Delhi AQI Live News Updates: Delhi government asks schools to reschedule winter breaks from

01:27:15 PM IST, 08 November 2023

National Commission for Women writes to Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker urging for action against CM Nitish Kumar over his derogatory remarks and expunging of his remarks from Assembly records

01:20:28 PM IST, 08 November 2023

Delhi government asks schools to prepone winter breaks from Nov 9-18

If good government will come to power then the identity crisis will end. People will be able to share their identity with pride with the country as well as the world.

– UP CM Yogi Adityanath addresses a public rally

01:14:05 PM IST, 08 November 2023

Nissan, Renault launch ‘rebalanced’ alliance

French automaker Renault and Japanese partner Nissan officially launched their “rebalanced” alliance on Wednesday after the overhaul was approved by regulators.

12:50:44 PM IST, 08 November 2023

BJP MLAs stage a protest against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar regarding his remarks in the assembly yesterday.

12:43:57 PM IST, 08 November 2023

The Fifth India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue to take place in New Delhi on November 10, 2023

“Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar will welcome U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III for the Fifth India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi on 10 November 2023,” says Ministry of External Affairs.”The 2+2 will enable a high-level review of progress being made in cross-cutting aspects of defence and security cooperation, technology value chain collaborations and people-to-people ties,” it adds.

12:36:48 PM IST, 08 November 2023

Escorts Kubota to purchase land for about Rs 400 cr in Rajasthan for an Integrated Greenfield Manufacturing Facility

12:34:26 PM IST, 08 November 2023

German inflation eases to 3.0% in October.

12:34:10 PM IST, 08 November 2023

Bihar assembly adjourned till 2 pm as opposition demands resignation of Nitish

12:26:13 PM IST, 08 November 2023

The ‘Smog Tower’ in Connaught Place has now been made operational as a measure to curb air pollution

The Supreme Court yesterday directed the government to repair the smog tower, as the air quality in Delhi continues to remain in the ‘severe’ category.

12:24:45 PM IST, 08 November 2023

PM Modi hits out at Congress

PM Modi during a public rally in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh says, “In Chhattisgarh, there is betting and in Rajasthan, there is a ‘red diary’ of misdeeds of Congress. …Congress means ‘barbaadi ki guarantee’…In Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, Congress made a series of false promises. The party knows that the youth of MP don’t trust them due to their track record of corruption..In 2018, they promised a waiver of farmers’ loans but the farmers kept waiting for 15 months and still nothing was done.”

12:23:55 PM IST, 08 November 2023

India, Malaysia having relook at comprehensive economic and cooperation agreement to include new areas of trade: Malaysian Foreign Minister.

12:27:23 PM IST, 08 November 2023

Union Minister Amit Shah launches ‘Bharat Organics’ brand of new cooperative body NCOL

NCOL’s ‘Bharat Organics’ will emerge as trusted brand amid consumers’ concern over quality of organic produce, Shah said. He also said that NCOL will transfer 50% of profits earned from sale of organic produce to member farmers.

12:18:08 PM IST, 08 November 2023

ED raids Kandala Service Cooperative Bank in Kerala

Our guarantee is not about looting the country’s treasures but taking our country forward. Our guarantee is not about getting votes, but making the countrymen more capable.

– PM Modi at an election rally in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh.

In my third tenure, I will take the country’s economy to top position in the world.

– PM Modi

11:59:59 AM IST, 08 November 2023

India became world’s 5th largest economy after 2014, leaving behind the UK which ruled the country for 200 years: PM Modi

11:54:15 AM IST, 08 November 2023

From ground to space, India is being applauded everywhere. PM Modi at rally in MP

I know Nitish Kumar since 2005, I was not in politics then. However, after listening to his statement that he made on the floor of the state Assembly, I have lost respect for him now. How can a person like Nitish Kumar think like this, it means that he has lost his mental balance.

– BJP leader Manoj Tiwari on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s remarks in state Assembly yesterday.

11:46:14 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Samsung, Qualcomm flag concerns with India’s push for live TV on phones

Samsung and Qualcomm are among those opposing India’s choice of technology to bring live TV broadcasts on smartphones, arguing the required hardware changes will push up a device’s cost by $30, according to letters reviewed by Reuters.

11:40:22 AM IST, 08 November 2023

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolted Hailakandi, Assam at 10:59 am: National Center for Seismology

11:38:51 AM IST, 08 November 2023

An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 on the Richter scale hit West Bengal’s Alipurduar at 10:51 am today

11:31:54 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Tamil Nadu health minister briefs about steps taken to prevent fire accidents

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian says, “The Diwali festival is getting closer, and to reduce the fire accidents in Tamil Nadu, precautionary measures have been taken by the Health department. Even if a fire accident takes place, rescue services are ready to save the people. 750 beds have been prepared especially for this at 95 hospitals across Tamil Nadu. For the past two years, there have been no deaths. This Diwali, there should be no fire accident.”

Yesterday’s statement of Bihar CM was derogatory, we are deeply concerned with this…The way he spoke was like a C Grade movie dialogue in the Assembly in front of women and the worst was the men sitting behind him were laughing…His actions and gestures were almost like an ugly joke…The worst is this, the Speaker hasn’t expunged them yet…Bihar Assembly Speaker should take steps against him, his statements must be expunged.

– NCW’s Chairperson Rekha Sharma on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s statement on population control

11:17:52 AM IST, 08 November 2023

At least 1,50,000 tonnes of pigeon peas destined for India stuck at ports in Mozambique, Reuters reports citing Industry Officials

11:16:06 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Opposition leaders protest inside Bihar Assembly over CM Nitish Kumar’s derogatory statements

11:13:25 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Taj Mahal engulfed in a layer of haze

We feel ashamed that he’s our state’s CM…I think each person in Bihar must be ashamed that their CM is using such obscene language in the Assembly…It’s a third-grade statement…Nitish Kumar has lost his mind.

– Union Power Minister RK Singh on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s statement

11:01:07 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Gland Pharma gets EIR from US FDA for VSEZ sterile oncology facility, Visakhapatnam

10:57:36 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar apologises for his “Educated woman helps in birth control” statement in Bihar assembly

10:48:02 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Lupin launches Rocuronium Bromide injection in US. This injection is used as an adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate bothrapid sequence and routine tracheal intubation, and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.

10:46:34 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes Banda Sea region Indonesia -EMSC

10:32:23 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Mahindra And Mahindra says its subsidiary Mahindra Aerospace Australia to exit aircraft manufacturing business; co sells entire stake of some units to George Morgan

10:28:55 AM IST, 08 November 2023

ED has summoned former Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar for questioning today in connection with Covid body bag scam case. “I will appear before the agency, ” says Kishori Pednekar

10:26:49 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Voltas board approves the proposal of availing of an unsecured Rupee Term Loan from a Bank up to an amount of Rs 500 crore instead of raising funds through NCDs. “The Rupee Term Loan would be utilised for capital expenditure of the Company for its new manufacturing plant at Chennai and Waghodia in Gujarat,” co said in an exchange filing.

10:11:44 AM IST, 08 November 2023

YouTuber and Bigg Boss winner Elvish Yadav appeared before the Noida police late at night in connection with the snake venom case. Police have called him again: DCP Noida Harish Chander

It’s objectionable, Nitish Kumar has lost his mental stability the way he spoke about women…Tejashwi Yadav’s statement in its support is also objectionable. Nitish Kumar is no longer worthy of holding the position of CM. You have destroyed the culture of this country…He should apologise and detach himself from politics.

– MoS Home and BJP leader Nityanand Rai on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s statement.

09:58:37 AM IST, 08 November 2023

G7 ‘strongly condemns’ N. Korean arms transfers to Russia: Japan

10:12:31 AM IST, 08 November 2023

National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting raids across 10 states in connection with Human Trafficking cases.

Tripura, Assam, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Haryana, Puducherry, Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir are among the states being searched by the NIA in the human trafficking case.

09:45:56 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Genus Power Infrastructures Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary receives a Letter of Award (LOA) worth Rs 2,259.94 crore for appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Providers.

09:44:04 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai calls urgent meeting to discuss implementation of SC observations on odd-even car rationing scheme

09:36:55 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Delhi AQI Live Updates: Maintenance officials inspect the smog tower in Connaught Place

09:35:12 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Delhi AQI Live Updates: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai calls for an urgent meeting

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has called a meeting of all concerned departments today to ensure compliance with the instructions given by the Supreme Court yesterday regarding pollution. Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot, Revenue Minister Atishi will also attend this meeting: Office of Environment Minister

09:23:50 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Delhi metro: Delay in services on the pink line

09:02:24 AM IST, 08 November 2023

J-K: SIA raids underway at multiple locations across South Kashmir in terror funding case

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) is currently conducting searches at several sites in the Anantnag and Pulwama districts of South Kashmir. These operations are linked to the ongoing investigation into a case involving the financing of terrorism, as detailed in FIR No 08 of 2023.

08:55:45 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Two Singapore Airlines group planes with Pratt engines grounded, executive says

Two aircraft belonging to the budget carrier Scoot, a subsidiary of the Singapore Airlines group, have been taken out of service due to concerns related to Pratt & Whitney engines. This information was shared by SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong during the announcement of the SIA group’s second-quarter results on Wednesday.

08:46:46 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Year so far 1.43C above preindustrial era, likely hottest on record: EU

08:34:20 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Last month hottest October on record

Global temperatures soared to unprecedented levels in October, marking it as the hottest October on record, as reported by Europe’s climate monitoring organization. This unusual warmth continued a trend of shattered global temperature records over the past four months, resulting in remarkable temperature anomalies during October 2023, which have been accompanied by severe and destructive weather extremes across the world. Samantha Burgess, Deputy Director of Copernicus Climate Change Service, made this alarming announcement.

07:50:21 AM IST, 08 November 2023

MoS Muraleedharan in Tokyo

Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday morning and expressed the enduring and special strategic bond between India and Japan. “Reached Tokyo this morning. I am eager for my scheduled meetings, which include engaging with the Indian community. The relationship between India and Japan is built on a deep-rooted Special Strategic and Global Partnership, with a foundation in our shared history and common values,” MoS Muraleedharan shared on ‘X’.

07:32:05 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Gaza “becoming a graveyard for children”, says Antonio Guterres

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described Gaza as “a tragic place for children,” as reported by CNN.Addressing the media in New York, Guterres stated, “The situation in Gaza goes beyond a humanitarian crisis; it is a crisis of humanity.” He emphasized the growing urgency for a ceasefire, emphasizing that every passing hour makes it more crucial.

07:19:20 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Saudi Arabia says will host Arab, Africa and Islamic summits to discuss Gaza conflict

Saudi Arabia is set to host a series of summits involving Arab, Islamic, and African nations to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to Saudi Arabia’s investment minister, Khalid Al-Falih. In the coming days, Riyadh will host an emergency Arab summit, an Africa-Saudi summit, and an Islamic summit, providing a platform for discussions on the matter. Al-Falih made these remarks at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore.

07:01:43 AM IST, 08 November 2023

U.S. suspends Indo-Pacific talks on key aspects of digital trade -lawmakers

The Biden administration has temporarily halted discussions on certain significant digital trade components of its Indo-Pacific Economic Framework initiative, according to Democratic lawmakers who revealed this information on Tuesday. This pause in negotiations occurs as representatives from 14 nations work urgently to finalize certain agreements in preparation for a major Pacific Rim summit scheduled for next week.This development follows a recent decision by the U.S. Trade Representative’s office to reverse its longstanding digital trade demands at the World Trade Organization. The U.S. is no longer pressing for regulations that ensure unrestricted cross-border data transfers and the prohibition of national mandates for data storage and examinations of software source code.

06:55:37 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurates a Hot Air Balloon Safari in Pinjore

06:36:33 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Bihar Cabinet approves proposal to hike quotas to 75 pc from 50 pc

The Bihar Cabinet, on Tuesday, approved a proposal to increase the reservation quota for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Extremely Backward Classes, and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) to a combined total of 75 percent, up from the current 50 percent. A bill to enact this change will be presented in the ongoing winter session of the assembly.The decision was announced by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as he concluded the discussion on the Caste Survey report, which was presented in the assembly on Tuesday.

06:34:46 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Russian troops shoot and kill a Georgian civilian

Russian forces stationed in the breakaway region of South Ossetia, located in Georgia, fatally shot a Georgian civilian near the boundary line, a tragic incident condemned by Georgian authorities as “a deeply disturbing act.”This incident underscores the persistent tensions in the region, stemming from the 2008 conflict between Russia and Georgia. That war concluded with Moscow recognizing the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, two Georgian provinces, and reinforcing its military presence in the area.

06:33:22 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Chile shuts down a popular glacier

The decision to permanently prohibit hikers from accessing a popular glacier in Patagonia by Chile’s National Forestry Corporation has ignited a contentious debate among adventurers and local guides. While officials assert that this move is primarily driven by safety concerns, pointing to the glacier’s rapid and destabilizing melt, it has also triggered discussions about the perils of ice-climbing in a swiftly evolving climate.For over two decades, the Explorers, or Exploradores, glacier in Laguna San Rafael national park had served as a frequently visited destination for ice-hiking in the Aysén region of southern Chile. However, a comprehensive two-week assessment conducted by government hydrologists unveiled that the glacier has reached a critical and precarious “inflection point.”

06:31:01 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Drone attack targets US-led anti-jihadist coalition in Iraq

On Tuesday, an airstrike using drones targeted a military facility located at Arbil airport in Iraqi Kurdistan, which houses troops from the coalition led by the United States against extremist groups, according to authorities.The autonomous Kurdish region’s anti-terrorism service reported that “Three drones launched attacks on the international coalition” at two separate locations on Tuesday morning. In the initial attack on the military base at Arbil airport, two drones were intercepted and neutralized, while a third drone subsequently crashed without causing any explosions.

06:29:53 AM IST, 08 November 2023

Israel Hamas War: Canada says first nationals evacuated from Gaza

A group of approximately 60 Canadian citizens, residents, and their dependents have successfully been evacuated from the Gaza Strip to Egypt via the Rafah border crossing, according to Canadian authorities. Foreign Minister Melanie Joly expressed their team’s support for the evacuees upon their arrival on the Egyptian side of the border, and this information was shared on the platform formerly known as Twitter.