India
Rahul Gandhi Tweets A Song on Delhi Smog. Whom Was He Taking a Dig at?
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted a song from the 1978 Hindi film Gaman on Monday, tagging a news report on the lethal effects of air pollution in the country.
PM2.5 Reaches 'Hazardous' Level, But Lucknow Schools to Remain Open
According to Air Quality Data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Lucknow’s air was in the ‘hazardous’ category. The level of PM2.5 was at 608 micrograms per cubic meter at 10 am on Monday.
Andhra Pradesh Boat Tragedy: Three More Bodies Recovered; Toll Rises to 19
An overloaded boat carrying 38 people capsized on Sunday close to the 'Pavitra Sangamam' at Ferry village near Vijayawada.
Transferred Again, IAS Officer Ashok Khemka Tweets 'Vested Interests Win'
Khemka, who held the charge of principal secretary, social justice and empowerment department, was transferred and posted as principal secretary, sports and youth affairs, the release said.
Glamourising Alauddin Khilji Akin to Praising Acid Attackers, Says Haryana Minister
"There is anger among the people of Haryana, like many other states, regarding the film glorifying the negative character of Alauddin Khilji rather than our own rich history," the Haryana Industries and Commerce minister Vijay Goel said in his letter to S...
Bhopal Gangrape: HC Notices to Chief Secretary, DGP Over Medical Report
The woman was allegedly raped by four men for almost three hours near the railway tracks in Bhopal when she was returning home after attending a coaching class on October 31 night.
OPINION | Odd-Even Scheme Looks Like a Farce When Every Other Policy Is Encouraging Cars
In past eight years, number of cars in Delhi has gone up by 73%, while number of buses has fallen by 17%. Worse, Delhi Metro expansion is delayed and fares have been hiked drastically.
BSE Telangana Class 10th Board Exam Time Table Released for SSC, OSSC &Vocational Students, Check Now
BSE Telangana Class 10th Board Exam Time Table has been released by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Telangana on its official website - bse.telangana.gov.in/. ch 2018.
JNU Students Fined Rs 10,000 For Cooking Biryani Near Admin Block
The incident happened on the June 27, when the then JNUSU president Mohit Pandey and Satrupa Chakraborty had gone to the vice-chancellor’s office to discuss some issues.
Blast at RSS Worker's House in Kerala, Police Suspect He Was Making Bombs
It is suspected that the bomb went off when they were making it but it is not yet confirmed. It is not yet clear whether anyone has sustained injuries in the blast or not
Madhya Pradesh Readies Bill for Capital Punishment in Child Rape Cases
After the Bhopal gang-rape incident, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had announced that his government will amend the law to include the provision of the death penalty.
Assembly Elections 2017: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Asks Himachal Pradesh Electors to Vote in Record Numbers
The single-phase election is being held across 68 constituencies with 337 candidates, including 62 MLAs, in the fray.
Delhi Hits Emergency Air Pollution Category, Trucks Barred in NCR
Delhi saw yet another hazardous morning on Wednesday, as its early morning air quality index (AQI) remained severe and smog continued to envelop the city.
Severe Smog Continues to Blanket Delhi, Primary Schools Closed Today
The Delhi government has also stopped all outdoor activities in schools, after the Indian Medical Association (IMA) asked it to take steps to protect children from the "hazardous" air pollution levels.
Life After Demonetisation: Tales From 7 Industrial Towns
So did Apsley Wool in downtown Ludhiana. “There were no orders, no trade,” recalls Anil Sehgal, the owner. A year on, workers have returned as has the cash, but the factory is plagued with another problem — overproduction.
Air Pollution Hits 'Severe' Levels in Delhi, Kejriwal Blames 'Crop Burning'
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to the Delhi government, advising it to stop outdoor activities and sports at schools in the morning.