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Jagatsinghpur BJD party worker attacked, alleges BJP's involvement in attack

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 21 -- Political tension on Tuesday flared up in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district after the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) alleged that members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were involved... Read More


Smog covers Delhi after Diwali fireworks, 34 of 37 areas turn 'red': AQI updates

India, Oct. 21 -- Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Tuesday morning after a large number of people in the national capital region or NCR celebrated Diwali with firecrackers on Monday night. Thirty-f... Read More


Smog chokes Capital: Political fire sparks

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- A political slugfest erupted over Delhi's deteriorating air quality post-Diwali, with the Opposition AAP slamming the city government and the ruling BJP blaming stubble burning i... Read More


150+ cases for crackers beyond hrs, illegal sale

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Police have registered more than 100 cases across Delhi over alleged violation of the Supreme Court's guidelines on bursting firecrackers and more than 50 on charges of illegal s... Read More


Pollution levels steady compared to previous years: Minister Sirsa

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Delhi woke up to a thick haze and "very poor" air quality the morning after Diwali, but Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said pollution levels had remained largely stab... Read More


Delhi's Diwali radiance unique this year, govt serious over pollution concerns: CM

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Tuesday said the "radiance and brilliance" of Diwali in Delhi this year was "unique", while asserting her government was serious about taking effective... Read More


India formally upgrades 'technical mission' in Kabul to embassy

India, Oct. 21 -- India on Tuesday announced the upgrading of its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan from the status of a technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy as part of its engagement... Read More


India upgrades 'technical mission' in Kabul to embassy after Muttaqi visit

India, Oct. 21 -- India on Tuesday announced the upgrading of its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan from the status of a technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy as part of its engagement... Read More


Run spl trains, add coaches for Chhath rush: Delhi Cong

NEW DELHI, Oct. 21 -- Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav has made an appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a letter to instruct the Railways to run speci... Read More


"Religious hatred, divisive politics must be met with decisive and resounding 'no'": RJD's Manoj Jha urges politics focus on public welfare

Patna, Oct. 21 -- As the Bihar assembly elections come closer, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Kumar Jha on Tuesday emphasised the need for politics to focus on the welfare of citizens rather ... Read More