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Delhi Civic Body To Install Mist Sprayers On Electric Poles To Fight Air Pollution

Asian News International | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has announced the installation of "Mist Sprayers" on electric poles to combat rising air pollution and maintain a clean, green, and beautiful NDMC area, according to Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal.

Video: Car Driven By 17-Year-Old Hits Scooter, Drags Man, His Grandson Under It In Delhi

NDTV News Desk | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

A 56-year-old man was carrying his seven-year-old grandson in his arms, walking down a street in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar this morning. It was 10:11 am and a speeding Hyundai Santro rammed them, running the car over the boy.

Blog | For My Guru, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Who Taught Me Both Tabla And Life

Pt Anuradha Pal | Monday December 16, 2024

When I first met my Guru, Ustad Zakir Hussain (Zakirbhai as I fondly called him), I was just five years old.

Tourists Drag Tribal Man On Car's Bonnet In Wayanad, Priyanka Gandhi Reacts

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday December 16, 2024, Wayanad

In an unfortunate incident, tourists in Kerala's Wayanad dragged a tribal man on the car's bonnet following a verbal duel between two groups with the Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi calling for stringent action against the accused.

39 MLAs Inducted Into New Maharashtra Cabinet: Who's In, Who's Out

Reported by Anuj Sahebrao Rayate, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday December 16, 2024, Mumbai

Eleven key ministers from Maharashtra's ruling alliance Mahayuti have been dropped from the brand new government headed by Devendra Fadnavis, giving rise to considerable disquiet among their supporters.

Amit Shah's Assurance To Families Of Jawans Killed In Anti-Maoist Ops

Written by Neeta Sharma | Monday December 16, 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today met families of jawans who died in the line of duty in Maoist attacks and also civilians affected by violence on the second day of his visit to Chhattisgarh's Bastar.

Don't Know Why Name Was Removed: Top BJP Leader On Maharashtra Ministers List

Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2024, Nagpur

Senior BJP leader from Maharashtra, Sudhir Mungantiwar, on Monday, claimed his name had figured in the list of ministers who took the oath a day before but it was removed later.

Preeti Lobana Appointed Country Manager, Vice President For Google India

Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2024

Tech giant Google on Monday announced the appointment of Preeti Lobana as the new country manager and vice president for India.

Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea Against Power Contract To Adani Group

Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2024, Mumbai

The Bombay High Court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging a contract awarded by the Maharashtra government to Adani Group for supply of renewable and thermal power electricity, noting the plea was "unsubstantiated and reckless".

Video: Youtuber Arrested For Causing Pond Explosion In Karnataka, Say Cops

Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2024, Tumakuru

A social media influencer was arrested for allegedly causing an explosion using sodium in an agricultural pond in the district, police said on Monday.

Opinion | How The BJP Turned The Tables On Congress

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Monday December 16, 2024

The BJP used the opportunity to criticise past Congress regimes for their lapses, which the Congress could neither defend nor explain.

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Likely To Be Introduced In Lok Sabha Tomorrow

Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

A constitutional amendment bill for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously is likely to be introduced in Parliament on Tuesday and could be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses.

"Zakir Hussain's Death Brings Me Immense Pain": Sudha Murty's Tribute

Asian News International | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

The world of music is mourning Ustad Zakir Hussain, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential tabla players of all time.

Congress Activists Attacked By Bees During Protest Against Bureaucrat

Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2024, Bhubaneswar

Several members of the youth wing of the Congress were seen fleeing in panic to escape an attack by a swarm of bees during a protest here on Monday.

Adani Group's Mundra Port Achieves A "Significant Milestone" In November

NDTV News Desk | Monday December 16, 2024

The Mundra Port operated by Adani Ports and SEZ Limited, said the port reached a "significant milestone" by handling 396 vessels and executing 845 vessel movements in November this year, marking the "highest monthly record in our history."