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How GRAP-4 Anti-Pollution Curbs May Impact Major Projects In Delhi

Edited by Manjiri Chitre | Monday November 18, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi's air quality plunged to 'severe plus' for the first time this year on Sunday night, forcing the government to implement Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

Delhi Wakes Up To Season's Worst Air Quality, Visibility Drops To 150 Metres

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Monday November 18, 2024, New Delhi

The AQI in Delhi was recorded at 481 this morning, the worst so far this season, which officials said was due to "unfavourable" meteorological conditions.

PM Modi Arrives In Brazil To Attend G20 Summit After Nigeria Visit

Press Trust of India | Monday November 18, 2024, Rio de Janeiro

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brazil on Monday on the second leg of his three-nation visit, during which he will attend the G20 Summit.

How Attack On Hmar Village In Manipur's Jiribam By Suspected Meitei Militants Sparked New Cycle Of Violence

Written by Debanish Achom | Monday November 18, 2024, Jiribam/New Delhi

One of the worst cycles of the Meitei-Kuki ethnic violence in Manipur since May 2023 began on November 7 in Jiribam district, 220 km from the state capital Imphal, on the interstate border with Assam.

"Will Ask India To Send Back Sheikh Hasina": Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus

Press Trust of India | Sunday November 17, 2024, Dhaka

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said on Sunday that the interim government will seek the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after the fall of her government following a mass protest movement in August.

All About The Indian Satellite To Be Launched By Elon Musk's SpaceX

Written by Pallava Bagla | Sunday November 17, 2024, New Delhi

India's most advanced satellite which will enable broadband communications and named GSAT-20 or GSAT N-2 is set to be launched on Tuesday on board Elon Musk owned SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.

Man Jumps Into Dam To Shoot Social Media Reel, Missing: Police

Press Trust of India | Sunday November 17, 2024, Guna

A 20-year-old man went missing when he jumped into the water in a dam for the shooting of a social media reel in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district on Sunday, police said.

Kuki-Zo Tribal Body Demands AFSPA For Manipur's Valley Districts

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury | Sunday November 17, 2024

Going against the stand of Manipur government, a key Kuki-Zo civil society group has urged the Centre to extend the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to all 13 remaining police stations in Manipur's valley districts.

How Rift Grew Between AAP and Kailash Gahlot

Reported by Ravish Ranjan Shukla, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday November 17, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot's walkout from Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party was the culmination of a rift that had its genesis in the division of portfolios held by Manish Sisodia after he was arrested in the Delhi liquor policy case.

"<i>Salwar</i> Caught Fire But...": How UP Nurse Saved Over Dozen Babies

"Salwar Caught Fire But...": How UP Nurse Saved Over Dozen Babies

Press Trust of India | Sunday November 17, 2024, Lucknow/Jhansi

Nurse Megha James was on duty when the fire broke out at the Jhansi hospital and she threw herself headlong into the rescue efforts, playing a hero's role by saving several babies.

Jharkhand BJP Told To Take Down Social Media Post As It Violates Poll Code

NDTV News Desk | Sunday November 17, 2024

The Jharkhand BJP has been asked to take down a social media post the Election Commission says violates the Model Code of Conduct. The party has also been asked to explain "the alleged violation of provisions of MCC (Model Code of Conduct) on account

Schools Go Online, No Entry For Trucks As Delhi Air Pollution Worsens

NDTV Newsdesk | Sunday November 17, 2024

With Delhi's air quality plummeting to "severe+" for the first time this season, the Centre's air quality panel on Sunday announced stricter pollution control measures for the Delhi-NCR under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

40 Injured In Cylinder Blast At '<i>Chaat</i>' Stall In Madhya Pradesh

40 Injured In Cylinder Blast At 'Chaat' Stall In Madhya Pradesh

Asian News International | Sunday November 17, 2024, Chattarpur

At least 40 people have been injured in a cylinder blast that occurred at a 'chaat' stall in Chhattarpur, Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, officials said.

Explained: Why Manipur Is On The Boil Again

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Sunday November 17, 2024, Guwahati

Unrest has broken out in Manipur again over the last two days. Violent protests have continued in the valley and the houses of several ministers and MLAs were attacked by mobs.

Madhya Pradesh Official Gets Show Cause Notice For Laughing During Hearing

Press Trust of India | Sunday November 17, 2024, Chattarpur

A government official received a show cause notice for allegedly laughing in the presence of his senior colleagues during a public hearing in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district.