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New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The Supreme Court has ordered that the Delhi government can take action against owners who are using vehicles below the BS IV (Bharat Stage 4) emission standard in the NCR region. The court's order aims to strike a balance between environmental concerns and the protection of vehicle owners who comply with prescribed emission standards, while enabling authorities to take action against more polluting vehicles in the NCR. Earlier, the Supreme Court on Wednes ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Shares of Park Medi World Ltd, which operates a hospital chain under the Park brand, on Wednesday made a disappointing market debut and ended with a discount of nearly 9 per cent against the issue price of Rs 162. The stock was listed at Rs 155.60, a 3.95 per cent discount to the issue price, on the BSE. During the day, it tanked 9.35 per cent to Rs 146.85. Shares of the firm ended at Rs 148.15, down 8.54 per cent. At the NSE, the stock started trading at Rs 158.80, dow ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the authorities to take action against end-of-life vehicles falling below BS IV emission standards in Delhi-National Capital Region, against the backdrop of deteriorating air quality in the national capital. The matter came up before a bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati sought the modification of the court's earlier order, citing t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ordered that the Delhi government can take action against owners who are using vehicles below the BS IV (Bharat Stage 4) emission standard in the NCR. The move is aimed at tightening emission controls as air quality concerns continue to rise in the region. The top court modified its earlier order issued in August this year. At that time, the Supreme Court had permitted authorities to take action only on vehicles that were below the BS III (Bharat Stage 3) standa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday clarified that only vehicles meeting BS-IV emission standards or higher are allowed to ply in Delhi, effectively permitting enforcement action against older vehicles that fail to meet these norms. The latest order modified apex court's August 12 order that had barred coercive action against diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in the National Capital Region (NCR). ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday modified its August 12 order that had barred coercive action against diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in the National Capital Region (NCR), clarifying that enforcement action can be taken against such vehicles if they fail to meet BS-IV emission standards. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi passed the clarification on a plea by t ...Read More >
Traffic near Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh. It's almost Christmas, and a thick blanket of smog has enveloped Delhi, forcing many of the national capital's residents to temporarily move to the hills. That, though, has also caused heavy traffic in parts of Himachal Pradesh, with videos showing a long stretch of vehicles, both private and commercial, at a standstill near Rohtang Pass. The clip was shared on X with the caption, "Escape from toxic AQI or what? This jam isn't on some city road, i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are likely to account for 35-40 per cent of total office demand in 2025, and they made up more than 55 per cent of large office deals in the first nine months of CY25, a report said on Wednesday. The report from CBRE South Asia Private Limited said that resilient demand fundamentals underpinned another record year for office leasing, with gross leasing expected to surpass 80 million sq. ft. in 2025. Around 60 million sq. ft. o ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Wednesday announced a one-time compensation of ₹10,000 for construction workers who have lost wages due to restrictions under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The move aims to provide immediate financial relief to labourers hit by a halt in construction activity amid severe pollution levels across the capital and the National Capital Region (NCR). The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) brought back GRAP Stage III restricti ...Read More >
Delhi AQI: Visuals from Anand Vihar, ITO, and other key areas showed a heavy layer of toxic smog enveloping roads, buildings, and traffic corridors. Delhi residents woke up to another day of dense smog and reduced visibility on Wednesday as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 340 at 7.15 am, placing the air quality in the "very poor" category. Thick haze covered large parts of the national capital, making travel difficult. Visuals from Anand Vihar, ITO, and other key areas showed a heav ...Read More >
IndiGo cancelled flights December 17: IndiGo flight cancellations continued on Wednesday at the Chennai Airport due to dense fog conditions and bad weather. A total of 11 flights, including arrival and departure, were cancelled at the Chennai Airport today. IndiGo has also issued an advisory for passengers that flight operations will be affected today. Due to the adverse weather conditions, reduced visibility and slower flight movements expected today as misty winter skies blanket North and Eas ...Read More >
The overall (AQI) was recorded at 328 around 8 am, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. Delhi witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, but pollution levels remained firmly in the "very poor" category, with a thick layer of smog continuing in major parts of the national capital. The overall (AQI) was recorded at 328 around 8 am, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. The improvement was marginal in comparison to Tuesday, when the AQI was re ...Read More >
Delhi schools are shifting to fully online classes for students up to Class V due to severe air pollution. This directive follows the invocation of Stage-IV of GRAP, with AQI levels reaching 'Severe+' in the capital. Neighbouring Noida and Ghaziabad have implemented similar measures for younger students. The Delhi government on Monday directed all schools in the capital to shift from hybrid learning to fully online classes for students up to Class V, citing a sharp deterioration in air quality ...Read More >
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Delhi Air Pollution: The national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 329, placing it in the very poor category at 7 am on Wednesday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Morning visuals showed a thick blanket of toxic smog enveloping roads, buildings and major traffic corridors across the city. While stronger winds and thinning fog led to a slight improvement in pollution levels, the air remained unsafe, particularly for children, the elderly and those w ...Read More >
NOIDA: With the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) Stage-4 restrictions in force, the Noida authority has decided to take multiple measures including electric mobility, expansion of EV infrastructure, and reduction in daily vehicular movement. The Authority's plan is focused on accelerating a shift to electric and hybrid mobility, expanding EV infrastructure and cutting down daily vehicular movement, particularly in high-footfall IT and institutional zones, officials said on Tuesday in a statem ...Read More >
Northeastern India is currently braving a significant chill, as various locations in Assam experience a substantial drop in temperatures. A thick blanket of fog is forecasted to envelop Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram over the next day. Meanwhile, dry conditions are set to linger across seven northeastern states, with light to moderate fog likely in some areas. Guwahati: Mercury levels dropped noticeably across the northeast, with the biggest declines below normal in several pl ...Read More >
New Delhi: Probing an organised cybercrime network involving the use of over 20,000 illegally procured SIM cards, CBI conducted raids in Delhi, Noida and Chandigarh over the weekend and discovered a 'phishing factory' that was using SIM boxes -- devices that can hold hundreds of SIMs cards, disguise international calls and bypass telecom rules -- to dupe thousands of people.Three suspects -- Sonveer Singh, Maneesh Upreti and Himalaya -- have been arrested in connection with the case.TOI had repo ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday stressed the need to set up exclusive courts to expedite trials in cases filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). "The concept we have in mind is that these special courts should act as an emergency ward in a hospital," Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, heading a division bench, orally remarked. Trials in cases filed under the UAPA and those being pursued by the NIA need to be expedited witho ...Read More >
Delhi AQI LIVE: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Tuesday that vehicle owners without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will not be allowed to buy fuel at petrol pumps starting Thursday. The step has been taken to tackle rising air pollution in the national capital. Delhi continued to face hazardous air conditions on Tuesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 378 around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Taking note of an increasingly familiar pattern of gangsters moving across jurisdictions in Delhi and its surroundings, Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to consider enacting a legislation empowering a single agency to pursue organised crime syndicate members in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) states unhindered and produce them before a special court in Delhi, Noida, Faridabad or Gurgaon."Why not a law to cater to the entire National Capital Region? Create exclusive sp ...Read More >
Two weeks ago, a suitcase dumped in a sugarcane field in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur sent the police on a wild goose chase. Investigations revealed a tale of human trafficking, sexual assault and murder. The only time he spoke to his sister, then a minor, was four years ago. His sister, a tribal who left their Jharkhand village for Delhi with an acquaintance from the village, rarely spoke to the family, making that conversation precious but brief -- barely enough to exchange pleasantries. "I asked to ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday orally observed that the NIA courts should be something like an emergency ward in a hospital, and, if there is a NIA trial then all other matters can be taken away from that court, which would allow it to completely focus on the NIA matter. The central government informed the apex court that to ensure speedy trial, it has decided to set up a dedicated NIA court in each state and union territory and more than one court at places where there are over 10 cas ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that it has decided to establish a dedicated National Investigation Agency court in every state and Union territory. In states with a high caseload, such as Kerala with more than 10 cases related to the banned PFI, more than one NIA court will be set up. Submitting a status report, Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati said Kerala would have multiple NIA courts due to the volume of cases, particularly those linked to the banned ...Read More >
New Delhi: The hazardous air quality index (AQI) levels in Delhi-NCR have left the administration struggling for answers and solutions. Despite the strictest Graded Response Action Plan measures being imposed two days ago, there hasn't been too much improvement. After overall AQI remained in the 'severe' category for three straight days, it eased slightly to 'very poor' on Tuesday. In the latest move to curb pollution further, Delhi's Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that v ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday took a swipe at Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa over his apology for the worsening air quality in the national capital, questioning its purpose and accused the Central government of failing to initiate meaningful discussion in Parliament on the issue. Speaking to reporters, the Congress MP said, "What is the point of apologising?... We have said that everyone should collectively take solid decisi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday apologised for the toxic air in the national capital and said it is "impossible" for any elected government to reduce AQI (air quality index) in just 9-10 months. Delhi-NCR is grappling with deteriorating air quality, with severe smog and AQI hovering between poor and severe, raising serious health concerns for the region's residents. Addressing a press conference, Minister Sirsa accused the previ ...Read More >
COIMBATORE- Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, today unveiled a renewed strategic vision -- #PoweringInnovationforIndia -- that places people-centric innovation, Indian talent, and India-led product development at the heart of its next phase of growth in the country. Marking 30 years of operations in India, Samsung's new vision reinforces its commitment as a long-standing partner in India's digital transformation, Make-in-India manufacturing ambitions, and innovation-driven ec ...Read More >
A new survey reveals 82% of Delhi-NCR residents know someone suffering serious health issues attributed to long-term air pollution exposure. This comes as Delhi's AQI reached 498, in the 'severe' category, exacerbating a public health crisis and raising concerns about affording medical treatment. NEW DELHI: As toxic smog continues to engulf the national capital region, a new survey has found that 82 per cent of Delhi-NCR residents have at least one person in their close social circle suffering ...Read More >
Delhi AQI Alert: In an effort to curb air pollution in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Tuesday that vehicle owners without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will be denied fuel at petrol pumps starting Thursday. This measure of the Delhi government comes after Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor ...Read More >
As Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) continue to battle severe air pollution, China has offered its experience as a "shared struggle." The Chinese embassy in India highlighted the stark contrast between the two cities' air quality indices (AQI). Beijing's AQI was 68, "satisfactory" on China's scale, while Delhi's stood at a "severe" 447, according to India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Yu Jing, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in India, acknowledged the complexity of a ...Read More >
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