Light Rain and Thunderstorm Bring Marginal Relief in Delhi, Air Quality Improves to ‘Poor’ Category

New DelhiLight rainfall accompanied by gusty winds and a brief thunderstorm brought temporary relief to residents of the national capital on Friday morning, leading to a slight improvement in air quality levels across Delhi. According to official data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 297…

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Supreme Court Seeks Reply from Haryana Government and Mahira Buildwell in EWS Housing Case

Supreme Court Seeks Reply from Haryana Government and Mahira Buildwell in EWS Housing Case

The Supreme Court has sought detailed responses from the Haryana government and a real estate developer over alleged irregularities in an Economically Weaker Section (EWS) housing project in Gurugram. The matter was taken up after a homebuyers’ association accused the developer of serious violations under an affordable housing scheme. The petitioners have alleged that the…

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Greater Noida Pit Accident: FIR Filed Against Five Under Environmental and Water Laws

Greater Noida Pit Accident: FIR Filed Against Five Under Environmental and Water Laws

Greater Noida In a significant development in the Greater Noida pit accident case, police have registered a fresh FIR naming five individuals for alleged violations of environmental, water pollution, and public safety laws. The case relates to the tragic death of 27-year-old software professional Yuvraj Mehta, who drowned after his car fell into a water-filled…

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Andhra Pradesh Weighs Australia-Style Social Media Restrictions for Children Below 16

Andhra Pradesh Weighs Australia-Style Social Media Restrictions for Children Below 16

Andhra Pradesh is exploring the possibility of introducing age-based restrictions on social media use, similar to Australia’s proposed ban for children under 16 years, according to State Minister for Information Technology and Human Resources, Nara Lokesh. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Lokesh said the state government is closely studying…

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India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Begins Commercial Service Today

India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Begins Commercial Service Today

India has taken a major step forward in premium rail travel with the launch of its first Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, which begins commercial operations today, January 22. Designed for long-distance overnight journeys, the new semi-high-speed train promises faster travel, modern amenities and enhanced passenger comfort. The Vande Bharat Sleeper will operate on the Kamakhya–Howrah–Kamakhya…

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India–EU Trade Pact Nears Final Stage, European Commission Chief Calls It a “Historic Deal”

India–EU Trade Pact Nears Final Stage, European Commission Chief Calls It a “Historic Deal”

India and the European Union are close to finalising a long-awaited free trade agreement that could significantly reshape global commerce, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday. Describing the proposed pact as a “historic trade agreement,” she stated that negotiations have reached an advanced stage and that the deal could be concluded…

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