Delhi

Delhi is cracking down on dust pollution from unregistered construction. The DPCC has deployed 33 inspection teams, targeting 500 sites by October 30. Non-registered sites face fines. The government aims for cleaner air and requires all projects to register on the Dust Portal.

IIT Delhi and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) signed an MoU to boost STEM education. This partnership will involve KV students in IIT Delhi's STEM activities, provide teacher training, and encourage STEM career pursuits among students through interactive learning and outreach sessions.

Delhi's Art, Culture & Languages Minister inspected Chhath Puja preparations, focusing on safety, cleanliness, and facilities at 1,300 ghats, including 17 along the Yamuna. The government aims for a grand, inclusive celebration, ensuring all devotees can participate without restrictions and inconvenience. Preparations are nearly complete at major sites.

Says initiative aims to make sewer cleaning ops more efficient

A Faridabad man, Prashant, was arrested for murdering his 3-year-old stepson after kidnapping him. The child's body was found in Sector 58. Prashant confessed to the crime, stating he killed the boy after his wife refused to send him away. He is in police remand.

Police recover two automatic pistols, loaded magazines and four empty cartridges from the spot

An analysis of the CPCB data showed that post-Diwali, PM 2.5 levels have touched 488 micrograms per cubic metre, the highest in five years

Delhi airport operator DIAL said teams worked closely with all stakeholders and operations are now normalised

T2, built by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) four decades ago, was shut for renovation in April this year

Seven stations recorded 'very poor' AQI, while the rest remained in the 'poor' category

Head of the school can grant an age relaxation of up to one month in both the minimum and maximum age limits for admission from Nursery to Class 1

For experts, anything above the threshold is detrimental no matter which air index people rely on

Delhi's Khadi and Village Industries Board (DKVIB) held its first meeting in four years, focusing on artisan welfare and market access. Key decisions include a Connaught Place Emporio showcasing GI-tagged products, a new DKVIB Act, and Rs 50 crore budget allocation. The board aims to support artisans and promote Swadeshi goods.

Celebrates Bhai Dooj with jawans

DPCC chief Devender Yadav criticized the BJP government's cloud seeding for artificial rain, calling it a wasteful gimmick that ignores the root causes of Delhi's air pollution. He cited the failed Burari experiment and questioned the environmental impact and cost of the program.

Delhi Police arrested three individuals, including a juvenile, for the murder of Nirmala (30) and stabbing of Firozi (30) in Adarsh Nagar. The attack was motivated by revenge against Nirmala's employer, Alam, who had allegedly assaulted the main accused's (Vicky) family. Vicky, Ankit (18), and the juvenile were apprehended.

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) has been dominated by Left-leaning groups for decades, with AISA and SFI holding the presidency frequently. JNUSU elections are known for transparency and focus on ideas. Left groups thrive due to their appeal to students from diverse backgrounds and their year-round activism.

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12’s playoffs to kick off from today Grand finale set for October 31

Gurugram police arrested Mohit (23) and Anuj (25) for a viral video showing Mohit urinating from a moving Thar. Anuj was driving recklessly. Mohit has prior criminal charges including murder. The vehicle was recovered, and an FIR was filed.

Gurugram Cyber Police arrested two Rajasthan men for RTO website-related WhatsApp fraud. Victims clicked a fake link, leading to phone hacking and money theft. The accused, Pawan and Vicky, sold and resold a bank account used to receive defrauded funds. They are now in judicial custody.

Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal will attend Delhi events commemorating the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The Punjab government organizes these religious gatherings, starting with Ardaas at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib and Kirtan Darbar at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib. Punjab will also host events, with Sri Anandpur Sahib as the central venue.

Unveils a newly constructed Chhath Ghat

Declares public holiday on Oct 27

Four Delhi schools received bomb threat emails on Friday, leading to evacuations. Fire services and police, including bomb disposal units, inspected the schools. All threats proved to be hoaxes; no suspicious items were found. Police are investigating the source of the emails.

Posture row at Delhi five-star hotel