Rahul Gandhi has demanded a Lok Sabha debate on the severe air pollution plaguing Indian cities, urging the government to present a concrete plan. Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ and is predicted to turn ‘severe’ by Sunday, with light winds failing to disperse pollutants. Moderate fog is also expected. NEW DELHI: Leader of…
The Supreme Court has ruled that individual liberty, while crucial, cannot override national security concerns in UAPA cases. Upholding this, the court denied bail to accused in the Jnaneshwari Express derailment case, emphasizing that barbaric acts endangering national integrity are not excusable, even after prolonged incarceration. The apex court stressed the need for expeditious trials…
NEW DELHI: Setting the stage for the world’s largest enumeration exercise, the Cabinet approved Rs 11,718 crore for conducting Census 2027, which will be in two phases and include a caste count for the first time. March 1, 2027 has been set as the reference date for the census. For snow-bound areas, it is Oct…
The Union Cabinet has approved the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill, aiming to consolidate higher education regulation under a single authority, excluding medical and legal fields. This move seeks to simplify governance and enhance academic quality. Meanwhile, a parliamentary committee will question IndiGo, DGCA, and ministry officials regarding recent flight cancellations and pilot rest rule…
India has launched CoalSETU, a new policy for long-term coal linkage auctions aimed at industrial use and exports. This dedicated window allows any domestic industrial buyer to bid, simplifying procedures and boosting the utilization of coal reserves. Fuel supply agreements can extend up to 15 years, with flexible use within group companies, potentially reducing imports…
A Congress MP has accused a senior BJP member of attending Lok Sabha proceedings “drunk” during Rahul Gandhi’s speech on electoral reforms. The MP cited the individual’s “repeated gestures” and “tottering” as evidence, urging the BJP to prevent such incidents. This allegation follows a recent row over a TMC MP allegedly “vaping” in the House,…
Home Minister Amit Shah lauded Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s fight against untouchability and social evils, stating he never received due recognition. Unveiling a statue, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat honored the ideologue’s enduring legacy. Shah highlighted Savarkar’s patriotism, reformist zeal, and literary contributions, emphasizing his resilience during imprisonment and unwavering belief in India’s freedom. NEW DELHI: Home…
SRINAGAR: J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Friday met the families of those killed in the Nowgam police station blast last month, and handed over appointment letters on compassionate grounds.Paying tribute to the deceased policemen, Sinha said “the entire country is proud of J&K Police for stopping terror in its tracks by unearthing and dismantling…
JAMMU: Alert BSF troops detained a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist near the Indo-Pak international border in J&K’s Akhnoor district and seized an M-5 rifle and magazines from him, officials said Friday.Officials identified the JeM operative as Abdul Khalik, a native of Margah village in Rajouri district, who had illegally migrated to Pakistan in 2021.Earlier this week,…
NEW DELHI: Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday held a detailed review meeting with aviation authorities and airlines to assess preparedness for the winter fog period, a crucial operational window that precedes the ongoing IndiGo disruption.In a post on X, the minister said, “Chaired a comprehensive review meeting today to assess preparedness…