Despite the smoggy conditions, Republic Day parade rehearsals continued at India Gate, where a visible layer of smog reduced visibility. Security personnel and parade participants carried on with preparations as scheduled for the upcoming national celebrations.
Chief Minister said that MGNREGA, introduced during the tenure of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, was rooted in the directive principles of the Constitution and aimed at securing the right to work, education and dignity for the poor, small farmers and rural labourers.
Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) has improved to 'poor' days after being in the 'very poor' category as the national capital woke up to a chilly and windy morning on Saturday.
On Friday, the resolution recalled that the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme was launched in 2005 by the UPA government led by then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to provide employment to the rural poor and ensure financial security for impoverished families.
"The sudden demise of Shyam Bihari Lal, the MLA from Faridpur in Uttar Pradesh, is extremely heartbreaking. His life was dedicated to the welfare and organisation of the backward classes, the deprived, and the poor. The entire BJP family stands with their family members in this hour of gr
In 2025, Karachi recorded 803 road fatalities. Yet, official data shows a 31.7% decline in deaths in the second half of the year, with fatalities dropping from 477 in the first six months to 326 in the latter half. Injuries also decreased, from 886 to 642 over the same period. Authorities cr
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on the second day of the New Year 2026. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 348 at around 8:00 am, placing it on the borderline of the 'very poor' to
Delhi's air quality dropped to the 'very poor' category on Thursday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 371 recorded around 8:00 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), on the very first day of New year 2026.
Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has said that he is not a fan of current Australian batting coach Michael Di Venuto. Hayden's blunt remark came after Australia's poor batting performance in the Fourth Ashes Test against England in Melbourne, which the visitors won by four wickets
Chadha said the protest highlights how gig workers are overworked, underpaid, and denied dignity, social security, and basic labour protections. Appealing to companies such as Zepto, Blinkit, Zomato, and Swiggy, he said gig workers are the backbone of their multi-million-dollar enterprise
This is the reality that the government must address." Raja's remarks highlight the gap between India's macroeconomic achievements and the everyday struggles of its citizens, underscoring concerns over economic inequality and governance.
A Freedom Network report warns that journalism in Balochistan is in crisis due to intimidation, censorship and poor infrastructure. Journalists face pressure from multiple actors, limited internet access and shrinking media outlets, while women journalists encounter added discrimination and