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20 Nov

Viral PoK Video Raises Questions Amid Ongoing Red Fort Blast Investigation

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A controversial video featuring former Pakistan-occupied Kashmir Prime Minister Anwarul Haq has triggered fresh scrutiny from Indian security agencies, after he appeared to hint at involvement in violence targeting India — including a pointed reference that echoes this month’s deadly Red Fort explosion. The undated footage, which surfaced across social media platforms in recent days, shows Haq claiming that attacks against India would range “from the Red Fort to the forests of Kashmir.” He goes on to assert that such actions have already been carried out, a remark that has fuelled speculation about a possible link…

20 Nov

Vasai School Tragedy: Teacher Faces Action After Student Dies Following Harsh Discipline

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Vasai (Rajeev Sharma): A routine school morning turned tragic earlier this month after a Class 6 student from a private school in Sativali died days after being subjected to what her family describes as an “excessive and cruel” punishment for arriving late. Police say the 13-year-old was instructed by her teacher to perform a large number of sit-ups while keeping her heavy schoolbag strapped to her back. The student reportedly struggled during the punishment and later complained of severe discomfort. She was admitted to a Mumbai hospital soon after her condition worsened and remained under medical care for a week…

19 Nov

CM Dhami Urges Influencers to Promote Uttarakhand’s Tourism, Culture and Counter Fake Narratives

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Dehradun, November 19 — Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday appealed to social media creators and influencers to actively showcase the state’s tourist destinations, traditional products, cultural legacy, and social progress through their platforms. He said that content creators also play a vital role in combating misinformation and negative narratives circulating online.Speaking at the “Social Media Manthan” programme held at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan, the Chief Minister said social media has become the quickest and most influential medium for communication. He noted that a person sitting anywhere in the world can now express views to a global audience…

19 Nov

Supreme Court Orders Subsistence Support for Construction Workers Affected by GRAP-III Restrictions

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New Delhi, November 19, 2025 — The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that construction workers who lost their livelihoods due to the enforcement of GRAP-III in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan must receive subsistence allowance from their respective state governments. The direction came during a hearing on rising air pollution and the measures taken to control it.A bench headed by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai instructed the four states to strengthen preventive actions aimed at reducing pollution levels and to ensure that all reviews of these measures are conducted regularly. The court further ordered that all cases dealing with…

19 Nov

Supreme Court Directs Centre to Formulate National Framework for Organ Transplants

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New Delhi, November 19, 2025 — The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the central government to establish a national framework for organ donation and allocation, in consultation with state governments, to ensure a fair and transparent system. The directive came during hearings on a PIL filed by the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation.A bench headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran called for standardised rules to reduce disparities in access and ensure uniform criteria for organ donors. The court also urged Andhra Pradesh to adopt the 2011 amendments to the Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994.…

19 Nov

Anmol Bishnoi Brought to India After US Deportation, NIA Takes Over in High-Profile Crime Cases

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested Anmol Bishnoi, younger brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, after he was deported from the United States and flown back to India. Officials confirmed that the agency took him into custody the moment he landed, marking a major development in several ongoing investigations involving the Bishnoi network. Anmol, who had been evading Indian authorities for nearly two years, is a key suspect in multiple sensational crimes — among them the murder of senior NCP leader Baba Siddique in October 2024, the shooting incident outside Salman Khan’s residence, and a…

19 Nov

Supreme Court Invalidates Key Sections of Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021

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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down certain provisions of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, declaring them unconstitutional for undermining judicial independence and flouting its prior rulings. The court observed that the legislation attempted to legislatively overrule binding judgments without correcting any defects. A Bench headed by Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran held that provisions regarding the appointment and tenure of tribunal members violated the separation of powers and could not be upheld. “The Act amounts to a legislative overwrite of binding judgments without curing any defects,” the court said. The verdict directs the…

19 Nov

Smog Engulfs Delhi as AQI Breaches ‘Severe’ Mark at Multiple Stations

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New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality plunged further on Wednesday morning, with a dense layer of smog settling over the city and pushing pollution indicators deep into the ‘severe’ zone. Several key monitoring points recorded AQI readings above 400, signalling extremely unhealthy conditions for residents. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed exceptionally high levels of particulate matter at 8 a.m.: Anand Vihar: 419 Bawana: 445 Rohini: 431 Punjabi Bagh: 425 The National Capital Region mirrored the grim trend. Greater Noida touched 450, one of the day’s highest values, while Noida registered 410 and Ghaziabad 435. Faridabad and Gurugram,…

19 Nov

Al-Falah Group Head Arrested, Sent to 13-Day ED Custody in Ongoing Money Laundering Case

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Enforcement Directorate has secured 13 days of custodial interrogation of Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, the chairman of the Al-Falah group, in connection with its investigation into alleged money laundering linked to the Al Falah Charitable Trust. Siddiqui was detained late Tuesday evening under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and brought before a Delhi court shortly afterward. Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan approved the ED’s request for extended custody in an order passed just after 1 a.m. on Wednesday. Officials say the arrest came after investigators analysed material unearthed during extensive searches…

18 Nov

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Conducts Surprise Inspection at ISBT, Sweeps Premises to Send Message on Cleanliness

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Dehradun, November 18: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Dehradun ISBT on Tuesday afternoon for a surprise inspection and expressed displeasure after noticing garbage scattered at several spots inside the premises. He immediately picked up a broom and swept the area himself, urging officials, employees, and shopkeepers to maintain strict cleanliness at the bus terminal.Dhami told officials that passengers must not encounter unhygienic conditions at any point and reminded them that it is their responsibility to keep every corner clean. He stressed that ensuring cleanliness is a collective duty and not just a paperwork exercise. “Cleanliness should be visible…