NEW DELHI: As Delhi’s AQI reaches its highest at 999 in Anand Vihar, with an average AQI reaching 500, medical researchers have found out that residents residing in regions with median pollution levels have 56 per cent more chances of being afflicted by Parkinson’s Disease than people residing in regions with lower pollution levels. The […]
In a rapidly changing world, it is imperative that societies evolve in sync with the times. India, a nation known for its diversity, faces a pivotal question regarding personal laws that govern its citizens. The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is an idea that has sparked intense debate, with proponents and opponents fiercely defending their positions. […]
In a region marked by a long history of political tensions and conflicts, due to cross border terrorism by Pakistan, the invitation by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to our neighbour’s cricket team for a series in India sparked controversy and divided opinions. Some opposed the move, arguing that cricket relations […]
In recent years, India has become a battleground for various forces to shape its narrative and influence its direction. Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) claim to promote human rights and social justice, but often serve as pawns in a larger geopolitical game. Among these, Access Now stands out as a platform fuelled by significant funding from global […]
SRINAGAR: The Director General of Police J&K, R.R. Swain chaired the first introductory meeting of all senior police officers of different wings across the union territory where he reviewed the force’s functioning at Zonal, Range and District levels, on Monday. Swain interacted with senior officers at the Police Headquarters and also various wings of Jammu […]
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has imposed a comprehensive ban on the use of firecrackers, including the use of “green crackers,” until January 1, 2024. This ban has been introduced more than a month ahead of the Diwali festival, which is scheduled to occur on November 12, 2023. To ensure strict enforcement of the […]
The Director General of Police J&K R.R Swain on Saturday visited the home of martyred Head Constable Ghulam Mohammed Dar in Baramulla to express his condolences to his family. Swain met the family members of the martyr and expressed his heartfelt condolence on behalf of J&K Police. He also assured that the entire police department […]
In the complex world of global politics, it is often the most vulnerable who are prone to decisions made by those in power. The recent deportation of Afghan refugees by Pakistan has shed light on an issue of hypocrisy in the West when it comes to the plight of Afghan refugees. While these refugees have […]
Every year, as autumn sets in, a thick blanket of smog reaches the northern regions of India, causing a shadow on the lives of millions. The culprits behind this annual environmental disaster are the burning fields of Haryana and Punjab, where farmers, desperate to prepare their land for the next crop, ignite stubble and inadvertently […]
On Friday, the Bihar Cabinet convened under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar gave the green light to a total of 38 agenda items spanning various government departments.