Delhi

KOLKATA: Environmental activists questioned the “poor” implementation of Supreme Court orders to stop stubble burning, as Delhi’s air quality plummets beyond “stable categories”, on Friday.  While speaking with The New Indian, activist and co-founder of the Warrior Moms initiative, Bhavreen Kandhari said, “The SC’s order to stop stubble burning is encouraging and it feels good […]

In a world where aviation safety remains a major concern, threats against airlines and airports cannot be taken lightly. The recent threat issued by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a pro-Khalistan separatist, against Air India flights is deeply affecting. While the safety and security of passengers must always be the top priority, it is essential to take […]

NEW DELHI: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital has surged to a hazardous level of 504, falling into the ‘severe’ category. Health experts are sounding the alarm over the escalating respiratory problems, particularly among those grappling with post-COVID lung injuries. Despite concerted efforts and interventions by both the Delhi government and the Commission […]

NEW DELHI: As the national capital grapples with deteriorating air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) stage III in Delhi, supplementing the stage I and II measures already in effect. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data for November 3, air quality stations […]

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Maneka Gandhi called for the arrest of Big Boss OTT S2 winner Elvish Yadav’s arrest after a video of him holding and playing with a snake surfaced on social media on Friday.  Gandhi’s call for his arrest had been on the pretext of a complaint that had been filed […]

NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR is grappling with a severe public health crisis as dengue cases witness a concerning upsurge. While this vector-borne disease often doesn’t receive the attention it warrants, the current spike demands immediate attention from authorities. The New Indian recently interviewed three medical experts who have closely observed the rising case s and discussed the […]

New Delhi: Amid heightening communal tensions in Kerala’s Christian community, the Delhi Police has announced tightened security measures across the capital after four blasts occurred during a prayer meeting of the Christian Jehovah’s Witness community in Kochi. Four coordinated blasts have rocked Kerala, after the Christian commune hosted a prayer meet in support of Israel, […]

NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a strict order directing universities to publish all basic information on their respective websites to avoid confusion for students. The UGC has stated that “mandatory disclosures” must be included on the websites, along with all basic information. The New Indian has accessed a list of minimum mandatory disclosures […]

Delhi to eradicate pollution in 13 hotspots: AAP Environment Minister

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has detained five individuals, including two former officials—one from the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) and another from the Bank of Baroda, for their alleged involvement in the misappropriation of Rs 31.50 crore entrusted to the RLDA.   Initially, a total of Rs 35 crore was placed […]