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30 Nov

Delhi Air Quality Shows Slight Improvement, but Smog Continues to Affect the City

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi’s air quality showed a marginal improvement on Sunday morning, moving from the ‘very poor’ to the ‘poor’ category, according to the latest data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). At 7 a.m., the city recorded an AQI of 269, down from 305 on Saturday afternoon. Despite this slight improvement, dense smog remained visible over large parts of the capital, affecting visibility and daily life. Areas such as Shadipur (335), Jahangirpuri (324), Nehru Nagar (319), RK Puram (307), and Dilshad Garden (303) continued to experience ‘very poor’ air quality. Mandir Marg, on the other hand,…

30 Nov

FIR Filed Against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi as National Herald Inquiry Deepens

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The National Herald investigation took a new turn this week as Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing lodged a formal FIR naming Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi among several accused, following a complaint referred by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The case concerns financial dealings linked to Associated Journals Ltd (AJL) and its takeover by Young Indian, a company in which both Gandhis are key stakeholders. Sources confirmed that the FIR, filed on October 3, invokes charges of cheating, criminal conspiracy, breach of trust and misappropriation under the Indian Penal Code. Apart from the Gandhis, the…

29 Nov

BKU Azad Trust Moves Supreme Court, Seeks 3-Month Extension for Uttar Pradesh Voter Roll Revision

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New Delhi, November 29, 2025: The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Azad Trust has approached the Supreme Court seeking a three-month extension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls currently underway in Uttar Pradesh. The organisation argued that the ongoing four-week timeline is insufficient for a voter base of more than 15.35 crore people and could result in wrongful deletions, errors, and large-scale disenfranchisement, especially among rural voters.The Election Commission launched the SIR exercise in Uttar Pradesh on November 4 under the theme “Shuddh Nirvachak Namavali – Majboot Loktantra” (Clean Electoral Roll – Strong Democracy). Booth-level officers have been…

29 Nov

Air India, Indigo warn of delays in flight operations over A320 software upgrade, 200 aircrafts likely to be affected

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National Times Bureau :- Flights operated by IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express are likely to face delays and cancellations because these airlines need to fix a possible problem in the flight control systems of their A320 aircraft, according to sources. About 200–250 planes in India will be affected. On Friday, Airbus announced that strong solar radiation could interfere with important flight control data in many A320 family planes, and fixing the issue will require software updates, which will temporarily disrupt operations. Around 6,000 A320 aircraft worldwide may need these upgrades. Since many A320 planes in India will undergo…

29 Nov

Over 100 killed, several missing as Cyclone Ditwah causes widespread damage in Sri Lanka

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National Times Bureau :- Cyclone Ditwah has caused heavy rains and floods in Sri Lanka, killing over 100 people so far, while 130 others are still missing, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said on Saturday. Relief work is in progress and about 44,000 people have been moved to government shelters after their homes were damaged or destroyed during a week of nonstop rain. The cyclone is now moving away from Sri Lanka toward India, but it has already caused major destruction, officials said. Armed forces are helping with rescue and relief efforts. Although the cyclone hit land on Wednesday, the…

29 Nov

Massive search operation launched in J&K’s Udhampur after suspected terrorists seek food at Bakerwal home

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National Times Bureau :- A major multi-agency search operation has been launched in the upper reaches of Basantgarh in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district after a Bakerwal family reported that three unidentified men, suspected to be terrorists, approached their home late at night and asked for food. The incident occurred in the remote Chingla-Balotha village, located in the higher terrain of Basantgarh. According to officials, the house owner panicked, fled the premises and immediately informed the police. Security forces swiftly reached the area, triggering a large-scale cordon-and-search operation across dense forests and steep terrain. “Inputs indicate the presence of two…

29 Nov

India Prepares Major Overhaul of Disease Tracking With Predictive Surveillance Push

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India is gearing up for a significant transformation in the way it monitors and responds to infectious diseases, with health authorities set to adopt a predictive surveillance model powered by advanced digital tools and artificial intelligence. The new system aims to identify potential outbreaks earlier than ever before, replacing the long-standing practice of detecting clusters only after they appear. The shift is centred on strengthening the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP), which will serve as the single hub for all national disease reports. Dr. Ranjan Das, Director of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), said…

29 Nov

Smoggy Saturday: Capital’s Air Quality Slips Back Into ‘Very Poor’ Zone

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi greeted the weekend under a thick layer of haze, with pollution levels once again breaching the “very poor” threshold. The city’s Air Quality Index stood at 332 on Saturday morning, indicating continued deterioration in overall air quality. The latest figures from the Central Pollution Control Board showed a slight improvement compared to Friday, when the AQI was measured at 369. While the drop is noticeable, it offers little comfort, as the air remains unsafe for prolonged outdoor exposure, especially for those with breathing ailments. India’s air-quality scale categorizes readings up to 50 as “good” and…

28 Nov

Dhami Holds Unprecedented Ganga Ghat Meeting With Akharas To Shape A ‘Historic’ Kumbh 2027

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Haridwar, November 28, 2025: Haridwar witnessed a rare moment on Thursday when Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Acharyas and saints from all 13 Akharas on the banks of the River Ganga to review preparations for the 2027 Kumbh Mela. It was the first time a Chief Minister convened such a discussion directly at a Ganga ghat, signaling the government’s intent to make the upcoming Kumbh one of the most spiritually significant events in recent decades.Dhami sought guidance from the saint community and assured them that their traditions, requirements and convenience would remain central to all planning. Saints expressed…

28 Nov

Putin to Visit India on December 4–5 for High-Level Bilateral Talks

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New Delhi, November 27, 2025— Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit India on December 4–5, the Kremlin confirmed on Friday, following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit is expected to strengthen India-Russia ties and expand cooperation across key sectors including defence, energy, trade and technology.Officials said both leaders will hold wide-ranging discussions on boosting strategic collaboration. The trip comes at a time when New Delhi and Moscow are seeking to deepen engagement amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.