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Gavai Regrets Lack of Consensus on Woman Judge for Supreme Court During His Tenure

24Nov

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DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Gavai Regrets Lack of Consensus on Woman Judge for Supreme Court During His Tenure

New Delhi: India’s outgoing Chief Justice B.R. Gavai on Sunday expressed regret that no woman judge could be recommended to the Supreme Court during his tenure. He clarified that although several women candidates were considered, the collegium could not reach a consensus on any of the names. Responding to a question, Justice Gavai strongly rejected allegations of nepotism within the collegium system, calling such claims “misplaced and incorrect.” “No Pressure From the Executive” Justice Gavai emphasized that he never faced pressure from the executive at any point.He noted that several decisions during his term went against the government, including his very first judgment related to the extension of the ED Director’s tenure. “The government appears as a party before the court,”...

Delhi’s VVIP Zones to Bloom With Dutch Tulips Again; Over Half a Million Bulbs Being Imported

24Nov

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Delhi’s VVIP Zones to Bloom With Dutch Tulips Again; Over Half a Million Bulbs Being Imported

New Delhi: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is once again set to adorn the capital’s most prestigious avenues—Chanakyapuri, Shanti Path and other VVIP zones—with vibrant tulips this winter. To bring this spectacular floral display to life, NDMC will import 5.17 lakh tulip bulbs from the Netherlands, at an estimated cost of ₹1.30 crore to ₹1.55 crore. Dutch Bulbs for VVIP Roads, Indigenous Bulbs for Wider Coverage Of the imported bulbs, roughly 1.92 lakh tulip bulbs will also be shared with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for plantation in designated areas.Alongside the imported flowers, NDMC will plant thousands of indigenous tulip bulbs as well, adding a homegrown touch to the city’s seasonal beauty. Tulip planting is scheduled to begin after December 15. Slight Re...

Will Reduced Traffic Lower Delhi’s Pollution? GRAP Revisions Give Residents Fresh Hope

24Nov

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Will Reduced Traffic Lower Delhi’s Pollution? GRAP Revisions Give Residents Fresh Hope

New Delhi: With Delhi once again shrouded in a dense layer of smog, the revised guidelines under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) have renewed hopes of relief—provided they are implemented strictly across sectors. One of the key recommendations is for private companies to allow 50% of their employees to work from home, a move expected to significantly reduce peak-hour congestion and vehicular emissions. Government Issues Advisory to Private Sector Following the CAQM’s updated GRAP measures announced on Saturday, the government swiftly issued an advisory urging private offices to adopt remote working for half their workforce.Former CPCB Air Lab Head Dipankar Saha emphasized that if all offices comply, vehicle density during peak hours will reduce substantially. This would also e...

Delhi: What Is ‘Operation Crystal’? NCB Busts ₹262 Crore International Drug Syndicate

24Nov

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Delhi: What Is ‘Operation Crystal’? NCB Busts ₹262 Crore International Drug Syndicate

In one of the biggest crackdowns on synthetic narcotics in recent years, the Narcotics Control Bureau (OPS Branch), in coordination with the Delhi Police Special Cell (CI), seized 328.54 kg of high-quality methamphetamine from a residence in Chhattarpur on November 20. The international market value of the seized drugs is estimated at ₹262 crore. The operation, code-named “Crystal Fortress”, was the culmination of months of intelligence gathering, surveillance, and technical intercepts targeting a trans-national synthetic drug cartel. Two Arrested; International Links Exposed The NCB has arrested two accused so far, including a woman from Nagaland, identified as Esther Kinimi. The first breakthrough came with the arrest of Shane Waris (25), a resident of Mangrauli village in Amroh...

Delhi: Relief Ahead for Air Travellers as India Shifts to Advanced AMH System; Flight Delays and Cancellations to Reduce

24Nov

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Delhi: Relief Ahead for Air Travellers as India Shifts to Advanced AMH System; Flight Delays and Cancellations to Reduce

New Delhi: Recent disruptions at Delhi’s IGI Airport—caused by the failure of the Air Traffic Control’s Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS)—led to large-scale flight delays and cancellations, exposing critical gaps in India’s aviation communication infrastructure. In response, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has accelerated efforts to replace the decade-old AMSS with the far more advanced Aeronautical Message Handling System (AMHS). According to senior officials, nationwide transition to AMHS is expected to be completed by March next year, with trial operations scheduled to begin in February 2026. Once implemented, passenger flights across India will operate using the new, globally adopted system. AMSS to AMHS: A Major Technological Upgrade Sources in the Civil Aviation Minis...

Nitish Kumar Knows Bihar’s Weaknesses — But Can He Fix Them Now

24Nov

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Nitish Kumar Knows Bihar’s Weaknesses — But Can He Fix Them Now

As Nitish Kumar returns to office for a record tenth term as Bihar’s Chief Minister, he carries with him a rare advantage — an intimate understanding of why Bihar continues to lag behind even as the rest of India marches ahead. Nearly 18 years in power have given him clarity about the state’s deepest structural flaws. But understanding alone is no longer enough. This term demands action, transformation, and long-term vision. Below are the key challenges Nitish Kumar must confront in order to put Bihar firmly on the path of development. 1. Bihar’s Economy: Growth Without Depth Bihar’s problem is not the lack of growth numbers. Its GSDP often shows impressive jumps.The real problem is the quality and depth of that growth. Bihar’s per capita income is barely one-third of the nati...

With Samrat Choudhary Taking Charge of Home Department, Bihar Police Redefines Policing: Even Petty Theft to Be Treated as Organized Crime

24Nov

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With Samrat Choudhary Taking Charge of Home Department, Bihar Police Redefines Policing: Even Petty Theft to Be Treated as Organized Crime

In a major shift in Bihar’s policing strategy, Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar has expanded the definition of organized crime following the formation of the new NDA government under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. With Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary now heading the Home Department, the police have been directed to treat even small offences—such as petty theft, pickpocketing, and fraud—as part of organized crime networks. New Policing Framework Rolled Out According to the new framework, the police will no longer assess cases merely by the scale of the crime but by the nature of the offence and the criminal network behind it. The DGP has instructed all SSPs and SPs to intensify surveillance of repeat offenders and dismantle the syndicates that operate behind seemingly minor crime...

Modi–Nitish Magic’: RJD Targets New Minister Deepak Prakash; Social Media Reminds Party of Rabri Devi Episode

24Nov

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Bihar, State

Modi–Nitish Magic’: RJD Targets New Minister Deepak Prakash; Social Media Reminds Party of Rabri Devi Episode

A day after Deepak Prakash—son of former Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha—took charge as Bihar’s Panchayati Raj Minister, the RJD launched a sharp political attack on him. The party mocked his rise, claiming that he had jumped “straight from being a counting agent of an Independent candidate to becoming a Cabinet minister.” RJD Calls It ‘Modi–Nitish Magic’ Taking to social media, the RJD posted a sarcastic remark, saying: “Deepak Prakash, who served as the counting agent for Independent candidate Ramnarayan Paswan in Sasaram, has become a minister in the Nitish government without contesting elections. Isn’t this Modi–Nitish magic? What more development does Bihar need now?” Prakash currently holds no membership in either House of the Bihar Legislature. Viral I-Card Sparks Con...

Toxic Air and Contaminated Water Trigger Surge in Lung Cancer Cases in Bihar, Warn Experts

24Nov

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Bihar, State

Toxic Air and Contaminated Water Trigger Surge in Lung Cancer Cases in Bihar, Warn Experts

Bihar, already among the worst-affected states in terms of air quality during winter, is now battling an even deeper crisis—severely contaminated groundwater that is accelerating the rise in lung cancer cases, especially among non-smokers. This alarming trend was highlighted on Sunday by Dr. Tarkeshwar Tiwari, Senior Pulmonologist at Welspun Hospital, USA. Dangerous Mix of Pollution and Toxic Water According to Dr. Tiwari, who is currently visiting his hometown in Sonbarsa, Buxar, air pollution combined with widespread contamination in food, water, and daily-use items has led to a sharp increase in lung cancer cases across India. Bihar, he said, stands at a particularly vulnerable point due to its toxic winter air and high levels of arsenic in its groundwater. Arsenic Contaminatio...

Nitish Kumar Issues First Executive Order: Newly Elected MLAs to Receive New Duplex Flats Soon

24Nov

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Nitish Kumar Issues First Executive Order: Newly Elected MLAs to Receive New Duplex Flats Soon

Patna: With the formation of the new NDA government in Bihar under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, administrative actions have begun to take shape. On Sunday, Nitish Kumar publicly issued his first executive order of his 10th term, directing officials to ensure that the newly constructed duplex-style MLA residences are allotted to the newly elected legislators without delay. Inspection of New Duplex-Style MLA Quarters The Chief Minister inspected the newly built duplex flats located on Daroga Rai Path. Officials briefed him that each unit has been labeled with the respective assembly constituency number and name to facilitate smooth allotment. Nitish Kumar reviewed the premises, assessing the landscaping, facilities, and overall infrastructure. “The flats are built very well. They wi...