India
No Firecrackers in Delhi-NCR Till November 30 as Capital Chokes on Poor Quality Air
Only green crackers - considered to be less polluting - will be sold in cities and towns where air quality is "moderate" or below, the tribunal ordered.
India Sees 45,903 New Coronavirus Cases, 490 More Covid-19 Deaths
The death toll from the disease climbed to 1,26,611 with 490 new fatalities being registered, the data updated at 8 am showed.
BOC Delivers First Of Four Airbus A321NEO Aircraft To Indigo
BOC Aviation Limited has delivered the first of four new Airbus A321NEO aircraft on lease to IndiGo, an official statement said Monday. The aircraft will be powered by CFM Leap engines, the BOC Aviation in a release said.
Two Held in Cow Slaughter Case Injured in Police Encounter After Escape Bid in UP
The two were arrested from the Surajpur police station area in connection with a case lodged under the UP Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, a police spokesperson said.
Arvind Kejriwal Congratulates Delhiites for Zero Dengue Deaths This Year
In the last week of the government's 10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute campaign', he said the participation and support of Delhiites against dengue have set an example by defeating the disease for the second year in a row.
UP Govt Undecided on Firecrackers Ban, Sellers Face Uncertainty Ahead of Diwali
Stockists and retail sellers of firecrackers say they don't know whether they will be allowed to sell fireworks this year or not.
U.S. Reports 130,000 New Coronavirus Cases, Fourth Straight Daily Record
The United States on Saturday reported a record increase in coronavirus cases for a fourth consecutive day with at least 131,420 new infections, bringing the country's total caseload to about 9.91 million, according to a Reuters tally.
Sacred games: In Tamil Nadu, BJP Takes Aim at Another Chink in Dravidian Armour with Vel Yatra
BJP state president L Murugan braved crowds of policemen to keep walking with a ‘Vel’ in hand. He was arrested and whisked off in a van. A smiling, victorious BJP state unit chief waving to a crowd of people, being arrested for trying to conduct a campaig...
Haryana Hooch Deaths: CM Manohar Lal Khattar Announces Rs 2 Lakh Compensation For Kin
Khattar said strict action will be taken by the state government against the officers, employees, contractors and liquor mafia involved in the illegal sale of liquor in the state, an official statement said.
Haj Pilgrims to Submit Negative Covid Test Report 72 Hours Before Travelling to Saudi in 2021: Govt
After holding a meeting with the Haj Committee and other stakeholders, the minister for minority affairs told reporters that December 10 is the last date for submitting applications for Haj pilgrimage 2021.
Commercial Mine Auction: Adani Enterprises Wins Coal Block in Jharkhand
Companies like Vedanta Ltd and EMIL Mines and Mineral Resources Ltd were also vying for the coal block.
Citibank Audit Revealed Fake Customers, Delhi Police Arrest Gang of 8 Involved
The gang obtained credit/debit cards of various banks on these fake IDs. The police have recovered 63 credit/debit cards, 83 cheque books, jewellery and Rs 14,67,285 cash.
You May Soon Get 25% Discount in Nainital Hotels on Showing Covid Negative Report
A monitoring committee has suggested that hotels of Nainital offer 25 per cent flat discount to guests equipped with Covid-19 negative report.
'Incorrigible': SC Rebukes MP Govt's Legal Department, Asks Chief Secretary to Revamp
Imposing a penalty of Rs 35,000 for filing an appeal with a delay of 588 days, the top court made it clear that the penalty will now go up with each successive case filed belatedly.
Delhi Records Highest Single-day Spike with Over 7K Covid-19 Cases; 64 Fatalities Raise Death Toll to 6,833
On Friday, 64 new fatalities were recorded, pushing the death toll in the national capital to 6,833. On Thursday, 66 fatalities due to COVID-19 were reported. The active cases tally on Friday stood at 39,722.
After Attack from Oppn, Yogi Asks UP Administration to Ensure Farmers Are Not Harassed Over Stubble Burning
The UP police have registered FIRs against hundreds of farmers in dozens of districts for stubble burning and many have also been sent to jail.