New Delhi:In a move to enhance the safety of sleeper bus passengers, the Indian government is preparing to restrict manufacturing of sleeper buses to major companies such as Volvo, Mercedes, Tata, Ashok Leyland, and Isuzu. Local bus body builders and smaller vendors may soon be barred from producing sleeper buses under the new plan. High-Level Meeting Chaired by Minister Nitin Gadkari Sources reveal that a high-level meeting, chaired by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, was recently held to review incidents involving sleeper buses during 2024-25. Particular attention was given to five major accidents that occurred between 14 and 28 October, highlighting the urgency of stricter safety measures. Demand-Supply Considerations The government is also asses...

New Delhi:A political storm has erupted over former Maharashtra Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan’s comments on Operation Sindoor, in which he claimed that India had effectively lost on the very first day. BJP leaders have strongly criticized the statement, accusing Congress of disrespecting the Indian Armed Forces. BJP Hits Back Speaking to ANI, BJP national spokesperson Shahzad Poonawala said, “Disrespecting the armed forces has become a hallmark of the Congress party. This is not just Prithviraj Chavan’s statement; Rahul Gandhi has made similar remarks before. Such statements reflect the mindset of Congress, which fails to take action against its leaders. This exposes the party’s anti-army mentality.” Union Minister Giriraj Singh added that no one has ...

New Delhi:The Delhi-NCR region is currently shrouded in a thick blanket of smog, with Air Quality Index (AQI) levels soaring above 300, categorizing the air as ‘Severe’. Despite recent gusty winds offering slight relief, the air quality remains dangerously poor, posing serious health risks to residents. AQI Readings Across the Region According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), and UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB), the AQI levels in various parts of Delhi and NCR are alarming: Punjabi Bagh: 336 RK Puram: 341 Rohini: 364 Shadipur: 342 Siri Fort: 355 Sonia Vihar: 344 Vivek Vihar: 354 Pusa: 365 Mundka: 369 In Noida, Sector-125 recorded 328, Sector-1 at 347, and Sector-116 at 300, while Sect...

New Delhi:The United States’ stance on terrorism has once again come under scrutiny, revealing a clear double standard in its Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) commitments. While the U.S. publicly pledges cooperation against terrorism alongside India, Japan, and Australia, its official statements suggest a reluctance to address the issue substantively. Quad Counter-Terrorism Working Group On 4–5 December 2025, the Quad Counter-Terrorism Working Group (CTWG) convened in New Delhi, attended by representatives from the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia. Following the meeting, a joint statement condemned all forms of terrorism, including cross-border attacks. The statement paid tribute to the victims of the 10 November 2025 terrorist attack near the Red Fort, demanding that perpetra...

The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the growing trend of gangsters committing crimes in one state and fleeing to another within the Delhi-NCR region to evade arrest and exploit jurisdictional loopholes. The court urged the Central Government to consider legislation granting a single agency the authority to act against organized crime across the entire NCR, ensuring that offenders can be tried in a designated special court in Delhi, Noida, Faridabad, or Gurugram. Unified Legislation Proposed Chief Justice of India (CJI) Suryakant asked Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, “Why can’t a law be enacted for the entire NCR? Cases under central laws such as UAPA, PMLA, and NDPS should have designated special courts in Delhi, Gurugram, or Noida, regardless of where the crim...