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Fresh tests show improvement in Satpula Lake water quality, DPCC tells NGT

India, Dec. 3 -- After reporting earlier this year that water at south Delhi's Satpula Lake was failing quality norms due to eutrophication (high algal bloom), the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (D... Read More


Keep eye on districts with lagging sex ratio, NHM director to Haryana civil surgeons

Chandigarh, Dec. 3 -- The Haryana health department has directed civil surgeons to step up raids in cases of illegal Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) and Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic ... Read More


Child rights body takes cognisance of Delhi student's suicide

India, Dec. 3 -- The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has taken cognizance of the death of a 16-year-old boy who allegedly jumped from a west Delhi Metro station last month. ... Read More


Sanchar Saathi app an attempt to enable state surveillance: Cong leader Brijendra Singh

Rohtak, Dec. 3 -- Former Hisar member of parliament and Congress leader Brijendra Singh on Tuesday slammed the union government over its decision to mandate the Sanchar Saathi application on new mobil... Read More


DDA to auction 10.43 acres in Dwarka for integrated mall, offices and upscale homes

India, Dec. 3 -- The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is preparing to auction a 10.43-acre land parcel in Sector 22, Dwarka, to be developed into a first-of-its-kind mixed-use complex comprising a lu... Read More


Hazy conditions, slow winds lead to sharp spike in Delhi air pollution; city gets reprieve from cold

New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- A dense blanket of haze settled over the Capital on Tuesday, trapping pollutants close to the surface as wind speeds dropped sharply, sending Delhi's air quality index (AQI) hurtl... Read More


Disaster mgmt must include digital threats: Delhi edu minister

India, Dec. 3 -- Education minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday said digital threats should also be included under disaster preparedness training at schools, in light of the increasing instances of hoax bo... Read More


Expired NAAC accreditation: Dushyant, Deepender seek action against MDU authorities

Rohtak, Dec. 3 -- Former Haryana deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala and Rohtak MP Deepender Singh Hooda on Tuesday demanded legal action against Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) vice-chancellor... Read More


When do polls close in Tennessee? Check voting hours today for 7th Dist. special election

India, Dec. 3 -- On Tuesday, December 2, voters in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District are voting to fill a seat at the US House of Representatives left vacant by the resignation of Republican Mark... Read More


Haryana: HC notice on plea from Abhay Chautala seeking Z+ security cover

Chandigarh, Dec. 3 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court on Tuesday sought response from Centre and Haryana on a plea from Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) leader, Abhay Singh Chautala, seeking Z+ securi... Read More