CWG 2030: India set to formally get hosting rights at Commonwealth Sports General Assembly
India last hosted the Games in 2010 in Delhi but this time, the multi-sport event would be coming to Ahmedabad, a city that has upgraded its sports infrastructure at war footing in the last one decade
Ethiopian volcanic ash reaches Delhi NCR: Should you be worried about health risks?
Volcanic ash from Ethiopia has travelled thousands of kilometres to reach Delhi-NCR. The ash cloud, originating from the Hayli Gubbi volcano, arrived on November 24-25, 2025. While mostly high in the atmosphere, this ash can cause respiratory and eye irritation. Experts advise staying indoors and using protective measures. Precautions are essential for public health.
Will Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Plumes In Delhi Affect Air Quality? 5 Key Points
A high-altitude mass of volcanic ash and fumes from Sunday morning's eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano in northern Ethiopia is moving east - at speeds up to 120 km/hour - and has reached Delhi, affecting flight operations in the city.
Social media users slammed Scientists for Society (SFS) and related entities for hijacking the Delhi pollution protest that turned violent on Sunday.
A massive ash cloud from Ethiopias volcanic eruption has disrupted air travel, forcing flight cancellations as it drifts toward Delhi and Haryana.
Ash cloud from Ethiopia volcano to clear India by 7.30 p.m.: IMD
Forecast models indicated ash influence over Gujarat, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana on November 25, 2025, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said
Will The Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Plume Worsen Delhis AQI?
A rare volcanic eruption in Ethiopia has sent a highaltitude ash plume drifting toward India, raising questions about its impact on Delhis skies and air quality.
Delhi air quality today: Will the Ethiopian ash cloud worsen national capital's AQI? Check details
The air quality in Delhi on Tuesday remained at the upper range of the very poor category, with the overall AQI touching 363, though it marked a slight improvement from Monday. Amid the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, Volcanic ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi eruption has disrupted airline operations across India. However, director general M Mohapatra has said Ethiopian ash cloud is not likely to affect pollution in Delhi.
Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Enters Delhi Amid Toxic Air Crisis, Flights Affected
The Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted in the Afar region of Ethiopia, sending thick plumes of smoke up to 14 kilometres into the sky.
Delhi-NCR Chokes In Very Poor Air Quality, AQI Stands At 323
Delhi-NCR woke up to another day of toxic smog on Tuesday, with air quality plunging into the very poor category and visibility reduced.
CJI makes new rule on urgent hearing
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice Surya Kant, who became the 53rd Chief Justice of India. Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among others, attended the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. It marked a personal milestone for the 62-year-old judge from Haryanas Hisar district, who took the oath in Hindi, invoking God. Moments later, he walked over to greet the prime minister. Justice Kant succeeds Justice B R Gavai and will serve until February 9, 2027, when he turns 65. His judicial career includes contributions to several landmark verdicts from the Presidential Reference on removing timelines for governors to the abrogation of Article 370, the Pegasus spyware matter, questions of free speech, citizenship rights, and the Special Intensive Revision of Bihars electoral rolls. He was also on the bench that put the sedition law on hold, directing that no new FIRs be filed until the Centre completes its review. After assuming office, CJI Kant introduced a new procedural norm for urgent mentions. From now on, he said, lawyers must submit written requests explaining the cause of urgency, and the registry will examine them. Oral mentions, he made clear, will be allowed only in rare situations. If you have any urgent mentioning, give your mentioning slip along with the cause of urgency; the registrar will examine Unless there are extraordinary circumstances, when somebodys liberty is involved, there is a question of death sentence, etc, then only I will list it, he said. His remark came after a counsel sought urgent listing in a case concerning the demolition of a canteen. On the bench, CJI Kant has repeatedly underlined the limits of free expression. He cautioned podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia for derogatory remarks, observing that free speech did not permit flouting societal norms. In another hearing, a bench he led pulled up Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for comments he made against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi during Operation Sindoor, stressing that freedom of speech is not absolute and that ministers must speak responsibly.
Paras Defence shares jump 2% after MoU with IUAC for MRI magnet system
Paras Defence and Space Technologies shares are likely to draw investor attention on Tuesday, November 25, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC), New Delhi. IUAC, an autonomous institute under the UGC and Ministry of Education, focuses on particle accelerator-based research and development. The collaboration aims to advance technology and innovation in India.
Anyone can file complaint on public property damage
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has held that there is no provision in law which bars an individual from filing a complaint related to damage to public property. The SC was hearing an appeal against a September 24, 2024 order of the Allahabad High Court that had stayed the summoning of accused persons in the case, saying that gram pradhan had no locus to lodge an FIR in the matter. While allowing the appeal, a bench of Justices Pankaj Mithal and Prasanna B Varale said on November 18 that there was no provision in the Code of Criminal Procedure, which bars a citizen from filing a complaint for prosecution of a public servant or any other person who has allegedly committed an offence. The bench said it was well recognised principle of criminal jurisprudence that anyone can set out or put the criminal law into motion, except where the statute enacting or creating an offence indicates to the contrary. In the case at hand, there is no specific provision in the 1984 Act (Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act) which limits the eligibility of the person making the complaint, the bench said. The prosecution had filed a charge sheet under various sections of the IPC, SC/ST Act and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act in a case in Uttar Pradesh. The trial court took cognisance of the charge sheet and summoned the accused, who challenged the order before the HC. The court said that the High Court manifestly erred in law in holding that since the Gram Pradhan was not the competent authority to lodge an FIR, the action of the Special Judge in taking cognisance and summoning the accused was bad in law.
Modi to chair DGP meet, AI in probe, white-collar terror modules top agenda
NEW DELHI: White-collar terror modules, new patterns of radicalisation and the push to use AI to counter crime and terror will form the core of discussions at the upcoming DGP/IGP Conference, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior officials said on Monday. The conference, organised annually by the Intelligence Bureau in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, brings the countrys top police leadership and the PM and home minister to Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, from November 28 to 30. Top officers heading law enforcement, intelligence and investigative bodies are preparing detailed notes on white-collar terror modules and rising radicalisation trends. The November 10 blast in Delhi, which killed 13 people, has pushed the issue back into focus. The emergence of educated operatives has unsettled agencies, with one senior officer saying the involvement of doctors in the Delhi attack and plots to strike across India through armed drones and rockets has left all the police bodies in awe. Sources said the deaths of nine police personnel and injuries to 32 others in Jammu and Kashmir caused by mishandling explosives and the lack of a uniform national protocol have highlighted the urgent need for a proper pan-India standard operating procedure. A senior officer said the changing geopolitical climate around India will be another area of deep discussion. whether Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan, the issue of radicals have become a major issue, he said, adding that the platform is expected to host a lot of deliberations pertaining to new challenges the country is facing. The agenda will also cover Naxalism, insurgency in the Northeast, the influx of foreign nationals and rising cybercrime, particularly digital arrests. the use of artificial intelligence to counter law enforcement issues will also be part of the discussion, said an officer. He added that the PM will review the year-long performance and achievements of all law enforcement agencies.
Dec 14 rally against vote theft a pure Congress show
NEW DELHI: INDIA bloc constituents will not take part in the December 14 rally being organised by the Congress to protest against the Election Commission of India (ECI)s alleged vote theft. Party leaders insist that it will be a purely Congress affair and the decision to go solo was firmed up at the AICC review meeting early last week. A senior Congress leader told this newspaper that the rally at Ramlila Maidan would be completely a Congress show aimed at conveying that the party has consistently been at the forefront of exposing irregularities in the electoral process. We have been campaigning on this issue for months and has collected five crore signatures from across the country against vote chori. The party has invested its organisational strength on the matter. This protest is specifically our initiative, the leader said, adding that the party is expecting a huge turnout driven by state units that have been asked to mobilise workers from constituencies where alleged irregularities have surfaced. According to sources, the decision was finalised during the AICC review meeting chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge with key office-bearers from 12 states and Union Territories (UT), where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls is underway. The meeting was attended by former party president Rahul Gandhi, AICC general secretaries, state unit chiefs, Congress Legislature Party leaders and secretaries of 12 states and UTs where the SIR is underway. The states and UTs are Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. Among these, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and West Bengal will go to polls in 2026. Phase 2 of the SIR exercise began on November 4 and will continue till December 4. The party has alleged that the EC is now a blatantly partisan player that is completely destroying the very concept of a level-playing field for all political parties. After the EC rolled out the second phase of the SIR on October 27, opposition-ruled states Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala have escalated their objections to the ECs move by seeking legal options. Despite being a key constituent of the INDIA bloc and a primary opposition party, the Congress had not convened a joint meeting or crafted a coordinated strategy with its alliance partners on the SIR issue until now. On Sunday, Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the EC, linking the ongoing SIR directly to the deaths of 16 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) over nearly three weeks. Gandhi alleged that the ECs rushed, paperwork-heavy process is a deliberate ploy to harass citizens and enable voter fraud. Decision finalised during AICC review meeting According to sources, the decision was finalised during the AICC review meeting chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge with key office-bearers from 12 states and Union Territories (UT). The meeting was attended by former party president Rahul Gandhi, AICC general secretaries, state unit chiefs, Congress Legislature Party leaders and secretaries of 12 states and UTs where the SIR is underway.
Israeli PM Cancels India Visit Over Security Concerns After Delhi Blast: Report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again postponed his visit to India, scheduled for later this year, to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Modi to kickstart Mission Bengal with public rally
NEW DELHI/KOLKATA : The BJP has shifted its attention from what its leaders are calling Fateh Bihar to an ambitious Mission Bengal, but insiders admit that West Bengal will be far more challenging than Bihar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi may kick off the poll campaign in the second week of December, followed by a strategy tour of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. Modi may address a rally in Hooghlys Arambag on December 13 or 14, followed by Bhagwats six-day tour beginning December 18. Hindu organisations will also hold a Panch Lokkho Konthe Gita Path at the Brigade Parade Ground on December 7 to consolidate Hindu voters. Party functionaries said the demographic mix in several Bengal districts, even after the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, remains formidable and favourable for the ruling Trinamool Congress. The BJP has drawn up a fresh strategy for the 2026 Assembly polls. Bengal might not go the way Bihar did because caste dynamics dont play the same role here, a senior functionary said. He added that the BJPs focus would be on consolidating Hindu voters who are less outspoken even after being subjected to exploitation by rowdy elements of a particular community enjoying government patronage. The state has been divided into 56 organisational zones, each monitored by senior leaders from outside Bengal. The party is spotlighting alleged law-and-order failures and Jungle-Raj under TMC, echoing its Bihar campaign. With women and youth, we will take the same approach that helped us in Bihar, a BJP leader said, citing the Prime Ministers recent assertion that Bengal bhi mukt hoga Jungle-raj se jald. As the SIR continues, the party expects large deletions of dead and bogus voters, which it claims will reduce the TMCs advantage. The BJP has set up more than 71,000 booth committees and brought in leaders such as Bhupender Yadav, Biplab Deb, Amit Malviya and Sunil Bansal to strengthen ground operations.
Will Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Impact Delhi Air Pollution? Meteorologist Says This
A high-altitude plume of volcanic ash from Ethiopia drifted over Delhi on Monday night, adding haze as the city battled toxic air.
Bulk of household spending goes to durables: Study
NEW DELHI: The consumption pattern of Indian households has changed dramatically over the past decade with the share of monthly per capita expenditure on food falling below 50% for the first time and a larger portion going to non-food items such as durable goods, a new study reveals. According to the study, which compares data from the Household Consumption Expenditure Surveys of 2011-12 and 2023-24, household spending is shifting from basic necessities to asset-building items such as domestic appliances. The findings are part of a working paper released by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. The paper says the gap in asset ownership between the bottom 40% (B40) and the top 20% (T20) of households is narrowing. Mobile phones have emerged as the primary medium for information, entertainment and communication, with near-universal ownership across both urban and rural areas and all consumption groups. Among B40 rural households, mobile phone ownership rose from 66.5% in 2011-12 to 94.3% in 2023-24, it noted. Television ownership in rural areas, too, increased from 49.6% recorded in the 2011-12 survey to 61.1% in 2023-24. Interestingly, in urban areas, television ownership declined from 80.4% to 78.5%, a trend the study attributes to mobile phones replacing TV screens. Refrigerator ownership among both rural and urban households tripled. Ownership of air conditioners/air coolers and washing machines also rose across rural and urban areas, including B40 households.
What is an ash cloud? How volcanic plumes from Ethiopia could impact Indian skies
Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano's ash plume, erupting after 12,000 years, is heading towards northwest India, including Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR, and Punjab, by Monday night. Airlines are cancelling flights and rerouting planes as a precaution. While the ash is expected to primarily affect aviation at high altitudes, hazy skies are also anticipated.
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Level up: PMO to babus on cabinet notes
NEW DELHI: In a sharp message to the bureaucracy, the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) has ordered all ministries to stop working in silos, drop blame games and prepare only high quality cabinet notes that match Indian policies and projects with global standards. The strongly worded directive, issued last week, asks secretaries to shed routine bureaucratic mindset and focus on value addition while drafting or commenting on cabinet notes proposals which ministers submit before the government for approval on major policy decisions. The PMO made it clear that these instructions reflect Prime Minister Narendra Modis personal views and must be strictly followed by all. Finalisation of cabinet notes should be monitored regularly to avoid delays. Ministries must focus on value addition rather than routine comments, the note reads. It emphasises early inter-ministerial consultations and, if required, face-to-face meetings to iron out differences instead of letting files gather dust in endless back-and-forth. The PMO said: Proposals submitted to Cabinet Committees relating to various projects/schemes/programmes and policies should, wherever possible, incorporate details of benchmarking with global standards with respect to that proposal. The PMO also warned against the tendency to push files with narrow departmental views, and to keep in mind the overall public interest while conceptualising a policy proposal. Departments should not focus only on their limited turf but look at the larger national perspective, it stated, especially in multi-ministry schemes.To ensure speed and quality, the finalisation of every cabinet note will now be tracked closely. Ministries have been told to incorporate global benchmarking wherever possible so that Indias policies match the best in the world. Officials say repeated logjams and inter-ministry turf wars in recent months have prompted the tough directive from the PMO. With several big-ticket reforms and infrastructure projects in the pipeline, the government wants to cut red tape and deliver faster results, a source said. Onus on pulling together in same direction A senior officer said that currently each secretary optimises for his/her own ministrys interest rather than the countrys interest. When a major infrastructure project involves five ministries, the Prime Minister often gets five different agendas that pull in different directions. This needs to end at the outset, the officer told this newspaper
Schools and colleges in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh observe a holiday today, November 25, 2025, for Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day. Haryana has a restricted holiday. However, banks remain open across India. The Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar confirms no bank closure for this occasion. Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth Sikh guru.
Jammu & Kashmir Day inaugurated at IITF 2025
Celebrating heritage, entrepreneurial spirit NEW DELHI: The Jammu & Kashmir Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 was abuzz with excitement as it celebrated Jammu & Kashmir Day in style. The event was graced by esteemed guests and featured captivating cultural performances that showcased the regions rich heritage. The festivities at the []
Canada Races to Restart India Trade Deal
Relations between Canada and India have been strained since Canadian police accused New Delhi of playing a role in the June 2023 assassination of a Canadian Sikh activist
Ash cloud from Ethiopia's volcano expected to reach North India by 10 pm
An ash cloud from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano is heading towards India. It is expected to reach Gujarat this evening. The cloud will then move across Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab. This volcanic ash may darken the sky and affect air travel. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
Delhi Blast survivors face hardships without government aid
The victims of Delhi Blast struggle to rebuild their lives facing job loss and financial hardship
After long wait, Punjabi Bagh and GK-I get multi-level parking lots
Cab driver stabbed multiple times by passenger after dispute over fare
Continous Humiliation Broke My Child
After FIRs, performance bonus for Ghaziabad BLOs cash, lunch & resort stay
Nikki Bhati murder meticulously planned & executed by husband, in-laws: Charge sheet
Bike rally organised in Jammu to honour martyrs
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 24: A bike rally was organised in Jammu to pay tribute to the Nowgam Srinagar police martyrs and the Delhi blast victims. The event was flagged off from MA Stadium by the DIG of Police, Jammu-Samba-Kathua (JSK) Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma, along with the Secretary of the J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul. The rally was organised by the Chairperson of the One Ride One Nation team, Nitish Pal, and sponsored by the Chairperson of the [] The post Bike rally organised in Jammu to honour martyrs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SMVDIMEs repeated pleas to NMC for MBBS admissions through AIQ were rejected
Would have prevented present controversy Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Nov 24: Proposals by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) for allotment of 100 percent MBBS seats to it under All India Quota (AIQ) through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), were rejected by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The SMVDIME is at the centre of controversy following protests by various Hindu bodies including the Sanatan Dharam Sabha (SDS) and Vishwa Hindu [] The post SMVDIMEs repeated pleas to NMC for MBBS admissions through AIQ were rejected appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
All gasp, no relief: Noidas air quality hovers near severe
Jewellery brand asked to refund customer Rs 14 lakh for defective ring
WTE plants, waste segregation part of long-term pollution plan
India lodges protest with China over harassment of Indian woman at Shanghai airport
NEW DELHI, Nov 24 : India has lodged a strong protest with China over the alleged detention last week of an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh at Shanghai airport after refusing to recognise her Indian passport as valid during a transit halt, government sources said on Monday. Following the incident of harassment of Pema Wang Thongdok on November 21 on ludicrous grounds, India firmly conveyed to the Chinese side that Arunachal Pradesh is indisputably an Indian territory and its residents [] The post India lodges protest with China over harassment of Indian woman at Shanghai airport appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
HC cites winter chill, orders temporary relief for families displaced by demolition
Aircraft from Kabul lands on runway meant for departures
Toxic Air Forces Delhi To Go Half-Strength
Delhi's government has mandated work from home for 50% of employees in state and private offices due to persistent near-severe air quality and smog. This measure aims to curb emissions from transport and office activities, which significantly contribute to the city's pollution load during winter. Essential services remain exempt, while private offices must implement staggered hours.
Hit by severe staff crunch, DPCC invites applications for 52 posts
YEIDA sends notices to 366 allottees over registry delay
Shivakumar camp ramps up pressure as Rahul Gandhi returns to Delhi
At LNJP: 2 Students In A Withdrawn Course, 2 In Dept That Doesnt Exist
DTC buses to be upgraded as study identifies fire risks
Kabul keen on air services between Delhi & Kandahar
Amidst ongoing economic challenges, Afghanistan's Taliban-led government has put forth a proposal to India for reinstating air courier services between New Delhi and Kandahar, with Amritsar as a potential addition. This effort aims to navigate the trade hurdles posed by Pakistan's border restrictions, facilitating the flow of vital resources such as medications and agricultural products.
State govts to vet minority educational institutions for suspicious activities
Following a Delhi blast involving Al Falah University doctors linked to a terror module, state governments will now vet minority educational institutions for suspicious activities and financial discrepancies. This decision, made at a high-level meeting, aims to prevent future incidents by identifying individuals with dubious pasts or those acting as mediators for students, particularly from Jammu and Kashmir.
Cons seek to update a/c details, man loses Rs 5.6 lakh
Bdeshi student found dead, cops look for live-in partner
Cant do both: School teacher assigned BLO duty resigns
Delhi offices to run with 50% staff; rest to work from home
381 held in central Delhi amid crackdown on cyberfraud networks
Massive ash cloud drifts toward northern India as Ethiopias Hayli Gubbi erupts after 10,000 years
After the long-silent volcano erupted for the first time in nearly 10,000 years, a massive ash cloud from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi has begun drifting toward northern India. The eruption covered the nearby village of Afdera in dust and pushed thick plumes across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman before the cloud shifted eastwards. According to the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC), the explosive activity began around 8.30 am UTC and marked the volcanos first known eruption in almost 10,000 years. Although the eruption has now stopped, the Toulouse VAAC said that a large ash plume is moving toward northern India, prompting meteorological agencies to closely monitor its trajectory. Even though no injuries have been reported, local officials worry economic implications for the local community of livestock herders. The volcano, part of Ethiopias Erta Ale Range, last showed activity around 10,000 to 12,000 years ago. After the eruption, volcanic ash was observed over parts of the Arabian Peninsula. Airlines issued cautionary messages for flights passing through the Middle East. Indias aviation regulator, DGCA, has instructed all airline operators to follow a volcanic advisory issued by the Airport Authority of India. In view of the DGCA advisory, several airlines, including Akasa Air, KLM, Air India and IndiGo, cancelled flights operating on routes that pass through the affected corridor. An Air India flight from Delhi to Tokyo was cancelled moments before take-off. Flights to Jeddah and Dubai from Kochi were also cancelled as a precaution. An IndiGo flight from Kannur to Abu Dhabi was diverted to Ahmedabad as a safety measure. Akasa Air said it was monitoring the situation and assessing potential impacts on nearby regions in line with international aviation guidelines. Following recent volcanic activity in Ethiopia and the resulting ash plume in the surrounding airspace, our flights to and from Jeddah, Kuwait, and Abu Dhabi scheduled for 24th and 25th November 2025 have been cancelled, the airline said in a statement. SpiceJet said volcanic ash may impact flight operations flying through the affected regions. In a statement, the airline added, Passengers travelling to/from Dubai (DXB) are advised to keep a check on their flight status, noting that safety teams are coordinating with aviation authorities. The Afar region is known for frequent earthquakes. Residents told The Associated Press they heard a loud sound and felt what they described as a shock wave. It felt like a sudden bomb had been thrown with smoke and ash, one resident said. By Monday, the village near the Danakil desert, a popular tourist destination, remained covered in ash. Tourists and guides travelling to the desert were stranded in the village, according to a report by AP . Local authorities also shared images and videos showing a towering plume of ash rising from the volcano. (With inputs from Agencies)
Six-year-olds ear bitten off by pitbull in Delhi, owner arrested
Crackdown on drugs: Areas in NE Delhi raided
Five arrested for selling banned tablets in Delhi
Car skids on Dadri bypass, overturns, kills Delhi doctor
Scientists For Society: Joined protest solely over pollution
Attackers in brutal assault video from Habibganj held
SRINAGAR: In a landmark move for Jammu and Kashmirs mineral sector, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday jointly launched the Union Territorys first-ever auction of limestone blocks, marking J&Ks entry into the national competitive bidding system. The launch and roadshow of the e-auction for the first seven limestone mineral blocks were held at the Convention Centre in Jammu. Seven limestone blocks, covering approximately 314 hectares across Anantnag in the Valley and Rajouri and Poonch in the Jammu region, were put up for auction. These blocks, classified under the G3 and G4 stages of the United Nations Framework Classification (UNFC), allegedly hold considerable potential for high-quality limestone critical to cement manufacturing, construction and other industrial applications. The auction, being conducted under subsections (4) and (5) of Section 11 of the MMDR Act, represents a major step forward in unlocking the mineral wealth of Jammu and Kashmir, which is now participating in national competitive bidding for the first time. The sale of tender documents will begin on 28 November, with the pre-bid conference scheduled for 12 December 2025. The last date for purchasing tender documents is 19 January 2026, and the last date for submission of bids is 20 January 2026 via the MSTC online auction platform. Speaking at the launch, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy described the auction as a transformative milestone for the region. The mineral development will lead to employment generation, industrial growth and long-term socio-economic benefits for local communities, he said. In his address, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the e-auction marks a crucial step towards economic revival and sustainable development in mineral-rich but economically weaker areas of J&K. At least, we have limestone, and that limestone lies in areas where the economic situation is very bad, he said. The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to Union Minister Reddy for proposing a special group within the Ministry of Mines to fast-track mineral exploration in J&K. He recalled how J&Ks mineral wealth, including the famous Neelam (sapphire) of Paddar and marble deposit, has remained commercially underutilised for decades. According to Omar, the initiative is aimed at increasing J&Ks own revenue, which currently stands at around 500 crore from these mineral blocks. When more blocks are identified, I hope our earnings will grow. I look forward to the day when the Chief Minister of J&K will not have to go to Delhi seeking funds. On the contrary, we will be self-sufficient and capable of contributing to the Centre, he said.
Court bars Tesla Power's ads for now, amid brand dispute
The Delhi High Court has stopped Tesla Power India from advertising electric vehicle products using the 'Tesla' brand. This comes as Elon Musk's Tesla Inc filed a trademark infringement case. The court's order will remain until the main petition is decided. Tesla Power India is barred from using the mark for batteries and related automotive systems.
HC quashes pay cut for woman official on child leave
New Delhi protests as Beijing trashes Arunachali's passport
1st under BNSS: City court frames chargesin absentia against murder accused
Delhi zoo: Two jackals captured after escaping from enclosure; hunt on for other two
Inquiry launched into vandalism at JNU central library
Sood writes to St Columbas, urges schools to make students feel safe
Prez, PM may attend Red Fort event today
Stock market fraud of 1.6cr: Three arrested
Phaansi Ghar row: Kejriwal & Sisodia not co-operating
New Delhi-Ferozepur bi-weekly train flagged off
Delhi to study digital governance models
Two arrested for house theft in separate cases
Daughter-in-law nabbed for killing woman, staging it as fire accident
In court, cops say pro-Maoist slogans raised; protesters allege torture in custody
BJP MP from Jammu asks 4 times more questions than Kashmir MPs combined
Ruhullah stands out with 93 pc attendance Srinagar, Nov 24: A single Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament from the Jammu region has asked four times more questions than all Kashmiri MPs combined. According to PRS Legislative Research, a New Delhi-based non-profit organisation, BJPs Jammu MP, Jugal Kishore Sharma, has asked 100 [] The post BJP MP from Jammu asks 4 times more questions than Kashmir MPs combined appeared first on Northlines .
Volcanic ash plumes: Carriers cancel flights; DGCA issues advisory
New Delhi: Aviation regulator DGCA on Monday issued an advisory to airlines and airports to deal with possible disruptions due to the ash plume from the volcanic activity in Ethiopia. Ash clouds from the recent eruption of the HayliGubbi volcano in Ethiopia are impacting flight operations, and there are reports suggesting that clouds might also Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
4 UK Cops Face Misconduct Charges In Harshita Brella Murder Case
Four police officers in the UK have been accused of misconduct on Monday over their handling of abuse allegations reported by Harshita Brella, the Delhi woman later found dead in a car boot with her husband Pankaj Lamba on the run as the main suspect
Washington and the whirlwindrollercoaster
The left-hander has batted at five different slots in his last seven Test innings, despite which he has scored 297 runs at 59.4. He has batted with batters, he has batted with all-rounders,he has batted with bowlers and sometimes, like in the Delhi Test against WI, he hasnt batted at all
After 3 Fire Incidents, Delhi Govt Orders DTC To Conduct Safety Overhaul Of CNG & Electric Buses
Earlier this month, a DTC bus caught fire in southwest Delhi's Dhaula Kuan while two such incidents were reported last month from Mori Gate and Majnu Ka Tila
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP flags alleged use of carcinogenic dye in roasted chana, urges Centre to act
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday raised serious concerns over the alleged illegal use of Auramine, a carcinogenic dye, in roasted chana and other food items, and wrote to Union Health Minister JP Nadda seeking urgent intervention. In her letter, also addressed to the Union Minister for Food Processing, Chaturvedi said recent reports showed the industrial dye, commonly used in textiles and leather, was allegedly being added illegally to food products to enhance their appearance, in violation of the Food Safety and Standards Act. This is not merely a violation of food safety norms it is a threat to the health, safety, and trust of millions of Indian citizens, and a failure of regulatory oversight by the FSSAI, she said in the letter. She noted that Auramine is recognised by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) as a potential carcinogen, linked to cancers of the liver, kidney and bladder, as well as neurological harm. Despite these clear dangers and prohibitions, this adulteration continues unchecked, Chaturvedi said. She pointed out that market surveillance has been weak, routine testing inadequate, public warnings delayed, and enforcement poor. There are also insufficient compliance checks and no clear accountability for such lapses. These gaps have allowed an outright illegal and dangerous practice to persist without scrutiny or consequence, the MP added. Chaturvedi urged the Ministry to issue a national health alert on Auramine contamination and to conduct nationwide testing of roasted chana and related foods to identify contaminated batches and sources. She sought strict enforcement measures, including inspections, laboratory testing, licence cancellation, fines and imprisonment for violators. The MP said separate instructions should be issued to state health departments for parallel testing and enforcement. An internal audit of FSSAI protocols to identify systemic lapses enabling this violation, she said. She stressed that the use of carcinogenic dyes in food is an unacceptable breach of public safety. It is incumbent upon the Ministry to urgently intervene to protect public health and restore consumer confidence in food safety mechanisms, Chaturvedi added.
Delhi Explosion and Indias Counterterrorism Response
Without a new, holistic approach, India will continue to lag in achieving its goal of ending terrorism.
DGCA issues advisory to all airlines due to volcanic ash activity over Oman
NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator, DGCA has instructed all airline operators to adhere to a volcanic advisory by the Airport Authority of India. An official release from DGCA said that AAI and the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre at Toulouse (France) have issued a warning on hazardous conditions due to recent volcanic ash affecting the Muscat Flight Information Region and surrounding areas. An ASHTAM (notification due to volcano) has been issued by them. DGCA asked all flight operators the review of operational manuals. The aviation regulators have also asked pilots, dispatchers and cabin crew to strictly avoid volcanic ashaffected areas and to make adjustments to flight planning, routing, and fuel considerations based on latest advisory, immediately report any suspected ash encounter, including engine performance anomalies or cabin smoke/odour. Dispatchers are expected to continuously monitor Volcanic Ash Advisory, NOTAM/ASHTAM updates, and meteorological data. Flight operators must also avoid affected altitudes or regions as per the latest Volcanic Ash advisory and ASHTAM information, modify dispatch procedures, conduct post-flight engine and airframe inspections for any aircraft operating near affected as well as suspend or delay operations to impacted airports if conditions deteriorate. Safety risk management by the airlines and 24x7 surveillance need to be undertaken by them, the advisory added.
For the first time in Delhi, in absentia trial invoked against absconding murder accused
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North) Hareshwar Swami, the police invoked the provision in the murder case of Ramesh Bharadwaj, a 68-year-old man, who went missing in January
Unnecessary Obstructions: Sources On Woman's Shanghai Airport Harassment
India has lodged a strong demarche with China in Beijing and New Delhi on a day an Indian woman passenger from Arunachal Pradesh was detained while transiting in China.
India issues strong protest to China after Arunachal woman detained for 18 hours in Shanghai Airport
India has lodged a strong diplomatic protest with China after an Arunachal Pradesh woman was detained and harassed for nearly 18 hours at Shanghai Pudong Airport , where Chinese immigration officials refused to recognise her Indian passport during a transit to Japan. A strong demarche was issued to Beijing simultaneously in the Chinese capital and in Delhi, on the very day of the incident, while the Indian Consulate in Shanghai intervened locally and provided assistance to the stranded passenger. Sources said that a strong demarche was made with the Chinese side, in Beijing and in Delhi, on the same day the incident took place. It was further conveyed that the passenger had been detained on ludicrous grounds. The demarche also stated that Arunachal Pradesh is indisputably Indian territory and its residents are perfectly entitled to hold and travel with Indian passports. It has been highlighted that the actions of the Chinese authorities are in contravention of the Chicago and Montreal Conventions relating to civil aviation. Sources added that at a time when both sides are working towards restoring normalcy, such actions by the Chinese side introduce unnecessary obstructions to the process. The diplomatic pushback came after Pema Wang Thongdok, travelling from London to Japan on 21 November, posted on X that she was stopped during a three-hour layover in Shanghai. She alleged she was told that her passport was invalid because her birthplace was listed as Arunachal Pradesh, which Chinese officers claimed was part of China. I was held at Shanghai airport for over 18 hours They called my Indian passport invalid, as my birthplace is Arunachal Pradesh, she wrote, adding that her passport was confiscated and she was barred from boarding her onward flight despite holding a valid Japanese visa. In a subsequent post, Thongdok said immigration officials informed her that her Indian passport is invalid because I was born in Arunachal Pradesh. She alleged that officers flagged her passport the moment they saw Arunachal Pradesh listed as her birthplace, declared it unacceptable, and insisted the state was part of China. Thongdok said her passport was then confiscated and she was barred from boarding her onward flight, despite carrying a valid Japanese visa.
Protest at India Gate: Delhi court sends 17 agitators to 3-day judicial custody
Judicial Magistrate Sahil Monga was hearing a case registered against the accused persons, including 11 women, at the Sansad Marg police station for various offences under BNS, including disobedience to an order duly promulgated by a public servant, assault or criminal force to deter a public servant, obstructing a public servant, conspiracy to commit offences against the State, and wrongful restraint.
Ethiopian Volcano: Ash from Hayli Gubbi volcano may hit NW India, Delhi; DGCA asks airlines to...
The plumes, consisting of volcanic ash, sulphur dioxide and even small particles of rock, are at heights of around 10-15 km above the surface.
A new Instagram video by Delhi orthopaedic surgeon Dr Obaidur Rahman links issues like depression, anxiety, irregular cycles, cramps, hair loss and back pain to widespread Vitamin D deficiency in India. He explains that low Vitamin D disrupts serotonin, hormones, muscle strength and inflammation. Rahman recommends low angled sunlight, dietary sources and supplements in severe cases. His message aligns with global research showing personalised Vitamin D dosing may also reduce future heart disease risk.
