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Strong winds improve Delhi air despite 'cold wave' effect

NEW DELHI: Strong winds over the past two days improved Delhi's air quality, from a \"poor\" air quality index (AQI) of 234 on Tuesday to a \"moderate\" AQI of 199 on Wednesday, according to the 24-hour average data shared by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in its daily bulletin at 4pm.

CRACK DOWN ON TOBACCO, DRUG USE IN COLLEGES, SCHOOLS, SAYS LG

Lieutenant governor VK Saxena has directed the education department to curb the sale and use of tobacco products around schools and colleges.

Writer Suryabala's novel selected for Vyas Samman

Noted Hindi writer Suryabala's novel \"Kaun Des Ko Vasi: Venu Ki Diary\" has been selected for the 34th Vyas Samman, 2024, the KK Birla Foundation said in an official statement on Wednesday.

FOUR HELD FOR STEALING 140M OF CABLE FROM DELHI METRO'S BLUE LINE

NEW DELHI: Days after 140 metres of cable wire were stolen from the Blue Line of the Delhi Metro, halting operations on the night of December 4, four people were arrested in connection with the incident, police said on Wednesday.

Demand no more voter deletions: AAP chief writes to CEC

WHILE BJP SAID ALLEGATIONS BY AAP ARE A SIGN OF DESPERATION, IT SAID BJP WORKERS ARE RAISING OBJECTIONS AND AWARENESS ABOUT FAKE VOTERS

Take action against illegal constructions in Meena Bazaar: HC

There is a need to promptly address encroachments of public land and unlawful constructions by land grabbers DELHI HIGH COURT

Delhi Police suffers sixth 'hacking' attack in 15 months, X handle taken over for an hour

POLICE SAY ALL CASES ARE BEING LOOKED INTO BY THE SPECIAL CELL, DRDO AND CERT-IN, ATTACK WAS CARRIED OUT BY 'PROFESSIONALS' BASED ABROAD

AIIMS doctors remove 10kg tumour in rare op

NEW DELHI: Doctors at AIIMS, Delhi successfully removed a 9.8kg tumour from the colon of a 49-year-old woman in a challenging 10-hour surgery, hospital officials said.

POLICE CHECK IDENTITY DOCS TO IDENTIFY ILLEGAL SETTLERS

NEW DELHI: Teams of the Delhi Police on Wednesday checked identity documents of residents of slum clusters in Kalindi Kunj and Madanpur Khadar, a day after Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena directed police to take action against Bangladeshi immigrants residing illegally in the Capital.

SUPREME COURT RELAXES SISODIA'S BAIL CONDITIONS IN EXCISE CASE

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday relaxed bail conditions laid down for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia which required him to report to the investigating officer twice a week in connection to the two excise policy cases lodged against him by the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation.

DELHI HC TO HEAR ED'S PLEA AGAINST BAIL TO KEJRIWAL ON JANUARY 17

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday posted for January 17 next year the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s plea against the bail granted to former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case in connection with the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy 2021-2022.

No possibility of alliance with Cong for Delhi polls: Kejriwal

WHILE BJP SAID ALLEGATIONS BY AAP ARE A SIGN OF DESPERATION, IT SAID BJP WORKERS ARE RAISING OBJECTIONS AND AWARENESS ABOUT FAKE VOTERS

LG tells officials to give better security, infra

Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena on Wednesday reviewed security and civic infrastructure in Narela sub-city, issuing directives to officials to curb crime, prevent illegal encroachments, and enhance amenities to create a safer environment for both residents and industries in the area.

Willow: What Google's landmark error-correcting chip means for the world of quantum computing

NEW DELHI: Google has just announced a new quantum chip, Willow, and the breakthrough needs to be read right in order to understand its implications.

Warming, wildfires: Arctic now emitting more carbon than it absorbs, says NOAA

After locking carbon dioxide in its frozen soil for millennia, the Arctic tundra is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by frequent wildfires that are turning it into a net source of carbon dioxide emissions, a US agency said Tuesday.

Baku's biggest legacy will be a reform of COP

INTERVIEW MARK WATTS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF C40 CITIES

A death every two days: Capital's tryst with HTVs

Heavy transport vehicles (HTVs) such as trucks, trailers and containers have been involved in almost one fatal road accident every other day till November this year, according to Delhi Traffic Police data.

Sambhal sparks rift: INDIA bloc allies face leadership turmoil?

THE SAMBHAL DISPUTE REFLECTS BROADER TENSIONS WITHIN THE INDIA BLOC, PARTICULARLY OVER LEADERSHIP

US, UK and Indian breed horses to aid cops in mela crowd management

Specially trained Mounted Police will ensure effective crowd control during Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj.

LIKE SAMBHAL, SP SHOULD RAISE RAMPUR ISSUE IN PARLIAMENT: AZAM KHAN

Jailed Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and former MP from Rampur, Mohammad Azam Khan, has shot a letter to India bloc, asking it to clarify its position on atrocities on Muslims in Rampur and the issue of Sambhal.

JEWAR AIRPORT NEARS COMPLETION, EXPECTED TO COMMENCE IN APRIL 2025: NAIDU

The Jewar Airport project, a key infrastructure initiative aimed at bolstering connectivity in the National Capital Region (NCR) and western Uttar Pradesh, is on the cusp of completion and is expected to commence operations in April 2025, said Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Wednesday.

Privatisation will lead to layoffs, staff reversion and higher rates

The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd's (UPPCL) recent proposal to privatize its two most loss-making discoms - Dakshinanchal (Agra) and Purvanchal (Varanasi) - has evoked sharp reactions from employees' unions that have launched agitations, demanding a rollback of the plan, while both sides present strong arguments.

Court to hear plea for security on Dec 16

LUCKNOW: The court of civil judge (junior division) in Jaunpur on Tuesday accepted an application of the Swaraj Vahini Association, seeking police security for the court commissioner for carrying out a survey of the 14th century Atala Masjid.

Over 4 lakh fake birth certs generated on bogus names in UP, Bihar: Charge sheet

LUCKNOW: Unbelievable but true! Over four lakh fake birth and 5,000 fake death certificates were generated on bogus names and addresses in at least 29 districts across UP and 13 in Bihar by a widespread nexus that was busted in the Salon development block of UP's Rae Bareli this year in July, revealed the charge sheet filed in the case after four months of investigation, said Rae Bareli police on Tuesday.

Change in the air as India get ready for Brisbane test

The final nets session in Adelaide gives indications of possible changes in line-up after the pink-ball Test loss

At business end, it's important for Gukesh to be himself

After the twists and turns in the World Chess Championship Games 11 and 12, the match has now come to a very unpredictable juncture.

Manu Bhaker looks to ease back into action at National shooting

NEW DELHI: India's Paris Olympics medallists will be back in action at the Senior National Shooting Championships starting on Wednesday.

Ministry, SAI to introduce franchise national leagues

NEW DELHI: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Sports Ministry and Sports Authority of India (SAI) have decided to organise franchise-based professional national leagues in several key sports disciplines at the grassroots and developmental levels.

Restoring inflation-growth balance key task for new guv

MUMBAI: Restoring the growth-inflation balance will be the most important task ahead for the new Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra as he takes charge on Wednesday, said the outgoing Governor Shaktikanta Das.

INDIGO TO RAMP UP BIZ CLASS TO 45 AIRCRAFT BY 2026

NEW DELHI: Buoyed by an enthusiastic response, India's largest air carrier IndiGo plans to expand its business-class product IndiGoStretch to about 45 aircraft by 2026, from two planes currently.