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Air pollution crisis: Offices in Delhi to enforce 50 per cent work-from-home

Essential servicesincluding hospitals, private health facilities, fire services, public transport, water supply and sanitationhave been exempted. Private establishments have also been asked to introduce staggered working hours wherever feasible and minimise office-related vehicular movement

24 Nov 2025 10:24 pm
We only want our son to get justice: Father of student who died by suicide

Meanwhile, Delhi Police on Monday summoned three more teachers for questioning in connection with the suicide case. Police questioned two other teachers on Sunday, while some students have also been examined as part of the investigation

24 Nov 2025 8:54 pm
Explainer: New Labour Codes promise better worker protection, cleaner compliance

The new, uniform definition of wages caps allowances at 50 per cent of total compensation. This means basic pay will rise, increasing provident fund (PF) and gratuity contributions. Take-home salary may fall slightly, but retirement benefits grow significantly

24 Nov 2025 8:47 pm
Two jackals herded back after escape from Delhi zoo; `no threat to visitors`

An extensive search operation by zoo staff is still underway to trace the remaining one or two jackals that may be roaming the forested belt behind the enclosures, zoo Director Sanjeet Singh said

24 Nov 2025 8:31 pm
Air pollution protest: Delhi cops arrest 22 for assault, use of pepper spray

According to the police, the protest took a violent turn on Sunday when some demonstrators allegedly used pepper spray on police personnel while being removed from the site. An officer stressed that India Gate is not a designated protest venue

24 Nov 2025 7:10 pm
Man arrested with Rs 37.64-lakh cash at Bengal`s Howrah station

The man failed to produce any valid documents to justify possession of such a large amount of cash, said an officer

24 Nov 2025 5:56 pm
BJP slams Rahul for `skipping` CJI`s oath ceremony, says Cong has no respect

The BJP criticised Rahul Gandhi for not attending the oath ceremony of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, alleging the Congress lacks respect for Ambedkar and the Constitution

24 Nov 2025 5:28 pm
Illegal call centres case: CBI nabs key accused in cybercrime operations

The accused was arrested from Lucknow last week, after being on the run for over a year, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said in a statement

24 Nov 2025 5:10 pm
Madhya Pradesh: Wanted criminal arrested after police encounter in Gwalior

A wanted history-sheeter, Kapil Yadav, was arrested after a brief encounter in Gwaliors Mohanpur area, where he sustained a bullet injury before being overpowered by police

24 Nov 2025 4:27 pm
Punjab: 1 killed, 3 injured as two cars catch fire after collision on NH-44

A student from Kerala died and three others were seriously injured after two cars caught fire following a multi-vehicle collision on NH-44 in Punjabs Phagwara

24 Nov 2025 4:26 pm
A broken promise: India`s juvenile justice system in crisis

The India Justice Report 2023 reveals that over 50,000 children remain stuck in pending juvenile cases, with systemic failures ranging from understaffed Boards and child care institutions to the absence of a reliable national data system. Experts urge urgent reforms to protect vulnerable children

24 Nov 2025 4:16 pm
PM Modi congratulates Justice Surya Kant for being sworn in as 53rd CJI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Justice Surya Kant on assuming office as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the Chief Justice of India on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan

24 Nov 2025 3:49 pm
PM Modi pays heartfelt tribute to Dharmendra, Nitin Gadkari expresses grief

Veteran actor Dharmendra, whose 65-year career and more than 300 films from Satyakam to Sholay made him a legend of Indian cinema, died in Mumbai on Monday, police said. He was 89

24 Nov 2025 3:16 pm
Collision averted at Delhi airport as Afghan airliner lands on wrong runway

The Ariana Afghan Airlines A310, operating flight FG-311 (KabulDelhi), had been cleared to land on runway 29L. However, the aircraft instead landed on runway 29R, the official said

24 Nov 2025 3:04 pm
Winter grips Kashmir, Srinagar records season`s coldest night at -3.2 degrees

Kashmir witnessed an intense cold wave on Monday, with Srinagar recording its coldest night of the season at 3.2 degree C. Several regions, including Shopian, Pulwama, Pahalgam and Gulmarg, dipped below freezing as the valley continues to face a prolonged dry spell

24 Nov 2025 2:53 pm
CJI Kant to head SC collegium after predecessor Gavai demits office

Following the retirement of Justice B R Gavai, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will head the reconstituted Supreme Court collegium responsible for appointments and transfers in the higher judiciary

24 Nov 2025 2:45 pm
Tamil Nadu: 6 people dead; over 50 injured after bus collision in Tenkasi

At least six people, including a child, were killed and more than 50 injured after two passenger buses collided in Tamil Nadus Tenkasi district on Monday

24 Nov 2025 2:44 pm
Canadian PM Mark Carney to visit India in early 2026

The two leaders agreed to unlock the potential for deeper cooperation in defence and space sectors, besides advancing ties in areas such as trade, investment, technology and energy during the talks

24 Nov 2025 2:29 pm
India, Canada agree to resume FTA talks, says Piyush Goyal

In 2023, Canada had paused negotiations for an FTA with India. The India-Canada relations hit rock bottom following then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau`s allegations in 2023 of a potential Indian link to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India had dismissed Trudeau`s accusation as absurd

24 Nov 2025 2:09 pm
PM Modi to hoist saffrom Flag at Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya on Tuesday to ceremonially hoist a saffron flag at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, marking the completion of its construction. He will perform darshan, visit multiple temples, and address the gathering during his day-long visit

24 Nov 2025 1:50 pm
Siddaramaiah says he will continue as Karnataka CM if party high command decides

Stating that four-five months ago, the high command had agreed for a Cabinet reshuffle, but he had suggested that let the government complete 2.5 years in office, the CM said, Now we will follow whatever the high command decides

24 Nov 2025 1:34 pm
PM Modi praises Johannesburg G20 Summit, highlights fruitful global engagements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the successful G20 Summit in Johannesburg after returning to India, calling it vital for global sustainability. He met several world leaders, strengthened bilateral ties and proposed initiatives like the IBSA Digital Innovation Alliance

24 Nov 2025 12:29 pm
Three security personnel killed in suicide attack at HQ in Pakistan

A suicide attack at the Frontier Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar left three security personnel dead and two injured, with security forces killing all three attackers

24 Nov 2025 11:55 am
Delhi AQI nears 400 as city chokes under rising pollution

Delhis AQI climbed to 396, placing the city in the very poor category as toxic smog reduced visibility. NCR cities also reported hazardous pollution levels. Calm winds, low temperatures, and rising PM2.5 levels continue to worsen Delhis winter air quality

24 Nov 2025 9:15 am
Israel accused of 500 Gaza ceasefire violations in 44 days

According to the office, 342 civilians have been killed during these violations, with children, women and the elderly comprising the majority of the victims

24 Nov 2025 9:09 am
Mass kidnapping in Nigeria: 300 abducted, 50 escaped

Authorities say at least one of those girls has since escaped and returned home safely, but 24 remain missing.

24 Nov 2025 8:57 am
United States, Ukraine hold talks on peace framework in Geneva

The Ukrainian delegation reaffirmed its gratitude for the steadfast commitment of the United States and President Donald Trump, highlighting their tireless efforts aimed at ending the war and the loss of life

24 Nov 2025 8:54 am
PM Modi returns to Delhi after concluding G20 Summit in South Africa

During his official visit to Johannesburg from November 22-23, PM Modi attended multiple summit sessions and engaged with several world leaders

24 Nov 2025 8:51 am
Bengaluru cash van robbery: Cops recover cash, arrest 7

The police werr also able to recover Rs 6.29 crore of the total loot amound

24 Nov 2025 8:48 am
Tejas jet crash in Dubai: Wing Commanders mortal remains sent for last rites

On Sunday, the mortal remains were brought to Sulur Air Force Base in Tamil Nadu and they were received with full military honours

24 Nov 2025 8:43 am
Centre says no plan to table Chandigarh Bill, denies move to alter UT setup

This comes a day after the Union Home Ministry proposed to include the Union Territory of Chandigarh under the ambit of Article 240 of the Constitution, which empowers the president to make regulations for the UT and legislate directly

24 Nov 2025 8:37 am
Ukrainian wrestler becomes first from his nation to win a sumo tournament

The 21-year-old, who fled the war in Ukraine three years ago, won the Kyushu tournament after a tie-breaking victory over grand champion Hoshoryu from Mongolia.

24 Nov 2025 8:33 am
Houthi court in Yemen sentences 17 spies to death

The people convicted were part of espionage cells within a spy network affiliated with the American, Israeli and Saudi intelligence, said the court, which handed down a death sentence by firing squad in public

24 Nov 2025 8:29 am
G20 summit set to end with another diplomatic spat involving US

The US boycotted the two-day meeting of leaders from rich and emerging economies in Johannesburg over the Trump administrations claims that South Africa is violently persecuting its Afrikaner white minority

24 Nov 2025 8:26 am
Colony of lost heritage

Originally constructed as a multicultural, middle-class neighbourhood, and an ode to Art Deco architecture, Hindu Colony will lose its socio-cultural and heritage identity if action isnt taken by all stakeholders concerned

24 Nov 2025 7:05 am
Historys burden on Kashmiris

Denied self-determination and fair elections, the people of Kashmir have endured decades of misery. Addressing their political grievances, even in small measure, would bring relief to the Valley and beyond

24 Nov 2025 7:03 am
Lets not dawdle over vital infrastructure work

The reason behind this daily mess is a complete lack of planning and coordination between agencies

24 Nov 2025 7:01 am
Delhi: 328 kg meth worth Rs 262 cr from Chhatarpur, 2 held

The crackdown, named Operation Crystal Fortress -- a coordinated intelligence-based operation targeting high-volume synthetic drug networks -- resulted in the arrest of two individuals, including a woman from Nagaland

23 Nov 2025 11:08 pm
Israel targets Hezbollah chief in strike on Beirut

Hezbollah said the strike, launched almost exactly a year after a ceasefire ended that Israel-Hezbollah war, threatened an escalation of attacks just days before Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Lebanon on his first foreign trip

23 Nov 2025 10:59 pm
PM Modi concludes G20 Summit, departs from South Africa

After successfully concluding his engagements at the G20 Summit and meetings with world leaders, PM Narendra Modi departs from Johannesburg, South Africa, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on X

23 Nov 2025 10:40 pm
If its fine in Australia, why criticise India?

The Perth Test ended in less than two days with 32 wickets falling, including 19 on Day One, but as yet theres not a word of criticism about the pitch that favoured pacers. So when the pitch affords turn in India, it should be accepted too

23 Nov 2025 10:31 pm
Civilisational ties stronger than borders, says Rajnath Singh

Speaking at an event in New Delhi, the Defence Minister underscored what he described as India`s deep civilisational links with Sindh, asserting that geographical boundaries are not permanent

23 Nov 2025 10:30 pm
This little piggy is in a selfie

In a national park in England, tourists are going crazy over taking selfies with the pigs that roam the area

23 Nov 2025 10:12 pm
Illegal arms case: Gangs sourced weapons from MP village, says Pune Police

In a large-scale operation carried out jointly with the Madhya Pradesh Police, authorities raided Umarti village in Barwani district, about 500 kilometres from Pune. They detained 36 people and seized a substantial cache of weapons

23 Nov 2025 10:02 pm
Ajit Pawar funds-votes remark: NCP (SP) alleges threat to voters, asks EC to act

During a campaign on Friday for the Malegaon Nagar Panchayat elections in Baramati tehsil of Pune district, Ajit Pawar reportedly stated that he would ensure there was no shortage of funds for the town if voters elected his partys candidates

23 Nov 2025 8:42 pm
Gadchiroli cops launch help centre in Maoist-affected area to aid locals

The help centre is equipped with Wi-Fi, 12 porta cabins, a generator shed, RO drinking water plant, mobile tower, toilet facilities, security walls, and barricades

23 Nov 2025 7:00 pm
STR and TGT sign MoU for All India Tiger Estimation 2026

Speaking about the collaboration, Field Director Tushar Chavan said that the involvement of skilled volunteers and technical teams from TGT will make the AITE exercise stronger, more accurate, and community-driven

23 Nov 2025 4:51 pm
Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis dismisses discrimination row after Ajit Pawars fund

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis dismissed claims of discrimination after Ajit Pawars remark linking funds to votes, calling it election rhetoric. He also rejected reports of a rift within the Mahayuti alliance, saying the government remains committed to equal development

23 Nov 2025 3:56 pm
Delhi AQI: Air quality turns `severe` as AQI reading soars to 435

Delhis air quality worsened on Sunday with an AQI of 435 in several zones, falling into the severe category. Dense smog engulfed the city despite GRAP measures. CAQM has now shifted GRAP IV actions under GRAP III as authorities review further pollution-control steps

23 Nov 2025 12:57 pm
Jharkhand: Family of four found dead in Dumka district; probe underway

A horrifying tragedy unfolded in Jharkhands Dumka, where a man, his wife and their two young children were found dead. Police suspect the man strangled his family before hanging himself

23 Nov 2025 11:36 am