New Delhi: The troubles for former Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma are far from over. Following the discovery of bundles of burnt currency notes at his residence, Justice Varma has now been given just six weeks to respond to the allegations. The directive comes from a three-member investigation panel headed by Supreme Court Justice Arvind Kumar, which also includes Chief Justice M.M. Srivastava of Madras High Court and senior advocate B.V. Acharya. The panel was constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla after a motion signed by 146 MPs was submitted calling for action against Justice Varma. Earlier, during proceedings on 5 December, Justice Varma had requested eight weeks to submit his response. However, the panel has now made it clear that six weeks is the final timefr...

New Delhi: Delhi’s notorious traffic jams are nothing new, but the city’s roads saw a surprising improvement during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit. Historically, VIP visits to Rajghat have meant sudden road closures, long detours, and hours of congestion, especially around ITO and nearby areas. This time, the scenario was notably different. While traffic slowed briefly, it cleared within minutes, allowing vehicles to keep moving. The key factor was advance public advisories, issued a day before the visit and widely shared on social media with clear maps and instructions. Residents were able to plan alternate routes, avoiding the most affected areas. Continuous monitoring and deployment of traffic police during and after the visit further ensured smooth movement. This...

New Delhi: While northern cities like Delhi continue to grapple with poor air quality during the winter months, popular hill stations are offering travelers a much-needed breath of fresh air. According to the latest data from AQI.in, tourists are flocking to destinations such as Shimla, Manali, and Kullu for cleaner, healthier air this weekend. Real-time readings from 9 December show Shimla recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 33, falling within the ‘Good’ category. PM2.5 levels stood at 20 µg/m³, indicating low pollution. The combination of clear skies, low humidity, and moderate winds helped disperse pollutants, keeping air quality well below health risk levels. Further north, Manali and Kullu registered an AQI of 18, with PM2.5 concentrations between 11–12 µg/m³, among the clea...

New Delhi: Former IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal has been sworn in as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) by President Droupadi Murmu. The ceremony was attended by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh, and several other dignitaries. Goyal, a 1990-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre (Arunachal Pradesh–Goa–Mizoram–Union Territories), recently retired on 31 August as Secretary, Department of Justice, under the Ministry of Law and Justice. He has also held the position of Secretary (Border Management) in the Ministry of Home Affairs and served in key administrative roles in both the central government and the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir. The appointment comes on the recommendation of a three-member panel headed by Prime Min...