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poll curbs extend to retd officials hired by states: eci

New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Restrictions under the model code of conduct for government servants apply to retired officials engaged by state governments, the Election Commission said. In a November 9 letter... Read More


India rejects Khalistani separatist Pannun's US lawsuit as 'fabricated, malicious attack'

India, Nov. 10 -- India on Tuesday rejected the case filed by Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US against National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and the government, describing such m... Read More


India rejects Khalistani separatist Pannun's US lawsuit against NSA Doval as 'fabricated, malicious attack'

India, Nov. 10 -- India on Tuesday rejected the case filed by Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US against National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and the government, describing such m... Read More


Brawls over bursting firecrackers leavetwo dead in Haryana

Rohtak/Karnal, Nov. 10 -- Two men were killed and one was injured in separate incidents in Hisar and Karnal districts of Haryana amid disputes over bursting of firecrackers on Diwali night. In the fir... Read More


303 hurt in firecracker mishaps in UT

Chandigarh, Nov. 10 -- At least 303 people were injured in firecracker-related incidents in Chandigarh, 32 in Panchkula and 27 in Mohali on Diwali night. Among them were children as young as six years... Read More


City saw air turn 'very poor' on Diwali night

Chandigarh/Mohali/Panchkula, Nov. 10 -- Having remained mostly satisfactory all through the year, the city's air quality deteriorated to the "very poor" category on Diwali night as revellers continued... Read More


Tricity all set for a 'Happy Diwali'

Chandigarh/Mohali/Panchkula, Nov. 8 -- The wait's over! The grand festival of lights is finally here when tricity will come alive with the glow of diyas, sweetness of festive treats and the excitement... Read More


Rules only on paper, firecrackers everywhere as curbs flouted in Delhi

India, Nov. 7 -- The Supreme Court's directions on firecrackers left little room for ambiguity. Only certified green crackers could be sold at designated locations across Delhi-NCR from November 4 to ... Read More


New stations on periphery cloud AQI data in Capital

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Delhi's official air quality index (AQI) hit 382 on Friday, the city's worst since January 19, and may still be understating pollution levels after 13 new stations were added to t... Read More


India helps to thwart coup bid in Maldives to remove Gayoom

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- In a swift operation, crack Indian paratroopers on November 4 successfully crushed the coup bid by foreign mercenaries in the Maldives and helped President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom to... Read More