Press Trust Of India

Cyclone Ditwah weakens into deep depression, says Meteorological office

The system is being monitored by the Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) at Karaikal and Chennai, it added

Cyclone Ditwah: Stranded Indians in Sri Lanka reach Thiruvananthapuram

IAF aircraft operated from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram reached here by 7.30 pm, according to the spokesperson

Hasina's extradition issue 'alone' won't deter ties with India: Bangladesh

The interim government's Foreign Affairs Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain made the remarks while talking to diplomatic reporters based in Dhaka

NIA team raids house in Bihar village in connection with Delhi blast

According to Deepak Kumar, SHO of Mansi police station in Khagaria district, the NIA team raided a house in Saidpur village at around 3 am, and the search operation continued for nearly five hours

Delhi's Jan-Nov average AQI lowest since 2018, barring lockdown year: CAQM

The average AQI for the period this year was 187, compared to 201 in 2024, 190 in 2023, 199 in 2022, 197 in 2021, 172 in 2020, 203 in 2019 and 213 in 2018, the CAQM said in a statement

Insurance, 8 other economic Bills to be taken up in Winter Session

Also, the first batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2025-26 would be brought in during the Winter Session which is scheduled from December 1-19

Delhi experiences coldest November day on Sunday: Meteorological dept

The maximum temperature settled at its lowest of the season at 24.3 degrees Celsius, while the second-lowest was 25 degrees Celsius, it said

Keep Himalayan valleys on your winter holiday itinerary: PM Modi

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio address, Modi said that while fewer than 2,000 tourists visited Adi Kailash until three years ago, this number has now increased to over 30,000

MCD bypolls see 31.3% voter turnout, votes to be counted on December 3

Among the 12 wards where polling was held, Chandni Mahal recorded the highest turnout at 41.95 per cent

Road dust emerges as major pollutant in Delhi; 35 high-dust spots located

Out of the 321 stretches checked, 35 showed high levels of visible dust, 61 had moderate dust, 94 recorded low dust and 131 had no visible dust

Cyclone Ditwah to bring heavy rain across Andhra Pradesh, says IMD

The system moved almost northwards during the past six hours and remained centred at latitude 11.4 degrees north and longitude 80.6 degrees east, close to the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts

Bills to replace GST compensation cess on tobacco, pan masala likely in LS

The Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, and The Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, are listed for introduction on Monday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

TN Tax authorities drop ₹266.3 cr demand notice from Dalmia Cement (Bharat)

There will be no financial impact on Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd

Urgent need to transform public perception of police: PM Modi at DGPs' meet

He said there is a need to establish mechanisms for the regular monitoring of banned outfits and ensuring the holistic development of areas freed from Naxals

Comprehensive strategy a must to tackle drug abuse, says PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi also stressed the urgent need to transform public perception of police, particularly among the youth, by enhancing professionalism and sensitivity, and strengthening urban and tourist policing

PIL in Delhi HC seeks urgent action to tackle hazardous air pollution

The increased pollution has resulted in persistent and serious health issues among residents, including children, senior citizens and persons with pre-existing ailments, it said

SC to hear on Monday pleas seeking filling of vacancies in CIC, SICs

The top court noted the submission of advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioner that seven posts of information commissioner are lying vacant in Madhya Pradesh

4.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Nepal province, no damage reported

The epicentre of the quake that struck at 12:09 pm (local time) was Saipal mountain in Bajhang district, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre (NEMRC)

Congress unveils 10-point action plan to tackle Mumbai's air quality crisis

Former Maharashtra minister and Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad unveiled the document at Marine Drive along with other party leader

Tamil Nadu ready to support cyclone affected Sri Lanka: CM Stalin

Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday said the Tamil Nadu government is ready to lend a helping hand to cyclone-wrecked Sri Lanka, by providing food and medicine, through the Union government.