New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reconstituted the Kanwar Committee to ensure that the upcoming yatra is conducted in a smooth, safe, well-organised, and spiritually enriching manner, said an official on Saturday. Delhi Minister for Culture and Law Kapil Mishra has been appointed the Chairperson of the committee, while five MLAs representing have been included as members, to ensure a smooth Kanwar Yatra in the coming weeks.The Chief Minister said that the Delhi governmen…
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New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday lauded the coordination between the Ministry and the Hajj Committee of India, which has won the Indian Hajj Mission two awards from the Saudi Arabian government. In a post on X, Rijiju said, “Proud to share that the Indian Hajj Mission has, for the first time, received two prestigious Labbaytum Awards from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for excellence in Hajj coordination & communication.”“The successful …
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Residents of Delhi will receive a welcome respite from the scorching summer heat over the weekend as temperatures will remain below seasonal norms under the influence of cloudy skies and intermittent weather activity. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a gradual rise in temperatures after Saturday, with maximum temperatures expected to inch upward in the coming days, signalling the return of warmer conditions across the national Capital. The …
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) After days of scorching heatwave conditions that pushed temperatures above 45°C, Delhi residents finally got some respite as a sharp drop in mercury was recorded across the national capital over the past 48 hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed a significant cooling of 7 to 9 degrees Celsius within just 24 hours, bringing much‑needed relief from the intense summer heat.On May 27, several areas in Delhi reeled under severe heat. The Ridge station r…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Sub-Committee on Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Friday revoked all actions under Stage-I of the schedule of GRAP across the entire National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect, following a significant improvement in Delhi’s air quality. Delhi’s daily average air quality index (AQI) improved from 207 on Thursday to 123 on Friday, while forecasts by India Meterological Departme…
Jaipur, May 29 (IANS) In a major anti-terror operation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted raids at multiple locations in Rajasthan, including Ajmer and Neemrana, in connection with suspected links to Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti and alleged terror-funding activities.The case is linked to Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti and operative Jasvir Chaudhary, who is accused of procuring weapons and IEDs from across the border using drones.In Ajmer, an NIA team raide…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected French liquor giant Pernod Ricard’s plea seeking permission to resume the sale of its products in the national capital, dealing a setback to the company in one of its key markets in India.The company had approached the High Court after Delhi excise authorities dismissed its application for a licence to sell liquor in the city.Pernod Ricard has been locked in a dispute with Delhi authorities for the past three years over the renew…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted search operations across four states in a case of smuggling of arms, ammunition and IEDs into the country from across the Indo-Pak border and seized many digital devices. A total of 12 locations were searched in Uttar Pradesh (4 locations), Rajasthan (2 locations), Bihar (2 locations) and Maharashtra (3 locations), a statement said.Several digital devices were seized during the coordinated operation by NIA teams…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Demonstrating that true champions make an impact both inside and outside the sporting arena, world champion powerlifter Mahant Gaurav Sharma celebrated his birthday by distributing air coolers to underprivileged families amid the scorching summer heat in the national capital.The social welfare initiative was organised in Chandni Chowk and witnessed enthusiastic participation from local residents and devotees.With Delhi experiencing an intense heatwave, Mahant Gaurav Shar…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Among a slew of measures to improve energy security in the country and decarbonise the road and highways sector, India is likely to bring a mandate on blending isobutanol with diesel as early as this year, Roads Transport and Highways Secretary V. Umashankar said on Friday.In his remarks at the CII Multimodal Transportation and Logistics Summit here, Umashankar said: “Blending of diesel has been looked into with great seriousness. Bharat Petroleum is already undertaking …