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Amid Aravalli protests, Centre bans new mining leases across the range

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- Amid a controversy over the interpretation and protection of the Aravalli mountain system, the Centre on Wednesday issued directions to states mandating a complete ban on grantin... Read More


'Kaal' for my family: Unnao rape survivor to move SC against suspension of Sengar's jail term

Unnao/Ballia (UP), Dec. 24 -- The 2017 Unnao rape survivor on Wednesday said the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend the sentence of former BJP legislator Kuldeep Singh Sengar had pushed her family... Read More


GRAP IV curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management on Wednesday withdrew the most stringent restrictions under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan across Delhi NCR and neighbourin... Read More


Govt gives nod to two new Indian airlines: Al Hind Air, FlyExpress

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- Two new airlines, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, have moved closer to launching operations after receiving no objection certificates from the civil aviation ministry, adding to expe... Read More


Shah stresses role of cooperatives in sustainable agriculture

PANCHKULA, Dec. 24 -- Union Home and Cooperation minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that Haryana is scripting new chapters of farmers' prosperity with effective integration of agriculture, animal hu... Read More


CBI to challenge Sengar bail in SC

NEW DELHI, Dec. 24 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has decided to challenge in the Supreme Court the Delhi High Court order suspending the life sentence and granting bail to former BJP ML... Read More


India voices concern over demolition of Hindu deity statue

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- The Indian government on Wednesday raised concerns over the reported destruction of a statue of a Hindu deity in the area affected by the border dispute between Thailand and Camb... Read More


Delhi govt plans mist spray systems over anti-smog guns

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday said the government is planning to amend existing rules and will soon permit installation of mist spray systems in place of anti-smog guns... Read More


From day 1 to now: Metro's first train still chugs on

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- As the Delhi Metro marked 23 years of operations on Wednesday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) highlighted that Train Set TS#01, the first-ever train inducted into the ne... Read More


CM inspects RG Super Speciality Hospital, interacts with patients

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday visited Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital in Dilshad Garden to review healthcare services and emphasised the need for dignified, sens... Read More