Russian President Vladimir Putin likely to visit India soon

Russian President Vladimir Putin likely to visit India soon

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to visit India next year as part of a laid down structure between the two countries for reciprocal annual visits by their leaders, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday. The two sides are looking at the possibility of the visit but nothing has been finalised...

No FIR filed 72-hours after Jhansi fire tragedy

No FIR filed 72-hours after Jhansi fire tragedy

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 | Biswajeet Banerjee | Jhansia

Even 72-hours after a devastating fire in the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of Rani Laxmibai Medical College claimed the lives of 12 newborns, no FIR has been registered, and accountability remains undetermined. The tragedy, which occurred on Friday night, left 10 newborns dead on the spot, and two more...

Delhi facing medical emergency: CM Atishi

Delhi facing medical emergency: CM Atishi

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 | Rajesh Kumar/Saumya Shukla | New Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday raised an alarm over the severe air pollution engulfing a large swathe of North India, describing the situation as a “medical emergency” caused by rampant stubble burning in several “Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled” states. Experts have advised citizens to reduce outdoor activities, minimise exposure, wear...

Enforce GRAP IV strictly: SC

Enforce GRAP IV strictly: SC

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

Noting the alarming rise in population and delays in implementation of stricter measures, the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday asked the Delhi-NCR States to immediately set up teams to enforce GRAP 4 restrictions, and said it will remain in effect even if the AQI is below 450. The SC also...

What is the real AQI?

What is the real AQI?

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 | Rajesh Kumar | New Delhi

Confusion prevails over the accuracy of the Air Quality Index (AQI) as Delhiites gasp for breath. While the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Monday recorded the Delhi’ AQI at 486 at 6 am marking the worst of the season, another platform, IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company, showed...

India successfully flight-tests long-range hypersonic missile

India successfully flight-tests long-range hypersonic missile

Monday, 18 November 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

India has joined the elite league of nations after it successfully flight-tested a long-range hypersonic missile off the coast of Odisha.  Russia and China are the two other countries having this capability. The missile can strike targets at a range of more than 1,500 kms while travelling five times more than...

Communal clashes in Murshidabad puja pandal

Communal clashes in Murshidabad puja pandal

Monday, 18 November 2024 | Saugar Sengupta | Kolkata

At least 50 people were injured and many houses were torched and shops vandalised after clashes broke out between members of two communities at Beldanga area of Murshidabad district in central Bengal, bordering Bangladesh. The injured include at least five women and many others from both the groups, sources said...

Embarrassed by ‘Sheesh Mahal’, infighting Kailash Gahlot quits AAP

Embarrassed by ‘Sheesh Mahal’, infighting Kailash Gahlot quits AAP

Monday, 18 November 2024 | Rajesh Kumar | New Delhi

Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) received a massive setback just months before the Delhi Assembly elections, as senior minister and veteran leader Kailash Gahlot, who had claimed to be Kejriwal’s “Hanuman”, on Sunday resigned from the primary membership of the party and the council of ministers, citing the ‘sheesh...

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