Kerala High Court

Kerala HC slams Vijayan govt for joining Opposition in calling Wayanad shutdown

The Kerala High Court on Friday slammed the Pinarayi Vijayan government for joining the Congress-led opposition to call for a shutdown in the Wayanad district on November 19 to protest the Centre's alleged reluctance in granting additional assistance for rehabilitation works in wake of the devastating landslide that washed away four villages in the district in July. 8 hours ago
Supreme Court

Is anyone stopping polluting trucks from entering Delhi, asks SC

Taking a tough stand against unchecked entry of polluting trucks into Delhi, the Supreme Court on Friday hinted at asking the police to set up checkpoints at all 113 entry points to turn back non-essential vehicles and appointed 13 lawyers, one each for the 13 major border entry points, to assess compliance with its earlier directions. 9 hours ago
No engagement with Adani Group, claims baseless: BJD

No engagement with Adani Group, claims baseless: BJD

Odisha's former ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday clarified the power purchase agreements (PPAs) in the state with the Adani Group, saying that claims being made regarding the state are "baseless and incorrect". 10 hours ago
Meghalaya govt to come up with SOP to end VIP culture: CM Sangma

Meghalaya govt to come up with SOP to end VIP culture: CM Sangma

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday announced that the government will come up with a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on the use of sirens, tinted glasses, and flickering lights--the common features of the 'VIP culture'--and the same will be strictly implemented to minimise the inconvenience to the public in the state. 11 hours ago
Sensex, Nifty close at all-time high, led by metal and auto shares

Bulls roar on Dalal Street; Sensex and Nifty up over 2 percent

Bulls roared on the Indian benchmark indices on Friday as Sensex surged more than 1,961 points and Nifty 557 points, while the stock market witnessed a significant broad-based rally from the oversold territory, predominantly led by large-cap stocks. 13 hours ago
India and Japan bolster defence ties, explore air domain cooperation

India and Japan forge stronger defence ties, to explore air domain cooperation

India and Japan on Friday agreed to explore new areas of cooperation in the air domain as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrapped up his productive three-day visit to Laos by holding two significant meetings with his Japanese and the Philippines counterparts on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) forum. 13 hours ago
Mumbai, Delhi ranked among top 5 prime residential markets in Asia-Pacific

Mumbai, Delhi ranked among top 5 prime residential markets in Asia-Pacific

Mumbai and Delhi have been ranked among top 5 Asia-Pacific prime-residential markets to record higher annual price growth, according to a report on Friday, as India was cited among the emerging markets in Asia-Pacific, along with Vietnam and Thailand, to experience significant growth. 14 hours ago
Air pollution is contributing to cancers in India

Can severe air pollution affect weight gain and hormonal health?

Amid poor air quality in the national capital, doctors on Friday warned that the air pollutants, besides causing respiratory and cardiovascular issues, can also lead to weight gain, contribute to rising obesity rates, and also affect hormonal health. 16 hours ago