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Supreme Court Invalidates Key Sections of Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021
19 Nov

Supreme Court Invalidates Key Sections of Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending
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…
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Smog Engulfs Delhi as AQI Breaches ‘Severe’ Mark at Multiple Stations
19 Nov

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending
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,…
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Al-Falah Group Head Arrested, Sent to 13-Day ED Custody in Ongoing Money Laundering Case
19 Nov

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending
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…
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CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Conducts Surprise Inspection at ISBT, Sweeps Premises to Send Message on Cleanliness
18 Nov

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
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…
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Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Deported from US, Set to Arrive in India Within Hours
18 Nov

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Deported from US, Set to Arrive in India Within Hours

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New Delhi/Chandigarh, November 18, 2025 — Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been deported from the United States and is currently being brought back to India under the custody of Indian security officials.Zeeshan Siddiqui, son of Siddhiqui, confirmed to multiple media outlets, including NDTV, that he received an email from the US Department of Homeland Security informing him that Anmol was expelled from the country on November 18. The communication stated that US authorities had completed the deportation process and handed him over to Indian agencies.Senior security officials, speaking anonymously, said that the teams escorting Anmol…
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Jaishankar Calls for Zero-Tolerance on Terror at SCO Meet, Reaffirms India’s Right to Defend Its Citizens
18 Nov

Jaishankar Calls for Zero-Tolerance on Terror at SCO Meet, Reaffirms India’s Right to Defend Its Citizens

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Moscow, November 18, 2025 — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a forceful message at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting on Tuesday, asserting that terrorism cannot be justified, ignored or whitewashed in any form. He stressed that India retains the sovereign right to protect its citizens from such threats.Speaking in Moscow, Jaishankar reminded member states that the SCO was created to counter terrorism, separatism and extremism, and said these challenges have grown more severe over time. He urged nations to adopt an uncompromising stance against terror networks and their supporters.He said the global community…
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Delhi Airport Customs Seize 1.2 kg Gold Hidden in Machine Parts; Passenger Arrested
18 Nov

Delhi Airport Customs Seize 1.2 kg Gold Hidden in Machine Parts; Passenger Arrested

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, ,
New Delhi, November 18, 2025 — Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport intercepted and seized 1.2 kilograms of gold concealed within machine spare parts. A passenger arriving from Singapore on November 15 was arrested in connection with the discovery.During questioning, the suspect revealed that he is the CEO of a firm dealing with industrial machine parts and had come to pick up a 10.8 kg consignment at the airport’s courier terminal. He told officials that the cargo contained gold hidden inside the spare parts.Scanners had flagged suspicious images during the inspection of the package, prompting a detailed examination. Upon…
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Delhi Shrouded in ‘Very Poor’ Air, Four Areas Hit ‘Severe’ Pollution
18 Nov

Delhi Shrouded in ‘Very Poor’ Air, Four Areas Hit ‘Severe’ Pollution

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending
New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi woke up to another day of unhealthy air on Tuesday, with the city recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 344, placing it firmly in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Among the 37 monitoring stations, Bawana (426), Jahangirpuri (418), Wazirpur (412), and Vivek Vihar (402) reported ‘severe’ pollution levels, indicating dangerous concentrations of particulate matter in the atmosphere. Residents in these areas are at heightened risk of respiratory and cardiovascular issues. Weather and pollution forecasts suggest that the capital will continue to experience poor air quality over the…
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Chandigarh Launches Unique Drive: Drumbeats at Doorsteps for Public Littering
18 Nov

Chandigarh Launches Unique Drive: Drumbeats at Doorsteps for Public Littering

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
National Times Bureau :- Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has rolled out an unusual yet impactful campaign to curb public littering. Starting today, anyone caught throwing garbage in public spaces will be confronted with a symbolic act of public awareness: officials will visit their homes with drumbeats, drawing attention to the violation before handing over a formal challan. The Corporation’s teams, after verification by area inspectors, will return the litter to the offenders and impose fines. Residents have also been urged to upload photos of littering incidents on the Municipal Corporation’s mobile app to strengthen community participation in maintaining cleanliness. On Monday…
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Election Commission Turns to AI in Bengal to Strengthen Voter Roll Scrutiny
18 Nov

Election Commission Turns to AI in Bengal to Strengthen Voter Roll Scrutiny

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending
New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Election Commission (EC) is introducing artificial intelligence tools to bolster its verification efforts during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, senior officials said on Tuesday. The move is aimed at detecting duplicate, fake, or deceased voters more effectively at a time when complaints over misuse of voter photographs are on the rise. According to officials, the AI system will scan and compare voter images across the statewide database, flagging instances where the same photograph appears under multiple entries. Complaints involving the photographs of migrant workers—often used without consent—have prompted…
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