Government Confirms No Plans to Discontinue Unreserved Compartments in Trains

November 27, 2024 3:10 PM November 27, 2024 3:10 PM

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Government Confirms No Plans to Discontinue Unreserved Compartments in Trains

Government today informed the Lok Sabha that, Railway has no plans to discontinue unreserved compartments in trains. In a written reply Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, during the current financial year, more than 600 General Class coaches have been attached, in the Mail-Express trains operat...

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

November 27, 2024 1:58 PM November 27, 2024 1:58 PM

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Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

Both Houses of Parliament have been adjourned for the day following a ruckus by the opposition over various issues, including alleged bribery charges against a prominent business group. When the Rajya Sabha began its proceedings this morning, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected the adjournment notice...

Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon comes into effect

November 27, 2024 1:54 PM November 27, 2024 1:54 PM

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Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon comes into effect

A historic ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect at 7:30 AM IST today, following months of intense conflict that claimed thousands of lives. The agreement, brokered with significant U.S. involvement, marks a potential turning point in the 14-month-old war. The truce’s implementatio...

Government launches National Campaign, Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat, in New Delhi

November 27, 2024 1:41 PM November 27, 2024 1:41 PM

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Government launches National Campaign, Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat, in New Delhi

The government today launched a national campaign, 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat', in New Delhi today. The primary agenda of the campaign is to make India a child marriage-free nation. Launching the campaign, Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi said the government has identified 130 district...

Air Quality in Delhi remains in ‘very poor’ category
New Delhi: Dense smog envelops Kartavya Path, affecting visibility as the city experiences high air pollution levels in New Delhi on Thursday, October 24, 2024. (Photo: IANS/Wasim Sarvar)

November 27, 2024 11:24 AM November 27, 2024 11:24 AM

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Air Quality in Delhi remains in ‘very poor’ category

The air quality in the national capital, Delhi, remains in the "very poor" category, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 301 as of 7 AM this morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI in several areas of the city continues to fall in the "very poor" category.   De...

J&K Govt announces launch of online RTI portal, developed by NIC

November 27, 2024 11:07 AM November 27, 2024 11:07 AM

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J&K Govt announces launch of online RTI portal, developed by NIC

In Jammu and Kashmir, Government has announced the launch of an online Right to Information (RTI) portal, developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the new platform, accessible at rtionline.jk.gov.in, is set to streamline the RTI process across th...

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Coimbatore for 4-day visit to Tamil Nadu

November 27, 2024 11:21 AM November 27, 2024 11:21 AM

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President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Coimbatore for 4-day visit to Tamil Nadu

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Coimbatore for a four-day visit to Tamil Nadu, beginning today. The President will attend an event at the Defence Services Staff College at Wellington Ooty tomorrow. She will interact with the tribals at Nilgiris on the 29th of this month. Security has been tighte...