With Independence Day (15th August) and Raksha Bandhan approaching, the Delhi Police has launched a special drive to curb the sale and use of hazardous Chinese Manjha -- a nylon-based kite string that has caused numerous injuries and fatalities involving people, birds, and animals.
The initiative was issued as a standing order by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and focused on curbing emissions of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 and PM 10, which are known to be major contributors to the city's deteriorating air quality.
According to a release, the state is already utilising tools such as drones, geo-fencing, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags, and AI-based check-gates for monitoring activities in mining areas. Now, the government is preparing to implement 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology, which
"Radicalisation in prisons is becoming an increasingly critical challenge in the global context and is often found to be a precursor to several criminal activities. It has therefore been felt that there is an urgent need to check and counter radicalisation of vulnerable individuals in pri
In response to fears of public unrest and misinformation, the Haryana government has suspended mobile internet and SMS services in Nuh district until July 14, 2025, citing concerns over inflammatory content and potential violence.
People's Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that the "dil ki doori (distance of hearts)" between Kashmir and the rest of India would end when the Centre accepts Kashmir's heroes as its own, just as Kashmiris have embraced national figures.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday alleged that several homes were "locked" from the outside, central forces were deployed as "jailers," and bridges in Srinagar were blocked to "stop" people from visiting a "historically important" graveyard.
Speaking to ANI, the minister said, "The Central Government has decided to produce rare earth magnets in Hyderabad. Our Mining Ministry's NFTSM institute is working diligently, along with various industries, to manufacture the necessary machinery."
US President Trump imposed a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, citing concerns over fentanyl. In response, Canadian PM Mark Carney said Canada is making progress in curbing fentanyl and remains committed to US cooperation. Both countries aim to finalise a trade deal by August 1.
The Delhi Police has taken a significant step to curb air pollution in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi by directing social media and e-commerce platforms to stop the online sale of firecrackers immediately.
Pawar wrote to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, highlighting the growing problem of poor-quality raisins being smuggled into India and evading import duties and taxes.
Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Singh on Friday directed all local police stations to ensure a free and fair voting process, launching intensive district-wide checks to curb illegal inducements and maintain law and order in view of the Panchayat elections.