Delhi chokes under rising pollution as AQI nears 400 across NCR

IANS | November 24, 2025 8:48 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) A thin layer of pollution was seen over the national Capital, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 396 on Monday, firmly in the 'very poor' category. However, this brought slight respite from the 'very severe' AQI of over 500 in many hotspots that was witnessed across Delhi-NCR on Saturday.

Justice Surya Kant to take oath as 53rd CJI today

IANS | November 24, 2025 6:41 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Justice Surya Kant will take oath on Monday as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), marking the beginning of his 14-month tenure in the country's highest judicial office.

SC to hear Delhi Police arguments today against bail in 2020 riots case

IANS | November 24, 2025 12:10 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to continue hearing on Monday the bail pleas of student leaders Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Meeran Haider, Gulfisha Fatima, and Shifa-ur-Rehman -- all accused under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in the alleged "larger conspiracy" behind the 2020 North East Delhi riots.

Five-day Sangai Film fest to begin in Manipur tomorrow

IANS | November 23, 2025 11:15 PM

Imphal, Nov 23 (IANS) The curtains of the Palace auditorium of the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), a Manipur government undertaking, are set to rise once again from Monday for an eventful five days of cinema.

Ayodhya's divine preparations: Acharyas credit PM Modi for transforming the temple city

IANS | November 23, 2025 9:32 PM

Ayodhya, Nov 23 (IANS) Ayodhya is glowing with devotion and celebration as preparations intensify for the grand flag-hoisting ceremony scheduled on November 25 at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. Amid the sacred rituals being performed ahead of the event, the acharyas and spiritual scholars conducting the ceremonies offered heartfelt praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, crediting him for the transformation of Ayodhya and the realisation of the Ram Temple.