Dense fog prompts Delhi Police traffic advisory, commuters urged to take precautions
New Delhi, Dec 29 - Amid dense fog and reduced visibility, the Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory on Friday, urging commuters to observe and take the following precautions to reach their destination safely and prevent untoward incidents due to the fog.
Over 60 international, domestic flights face delays owing to low visibility
New Delhi, Dec 29 - Over the past few days, dense fog has engulfed the city, especially in the mornings. A layer of fog blanketed the national capital and its adjoining areas even on Friday morning with moderate to dense fog in isolated
Ayodhya’s ‘tent cities’ are an experience in luxury
Ayodhya (UP), Dec 29 - In anticipation of the rising influx of global tourists ahead of the consecration programme for Lord Ram on January 22, the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) is actively working on the creation of a modern 'tent city'.
Ayodhya airport: A new era in airport excellence
Ayodhya (UP), Dec 29 - The Ayodhya Airport, set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, marks a new era in Airport excellence and cultural identity, propelling India's growth story skywards.
Disqualify Punjab minister as legislator after sentencing: Akali Dal
Chandigarh, Dec 28 - The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday demanded disqualification of Punjab Cabinet minister Aman Arora as a legislator as he has been awarded two-year rigorous imprisonment by a Sunam court.
Political speculation swirls as Raj Thackeray calls on Maha CM – 6th time in 2023
Mumbai, Dec 28 - Political speculation churned furiously as Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray called on Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at his residence, ‘Varsha’ here on Thursday afternoon.
AAP accuses BJP of denying Delhi & Punjab permission to display tableau on R-Day
New Delhi, Dec 28 - The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday claimed that the BJP-led Central government has denied permission to Delhi and Punjab to display their tableau at the Republic Day parade on January 26.
Relief to eight Indians on death row in Qatar as sentence reduced
New Delhi, Dec 28 - The Ministry of External Affair (MEA) on Thursday said that India has noted the Dahra Global case verdict in which the sentences of eight former Indian Navy personnel on death row have been reduced.
Centre extends customs duty exemption on tur, urad dal till March 2025
New Delhi, Dec 28 - The central government has extended the customs duty exemption on tur and urad dal imports by another year, till March 31, 2025 in order to keep food inflation in check.
J&K Panchayati Raj Act amended to allow OBC reservation
Jammu, Dec 28 - J&K administrative council (AC) headed by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday amended the Panchayati Raj Act to incorporate reservation for OBCs
Bengal govt not to honour UGC guidelines on discontinuing MPhil as degree
Kolkata, Dec 28 - West Bengal government on Thursday said the state education department will not honour and follow the fresh guideline from the University Grants Commission (UGC) discontinuing MPhil as a degree.
Randeep Hooda shares pic of tigress with snare stuck to belly, seeks help of U’khand CM
Mumbai, Dec 28 - Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda on Thursday sought the support of the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, and concerned officials in rescuing and treating a tigress, which was spotted with a snare in her belly in the Surai forest
Dense to very dense fog to continue for next two days: IMD
New Delhi, Dec 28 - The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that dense to very dense fog in many parts is likely to continue over North West India during the next two days and gradually will improve thereafter.
Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to ‘severe’ levels
New Delhi, Dec 23 - Delhi continues to grapple with alarming levels of air pollution, reaching 'severe' conditions.
Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for New Year’s Eve
New Delhi, Dec 28 - In a bid to ensure the smooth flow of traffic on New Year’s Eve, Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory outlining specific restrictions and alternate routes.
Ayodhya Dham railway station has the largest concourse
Lucknow, Dec 28 - The revamped Ayodhya Dham railway station that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate on December 30, will have the "country’s largest concourse” and the central dome inspired by Lord Ram’s Chandra ‘Mukut’ (crown) and, overall, a design that is
K’taka HC quashes plea seeking prohibition on New Year celebrations as Covid cases spike
Bengaluru, Dec 28 - Karnataka High Court on Thursday quashed the petition seeking prohibition on New Year celebration in Bengaluru in the wake of the spike in the Covid-19 and JN.1 variant cases.
UP govt invites applications for construction workers to work in Israel
Lucknow, Dec 28 - The Uttar Pradesh government has invited applications on urgent basis from construction workers for openings in building construction work in Israel.
Binoy Viswam is new Kerala CPI Secretary
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 28 - The state council of the CPI in Kerala on Thursday unanimously elected Rajya Sabha member Binoy Viswam as the new Kerala CPI Secretary following the sudden demise of Kanam Rajendran early this month.
This interdisciplinary psychologist explores mind-body problems, studies brain function & more at one go
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Imagine a psychologist and a mechanical engineer/economist working together, or a psychologist in a management institute. If you are still guessing about their work, you will be puzzled to learn about Dr Varsha Singh (46), an associate professor