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Supreme Court on Thursday criticised authorities for poor implementation of stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) to check air pollution in Delhi-NCR and said the restrictions shall remain in force till the next hearing on Monday, December 2. «We make it clear that all Grap-IV measures except for schools shall be continued till Monday,» a division bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih ordered. The bench said it intends to find a long-term solution to the crisis.

Atishi on Thursday said the Health Department has been directed to devise a mechanism to incorporate the benefits of the Ayushman Bharat scheme without withdrawing the benefits of the Delhi government's free healthcare facilities for the people. In a press conference, she said the Delhi government has been in principle ready to implement the Centre's Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. But there are some contradictions and problems in implementation, the CM said. The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought the stand of the AAP government on a plea by seven BJP MPs from the national capital, seeking implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Atishi said the problems in the implementation of AB-PMJAY arise because the Delhi government is already providing comprehensive free medical facilities in its hospitals.

Vande Bharat train services were operational with enhanced safety features and modern passenger amenities as on November 21, the government has informed the Lok Sabha. In a written reply on Wednesday, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said these safety features and modern passenger amenities were automatic train protection system KAVACH, faster acceleration, fully-sealed gangway, automatic plug doors, better ride comfort, mini pantry with provision of hot case, bottle cooler, deep freezer and hot water boiler, among many others. The minister was responding to questions raised by nine MPs from various political parties who wanted to know the rationale behind launching the Vande Bharat Express, their occupancy, amenities, passenger feedback and services in Maharashtra as well as on the New Delhi-Kathgodam route. Vaishnaw said, «Presently, 22 Vande Bharat services, on originating or terminating basis, are catering to the needs of stations located in the state of Maharashtra.»

Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that all measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-IV), except those affecting schools, will remain in force until 2 December. The court emphasised the urgency of taking action against officials responsible for «serious lapses» in implementing these anti-pollution measures. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) informed the court that show-cause notices had been issued to the Delhi Police Commissioner, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner, and the Delhi Transport Department for failing to comply with orders aimed at curbing air pollution in the capital. The court criticised the authorities, citing a report that revealed an «abject failure» to enforce GRAP-IV restrictions effectively.

Honasa Consumer, the parent of beauty and personal care brand Mamaearth, on Thursday said it has elevated Vipul Maheshwari to senior vice president of product and data analytics. An IIT Delhi alumnus, Maheshwari has been with Honasa for more than four years, specialising in analytics and data science. He also had stints at Delhivery and Global Analytics India Pvt Ltd. Maheshwari will continue to lead integration of advanced analytics for product development as the company sharpens focus on data-driven innovation to monitor business performance.

Referring to an order issued by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Wednesday, the sources said that the 72-year-old man from west Delhi was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on November 3 following chest pain. The patient is diabetic (20 years, uncontrolled), has coronary artery disease with CHF, bilateral lower limb weakness and bowel and bladder incontinence, the source said.

Enforcement Directorate team undertaking searches in a cyber fraud linked money laundering case was allegedly attacked here on Thursday, officials said. The agency has registered a police FIR about the incident that took place at a farmhouse that was raided by ED officials in the Bijwasan area of the national capital that falls under the Kapashera police station in southwest Delhi. An Enforcement Officer (EO) suffered minor injuries during the attack. He is continuing with the searches after he was given first aid, officials said. The probe pertains to a case against the PYYPL app.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Results of the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand brought the incumbents back to power. Election outcomes are difficult to analyse, given the complexity of India’s electoral system, dynamics of rival parties and the role played by caste, class, religion and local factors.

consumer durables retail sector, valued at Rs 1.8 trillion, faces six key risks that could disrupt growth, according to Nuvama Institutional Equities. Despite the challenges, two small-cap players—Electronics Mart India and Aditya Vision Ltd—stand out for their strategic approaches and strong regional dominance, making them compelling investment opportunities. The Indian consumer electronics sector is poised for growth, projected to reach Rs 3 trillion by FY29, but the path is fraught with challenges. Nuvama’s research highlighted six major risks: a demand slowdown, rising competition, the growing clout of online retail, disruption in financing availability, inadequate OEM after-sales support, and supply chain interruptions.

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P Chidambaram on Wednesday moved the Delhi High Court challenging the cognisance of money laundering charges against him by a trial court in the INX Media case and argued the mandatory sanction to prosecute him wasn't obtained. Senior counsel N Hariharan appearing for the Congress leader argued that in 2021, when the trial court took cognisance of the offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) following the filing of a chargesheet, requisite sanction was not been obtained by the ED for prosecuting him in the case. It was argued that since Chidambaram was a public servant at the time when the alleged offence took place, the agency was bound to have obtained sanction in terms of the provisions of the CrPC and the PMLA. The ED counsel said in the money laundering case, the allegations against the accused could not be part of discharge of any official duty.

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Nithin Kamath has proposed a novel idea: linking air and water quality to property rates. Such a correlation-and how this approach could extend the sense of ownership beyond individual properties to neighbourhoods-would actually nudge homeowners and communities to prioritise clean air policies and act against pollution. The Zerodha CEO shared data highlighting the impact of air pollution on public health, also pointing out that while Delhi garners most attention, poor air quality plagues many cities. Kamath's proposal draws inspiration from a long-standing argument made by many economists and environmentalists: to make people value nature and protect it, they must pay for the services it provides, and a nation's progress must account for its natural capital base.

NCRTC has launched real-time train tracking and live parking status features on its RRTS Connect application, a statement said on Tuesday. The commuters of the Namo Bharat trains can now benefit from these features which will make their travel experience smoother and more efficient, it said. The live train tracking feature offers commuters up-to-the-minute updates on train arrivals, showing the exact status and location of the Namo Bharat trains. This feature also provides information on the next station along with the distance and estimated arrival time, it said.

CBI on Tuesday filed before a Delhi court requisite sanctions obtained from authorities concerned to prosecute 30 accused persons in a case related to the alleged land-for-jobs scam involving former railway minister Lalu Prasad. The CBI, which had on September 20 informed Special Judge Vishal Gogne that it had obtained sanctions to prosecute Prasad in the case, submitted before the court that sanctions regarding the prosecution of one public servant was still awaited. The central probe agency made the submissions while seeking more time to obtain the remaining document. The judge took the documents on record and directed the CBI to submit the sanction by December 23, when the court would hear the matter.

Vir Das taking center stage as the first Indian to host the prestigious event. Sharing a clip from the event, Das in an Instagram post Das referenced the Hollywood icon Will Smith’s infamous 2022 Oscars moment — where Smith slapped Chris Rock for a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith — while humorously critiquing the Emmy broadcast's low visibility, earning laughter and applause for his witty delivery. «All the major platforms are here and humbly, I feel that next year, one of you should really broadcast this show. What do you think?» Vir Das said amid cheers from the crowd. «Who does Will Smith have to slap tonight for us to get some eyeballs, guys?» Das, who previously won an International Emmy for his stand-up special «Landing», embraced the spotlight with confidence and charm. The Indian comedian shared moments from the red carpet and his hosting debut on social media, where his performance received accolades from fans and peers alike. His playful jab at the lack of widespread broadcast for the International Emmys, paired with a geopolitical punchline about sanctions and tariffs, showcased his signature blend of humor and cultural insight.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest cricketer to be drafted into the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rajasthan Royals secured him for Rs 1.10 crore during the second day of the IPL mega auction. Suryavanshi, who hails from Motipur village near Samastipur town in Bihar, is currently in Dubai for the U-19 Asia Cup. His father, Sanjiv Suryavanshi, sold his farmland to support his son's cricketing dreams. “Woh ab sirf humra bituwa nahi pura Bihar ka bituwa hai (He is not just my son now but entire Bihar's son),” Sanjiv told PTI. He described the financial struggles: “Not just investment, it's big investment. Aapko kya bataye humne toh apna zameen tak bech diya. Abhi bhi halat pura sudhra nahi (I have sold my land. Financial issues are still there).” Sanjiv detailed his son's early talent and training: “My son has worked hard. At the age of 8 years, he excelled at U-16 district trials. I would take him for his cricket coaching to Samastipur and then take him back.” He also addressed concerns about Vaibhav's age: “When he was 8 and half years old he first appeared for BCCI bone test. He has already played India U-19. We don't fear anyone. He can again undergo age test.”

«Clause 11 of GRAP Stage-III, Clause 5 of GRAP Stage-IV and Clause 8 of GRAP Stage-IV (to the extent it relates to colleges, educational institutions) are relaxed to the extent that State Govts in the NCR and GNCTD shall ensure that all classes upto 12th Standard in schools and those in colleges/educational institutions are conducted in a 'hybrid' mode, i.e, both in 'physical' and also in an 'online' mode, wherever online mode is feasible, in the territorial jurisdiction of the NCT of Delhi and in the districts of Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddh Nagar in the NCR. The option to exercise online mode of education, wherever available, shall vest with the students and their guardians,» a notification issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE), Government of Delhi, said. The Supreme Court Monday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the Delhi region and adjoining areas to consider restarting physical classes in schools and colleges stating that many students lacked mid-day meals and infrastructure to attend online classes.

NSUI) staged a comeback in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections after seven years, clinching the president and joint secretary positions. NSUI's Rounak Khatri emerged victorious in the presidential race, defeating RSS-backed Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad's candidate Rishabh Chaudhary by over 1,300 votes. Khatri got 20,207 votes while Chaudhary trailed with 18,864 votes.