East Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir was among the many MPs who skipped the meeting, but his pictures, laughing and enjoying sweets with his former cricket colleagues in Indore, appeared on social media to his great embarrassment.

MPs, officials skip meet on NCR pollution

Only 4 out of 29 turn up at meet.

16 Nov 2019 2:49 AM

The BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) has partnered with Australia’s Power Ledger, a global leader in block chain technology, to launch consumer-to-consumer (peer-to-peer) solar power trading on a trial basis.

Solar power trading: BSES partners with Aussie firm

There is no specific hardware device or investment required to sign up at the Power Ledger platform.

15 Nov 2019 3:11 AM

At the site of the then disputed temple, the UP police and the Provincial Armed Constabulary were placed outside the structure, while the Central Reserve Police Force was inside.

Ayodhya verdict: When cop joined kar sevaks to shout Jai Shri Ram

The SC on Saturday pronounced its verdict at 10:30 am on the Ayodhya land dispute case.

10 Nov 2019 1:51 AM

People wear masks during a protest in New Delhi on Sunday, demanding the implementation of measures to reduce air pollution. (Photo: PTI)

‘Odd-even’ starts today as smog swamps Delhi

The odd-even scheme will be applicable in Delhi from Nov. 4 to Nov. 15 from 8 am to 8 pm, except on Sundays.

04 Nov 2019 1:47 AM

Subhash Chopra appointed Delhi Congress president

Congress president Sonia Gandhi zeroed in on Mr Chopra after holding discussions with her Delhi leaders.

24 Oct 2019 1:56 AM

According to a study by Anarock, a real estate services company, the average apartment sizes in the top seven cities in India have shrunk by 27 per cent over the last five years owing to liquidity crisis, changing buyer preferences, and growing concerns about affordability.

Average apartment size shrinks by 27 per cent since 2014

As per data, there are 1.8 lakh unsold flats in the NCR areas.

24 Sep 2019 2:38 AM

Prices of onion have once again shot up by about 50 per cent from Rs 30-40 per kg to Rs 50-80 per kg due to uneven distribution and supply in the wholesale markets across the country following floods in major supplying states such as Maharashtra, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh.

Onion prices surge again due to short supply

The Centre has discouraged export of onion by increasing the minimum export price and withdrawing incentives.

23 Sep 2019 1:51 AM

Economic slowdown brings 25 per cent slump in sale of liquor

A senior excise department official attributed the drop in sale of liquor to the economic slowdown in the country.

21 Sep 2019 3:07 AM

Alka Lamba disqualified from House after quitting AAP

An official statement from the Delhi Assembly said that the disqualification of Ms Lamba will take effect from September 6.

20 Sep 2019 3:15 AM

Govt announces 7-point plan to combat pollution

Kejriwal said that long-term measures were already underway.

14 Sep 2019 1:51 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

‘Odd-even’ back in Delhi from November 4

During the 12-day scheme, vehicles will ply alternately on odd and even dates as per their registration numbers.

14 Sep 2019 12:41 AM

A file photo of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath

Kamal Nath’s role in 1984 riots to be re-probed

The Akali Dal has accused MNath of participating in the riots outside Gurdwara Rakabganj in New Delhi.

10 Sep 2019 2:57 AM

IMD targets impact-based weather forecast

IMD director general Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that the target has been set to provide impact-based weather forecast across the country.

07 Sep 2019 1:30 AM

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Alka Lamba

Alka Lamba meets Sonia Gandhi, likely to join Congress

Ms Lamba first hit a rough patch with the AAP over its decision to pass a resolution to revoke Rajiv Gandhi’s Bharat Ratna.

04 Sep 2019 2:53 AM

Manoj Tiwari demands NRC-like survey in Delhi

In the past, many leaders of the BJP have spoken about such lists in other parts of the country.

01 Sep 2019 3:29 AM

The move is likely to be a game changer and help AAP retain the majority of seats in the 70-member Delhi Assembly.

People of illegal colonies may get land rights soon

The registration of properties has been a long pending demand of residents living in over 2,000 unauthorised colonies in the national capital.

31 Aug 2019 1:52 AM

The prices of onion have touched Rs 40-45 per kg in Delhi. The sudden price rise has made homemakers sit up and take control of the house budget, as onion is an important ingredient for cooking and serving salads.

Onion prices rise in Delhi as rains and floods disrupt supply

To sell at cheaper rates, Safal will receive onions from the government buffer at the same rate.

22 Aug 2019 4:06 AM

After statue, govt to institute award after Sardar Patel

The ministry of home affairs (MHA) has been assigned the task to prepare modalities for the annual award.

13 Aug 2019 1:27 AM

An Apple iPhone XS advertisement promising consumers extremely sharp and beautiful photos, while being ambiguous about the requirement of additional hardware and software for achieving the depicted picture quality, has been found misleading by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI).

ASCI upholds complaints against 132 misleading ads

Of the 231 print and TV advertisements investigated by the ASCI, as many as 132 were found misleading and violating the norms.

12 Aug 2019 2:23 AM

Farmers, who have already registered for the quarterly income support of Rs 2,000 under the PM-KISAN, will be the first to be targeted for the pension scheme.

Centre to launch pension scheme for small farmers

While PM-KISAN is for all farmers, the pension scheme is only for small and marginal farmers who own less than two hectares of land.

09 Aug 2019 1:26 AM

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