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Air quality in Delhi over the last two days has improved, giving residents a reason to smile. (Photo: PTI)

Air Quality Index less than 300 in parts of Delhi

On October 9, the Supreme Court banned the sale of firecrackers in Delhi and NCR till November 1, to reduce high levels...

23 Oct 2017 1:35 PM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: PTI)

Do state panel for women really exist, Supreme Court asks govt

The court asked the Centre to do the needful within six weeks and fixed the matter for hearing on December 6.

23 Oct 2017 1:27 AM

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) said one diesel vehicle causes pollution equal to 24 petrol vehicles and 40 CNG vehicles. (Representational Image)

Identify roads in need of repair, says EPCA

Says road dust a major source of suspended particulate matter in Delhi.

22 Oct 2017 8:15 PM

The Supreme Courts order banning firecrackers has received mixed reactions from various quarters.

Delhi: 88 held for illegal sale of firecrackers

Following the apex court guidelines against shopkeepers found selling firecrackers, the police took action as per the...

21 Oct 2017 10:57 PM

According to decibel levels recorded by Awaaz Foundation, there was less noise pollution in the run-up to Diwali and fewer crackers were used overall.

A green Diwali at last?

It looks like the campaign against firecrackers may have worked.

21 Oct 2017 7:13 PM

Indias first indigenous, long-range artillery gun Dhanush, aka Desi Bofors, will be showcased for the first time at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (Photo: YouTube screengrab)

Bofors scam: CBI asks for Centre's nod to move SC to challenge 2005...

CBI said it wanted to file the SLP challenging Delhi HC order quashing all charges against Europe-based Hinduja brothers...

21 Oct 2017 3:27 AM

People burst firecrackers in New Delhi on Thursday night despite the ban imposed on its sale by the Supreme Court to control air pollution.

Delhi: Cracker ban goes up in smoke

Capital wakes up to hazy morning, air quality severe' Rise in number of heart, lung patients.

20 Oct 2017 8:13 PM

The government may shortly include Aadhaar card as a valid document for filing income tax returns. (Photo: PTI/File)

New heights of callousness

The death of 11-year-old Santoshi Kumari will forever remain a blot on India's bureaucracy and government.

20 Oct 2017 7:10 PM

Ranjit Kumar has resigned as Solicitor General on Friday. Cites personal reason for his decision. (Photo: PTI)

Ranjit Kumar resigns as Solicitor General, cites 'personal reasons' as...

Ranjit Kumar was appointed solicitor general in 2014, soon after the BJP-led NDA government came to power.

20 Oct 2017 9:31 AM

Indias first indigenous, long-range artillery gun Dhanush, aka Desi Bofors, will be showcased for the first time at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (Photo: YouTube screengrab)

CBI will look into claims by detective on Bofors probe

Michael Hershman was quoted as telling TV channels that Rajiv Gandhi got very upset when our work was uncovered .

18 Oct 2017 8:35 PM

Traffic policemen wear masks during a campaign in New Delhi on Tuesday. A private company distributed N95 pollution masks to traffic police personnel to help them beat Diwali pollution. (Photo: Bunny Smith)

Meerut, Rohtak and Rewari new hotspots for buying crackers

The trader had invested Rs 15 lakh in buying crackers for this season, apart from the stock that he had from last year.

17 Oct 2017 10:32 PM

The Supreme Courts order banning firecrackers has received mixed reactions from various quarters.

Two Delhi police suspended over sale of firecrackers

14 people were detained on Tuesday for bursting firecrackers outside the Supreme Court to protest the temporary ban.

17 Oct 2017 10:28 PM