New Delhi, 10 Dec (UNI): Swift westerly winds continued to abate pollution levels in the national capital for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, offering mild relief to city residents. Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 259, improving slightly from the previous day’s readings of 282, while remaining in the ‘poor’ air category….
New Delhi, December 10 (UNI): The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday sealed three unauthorised jeans dyeing units in east Delhi’s Kalyanpuri area. The action, taken by the Shahdara South Zone, is part of the civic body’s sustained drive against polluting and hazardous industries functioning without approval. According to a senior official, the operation…
New Delhi, December 10 (UNI) The ongoing fifth edition India–Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 entered a high-intensity training phase, incorporating advanced tactical manoeuvres and heliborne insertion techniques. This phase is designed to further strengthen interoperability and operational synergy between the Indian Army and the Malaysian Armed Forces, the army spokesperson stated. As part…
New Delhi, Dec10 (UNI) The government has significantly expanded its last-mile communication network for disaster alerts, welfare schemes and public advisories by leveraging Prasar Bharati’s extensive broadcasting platforms, Dr L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting (I&B), informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Stressing the need for timely and accessible information in rural,…
New Delhi, December 10 (UNI) The Indian Air Force on Wednesday commemorated India’s victory in the 1971 war at Air Force Station Mohanbari in Assam. The event paid a rich tribute to the bravery and valour of the Indian Armed Forces. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, senior military and…
New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) The Lok Sabha witnessed a stormy debate on election reforms on Wednesday, culminating in a robust and detailed response from union Home Minister Amit Shah, while the Congress-led Opposition staged a walkout in protest. Opening his reply, Amit Shah sharply criticised the Opposition, particularly Congress, for spreading “one-sided lies” and…
New Delhi, 10 DEC (UNI): The Health Ministry on Wednesday partnered with the World Health Organisation to launch a month-long campaign to raise awareness centred on women’s health issues, at Sultanpur metro station. The public health initiative, running until 10 January next year, aims to harness the potential of the Delhi Metro, which serves millions…
New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) Delhi Police Crime Branch dismantled two major organised crime syndicates accused of extorting money from police personnel and exploiting commercial vehicle operators across the national Capital, an official said on Wednesday. The police said that they have arrested five suspects, including masterminds Rajkumar, alias Raju Meena, and Jeeshan Ali. The…
New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) Microsoft signed a deal with the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday in the presence of Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s chief executive and Minister for Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya, committing the US-based giant to bring more than 15,000 employers and partner organizations from its global network onto the ministry’s…
New Delhi, December 10 (UNI) union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi on Wednesday underscored the need to preserve and promote India’s linguistic diversity, describing it as a vital pillar of the nation’s cultural identity and unity. She said linguistic heritage is not merely a cultural asset but a binding force that strengthens…
