New Delhi: With air pollution in Delhi-NCR reaching hazardous levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued strict new directives to curb the open burning of waste across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. The commission has also instructed authorities to submit monthly compliance reports to monitor progress. Key Directives for Delhi Legacy Waste Clearance: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) must eliminate 1.4309 million metric tons of legacy waste by December 2027. Monthly Processing Targets: Approximately 350,000 metric tons of waste must be processed every month, with monthly reports submitted to CAQM. Expansion of Facilities: All waste processing facilities must be upgraded without delay to ensure timely waste management. Enhanced Monitoring:...

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested the ninth suspect in the November 10 terrorist attack near Red Fort, Delhi. The arrested individual, Yasir Ahmad Dar (19) from Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir, was brought to Delhi for questioning before being formally taken into custody. Investigations revealed that Dar, like the other perpetrators, had sworn allegiance to commit suicide attacks. NIA sources confirmed that he had pledged loyalty to his group and was in close contact with other accused, suggesting the possibility of more individuals planning fidayeen-style attacks. Authorities are meticulously tracking all movements and activities of Dar since November 10, while also analyzing connections with other suspects. Previously arrested suspects have undergone DNA ...

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, notorious for his unpaid debts in India, celebrated his 70th birthday in grand style in London, with former IPL chairman Lalit Modi hosting the event. Despite being declared bankrupt in the UK and facing multiple legal cases in both India and Britain, Mallya continues to enjoy a lavish lifestyle. The birthday party, held on December 16 at Modi’s six-bedroom residence in the upscale Belgravia Square, drew several high-profile guests from India and abroad. Attendees included fashion designer Manish Malhotra, British actor Idris Elba, and entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. The event featured an array of Indian and Lebanese cuisine, reflecting the heritage of Modi’s partner Reema Bawri, who is Lebanese. A DJ played hits from the 70s and 80s, while desser...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has delivered a strict observation on matters concerning stray dogs, emphasizing the importance of humanity in dealing with them. During Thursday’s hearing, the Court noted that certain rules of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) have resulted in inhumane treatment of stray dogs. The bench announced that in the next hearing, a video will be shown, and the court will ask the fundamental question: What is humanity? The hearing was conducted by a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal informed the Court that the three-judge special bench constituted for the case did not sit for Thursday’s proceedings. Justice Vikram Nath scheduled the next hearing for January 7, 2026. Concerns Over MCD RulesKapil Sibal high...

New Delhi: North India continues to reel under intense cold and dense fog. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of severe cold and extremely low visibility in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Bihar from December 19 to 21. Light rainfall and snowfall are also expected in hilly areas due to the influence of a western disturbance. Widespread Cold and FogAcross the country, temperatures remain low from the mountains to the plains. States including UP, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Delhi are experiencing thick fog during mornings and evenings. According to the IMD, visibility is expected to remain severely restricted in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana during early hours. Dense fog may also blanket Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Bihar on December 19–20. The western d...