DELHI (national capital territory)

New Delhi: The 44th India International Trade Fair commenced on Friday in Delhi, featuring participation from companies across 12 countries. However, the event’s foreign pavilions surprised visitors as no high-tech or machinery-based exhibits were on display on the first day. Instead, the stalls largely showcased salwar suits, cosmetics, home décor, stone rings, dry fruits, sweets, chocolates, and kitchenware. Hong Kong’s Homeware PresenceDespite extensive promotion by ITPO regarding China’s participation, only a single Hong Kong company, Onyx, was present. Onyx is selling large stone planters, jars, plates, and bowls, with supplies sourced from Afghanistan. Director Md. Shaukat Ali confirmed that no representatives from China or Hong Kong attended the fair. Foreign Pavilions and Par...

New Delhi: In a strong move to combat pollution, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified its anti-pollution drive across the city. As part of this campaign, four factories in the West Zone’s Bindapur ward have been sealed for violating environmental norms, contributing to both air and water pollution. Action Across Delhi Zones:In Shahdara North Zone, 24 individuals were fined for burning biomass, highlighting the MCD’s zero-tolerance approach towards activities that exacerbate air pollution. The West Zone authorities, in coordination with DPCC, BSES, and SDM officials, carried out a joint sealing operation targeting illegal industrial units in Bindapur Ward No. 116. Factories Sealed:The enforcement action included two coal-based brick kilns, one chemical factory, and...

New Delhi: Following the investigation into the Delhi blast case, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has removed the names of four doctors from the National Medical Register after they were charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The doctors affected are Dr. Muzaffar Ahmed, Dr. Adil Ahmed Rather, Dr. Muzammil Shakeel, and Dr. Shaheen Saeed. The commission stated that until further orders, these doctors will not be allowed to practice medicine or hold any professional medical appointments. Background of the Case:On 10 November, authorities recovered 2,900 kilograms of explosives and investigated a car blast near the Red Fort, leading to the arrest of eight individuals, including the four doctors. Evidence collected by investigative agencies linked the doctors to ill...

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched a series of raids in Mewat, Haryana, in connection with the recent car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort. The operation follows investigations into a recently apprehended terror module. According to official sources, the NIA suspects that the ammonium nitrate explosives used in the Red Fort blast were purchased from locations in Mewat. The raids, carried out early Saturday morning, targeted multiple addresses linked to the terror module under investigation. The move is part of an intensive crackdown by the NIA, aimed at tracing the supply chain of the explosives and identifying all individuals involved in planning and executing the attack. Investigators are working to ensure that no links remain unchecked and to prevent any po...

New Delhi: The results of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections are out, delivering a landslide victory to the NDA and a crushing defeat to the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance). Out of the 243-member assembly, NDA secured 202 seats, while Mahagathbandhan managed only 35 seats. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj party failed to win a single seat. Analysts suggest that the alliance’s confusion, internal disputes, weak leadership, and poor coordination contributed to its self-inflicted collapse. The counting of votes on 14 November coincided with Jawaharlal Nehru’s birth anniversary, also celebrated as Children’s Day. However, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were conspicuously absent, failing to pay tribute to Nehru. Reports suggest that they were abroad, and their abse...

New Delhi: The Bihar Assembly election results have not only confirmed the NDA’s sweeping victory but also raised serious questions within the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) regarding the relevance of Congress as a partner. With Congress delivering another disappointing performance in Bihar, allied parties are now re-evaluating whether continuing with Congress benefits the coalition. Congress Fails to Impress Again According to the latest figures, Congress has secured fewer than five seats, while smaller parties like Mukesh Sahni’s group remain largely insignificant. Overall, the Grand Alliance has struggled to make a mark, with its total tally possibly falling below 30 seats. Political analysts suggest that even if constituent parties had contested separately, the results might ha...