India

Five Delhi-Bound Flights Diverted Amid Low Visibility, Railway Services Disrupted

18 Nov 2024 12:34 PM IST

Five Delhi-bound flights were diverted to Jaipur and Dehradun on Monday due to poor visibility at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi, sources confirmed. Of these, four flights were rerouted to Jaipur, and one to Dehradun. The dense fog and smog affecting Delhi-NCR also led to disruptions in railway

CM Stalin Urges Finance Commission’s Recommendations to Meet States’ Expectations

18 Nov 2024 12:00 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin met with the 16th Finance Commission at the Secretariat on Monday, welcoming the commission’s chairman and members. In his address, CM Stalin emphasized that the recommendations made by the Finance Commission should meet the expectations of all states and play a vital role in

Rishi Sunak Embodies Indian Values Abroad, Says Sudha Murty

18 Nov 2024 12:00 PM IST

Renowned author and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty praised for her son-in-law, Rishi Sunak, emphasizing his ability to maintain “good Indian cultural values” despite being a British citizen. She attributed these values to the upbringing Sunak received from his parents, Usha and Yashvir Sunak, in the UK. Sudha Murty, accompanied

Supreme Court Questions Delay in Implementing GRAP-3 in Delhi NCR, Proposes Stricter Measures

18 Nov 2024 11:44 AM IST

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the delay in implementing the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 3 in Delhi NCR, questioning authorities as to why it took three days to enforce the measure. This follows the rising levels of air pollution in the region, with the Air Quality

Protests Turn Violent in Manipur: 1 Killed, BJP and Congress Offices Ransacked

18 Nov 2024 11:23 AM IST

A fresh wave of violence erupted in Manipur on Sunday, with protests turning deadly and destructive. Security forces opened fire in Jiribam district to disperse crowds, resulting in the death of 20-year-old protester K Athouba. Another individual was injured and hospitalized, though their condition remains undisclosed. The unrest led to

Manipur Violence: Harrowing Tales from Jiribam’s Deadly Night

18 Nov 2024 11:04 AM IST

The ethnic conflict between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur escalated again. On November 7, violence in Jiribam district, 220 km from Imphal, left at least 19 dead. Among them were six members of a Meitei family and ten Kuki men. The police labeled the Kuki men as “militants,” but

Heroic Dad Saves 7 Infants in Jhansi Hospital Fire, But Loses Twin Daughters

18 Nov 2024 10:44 AM IST

In a heartbreaking incident at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Yakoob Mansuri, a young father, braved a fierce fire to rescue seven infants from the neonatal ICU. However, he was unable to save his own twin daughters, who tragically lost their lives in the blaze. The

Mumbai Press Club Criticizes Rahul Gandhi’s “Slave” Remarks, Calls for Concrete Action on Journalists’ Issues

18 Nov 2024 10:32 AM IST

The Mumbai Press Club has raised concerns over Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks labeling journalists as “slaves of their owners” during an election rally in Amravati, Maharashtra. In a statement, the club urged the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha to focus on addressing systemic challenges faced by

Delhi Smog Disrupts Flights, Trains; Visibility Drops Amid ‘Severe Plus’ Pollution

18 Nov 2024 10:22 AM IST

Thick smog blanketing Delhi disrupted travel on Monday, with over 28 trains arriving at New Delhi and Anand Vihar stations delayed by two to nine hours. The poor visibility also affected operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport, delaying more than 160 flights, including 118 departures and 43 arrivals, as of

Jhansi Hospital Fire: Nurse Risks Life to Save Over a Dozen Babies

18 Nov 2024 09:37 AM IST

A tragic fire at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi on Friday night claimed the lives of 11 infants. Amid the devastation, Nurse Megha James became a symbol of courage, risking her own safety to rescue 14–15 babies from the blaze. James,

Telangana: Medical College Faculty Booked for Forcing Student’s Head Tonsure

18 Nov 2024 09:13 AM IST

A faculty member of Khammam Government Medical College in Telangana has been booked for allegedly forcing a first-year student to have his head tonsured. According to police, the student arrived at the college with a “Chinese-style” haircut, prompting seniors in the hostel to criticize the hairstyle as inappropriate for a

Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates: Schools and Offices Go Remote Amid Emergency Measures

18 Nov 2024 08:16 AM IST

Delhi has activated stage-4 of its emergency anti-pollution plan as the city’s air quality index (AQI) hit alarming levels. On Monday morning, the AQI reached 481, classified as “severe plus,” posing serious health risks. Emergency Measures to Combat Pollution The Centre for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced stringent measures on