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"No Promoting Alcohol, Drugs": Diljit Dosanjh Gets Notice Ahead Of Hyderabad Concert

Edited by Manjiri Chitre | Friday November 15, 2024

Diljit Dosanjh has been served a legal notice, directing him not to sing any songs promoting alcohol, drugs, and violence at the Hyderabad concert.

Pollution Chokes Delhi, New Restrictions In Place, Schools Go Online

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday November 15, 2024, New Delhi

The top five polluted areas in Delhi this morning are Jahangirpuri, Bawana, Wazirpur, Rohini, and Punjabi Bagh.

"<i>Batenge Toh Katenge</i>" Slogan Divides Not Just Allies, But Some In BJP Too

"Batenge Toh Katenge" Slogan Divides Not Just Allies, But Some In BJP Too

Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Friday November 15, 2024, Mumbai

Yogi Adityanath's "Batenge toh katenge" slogan, at the forefront of the BJP campaign in Maharashtra, is not only making its allies squirm, it is also causing deep discomfort among a section of BJP leaders.

Key Government Agency To Probe Ola Electric Over Product Issues

Reuters | Friday November 15, 2024

India's top product certification agency will investigate e-scooter maker Ola Electric's deficiency in service standards and product issues, India's consumer affairs secretary told Reuters on Thursday.

Exclusive: Wary Of NASA Satellites, How Farmers In Punjab Time Crop-Burning, Scientist Explains

Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Divyam Sharma | Thursday November 14, 2024, New Delhi

Since Wednesday morning, north India has been covered in a thick blanket of smog, leading to low visibility, a drop in temperature and the air quality deteriorating to the 'Severe' category.

NIA Court Sentences UP Man To 10 Years In Jail For Smuggling Fake Currency

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 14, 2024, Lucknow

A National Investigation Agency (NIA) court here sentenced a man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) on Thursday for his involvement in the smuggling of fake Indian currency notes.

Video: Rs 50 Lakh Cash Found Stuffed In Tyre In Poll-Bound Jharkhand

Reported by Haribansh Sharma, Edited by Nikita Sharma | Thursday November 14, 2024

Bundles of cash worth Rs 50 lakh hidden inside a spare tyre of a vehicle were seized today in poll-bound Jharkhand. The recovery was made at a checkpoint during vehicle inspection on the Jharkhand-Bihar border in Giridih.

Video: Students Shove Cracker In Petrol Bag, Burst It In Front Of Fuel Tanker

Reported by Nehal Kidwai | Thursday November 14, 2024, Bengaluru

In an attempt to make a viral social media post, three students in Karnataka's Hassan district placed a cracker inside a transparent plastic bag full of petrol and exploded it in front of a stationary fuel tanker.

Manipur's Meiteis Demand Safe Release Of 6 Hostages, Hold Silent Protests

NDTV News Desk | Thursday November 14, 2024, New Delhi

The women's wing of the Delhi Meitei Coordinating Committee (DMCC) on Thursday appealed for the safe and immediate release of six people - three women and three children including an infant - kidnapped by suspected Kuki insurgents from Jiribam.

After Maharashtra Polls, A Fresh Battle Brews For The Top Post

Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday November 14, 2024, Mumbai

"Complicated" is going to be the middle name of the assembly election in Maharashtra this year. But the state is bracing for an even tougher battle once the dust settles - one for the Chief Minister's chair.

Over 63% Employees In India Crave Recognition At Workplace, Report Shows

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 14, 2024, Mumbai

Recognition from senior leaders and openness at work are the most important factors in fostering a positive workplace culture, with 63 per cent of employees emphasizing the value of acknowledgement from leadership, a report said on Thursday.

India Tests Latest Pinaka System As France, Armenia Line-Up To Buy Rockets

Written by Abhishek Chakraborty | Thursday November 14, 2024, New Delhi

Amid a rise in global demand for it, India today successfully completed the flight-test of its advanced guided weapon system Pinaka. During the test, the Pinaka system's range, accuracy, consistency and rate of fire were assessed.

Top Court To Hear Plea Over Fireball Use Against Elephants In West Bengal

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 14, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings for alleged violation of its orders asking the state authorities to desist from using fireballs to drive elephants that come near human habitation.

Delhi Primary Schools To Move To Online Classes Amid Severe Pollution

Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday November 14, 2024, New Delhi

Primary schools in Delhi will switch to online learning mode from Friday due to severe air pollution in the national capital, Chief Minister Atishi announced in a post on X.

Reliance, Walt Disney Close $8.5 Billion Merger Of Indian Media Assets

Reuters | Thursday November 14, 2024, New Delhi

Reliance Industries and Walt Disney on Thursday completed the $8.5 billion merger of their Indian media assets, which have been split into three divisions, with each unit having its own CEO.