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Arvind Kejriwal said the BJP government in Delhi delayed the implementation of GRAP-4 and alleged that instead of controlling pollution, they were tampering AQI. A day after being “requested with folded hands” to not spike pollution, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government at the Centre and in Delhi over deteriorating pollution in the capital, alleging that the city never saw such pollution levels during the previous AAP government. Kejriwal’s comments come a day after Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused AAP of deliberately burning waste to increase pollution levels and requested the…

Under MGNREGA, the Centre used to pay 100% of wages. But, the new scheme operates as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, where all states will bear 40% of the costs. Lok Sabha on Thursday cleared the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, or simply VB-G RAM G bill, amid a strong protest by the Opposition members. VB-G RAM G bill, which guarantees 125 days of wage employment to people in rural areas, replaces the UPA-era MGNREGA, that guarantees rural employment. The government has maintained that the latest bill will not only accelerate rural development, but also provide…

According to officials, there had been protests in Khulna and Rajshahi on Thursday, where the two visa application centres were located. Visa centres have reportedly been shut down in Bangladesh, an envoy of the country has been summoned by India – recent developments that have hit ties between the neighbouring countries amid already-tense relations over New Delhi providing shelter to ousted former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina. India has shut down two visa application centres in Bangladesh amid protests in the country. The two centres which have been closed are located in Khulna and Rajshahi, an official of the High…

Giriraj’s defence came after Nitish landed in a controversy after he was purportedly seen pulling down a woman’s veil during a government event in Patna. Amid the ongoing controversy over viral video of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar involving a Muslim woman with a veil, Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday defended the CM’s action, saying he “acted like a guardian”. “If you are going to get a passport, do you not show your face? When you go to the airport, do you not show your face?” Giriraj wondered, adding, “If someone goes to collect their appointment letter, will they…

The attack in Bondi Beach was carried out by a father and son, and according to authorities, appeared to have been inspired by Islamic State. The Islamic State (ISIS) on Thursday called the mass shooting in Bondi Beach in Australia’s Sydney, which led to the deaths of 15 people, “a matter of pride”. ISIS made the remarks regarding the attack at the Hanukkah celebration in an article published on the group’s telegram channel. However, the group did not claim responsibility of the shooting. The attack in Bondi Beach was allegedly carried out by a father-son duo, and according to authorities,…

Dhurandhar box office collection day 13 : Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh’s film is unstoppable, inches closer to ₹450 crore mark.  Aditya Dhar’s spy action thriller cast a magic spell on audiences on the day of its release and has remained unstoppable at the box office ever since. Strong word of mouth has helped the film emerge as the third-highest-grossing film of 2025 in India. After a manic second Monday and Tuesday, here’s how the film performed on its second Wednesday. Dhurandhar collected ₹30.5 crore on its second Monday, which was higher than its opening-day collection. The film maintained the…

Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan took to his social media on Wednesday to share his condolences to Kirtan Nadagouda and his family.  KGF and Salaar co-director Kirtan Nadagouda’s 4-year-old son, Sonarsh K Nadagouda, died in a shocking accident in a lift. Actor and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, confirmed the news on his social media and offered condolences to the family. Here’s what happened. Kannada Prabha reported that on Monday, Kirtan’s four and a half year old son Sonarsh got stuck in a lift and died. The publication reported that the director and his wife, Samriddhi Patel, are in…

Victim allegedly threatened with arrest, imprisonment and attachment of assets after being falsely linked to a money-laundering case. Cyber fraudsters allegedly placed a retired official of the UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) and his wife in Kanpur under digital arrest for 69 days, eventually duping them of nearly ₹53 lakh by impersonating law enforcement officials. This ‘virtual confinement’ is said to be the longest reported in the city. The victims, Ramesh Chandra, a former deputy general manager with UPPCL, and his wife, live at Upvan Apartments in the Ranighat area of Kohna. Chandra was allegedly threatened with arrest, imprisonment and…

Several restrictions, including Work from home for offices, ban on entry of vehicles below BS-6, mandatory PUC checks will come into effect from December 18. Shifting offices to hybrid mode, a ban on vehicles carrying construction, and a mandatory PUC certificate are among the stricter measures announced by the Delhi government after the capital’s Air Quality Index plummeted into the ‘severe’ category this week. The fresh measures, taking effect on Thursday, are in addition to the GRAP-4 restrictions announced by Commission for Air Quality Management, after the city registered AQI in ‘severe’ category for three consecutive days since Saturday, December…

Actor Sreeleela took to her social media on Wednesday to discuss AI-generated images of herself that have been circulating online. Here’s what she said. Actor Sreeleela took to her social media on Wednesday to pen a note about how AI-generated images of hers have disturbed and devastated her. She wrote a note stating that she had recently been informed of the matter and that she had filed a police complaint. Here’s what happened.Sreeleela began her note by requesting her followers not to support AI, stating, “I put my hands together and request every social media user not to support AI-generated…