government must withdraw the amendments it ulldozed through Parliament in the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 as well as the Forest Conservation Rules (2022). Gandhi said the government's declaration that any hills in the Aravalli range with an elevation of less than 100 metres are not subject to the strictures against mining is an open invitation for illegal miners and mafias to finish off 90% of the range which falls below the height limit set. The Aravalli range, which runs from Gujarat through Rajasthan and till Haryana, has long played a significant role in Indian geography and history. It has served as a barrier to the spread of desertification from the Thar Desert to the Gangetic Plains, guarded Rajasthan's proudest forts such as Chittorgarh and Ranthambore, and served as the cradle of spirituality for communities across northwest India, Gandhi said in an article published in The Hindu . The Modi Government has now nearly signed a death warrant for these hills, already denuded by illegal mining, she said. Gandhi pointed out that on the northernmost end of the Aravalli range, the national capital has embarked on its annual smog season this month. A hazy mist of dust, smoke and particulate matter has been settling down on millions of citizens as they go about their daily lives breathing in toxic air. Even as the smog becomes a part of our yearly routine, research increasingly shows that it is a full-scale, slow-motion public health tragedy. Estimates of the human toll of this pollution go as high as 34,000 deaths in just 10 cities annually, Gandhi said in her article titled Dismal state of India's environment. 'Road to hell is paved with good intentions': Congress slams government over new Aravalli definition Last week the news headlines reflected yet another evolving tragedy when the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) reported that 13%-15% of tested groundwater samples in Delhi contain uranium beyond the permissible limit for human consumption, she said. Shamefully, water samples from Punjab and Haryana reflect even higher levels of uranium contamination . One does not need to dwell on the frightening health implications that regular consumption of such water for daily activities can have on impacted populations, the former Congress president said. These news items cannot be seen disparately as they are each causes and consequences of a crisis that has engulfed India in the last decade - a deep-seated and continuing disregard for the environment in government policy making, she said. Ever since coming to power, the Modi government has displayed a particularly venal streak of cynicism in relation to environmental protection, combining its proclivity to encourage the reckless exploitation of natural resources with a callous disregard for consequences on the environment, Gandhi said. The Forest Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2023 exempted large categories of land and projects from forest clearance rules, easing diversion for other purposes, she claimed. Gandhi further alleged that the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification 2020 sought to dilute public hearings, expand exemptions and reduce compliance reporting. The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification 2018 eased construction rules along India's shorelines, opening ecologically sensitive coastal areas and fishing communities' habitats to commercial real estate and industrial activity, Gandhi said. The Environment Ministry has more often been in the news for circumventing due process and weakening regulations rather than implementing them or taking proactive measures to halt the slide, the Congress leader said. Another emerging trend has been an insidious tendency to pit the environment against the local communities that protect it, when politically convenient for the government, she said. The Forest Survey of India has been mischievously attributing the loss of forest cover over the last decade to the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006, Gandhi said. Shockingly, even the Minister concerned has echoed the same claims. In June 2024, the National Tiger Conservation Authority called for the eviction of almost 65,000 families from tiger reserves across the country, she said. It was not just a breach of the spirit of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 which mandates that all relocations must be voluntary; it was also unnecessarily inimical, ranging the environment against local communities, Gandhi said. India needs a new deal for the environment. First, we must resolve to do no further harm. We must halt the large-scale deforestation that is planned or currently underway across the country: in Great Nicobar, in north Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo Aranya, and in Madhva Pradesh's Dhirauli, she said. We need to crack down on the rampant illegal mining in the Aravalli range and other eco-sensitive regions such as the Western Ghats. We need to put an end to the indiscriminate destruction of mountains in the Himalayan belt which has exacted a heavy toll on human lives these past few years, Gandhi added. She said on a policy level, there is a need to urgently review the laws and policy changes of the last decade which have led us down this disastrous path. The Modi government must withdraw the amendments it bulldozed through Parliament in the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 as well as the Forest Conservation Rules (2022) - which are anti-Adivasi and allow the clearing of forests without consulting those who live there, she said. The blatantly illogical and dangerous practice of providing post-facto environmental clearances to big corporations that violate environmental laws -- one of the Modi Government's few home-grown policy innovations --cannot continue, she asserted.
Delhi MCD Election Result 2025: Full list of winners from 12 wards
Delhi MCD 2025 Election Winners: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi by-election results are out. The BJP emerged victorious, winning seven out of twelve seats. The Aam Aadmi Party secured three seats. The Congress and All India Forward Bloc each won one seat. The by-election saw a voter turnout of 38.51 percent. Counting took place at ten centers across the city.
Modi govt has nearly signed death warrant for Aravalli hills: Sonia Gandhi
NEW DELHI: (Dec 3) Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday claimed that since coming to power, the Modi government has displayed a particularly venal streak of cynicism in relation to environmental protection, while alleging that it has now nearly signed a death warrant for Aravalli hills. She demanded that the government must withdraw the amendments it bulldozed through Parliament in the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 as well as the Forest Conservation Rules (2022). Gandhi said the governments declaration [] The post Modi govt has nearly signed death warrant for Aravalli hills: Sonia Gandhi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC allows entry of pregnant woman, her child into India from Bangladesh on humanitarian grounds
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed on humanitarian grounds the entry of a pregnant woman and her eight-year-old child into India, months after they were pushed into Bangladesh. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked the West Bengal government to take care of the minor and directed the chief medical officer of Birbhum district to provide all possible medical assistance to the pregnant woman Sunali Khatun. The bench noted the submission of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, that the competent authority has agreed to allow the woman and her child into the country purely on humanitarian grounds and they would be kept under surveillance. The top court said they would eventually be brought back to Delhi from where they were picked up and deported to Bangladesh. Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Sanjay Hegde urged the court that there were others also, including Sunali's husband who are in Bangladesh and need to be brought back to India for which Mehta may seek further instruction. Mehta contended that he would be contesting their claim of being Indian citizens and maintained that they were Bangladeshi nationals and it was only humanitarian grounds that the union government was allowing the woman and her child into India. The woman's father alleged that the families, working as daily wage earners in Sector 26 of the Rohini area in Delhi for over two decades, were picked up by police on June 18 on suspicion of being Bangladeshis and subsequently pushed across the border on June 27.
Two DU colleges receive bomb threats
Two Delhi University colleges, Ramjas and Deshbandhu, received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, prompting police and the Bomb Disposal Team to conduct security checks. Areas were cordoned off, but no suspicious objects have been found so far, and verification is ongoing.
Oppn leaders meet in Parliament to discuss joint strategy
NEW DELHI: (Dec 3) Leaders of several opposition parties met in Parliament on Wednesday to discuss their joint strategy for the Winter Session. Floor leaders of various parties, including the Congress, DMK, RJD, SP, JMM, CPI-M, CPI, IUML, NCP-SP, and SS-UBT, attended the meeting, while Trinamool Congress (TMC) skipped it. The TMC was also absent from the last meeting of Opposition leaders, held on December 1 the first day of the winter session. The post Oppn leaders meet in Parliament to discuss joint strategy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Red Fort Blast Case: Senior Advocate Madhav Khurana Appointed as Special Public Prosecutor
NEW DELHI, Dec 2: The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday appointed senior advocate Madhav Khurana as the special public prosecutor (SPP) to conduct the trial and related proceedings in the November 10 Red Fort car blast case that claimed 15 lives, a government order said. According to the order, Khurana will serve as SPP for [] The post Red Fort Blast Case: Senior Advocate Madhav Khurana Appointed as Special Public Prosecutor appeared first on Northlines .
Ramjas and Deshbandhu Colleges in Delhi University were evacuated on Wednesday following bomb threat emails. Police and bomb disposal squads conducted thorough searches. Similar threats have targeted schools, airports, hospitals, and government offices, though most have been hoaxes.
Punjab records highest groundwater extraction in India, says CGWB report
CHANDIGARH: Groundwater extraction in the country is the highest in Punjab, followed by Rajasthan and Haryana, according to the latest National Compilation of Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India, 2025 report of the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). The findings show that 25 per cent of the 6,762 total blocks in India have been categorised as over-exploited, critical or semi-critical, a situation concentrated in nine states, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Puducherry. As per the report, groundwater extraction in Punjab stands at 156.36 per cent, the highest in the country, followed by Rajasthan at 147.11 per cent and Haryana at 136.75 per cent, all significantly above the national average of 60.63 per cent. At the national level, annual groundwater extraction has seen a marginal decline, from 27.66 billion cubic metres (BCM) in 2023 to 26.27 BCM last year. The total annual ground water recharge of Punjab has been assessed as 18.6 bcm and annual extractable ground water resource as 16.8 bcm. Out of total 153 assessment units including three urban areas taken for study, 111 assessment units (72.55 per cent) have been categorized as Over-exploited, 10 blocks (6.54 per cent) as Critical, 15 blocks (9.80 per cent) as Semi Critical and 17 blocks (11.11 per cent) as Safe, the report said. Similarly, out of 50175.27 square kilometers recharge worthy area of the state, 34294.3 sq km (68.35 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 4353.15 sq. km (8.68 per cent) under Critical, 4478.11 sq km (8.92 per cent) under Semi-critical and 7049.71sq km (14.05 per cent) under Safe category, reads the report. For Rajasthan, the report states,Out of the 302 assessment units (blocks and urban areas), 213 units (70.53 per cent) have been categorized as Over Exploited, 23 units (7.62 per cent) as Critical, 27 units (8.94 per cent) as Semi-Critical, 36 units (11.92 per cent) blocks as Safe and 3 units (0.99 per cent) as Saline. Similarly, out of 317010.74 sq km recharge worthy area of the state, 222266.46 sq km (70.11 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 19404.23 sq. km (6.12 per cent) under Critical, 22535.05 sq km (7.11 per cent) under Semi-critical, 43869.11 sq km (13.84 per cent) under Safe and 8935.89 sq km (2.82 per cent) area under Saline categories of assessment units. In Haryana, the situation is similar. While in Haryana, out of total 143 assessment units (blocks/Urban), 91 units (63.64 per cent) have been categorized as Overexploited, 6 units (4.20 per cent) as Critical, 15 units (10.49 per cent) as Semi Critical and 31 units (21.68 per cent) as Safe categories of assessment units. Similarly, out of 43,205.81 sq. km recharge worthy area of the State, 26,828.05 sq. km (62.09 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 1,170.46 sq. km (2.71 per cent) under Critical, 4,253.89 sq. km (9.85 per cent) under Semicritical, 10,953.42 sq. km (25.35 per cent) under Safe categories of assessment units, it added. The report assesses the total annual groundwater extraction of the entire country for 2025 at 247.22 bcm. Agriculture remains the largest consumer, accounting for 87 per cent, or 215.10 bcm, followed by 11 per cent for domestic use (27.89 bcm) and 2 per cent for industrial use (4.23 bcm). In the present assessment, total annual groundwater recharge has been pegged at 448.52 bcm, while the annual extractable groundwater resource stands at 407.75 bcm. The average stage of groundwater extraction at the national level is 60.63 per cent. Out of 6,762 blocks in the country, 730 units (10.80 per cent) are categorised as over-exploited, and 201 blocks (2.97 per cent) are classified as critical where extraction ranges from 90 to 100 per cent. Another 758 blocks (11.21 per cent) fall under the semi-critical category, while 4,946 units (73.14 per cent) are considered safe, with extraction below 70 per cent. Additionally, 127 blocks (1.88 per cent) have been listed as saline due to brackish or saline groundwater in phreatic aquifers. The report highlights that the percentage of over-exploited, critical and semi-critical blocks exceeding 25 per cent of total units is found only in nine states, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Puducherry. It attributes the situation to region-specific factors, Over-exploitation of ground water resources could be due to various region-specific reasons. The assessment units located in the north-western part of the country (particularly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh) have plenty of replenishable ground water resources but because of the over extraction beyond the annual ground water recharge, many of these units have become Over-exploited. Overexploited units are also common in the western part of the country, particularly in Rajasthan and Gujarat where the prevailing arid climate results in low recharge of ground water and hence stress on these sources, the report stated. It further adds, In peninsular India, over-exploited units are wide spread in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana which could be attributed mainly to the low storage and transmission capacities of aquifers of the hard rock terrains, which results in reduced availability of the resource. The report also notes that in Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Andaman and Nicobar, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Lakshadweep, domestic groundwater extraction exceeds 40 per cent. Groundwater extraction stands between 90 and 100 per cent in Delhi, and between 70 and 90 per cent in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. In most other states and Union Territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Lakshadweep, extraction levels are around 70 per cent. The report concludes that compared to the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment of 2024, the total annual groundwater recharge has marginally increased from 446.9 bcm to 448.52 bcm.
Putins India Visit Puts Spotlight On Russias S-500: How It Compares To Battle-Tested S-400
The S-400 gave India regional air dominance. Ahead of Putins visit, New Delhi is now evaluating the S-500s far higher reach and strategic capabilities.
Delhi MCD Poll Result 2025: BJP Wins 7 Of 12 Wards, AAP Gets 3 | Full List
Polling was held on 30 November across 580 booths, following 12 vacancies created when 11 councillors were elected to the Delhi Assembly and one to Parliament.
SC Permits Pregnant Woman, Child to Enter India from Bangladesh
The top court said they would eventually be brought back to Delhi from where they were picked up and deported to Bangladesh.
BJP 7, AAP 3 In Delhi Municipal By-Polls, Congress Scoops 1
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday eased to victory in seven of 12 seats in Municipal Corporation of Delhi by-polls, to add to a dominant win in the February Assembly election.
The Supreme Court has permitted a pregnant woman and her eight-year-old child to enter India on humanitarian grounds after their deportation to Bangladesh. The West Bengal government will provide care and medical assistance, while the Centre agreed to their entry under surveillance. The court will eventually facilitate their return to Delhi.
PutinModi meet: What to know about Indias oil imports, defence talks and geopolitical stakes
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India this week for a summit focused on strengthening economic, defence and energy ties , a trip that will also test New Delhis effort to balance its relations with Moscow and Washington as the war in Ukraine continues. Putin is due to arrive on Thursday and hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, with both sides expected to review bilateral cooperation, discuss key regional issues and sign a series of government and commercial agreements, officials said. India has continued to purchase discounted Russian oil despite US claiming that the trade helps sustain Moscows revenues during the Ukraine war. US President Donald Trump has also imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, taking total duties to 50% in retaliation. New Delhi has defended its oil purchases , saying the its energy choices guided by consumer interest amid global price volatility and to meet the growing energy demands of its 1.4 billion people. Putin last visited India in 2021. Modi was in Moscow last year, and the two leaders briefly met in September in China during a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. Kremlin sets tone for secure trade architecture; S-400, Su-57 to dominate Putins India visit Agenda The pivotal diplomatic moment The India-Russia summit comes as the United States renews its push for an Ukraine peace plan and seeks broader cooperation from key partners. Trumps peace plan has prompted concerns that it tilted too heavily toward Moscow. The proposal was revised after US and Ukrainian officials met in Geneva more than a week ago. Modi has avoided condemning Russia for the fighting in Ukraine while emphasizing the need for a peaceful settlement. Sreeram Sundar Chaulia, an international affairs expert at the Jindal School of International Affairs near New Delhi, said India has avoided taking on an overt mediating role because it could complicate its ties with both Russia and the US. But behind-the-scenes diplomacy by Modi is feasible, and has happened already to some extent, Chaulia said. Modi could try to nudge Putin to accommodate some Ukrainian and European concerns to bring about a cessation of hostilities, he added. Economic cooperation key focus of Putins visit India and Russia will look at bolstering their bilateral relation and are expected to deliver a package of documents centered around economic cooperation, trade facilitation, maritime, healthcare and media exchanges, according to Indian officials involved in the summits preparation. They spoke on condition of anonymity as the details arent public. India is keen to increase exports of pharmaceuticals, agriculture and textiles to Russia and is seeking the removal of non-tariff barriers. New Delhi is also seeking long-term supplies of fertilizers from Moscow. Another key area where the two countries are working to finalize an agreement is the safe and regulated migration of Indian skilled workers to Russia. US pressure on India to shun Russian oil The US has pressed India to halt purchases of discounted Russian oil, accusing New Delhi of helping fund Moscows war effort. In August, Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports to increase pressure over the issue. India rejected the charge, saying it follows international sanctions and prioritizes its national interest and energy security. But its position could become more complicated after new US sanctions on Russian oil majors Rosneft and Lukoil. Indian officials said the country will avoid buying oil from sanctioned producers, while keeping options open with companies not targeted by the restrictions. India will certainly underscore that there is no Indian desire to cut off energy supplies from Russia completely, said Harsh Pant, vice president of foreign policy at the Observer Research Foundation, a New Delhi-based think tank. Pant said future imports will depend on the market forces and how effective sanctions are in weaning away Indian private sector or Indian state-run companies from Russian energy sources. Energy cooperation is expected to feature prominently at the summit, including Indias investments in Russias Far East and expanded civil nuclear collaboration. The Kudankulam nuclear power plant in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, built with Russian assistance, remains the centerpiece of that partnership, and officials said talks continue on localized equipment manufacturing and potential joint projects in third countries. Defense cooperation at the core India is expected to push Russia for faster delivery of two further S-400 surface-to-air missile squadrons, after receiving three under a 2018 deal worth about $5.4 billion. The delay has been tied to supply chain disruptions linked to the war in Ukraine. Indian authorities are also likely to explore the possibility of acquiring additional S-400 units or an upgraded variant, though no contract or announcement is expected. Indian defense planners say the S-400 proved effective during a brief military standoff with Pakistan in May. The meeting will focus on broader elements of institutional cooperation on defense between our two sides and will try to ensure that delivery delays are ended. Potentially, S-400 additional is not ruled out, but dont expect any announcement during the visit, Indias Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said at a security conference in New Delhi last week. Talks are also expected on upgrading Indias Russian-made Su-30MKI fighter jets and accelerating deliveries of critical military hardware, as well as improving coordination on joint exercises and disaster relief. Despite India diversifying its procurement of military hardware over the last few years, Russia continues to be its biggest supplier. Moscow is keen on selling its stealth fighter jet Su-57 to India, but New Delhi has kept its options open to other foreign suppliers as well.
Two Delhi University colleges receive bomb threats
Ramjas College in north Delhi and Deshbandhu College in south Delhi received the threats via emails
Delhi MCD Bypoll Results 2025: Saffron sweep as BJP grabs 7, AAP at 3, Congress at 1
Delhi MCD Bypoll Results 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a decisive victory in the MCD by-elections, winning 7 out of 12 wards. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured 3 seats, Congress won 1, and the All India Forward Bloc bagged another. These polls were held to fill vacant councillor seats, with the BJP reinforcing its dominance in Delhi civic politics.
No wonder Modi-Trump huglomacy is in deep freeze: Congress after Rubio repeats India-Pakistan claim
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over repeated claims by the US that President Donald Trump brokered peace between India and Pakistan, saying o wonder the Modi-Trump huglomacy is in deep freeze. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Trump has brokered several peace deals , including the very dangerous ones like India and Pakistan, and deserves remendous credit for reshaping America's foreign policy. Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said on May 10, 2025, at 5:37 PM, Rubio was the first person to announce the abrupt stoppage of Operation Sindoor. Subsequently, President Trump himself has made the claim at least 61 times in 6 different countries that it was due to his intervention that Operation Sindoor was halted, he said on X. Now Mr. Rubio has once again reminded the world of what Mr. Trump has been saying repeatedly. No wonder the Modi-Trump huglomacy is in deep freeze, Ramesh said. During a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday, Rubio said for the first time in decades, American foreign policy was guided solely by whether it made the US safer, stronger and more prosperous. If it is, he's (Trump) for it. If it doesn't, he's against it. And that sort of clarity is transformational, Rubio said. Not to mention all the other peace deals, very dangerous ones like India and Pakistan or Cambodia and Thailand, and so on... Mr President, I think you deserve tremendous credit for the transformational aspect of our foreign policy, he added. Earlier, at the Cabinet meeting, Trump repeated his claim that he had resolved several global conflicts, including between India and Pakistan, as he asserted that he should get the Nobel Peace Prize for each of the eight wars he has ended. We ended eight wars...But we're going to do one more, I think, I hope, Trump said, referring to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Trump has repeatedly claimed that within the first eight-nine months of his second term in the White House, he resolved conflicts between India and Pakistan, Thailand and Cambodia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, Kosovo and Serbia, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, Rwanda and Congo. He also credits himself for resolving the Israel-Hamas conflict. Since May 10, when Trump announced on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after a long night of talks mediated by Washington, he has repeated his claim over 60 times that he helped settle the tensions between the two neighbours. New Delhi has consistently denied any third-party intervention. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
MCD By-Election Result Live: BJP Wins 7, AAP 3, Congress Opens Account
Delhi MCD By-election Result LIVE Updates: The results for the bypolls in 12 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) wards has been declared, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning seven seats and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) winning three seats.
The three activists told the Supreme Court on Tuesday (December 2, 2025) that the Delhi Polices claim of a coordinated regime change operation behind the 2020 Delhi riots finds no mention in the chargesheet
Dedicated Troop Convoy Train On Delhi-J&K Route Soon? CRPF Begins Feasibility Checks | Exclusive
The proposal is to introduce an exclusive CRPF train convoy along the new Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link corridor, enabling direct troop movement between Delhi and Srinagar
Delhis air quality very poor with AQI at 335
New Delhi: The air quality in the national capital remained in the very poor category on Wednesday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). With an AQI reading of 335, this is the second consecutive day of very poor AQI. There was a brief respite from the toxic air on Sunday (November 30) 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 .
In Delhi, 24-karat gold held steady at 1,30,770 per 10 grams, while 22-karat gold remained flat at 1,19,890 per 10 grams. Retail 24K gold was 13,099.06 per gram, and silver was quoted at 180.62 per gram.
Sonia Gandhi Pens Article On Pollution Issue In Delhi And Uranium In Water Beyond Permissible Limit
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Delhi MCD bypolls results: BJP candidate wins Chandni Chowk; counting underway in 11 wards
Govt Briefs Parliament On Delhi Pollution, Reporting Nearly Two Lakh Cases Of Respiratory Illness
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Delhi MCD By Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Counting begins for Delhi MCD bypolls across 12 wards, with BJP leading early in six seats.
Delhi MCD bypolls: BJP candidate wins Chandni Chowk
New Delhi: BJP candidate Suman Kumar Gupta won the Chandni Chowk ward in the MCD bypolls, even as counting for the remaining 11 wards was underway. The counting of votes for the MCD bypolls to 12 wards began at 8 am, amid tight security at 10 counting centres in Delhi. Gupta defeated Aam Aadmi Party 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 .
What To Expect From Putins India Visit: Defence, Energy And Trade On The Table
The 23rd IndiaRussia Annual Summit in New Delhi will be Russian President Vladimir Putins first visit to India in 4 years, and his first since the start of the Ukraine conflict.
Delhi MCD Bypolls: BJP Leads In Chandni Chowk; Counting Underway Across 12 Wards
The elections were held on 30 November at 580 polling booths, with 51 candidates.
2 goals with 1 step: Tihar inmates shaping lives, carving school desks
NEW DELHI: In what ties classroom comfort to prison inmate rehabilitation, the Delhi Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has cleared a proposal to procure 10,000 dual desks from the Tihar Central Jail Factory for the citys government schools. Gupta said the decision hits two goals with one stepeasing the furniture crunch in schools while expanding opportunities for inmates to learn skills and earn wages. This will not only improve the learning environment in schools, but also create employment and rehabilitation opportunities for inmates in Tihar, she said. All these desks will be supplied at the proposed GST-inclusive rates, with the total project pegged at Rs 8.95 crore. The education department has already set aside Rs 20 crore in the 202526 budget for furniture and essential items. The initiative follows instructions issued by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs during the third National Chief Secretaries Conference, which encouraged states to involve inmates in productive work. Gupta said that the move fulfils the objective of rehabilitation, reform, and reintegration. She noted that the desks made in Tihar are on par with PWD furniture and nearly 25% cheaper than market options. Education Minister Ashish Sood said the demand for desks has surged alongside rising enrolment and new classroom construction. Delhi operates 1,086 government schools. A special survey in April found an urgent need for 23,321 dual desks in 127 schools. Additional requests pushed total demand to nearly 25,000.
Housing census by Apr-Sept 26, population count in 2027
NEW DELHI: The long-delayed national population census, which will include caste enumeration for the first time, will be conducted in two phases starting April 2026, the Centre informed Parliament on Tuesday. Responding to Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said Phase I (House Listing and Housing Census) will take place between April and September 2026, while Phase II (Population Enumeration) is scheduled for February 2027, with March 1, 2027, as the reference date. Snow-bound areas of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Ladakh will be covered in September-October 2026. Responding to another question from Rahul Gandhi on whether the government plans to publish the draft questions and seek inputs from public or peoples representatives, Rai said the Office of the Registrar General and Census commissioner was in the process of finalising the questionnaire for the Census 2027. In a separate question, the minister said caste enumeration will also be done in the census as decided by the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs on April 30 this year. In another response, the minister said Census 2027 will be conducted through digital means in which data will be collected through mobile apps along with online provision for self-enumeration. Around 34 lakh enumerators and supervisors will be deployed for the exercise. The timeline has been fixed to avoid clashing with board examinations, Rai said.
Delhi AQI today: Delhi records AQI level of 376, air quality remains in 'very poor' category
Delhi AQI today: As winter sets in, a thick layer of smog enveloped the national capital Delhi on Wednesday morning. The city's air quality remains in the 'Very Poor' category, with an AQI of 376 at 7 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). According to CPCB, the AQI, which ranges from 0 to 500, is divided into six categories, each reflecting the level of pollution and associated health risks.
Delhi MCD bypolls: Counting of votes begins in 12 wards amid tight security
The State Election Commission, Delhi, has made all arrangements for vote counting. Ten counting centres have been set up at Kanjhawala, Pitampura, Bharat Nagar, Civil Lines, Rouse Avenue, Dwarka, Najafgarh, Gole Market, Pushp Vihar and Mandawali
Unable To Learn Hindi Due To Tamil Nadu Politics: Union Minister L Murugan
Union minister of state for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan on Tuesday said that owing to politics in Tamil Nadu, he was unable to learn Hindi, and whatever Hindi he learnt, it was after he came to Delhi.
SC stays trial against former Karnataka CM Yediyurappa in POCSO case
NEW DELHI: In a major relief to former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa, the Supreme Court on Tuesday in its order stayed the trial proceedings against him in a sexual harassment case filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Issue notice. Meanwhile, trial proceedings shall remain stayed, a two-judge bench of the apex court, headed by CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, said. The top court added that the notice was being issued primarily to consider remanding the matter back to the high court for next course of action in the case. The bench of the apex court passed the interim order while hearing Yediyurappas plea challenging the Karnataka High Courts refusal to quash the case. The BJP strongman has vehemently denied the allegations, as he had said that he had merely attempted to assist a distressed mother-daughter duo he found near his residence, even contacting the then Bengaluru Police Commissioner to help them. During the hearing on Tuesday, senior advocate Sidharth Luthra, representing Yediyurappa, said the high court had ignored key evidence and failed to consider statements suggesting that nothing as such happened during the alleged incident. There are certain statements which prosecution suppresses the high court ignored facts. He has been chief minister four times, Luthra added. The FIR under the POCSO Act arises from a complaint filed on March 14, 2024 by a woman, now dead, who alleged that Yediyurappa molested her 17-year-old daughter during a visit to his residence to seek assistance. She in her complaint further alleged that the former CM attempted to hush up the incident by offering money. Based on her complaint, the police registered an FIR under various provisions of the POCSO Act pertaining to offences of sexual assault and harassment. Luthra submitted that crucial statements were suppressed by the prosecution, and despite several inconsistencies, the trial court had proceeded mechanically. The prosecution alleged he took the girl into a room, held her by the wrist, and molested her before she managed to resist and escape.
Aim to elevate cooperation with India: Putin ahead of visit to New Delhi
Putin`s remarks come ahead of his visit to India from December 4-5 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Senior advocate Madhav Khurana appointed as special public prosecutor in Delhi car blast case
Senior Advocate Madhav Khurana will lead the Delhi car blast case trial. The deadly blast claimed 15 lives. Khurana represents the National Investigation Agency. The NIA has arrested seven accused so far. Investigations are ongoing to dismantle the terror network. Searches have recovered digital devices and incriminating materials.
Traffic Inspector Gopal Baisla swiftly transported two critically injured brothers to the hospital after an accident on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway. Pushing aside onlookers, Baisla and Head Constable Lal Singh used their PCR van to reach the hospital in 17 minutes, saving precious time during the golden hour. One brother remains in critical condition with severe head injuries.
Vande Mataram not SIR debate first, Oppn livid
NEW DELHI: The confrontation between the government and the opposition in the Rajya Sabha showed no sign of easing on Tuesday, with the treasury benches making it clear that a debate on Vande Mataram would be taken up before any discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijijus refusal to reorder the agenda triggered fresh disruptions, forcing adjournments and eventually prompting an opposition walkout. When the House reconvened post-lunch, Rijiju underlined that a debate on Vande Mataram had already been cleared by the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) and would precede the broader discussion on electoral reforms. From the government side, we propose a discussion on further electoral reformswhen the government is ready to take up the discussion, please do not put the condition that it has to take precedence over other matters. In the first BAC meeting, the government had proposed a discussion on the 150th anniversary of the Vande Mataram, which is already listed, he said, adding that time for other matters would be settled in the next BAC meeting. Calling Vande Mataram a matter related to our freedom struggle, Rijiju said, Considering that Opposition parties have united to raise one issue, the government is ready to take up a discussion, but to have it before discussion on Vande Mataram may not be appropriate. TMC leader Derek OBrien immediately raised a point of order, arguing that the SIR concerns could not be delayed. More than 14 opposition parties want a discussion on a particular issue because people are dying because of SIR, he said, drawing sharp reactions across the aisle. Tensions escalated further during an exchange between Chairperson CP Radhakrishnan and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, who objected to the rejection of Rule 267 notices without naming the MPs or subjects involved. Kharge said, We have demanded a discussion under Rule 267 Rule 267 says all other issues should be kept aside and first preference should be given Aside from all other businesses, the House should take up the Rule 267 discussion. You give us permission. DMKs Tiruchi Siva and CPMs John Brittas backed the demand, with Siva calling SIR a very serious issue.
Kharge leads Oppn onslaught on Sanchar Saathi
NEW DELHI: The political row over the Sanchar Saathi App issue escalated on Tuesday with Congress terming it BJPs yet another attempt to strangulate the peoples voice. Likening the move to dictatorship, the opposition party called it a snooping app, and demanded its immediate rollback. Sharpening the attack, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the government initiated this move without consulting any political parties or stake holders. The Department of Telecom (DoT) has directed manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets to ensure that its fraud reporting app Sanchar Saathi is pre-installed in all new devices within 90 days. The Modi Governments unilateral directions to preload this app without taking into confidence various stakeholders and citizens is akin to dictatorship. Why does the Govt want to know what citizens talk with their family and friends? he asked in a post on X. Holding that one is not witnessing this for the first time, he said, Income Tax laws were bulldozed to turn our digital lives into a 24x7 monitoring zone every click, chat, and payment up for grabs without consent. RTI strangulated by tweaking Section 8(1)(j) via the DPDP Act 2023 - fewer questions, less accountability, more darkness. The Pegasus scandal proved what we feared: phones of 100+ Indians hacked - Opposition leaders, judges, journalists, even Union Ministers were snooped on. Snooping, surveilling, scanning and peeping to confiscate, control, command and monetise citizens rights is the hallmark of BJPs tyrannical regime, he said. The Congress chief said no wonder, the Modi government had vehemently opposed making citizens privacy to be declared as a Fundamental Right in the Supreme Court. Democracy perishes. Dystopian era flourishes, he alleged. Echoing the view, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday called it a tool for snooping on citizens mobile phones.
Dairy businessman Ratan was ambushed and killed in south Delhi by shooters who travelled from Faridabad and waited for 30 minutes. Police suspect 12-13 individuals and are investigating a possible link to a May murder involving Ratan's son, amid claims of a land dispute and prior death threats.
3rd indigenous N-sub to be commissioned soon
NEW DELHI: India is preparing to strengthen the naval arm of its nuclear triad, with Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi announcing on Tuesday that the third indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, INS Aridaman, is in final stages of trials and will be commissioned soon. The Admiral confirmed that Indias underwater deterrent is set for a fresh boost, with the submarine adding a new layer to a programme that remains one of the countrys most closely guarded strategic projects. The first submarine in this line was INS Arihant, followed by INS Arighat. The SSBN programme is central to Indias nuclear deterrence, which already includes proven air and land components. He told the media ahead of Navy Day that the force is focused on boosting its overall combat prowess as several key projects move toward completion. Admiral Tripathi noted that the long-delayed plan to acquire six stealth submarines under Project 75 India is finally approaching closure. The process to seal the proposed acquisition of six stealth submarines under Project 75 India (P75-I) is nearing completion, he said. He added that the Navy expects to receive the first four of the 26 Rafale-M fighter jets in 2028, part of a Rs 64,000-crore deal with France signed in April. INS Arihant, Indias first home-built nuclear submarine, was launched in 2009 and quietly commissioned in 2016, placing India among a small groupthe US, Russia, the UK, France and Chinathat operate nuclear-powered submarines. Admiral Tripathi also highlighted the Navys role during recent tensions with Pakistan. Recalling the ongoing Operation Sindoor, he said its aggressive posturing forced the Pakistan Navy to remain close to their ports. The Navy maintained high operational readiness across the Western Arabian Sea for the last seven to eight months following the hostilities. He added that Operation Sindoor remains in progress, noting that the aggressive posturing and immediate action during Operation Sindoor, including deployment of the carrier battle group, forced the Pakistan Navy to remain close to their ports or near the Makran coast. The operation also imposed financial pressure on Pakistan, as many merchant ships avoided the country and insurance costs for travel to the country rose sharply. India continues to advocate global nuclear disarmament. After its 1998 Pokhran-II tests, India stressed it sought credible minimum deterrence and would follow no first use. This commitment was detailed in the 2003 nuclear doctrine.
PFI Man Wanted In Kerala RSS Worker Murder Case Arrested After 3 Years
NIA court in Kochi has granted five days' custodial interrogation of Shahul Hameed, the 50th accused in the RSS worker Sreenivasan murder case, after he was arrested at Delhi airport following over three years on the run.
Delhi's air quality has still slipped into the very poor to severe, pointing to the impact of local pollution sources, mainly from vehicles and combustion sources, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said in a report. Check Delhi's areawise AQI levels here
SC asks EC to try and extend SIR deadline for Kerala
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission to consider extending the December 11 deadline for submitting enumeration forms in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala by one more week, in view of the ongoing process for local body elections. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi made the recommendation after taking note of submissions that the local body elections in the state will take place on December 9 and 11, and counting of votes on December 13. It seems to us that the request is just and fair, and it warrants due consideration by the Election Commission of India, the order said. The court allowed the petitioners to submit a formal representation to the Election Commission by Wednesday 5 pm seeking SIR extension. It asked the EC to consider the request sympathetically and take a decision within two days. Senior advocates Rakesh Dwivedi and Maninder Singh, appearing for the Election Commission of India, said the Kerala State Election Commission has already exempted SIR staff from election duties, adding that the SIR deadline had earlier been extended from December 4 to 11. Terming it a peculiar situation, the CJI said the state government staff should not be overburdened.
Keralas startup funding doubles to USD 14.7 million in 2025
KOCHI: Despite fears of funding winter and tougher valuations, Keralas startups have made a big comeback this year. They raised $14.7 million in the first nine months of 2025 a 147 per cent surge from $6 million during the same period last year, according to Tracxns Kerala Tech Ecosystem Wrap Report . The sharp rise comes despite a drop in deal volumes, indicating deeper investor bets on select high-potential ventures, according to the report by the data intelligence platform. Keralas tech ecosystem is steadily maturing, supported by a strong educational foundation, emerging innovation hubs, and increasing investor participation, said Neha Singh, co-founder of Tracxn. The rise in early-stage funding this year reflects growing confidence in the states deeptech and hardware-focused startups, she added. The latest numbers highlight the volatility of Keralas funding landscape over the years. Funding had peaked at $24 million in the first nine months (9M) of 2022 before cooling in 2023 and 2024, and this years surge marks a decisive recovery. State ranks 13th in startup funding; Ktaka tops chart Across the eight 9M periods between 2018 and 2025, inflows have ranged widely from a low of $7.1 million in 2019 to the 2022 high. But compared to other Indian states, Kerala ranks 13th in startup funding in the first nine months of 2025. Karnataka tops the chart with $2.6 billion, followed by Maharashtra at $2 billion, and Delhi at $1.4 billion. Early-stage capital dominated the ecosystem in 2025, accounting for $12.4 million almost entirely driven by semiconductor startup Netrasemis Series A round, which also made it the top-funded startup of the year. Seed funding contributed $2.3 million, while no late-stage rounds were recorded. Only nine equity rounds were closed in 9M 2025, down from 18 a year earlier, but the emergence of five first-time funded startups, one new Soonicorn startup that is likely to become unicorn in the near future and a notable acquisition signal continued pipeline strength. Along with Netrasemis big-ticket round backed by Unicorn India Ventures, Maithan Alloys, and Zoho, other key fund raises included MyDesignations $1.3 million seed round, and smaller tickets into startups such as I Hub Robotics, AugSenseLab, and FemiSafe.
Thiruvananthapuram gears up for Navy operation demo on Wednesday
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The capital city, on Wednesday, will witness the precision, power and operational preparedness of the Indian Navy as it plays host to the operational demonstration being held as part of the Navy Day celebrations. The event will be held at Shankhumukham beach in the evening. President Droupadi Murmu will be the chief guest. Governor Rajendra Arlekar, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Union and state ministers and senior bureaucrats will attend the function. The Navy Day is being celebrated to commemorate the Navys successful attack on Karachi port in 1971 India-Pakistan war. Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command, said the demonstration will provide an opportunity for citizens to understand the Navys state-of-the-art platforms and multi-domain operations, reflecting its preparedness and the ability to deliver power and precision across the maritime spectrum. As many as 19 war vessels, one submarine, four fast-interceptor craft and 32 naval aircraft, including fighters and helicopters, will take part in the demo, he added. The public will be allowed entry by 2.45pm. The President will arrive at the airport at 4.10pm. The demonstration will start after her arrival at the venue by 5.15pm. She will return to Delhi on Thursday. As per the Navy communique, the MH-60R helicopter will offer a grand salute to the President by dipping its nose in flight at a low altitude. Warships will later take over and conduct W manoeuvre, which will be followed by banner formation by Chetak choppers. The special forces will display visit, board, search and seizure operations. Simulated missile launch from warships, submarine sail past, high-speed run by fast interceptor craft and water jet fast attack craft, and MiG-29k launch and recovery operations from the aircraft carrier are the other highlights. The excitement will be carried on further through Hawj AJT combat manoeuvres, helicopter landing on a moving ship, composite fly past and firing of anti-submarine rockets. Hornpipe dance and beating retreat will be the other star attractions. Meanwhile, the city police will enforce traffic regulations from noon on Wednesday.
Cyclone Montha: AP seeks Rs 902 cr central aid to rebuild after devastation
New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh ministers Nara Lokesh and V Anitha on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah here, seeking immediate central assistance to help the state recover from the devastation caused by Cyclone Montha. The two Andhra Pradesh ministers also called on Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and briefed him on the agricultural Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
New Delhi weather today: Sunny skies, cool temps, but severe pollution warning
New Delhi experiences a sunny day today with temperatures ranging from 14.2C to 23.7C, ideal for outdoor activities. However, yesterday's air quality was severe, hitting an AQI of 315 due to high PM2.5 and PM10 levels. While clear skies are forecast for the week, residents are advised to take precautions against lingering pollution, especially those with respiratory issues.
India bats for coordinated action to deal with digitalisation challenges
New Delhi, Dec 2: India on Tuesday called for global cooperation for coordinated action to deal with new challenges emanating from the digitalisation of the economy and the emergence of new financial products like crypto and stablecoins, and ensure the timely exchange of information among various jurisdictions. Inaugurating the 18th Global Forum Plenary meeting, Finance []
Russia Okays Key Defence Pact With India Ahead Of Putin visit
Russia's lower house of parliament, State Duma, on Tuesday ratified a key military pact with India ahead of President Vladimir Putin's state visit to New Delhi on December 4-5.
Indias BonV Aero Drone Manufacturers secure top Defence award
LEH: Indian aerospace start-up BonV Aero has been honoured with the SIDM Champion Award (Special Jury) for innovation in defence technology. The award, presented by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi, acknowledges the firms indigenous work in heavy-lift, high-altitude drone systems designed to address critical defence capability gaps. The companys technology has been validated []
Green economy to surpass $7 tn in annual value by 2030: WEF
New Delhi, Dec 2: The global green economy has surpassed USD 5 trillion and is projected to exceed USD 7 trillion in annual value by 2030, with India expected to clock the highest growth in renewable electricity capacity and generation, a new report said on Tuesday. The World Economic Forum report, developed in collaboration with []
Gold declines Rs 1,670 amid weak global cues
New Delhi, Dec 2: Gold prices plunged Rs 1,670 to Rs 1,31,530 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, amid weak trends in the international markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had settled at Rs 1,33,200 per 10 grams in the previous market []
CrPC cover for women cant be invoked in Fema case: Delhi HC
Working to find ways to stop trade volume dip, sanctions wont hurt
Ahead of President Putin's visit, Russia assured India that any sanctions on its oil trade would cause only minor, temporary disruptions. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized that both nations are committed to maintaining trade volumes and making bilateral ties immune to third-country pressure. Russia aims for $100 billion trade with India by 2030, addressing New Delhi's trade deficit concerns.
The survivors of the Red Fort explosion are facing a daunting reality. With their vehicles, the backbone of their income, lying in ruins, they are left to deal with increasing financial pressures and unpaid EMIs.
2 lakh acute respiratory cases linked to pollution: Govt
Between 2022 and 2024, hospitals in Delhi reported more than 200,000 cases of acute respiratory illnesses, resulting in a wave of hospital admissions. The Health Ministry attributes this alarming rise to increased air pollution, designating it a significant 'triggering factor.
2 lakh acute respiratory caseslinked to pollution: Govt
Between 2022 and 2024, hospitals in Delhi reported more than 200,000 cases of acute respiratory illnesses, resulting in a wave of hospital admissions. The Health Ministry attributes this alarming rise to increased air pollution, designating it a significant 'triggering factor.
Tag AIIMS-Safdarjung stretch as a congestion & pollution hotspot
Surgery, steroids: How pollution is triggering allergic flareups in kids in Delhi-NCR
Co-developers cleared to revive two stalled projects in Gr Noida
NBCC to oversee revamp of unsafe Tulsi Niketan flats
Rs 1 lakh crore fund to catalyse partnership between Government, investors: Dr Jitendra
Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 2: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that the next major global revolution will be bio-driven, and that India is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation on the strength of its deep-tech capabilities, robust startup ecosystem and rising domestic institutional capital. In an exclusive FireChat session [] The post Rs 1 lakh crore fund to catalyse partnership between Government, investors: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No one should spend night under open sky, says Rekha
Tamil getting its rightful place of honour: Vice President Radhakrishnan
NEW DELHI, Dec 2: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Tuesday said that Tamil is receiving its rightful place of honour and continued national support. In a video message for the fourth edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam, the vice president welcomed this years theme, Let us learn Tamil, which, he said, reinforces linguistic and cultural harmony. He also appreciated the initiative of 50 Hindi-speaking Tamil teachers and coordinators, trained by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil in Chennai, who [] The post Tamil getting its rightful place of honour: Vice President Radhakrishnan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt invites Oppn leaders for discussion to end SIR logjam
Kharge, Sonia, Rahul join protest NEW DELHI, Dec 2: With vociferous Opposition protests over the SIR stalling Parliament proceedings for a second day, the Government on Tuesday told both Houses that it has invited leaders from various parties for talks to end the stalemate, but stressed that no timeline be set for the discussion. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the Government was willing to discuss any issue [] The post Govt invites Oppn leaders for discussion to end SIR logjam appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PMOs renaming to Seva Teerth milestone in Indias journey: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI, Dec 2 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday termed the naming of the Prime Ministers Office as Seva Teerth and the governors office and residence as Lok Bhavan and Lok Niwas an important milestone in the journey to a developed India. In a message on X, Shah said that for the past 11 years, the Modi government has been synonymous not with power, but with service, in which the topmost leader of the government [] The post PMOs renaming to Seva Teerth milestone in Indias journey: Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Instead of reel, make real friends, says AIIMS psychiatrist
An AIIMS psychiatrist on Tuesday warned that excessive screen time and dependency on social media were leading to loneliness and social disconnect among the youth, and suggested people make real and not reel friends. Dr Nand Kumar, professor in the Department of Psychiatry at AIIMS Delhi, expressed concern over increasing cases of suicide, especially among []
Top seeds Velavan and Anahat move into quarters
Velavan dismantled Sri Lankas Ravindu Laksiri 11-7, 11-8, 11-7, while Delhi teenager Anahat, ranked 29 in the world, eased past Tamara Holzbauerova (Czech Republic) 11-7, 11-7, 11-7 in the pre-quarterfinals
Crowd busy taking photos, cops quick dash saves lives
Why Night Shelter In Vasant Vihar Was A Deathtrap: Flammable Structure, No Exit
MCD okays pending Rs 13.5cr for NGOs at dog sterilisation centres
Bringing comfort to homes: AIIMS study highlights palliative care gaps and solutions
Duck tales! Schools ready children for disasters
Living on the edge: Many parts of Delhi slip into severe zone
Delhi's air quality deteriorated sharply to the upper reaches of 'very poor' on Tuesday as wind speeds dropped, with the AQI reaching 372 by 4 pm. Several areas, including Chandni Chowk, slipped into the 'severe' category. The forecast indicates very poor air quality will persist through December 5th and beyond.
I-T dept ready to share its land, hope for new secretariat grows
Two IndiGo flights to Mumbai, Delhi cancelled due to operational issues
DDA doubles revenue from latest e-auction
States weavers get Best Handloom Designers honour at Delhi event
From Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 2: Renowned traditional handloom weavers and designers Iaishah Rymbai and Lakme Marak were honoured as the Best Handloom Designers from Meghalaya at Delhi Fashion Week 2025, during which the International Delhi Fashion Awards (IDFA) was also launched to recognise excellence in fashion and the creative industries. Iaishah Rymbai, []
Noidas air quality touches 395 as many pockets slip into severe zone
Minister Lokesh Meets GMR Senior Executives In Delhi
According to officials, the Edu-City is envisioned as a world-class cluster that will host specialised training institutions, simulation centres, aerospace labs and advanced skill development facilities.
Brakes on e-buses as UP rethinks procuring 500 vehicles in one go
