CPCB tightens pollution restrictions in Delhi as air quality stays toxic

IANS | November 22, 2025 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) With Delhi’s air quality turning toxic, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Saturday tightened pollution-control measures, directing that several restrictions currently reserved for the ‘Severe’ category under GRAP Stage IV be implemented earlier under GRAP Stage III as air quality remains in the ‘Very Poor’ range.

In ‘Bharat’ they will not be allowed to start construction: UP Dy CM on Trinamool MLA’s Babri Masjid remark

IANS | November 22, 2025 1:47 PM

Lucknow, Nov 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday reacted to Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir’s announcement that he will lay the foundation stone of his proposed 'Babri Masjid' in Murshidabad on December 6, the anniversary of the demolition of the original structure in Ayodhya. Maurya asserted that “on the land of Bharat, they will not be allowed to start such a construction.”

No need to do politics on Mandir–Masjid: Former Babri mosque litigant on Trinamool MLA’s remark

IANS | November 22, 2025 12:44 PM

Ayodhya, Nov 22 (IANS) As Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir announced that he will lay the foundation stone of his proposed 'Babri Masjid' in Murshidabad on December 6, the anniversary of the demolition of the original structure in Ayodhya, former Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari said on Saturday that there was no need to indulge in politics over Mandir and Masjid.

New labour laws to empower gig workers, women

IANS | November 22, 2025 11:35 AM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The new labour laws will provide for inclusive growth and social security for gig workers and women, improving their participation in the country's workforce, said the government on Saturday.

Teen stabbed to death in Delhi's Kardampuri; search on for suspects

IANS | November 22, 2025 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) A 15-year-old boy from Kardampuri's Jyoti Nagar was stabbed to death following a quarrel between two groups, Delhi Police said on Saturday. It added that efforts were underway to trace the accused using CCTV footage, even as the residents of the area accused the cops of arriving late even though they were informed of the fight immediately.