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Power defaulters owe crores; encroachments along water bodies being removed: J&K govt
Jammu, March 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was informed on Thursday that electric power defaulters owe crores of Rupees to the government, and efforts to remove encroachments along water bodies were going on.
Delhi-NCR records 61 pc growth in net office absorption, GCCs lead
New Delhi, March 13: The Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) office market recorded a 61 per cent year-on-year increase in net absorption at 9.5 million square feet in 2024, the highest among the top seven cities, a report showed on Thursday.
Wages of Khadi artisans will be increased by 20% from April 1, annouces KVIC Chairman
New Delhi, March 11: The wages of Khadi artisans will be increased by 20 per cent from April 1, said KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar on Tuesday during a press conference in New Delhi.
Foreign tourists' footfall in India soars 124% in 2023
New Delhi, March 10: Foreign tourist arrivals in India soared by a whopping 124 per cent in 2023 at 1.92 crore, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat informed Lok Sabha in a written reply on Monday.
Bihar govt to crackdown on encroachment of Bettiah Raj properties
Patna, March 10: The Bihar government is set to take strict action against illegal encroachments on Bettiah Raj properties, with senior officials already mobilizing efforts to reclaim government land.
On Women's Day, support for Asha workers in Kerala grows; but Vijayan govt stays silent
Thiruvananthapuram, March 8: As the world celebrated Women's Day on Saturday, Kerala's Asha Workers' protest entered its 27th day, drawing widespread support from various quarters -- except the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government.
Ministry of Tourism participates in ITB Berlin 2025
New Delhi, March 7: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, participated in ITB Berlin 2025, held from March 4 to 6 at Messe Berlin. ITB Berlin (Internationale Tourismus-Borse Berlin) is a major meeting point for the global industry, including tour operators, travel agencies, hoteliers, transport companies, destinations, and tech companies, the ministry said in a release on Friday.
Stage-I GRAP invoked in Delhi-NCR with 'immediate effect' to mitigate effects of 'poor' air quality
New Delhi, March 7: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday invoked all actions under Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect in Delhi and surrounding National Capital Region (NCR), to mitigate the effects of 'poor' air quality.
Bhutani and WTC Groups: Dark web of corruption exposed, buyers seek justice
New Delhi/Gurugram, March 6: With the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) raiding the real estate companies WTC Group and Bhutani Group, large-scale financial irregularities have been found which indicates a clear breach of trust and fraud against hundreds of homebuyers by the accused companies and people associated with these firms.
83,000 hectares of Assam's land encroached by four neighbouring states: Minister Atul Bora in assembly
Guwahati, March 6: The Assam government on Wednesday said in the state assembly that nearly 83,000 hectares of land belonging to Assam has been encroached by four neighbouring states.
Kerala Assembly witnesses uproar over Asha workers protest issue
Thiruvananthapuram, March 4: As the protest by the more than 26,000 Asha Workers entered the 23rd day, the Kerala Assembly on Tuesday witnessed heated exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches, forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House for the day after running through the listed business.
Weather turns cold in Delhi-NCR after drizzle
New Delhi, March 3: The weather conditions on Monday turned cold in the entire National Capital Region (NCR) including Delhi after a drizzle in the evening.
Punjab Police demolish unauthorised structures of drug smugglers
Chandigarh, March 2: Punjab Police, in coordination with local authorities, have demolished unauthorised structures built on the encroached panchayat land in Khanpur and Mandi villages of Phillaur.
Complaint submitted to K'taka Guv against Fisheries Minister over forest land encroachment
Bengaluru, March 1: A complaint has been submitted to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot against Minister of Fisheries, Ports, and Inland Water Transport, Mankal S. Vaidya, over alleged encroachment of forest land.
Delhi experiences light rain; AQI remains in 'moderate' category
New Delhi, March 1: The national capital experienced light rainfall on Saturday morning, with showers recorded in areas including India Gate, Teen Murti, and Central Secretariat. The Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the "moderate" category.
Flights from Hindon Airport to Bengaluru, Kolkata, Goa begin today
New Delhi, March 1: Ghaziabad's Hindon Airport is set to expand its flight operations, offering greater convenience to travellers. Starting Saturday, direct flights to Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Goa will commence.
Eknath Shinde directs Thane municipality to reinstate increments for employees with MA Marathi degrees
Mumbai, February 28: In a major relief for Thane Municipal Corporation employees, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that the increments, previously halted for those holding an MA degree in Marathi, will be reinstated.
Urban mobility must for development: Union Minister Khattar tells investors in MP
Bhopal, Feb 25: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, pledged unwavering support from the Union government to potential investors. Laying emphasis on importance of urban mobility, the minister stated that improved mobility facilitates easier access to residential facilities and enhances the appeal of cities.
8 Indian cities see 10 pc growth in housing prices in Q4, up for 16th consecutive quarter
Mumbai, Feb 25: Led by healthy demand momentum and positive market sentiment, average housing prices across the top eight markets in India witnessed a 10 per cent rise (year-on-year) during the last quarter of 2024, a report showed on Tuesday.
Apple disables end-to-end encryption for UK iCloud users amid govt pressure
London, February 21: In a move that has sparked widespread concern, Apple has announced that it will no longer offer end-to-end encryption for iCloud users in the United Kingdom, TechCrunch reported.
Indian scientists find common biomarkers for early diagnosis of pancreatic, glioma cancers
New Delhi, Feb 20: A team of scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali -- an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) -- has identified some common metabolites of hard to detect pancreatic and glioma cancers, which can boost their early diagnosis and lead to better treatment outcomes.
Auto sector demand hinges on marriage season, infrastructure revival: Report
New Delhi, February 20: The auto sector now eyes the upcoming marriage season and revival in government infrastructure projects, for boost in sales, especially for the two-wheelers and entry-level cars, says a report by InCred Research.
Airfares may rise as GMR seeks hike in user fee for Delhi airport
New Delhi, Feb 19: The GMR Group-owned Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has filed a proposal with the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority seeking an increase on the user development fee charged from passengers and a hike in landing and parking charges of aircraft which, if accepted, could lead to an increase in the cost of airfares.
K'taka govt targeting me over land encroachment allegations: Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, Feb 19: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, has alleged that the ruling Karnataka led by Congress is trying to target him over accusations of encroaching on 14 acres of government land.
Flex space leasing captures 20 pc share, Delhi-NCR leads: JLL
Mumbai, Feb 17: The share of the flex space segment has risen to a substantial 19.8 per cent in the annual office leasing numbers in India to cross 15 million square feet (sq ft) in 2024 , its best share so far, according to a JLL report released on Monday.
Felt as if the bridge was collapsing: Delhi residents recall panic after earthquake tremors felt
New Delhi, February 17: Tremors of the earthquake that struck New Delhi in the early hours of Monday created a sense panic among locals.
PM Modi urges people to stay calm after earthquake tremors shake Delhi-NCR
New Delhi, Feb 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged residents of Delhi-NCR to stay calm and follow safety precautions after strong earthquake tremors were felt in the early hours of the day.
Strong earthquake tremors shake Delhi-NCR, no casualties reported
New Delhi, Feb 17: Strong earthquake tremors shook the Delhi-NCR region in the early hours of Monday, creating panic among residents.
Accounting of 'enemy properties' in Telangana to be completed by March
Hyderabad, Feb 16: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Saturday directed officials to complete by the end of March the accounting of enemy properties in Telangana, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Custodian of Enemy Property of India (CEPI).
Rights bodies condemn UK government's order for Apple to hand over encrypted user data
London, February 15: International human rights organisations including Human Rights Watch (HRW) have condemned a recent order by the United Kingdom government demanding Apple provide access to encrypted user data.
Milind Deora submits Committee report, recommends 'rules enforcement for solving Delhi's air pollution'
New Delhi, Feb 11: Milind Deora, Rajya Sabha MP and the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation presented the 254th report on air quality management in the National Capital Region (NCR) in the House on Tuesday.
Taiwanese researchers uncover new cancer signalling mechanism
Taipei, February 10: Researchers from National Chung Cheng University (CCU) and National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) have identified a previously unknown signaling mechanism that enables pancreatic cancer cells to evade immune defenses and sustain tumor growth, as reported by the Taipei Times.
Meerut: NCRTC begins trial of Namo Bharat train between Meerut South & Shatabdi Nagar
New Delhi, February 9: In a significant step towards implementing India's first Namo Bharat corridor between Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut, NCRTC has commenced trial runs on the additional 6 km section between Meerut South and Shatabdi Nagar in Meerut from Sunday.
Himachal Pradesh government to review encroachments on forest land and address policy challenges
Shimla, February 6: In response to the Himachal Pradesh High Court's directive to remove unauthorised encroachments on forest land, the state government has formed a sub-cabinet committee to review the issue.
Haryana: Chief Secretary chairs 8th Steering Committee meeting on NCR development
Chandigarh, February 5: Haryana Chief Secretary Vivek Joshi recently chaired the 8th meeting of the Steering Committee of the State to coordinate and oversee the implementation of Regional Plan (RP)-2021 of National Capital Region (NCR), which comprises of 14 districts of Haryana State, Chief Secretary Office said in a press release.
Crop fires in Punjab, Haryana not responsible for poor air quality in Delhi-NCR: Study
New Delhi, Feb 4: The high PM2.5 levels in Delhi-NCR are largely independent of crop residue burning (CRB) in Punjab and Haryana, according to a study by researchers from Japan, based on an analysis of observations across a network of 30 sites, on Tuesday.
Gurugram: 12 acres of green belts made encroachment-free by GMDA
Gurugram, Jan 30: The Enforcement Wing of the Gurugram Development Metropolitan Authority (GMDA) removed the illegal encroachment on GMDA green belts on 12 acres of land on Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) on Thursday.
GRAP-3 curbs back in Delhi as air quality worsens
New Delhi, Jan 30: As the air quality in Delhi-NCR worsened and the Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 'Severe' levels on Wednesday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) re-imposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Thursday.
Commuters can now avail 10% discount using NCMC card on every journey with Namo Bharat trains
New Delhi, January 29: Namo Bharat commuters can now avail of a 10 per cent discount on every journey by using National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) aboard Namo Bharat trains.
CISF to establish first women's reserve battalion in Haryana's Nuh
New Delhi January 28: In a landmark move towards strengthening women's representation and operational capability, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is set to establish its first women reserve battalion in Haryana's Nuh district.