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Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Delhi will continue implementing GRAP 4 measures until Monday, with all restrictions in place except for easing school closures. The bench, led by Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih, criticized a “serious lapse” in enforcing Stage 4 curbs. The court also directed the CAQM to consider reducing […]
Several of US President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet and administration picks were targeted by bomb threats and “swatting incidents,” the Trump transition team reported. Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated that the threats were violent and un-American, affecting the lives of the nominees and their families. Statement, issued, did not provide specific details about the individu...
Tremors of an earthquake measuring magnitude 5.0 were felt today in Jammu and Kashmir. The earthquake struck the region, causing temporary panic among residents. Authorities are assessing the situation, but there have been no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties. The tremors were felt in various parts of the region, with people evacuating buildings […]
Commissioner of Railways Safety identified serious flaws in the newly constructed vertical lift bridge at Pamban. This was built to replace the old bridge from 1914, which was closed in December 2022. The new vertical lift bridge was put through a series of tests before being made open for use and re-establish Rameshwaram’s connectivity to […]
Final rites of Nara Ramamurthy Naidu, brother of Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, were held in Naravaripalle. Ceremony was attended by family members, including Nara Lokesh, and Andhra Pradesh ministers like Atchannaidu, Nimmala Rama Naidu, and Anagani Sathya Prasad. Ramamurthy Naidu’s son, actor Nara Rohit, performed the rites. He passed away on November 16 due […]
China’s Defence Ministry announced that the militaries of China and India are making “great progress” in implementing the disengagement agreement to resolve the over four-year-long standoff in eastern Ladakh. Defence Ministry spokesman Sr Col Wu Qian expressed hope for a “harmonious dance” between the Chinese dragon and Indian elephant, emphasizing concerted steps ...
A 34-year-old woman, who was found to be mentally unstable, was arrested by Mumbai Police on Thursday for making a threatening call about harming Prime Minister Modi. The call was traced to Amboli, and a case was filed. After investigation, it was determined to be a ‘prank.’ The woman had no prior criminal record, according […]
Knight Frank has appointed Shishir Baijal as Non-Executive Chair for the Asia-Pacific region, effective April 1, 2025, reflecting the region’s growth and potential. Baijal, also Chairman and Managing Director of Knight Frank India, will work closely with Craig Shute, the newly appointed CEO of Asia-Pacific, to drive strategic initiatives aligned with the company’s global vision.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its order on Puja Khedkar’s anticipatory bail plea, who is accused of cheating and wrongfully availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the 2022 Civil Services exam. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh extended her interim protection from arrest. The plea was opposed by Delhi Police and UPSC, with the […]
Tokyo Olympics medallist Bajrang Punia expressed no surprise over his 4-year doping suspension announced by NADA for refusing a dope test sample. He accused the BJP-led govt of targeting him, linking it to his participation in protests against BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Bajrang further said, “If I join the BJP, then I think […]
NIA conducted searches at 22 locations across six states on Thursday in connection with a human trafficking case. The operation, which started early morning, targeted individuals and organizations linked to an organized trafficking network. Raids focused on suspects involved in forced labor and exploitation, part of an ongoing investigation into criminal trafficking activities.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced on Thursday that the city’s EV policy will be extended until March 2025. Electric vehicles purchased after January 1, 2024, will receive subsidies and road tax exemptions. Following the removal of a tax waiver in August 2024, EV sales in Delhi had slowed, despite the city being one of India’s […]
Tokyo Olympics medalist Bajrang Punia said he was not surprised when National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), announced a four-year ban on him for ‘refusing’ to provide a sample for a dope test. Bajrang, who joined Congress before Haryana Assembly polls, pointed fingers at BJP for targeting him. He alleged that BJP is looking to get back […]
A 34-year-old kidney patient died at Kakinada Government General Hospital (GGH), after she received wrong blood type. This raised serious concerns over medical negligence at the hospital. Bhavana Sirisha was a resident of Palakollu in West Godavari. Doctors recommended a blood transfusion. Required blood type was ‘O positive’, but a house surgeon transfused ‘AB positive’...
The BJP mocked Congress over its repeated complaints about faulty EVMs, blaming the technology for losses in Haryana and Maharashtra elections. The BJP pointed out that the same EVMs had facilitated Congress victories, such as Priyanka Gandhi’s record win in Wayanad. The BJP dismissed Congress’s claims, attributing the issue to their intentions rather than the […]