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Supreme Court Verdict On Firecrackers: 5 Big Takeaways

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Tuesday October 23, 2018

The Supreme Court today said that only firecrackers with reduced emission and decibel levels will be permitted during all festivals. On Diwali, firecrackers could be burst between 8 pm and 10 pm. People can burst firecrackers on Christmas and New Year between 11:55 pm and 12:30 am. Crackers cannot be sold online and if they are, the sites will be ...

Supreme Court Allows Sale, Use Of Safer Firecrackers With Conditions: Live Updates

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Tuesday October 23, 2018

As pollution in Delhi reaches levels unimaginable, the Supreme Court allowed sale and use of firecrackers with stringent conditions.  On Diwali, crackers will be allowed for two hours, from 8 pm to 10 pm, the court said. With the government now pushing new initiatives to curtail hazardous air, a petition called for the countrywide ban citing the ...

Sabarimala Temple Highlights: Woman Suffers Panic Attack As Protesters Heckle Her, Taken To Pamba Hospital

Kerala News | Edited by S Shobana | Sunday October 21, 2018

Four days after the doors of the Sabarimala temple inKerala opened after the Supreme Court stepped in to overturn a nearly three-decade-old ruling formalising a ban on women of menstruating age,a sixth women arrived at Pamba, attempting to enter the temple yesterday.

"Grateful Nation Pays Tribute": PM Inaugurates Police Memorial, Museum

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Sunday October 21, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated a memorial and a museum dedicated to the police of the country in Delhi today. Home Minister Rajnath Singh and senior BJP leader LK Advani also paid tributes to the policemen killed in an ambush by Chinese troops in 1959 in Ladakh's Hot Spring area, on the National Police Memorial Day.

30 Seconds Before Train Ran Over 60 In Punjab, Another Passed By Slowly

Amritsar News | Edited by S Shobana | Saturday October 20, 2018

Barely 30 seconds before a train ran over 60 people celebrating Dussehra in Amritsar on Friday evening, another train had passed by in the opposite direction, slowly. The first train that started from the Amritsar railway station, about two kilometres from the accident site, was headed to Howrah in West Bengal. The second train, which was much fast...

Day 4 Of Sabarimala Temple Opening; Heavy Security Deployed At Base Camp

Kerala News | Edited by S Shobana | Sunday October 21, 2018

Three days after the hill-shrine Sabarimala opened its doors to the public, devotees continued to lay seige to the holy hill on yesterday - with hundreds of traditionalists blocking three women from entering the Sabarimala temple for a third day, vandalising vehicles in open defiance of the police and threatening to force back any woman who dares v...

Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Titli' Heads To Odisha; Schools, Colleges Shut

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Wednesday October 10, 2018

Schools and colleges are closed in four districts in Odisha which is on high alert as Cyclone Titli heads towards the coast. 'Titli' intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, triggering rainfall in several parts of Odisha, the weather office said.; it is expected to make landfall between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh coasts tomorrow morning.

Police Use Tear Gas, Water Cannons To Stop Protesting Farmers: Highlights

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Tuesday October 2, 2018

The police had earlier issued prohibitory orders in east and north-east Delhi anticipating trouble. Farmers are now stopped at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border with police using water cannons and tear gases to disperse them.

PM Modi, Top BJP Leaders Greet President Kovind On His 73rd Birthday

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Monday October 1, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other top BJP leaders extended their birthday wishes to President Ram Nath Kovind on his 73rd birthday today. Twitter is also abuzz with activity as #RamNathKovind was one of the top trends on the site.

Indonesian City Palu Hit By Tsunami After Strong Earthquake: Highlights

World News | Edited by S Shobana | Friday September 28, 2018

Indonesia has been hit by tsunami after a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake had rocked earlier. Many buildings had collapsed in the aftermath of the huge tremor.

Cyclone Daye Crosses South Odisha, Heavy Rainfall In Several Parts Of State: Highlights

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Friday September 21, 2018

Cyclonic storm 'DAYE' crossed south Odisha and adjoining north Andhra Pradesh cost near Gopalpur today morning, resulting in heavy rains and strong winds in various districts in the regions.

Jet Flight 9W 697 Highlights: Passengers Suffer Nosebleed As Cabin Pressure Drops; Flight Returns

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Thursday September 20, 2018

A Jet Airways flight from Mumbai to Jaipur turned back mid-way after 166 passengers suffered nasal and ear bleeding. The crew forgot to select a switch that helps maintain cabin air pressure during take-off.

Congress Meets Centre's Auditor CAG For Rafale Scam Probe: Highlights

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Wednesday September 19, 2018

The Congress party is ready to escalate its all out attack with Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government over the Rafale fighter aircraft deal to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) today.

PM Modi Celebrates 68th Birthday In Varanasi: Highlights

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Monday September 17, 2018

Narendra Modi will celebrate his 68th birthday in his parliamentaryconstituency of Varanasi. The preparations for his visit are currently underway in the town. The prime minister will spend the day with children of a primary school aided by a non-profit organisation.

JNU Election Results Highlights: Left Unity Sweeps JNU Student Polls, Wins All Four Seats

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Sunday September 16, 2018

As the counting of votes for the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) elections resumed on Saturday evening after being suspended for around 14 hours, the results are expected to be announced today afternoon.