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Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented GRAP-3 rule: Delhi Environment Minister

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the GRAP-3 rule has been implemented in the national capital after a rise in air pollution owing to a decrease in the flow of wind and little sunlight since January 13.

‘Days of Our Lives’ actor, Bill Hayes dies at 98

Actor Bill Hayes, 98, has passed away peacefully surrounded by family, including his wife Susan Seaforth Hayes, according to his agent. No cause of death was provided.

Delhi schools set to reopen tomorrow, no classes before 9 am amid severe fog conditions

Schools in Delhi are all set to reopen on January 15 in physical mode after the winter break announced due to dense to very dense fog. However, the government has imposed timing-related constraints for the operation of schools given persistent weather conditions. (READ MORE)

“A strong government is needed at the Centre and States”, says Deora

After joining Shiv Sena, Milind Deora says, “A strong government is needed at the Centre and States in India. It is a matter of pride for all of us that under the leadership of PM Modi, India is stronger today…I would like to add that in the last 10 years not one terror attack has happened in Mumbai. This is a major achievement for Mumbaikars.”

This is a very emotional day for me, says Deora

After joining Shiv Sena, Milind Deora says, “This is a very emotional day for me. I had never thought that I would quit Congress. Today, I joined Shiv Sena.”

Milind Deora joins Shiv Sena after quitting Congress

According to ANI, Milind Deora is to join Shiv Sena in the presence of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, in Mumbai. He had quit the Congress party earlier today.

Ayodhya Ram temple: BJP launches Swachchata Abhiyan at religious places ahead of ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) started a cleanliness drive on Sunday as part of the Swachchata Abhiyan campaign at all religious places until January 22 when the country will witness the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

UP CM Yogi Aditayanath flags off 100 e-buses for tourists in Ayodhya

As the country gears up to witness the grand Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday flagged off 100 electric buses for tourists in the city.

GRAP-3 restrictions to be reimposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality dips to ‘severe’ category

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), a statutory body, on Sunday decided to reimpose restrictions as per Stage III of the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect. (READ MORE)

Uttarakhand govt increases dearness allowance of employees, pensioners to 46 pc

After the approval of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the State Finance Department has issued orders for a 4 per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA) to state employees and pensioners. With this order, the DA of employees has increased from 42 to 46 per cent in the state.

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi’s flight to Imphal delayed due to fog

A special IndiGo flight, through which Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, were going to travel to Manipur’s Imphal for the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, was delayed due to fog and poor visibility conditions at Delhi Airport on Sunday morning.

Security tightened, all arrangements in place as devotees gather for Gangasagar Mela 

While all eyes are on Ayodhya as the city prepares to host a long line of dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of the opening of the grand Ram Temple on January 22, a popular pilgrimage site in another part of the country has also decked up to receive devotees and pilgrims by their thousands.

Canada plans cap on international students amid housing crisis

Amid the growing unemployment and housing crisis in Canada, Immigration Minister Marc Miller on Saturday said in the next few months, he will be looking at the possibility of putting a cap on the number of international students living in the country, CTV News reported.

Dense fog reduces visibility, flights delayed as Delhi wakes up to freezing Sunday morning

A dense layer of fog gripped the national capital, impairing the movement of traffic as the city woke up to a bitterly cold Sunday. The night shelters in Delhi are aimed at providing refuge to homeless people, who live on the streets and have nowhere else to go in the cold. The shelters offer blankets, beds, hot water, and food to those seeking shelter.

Army brings under control forest fire in J-K’s Poonch 

A massive fire broke out in forest area near Dera ki Gali in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district in the early hours of Sunday. The Indian Army was able to bring the fire under control with the help of security agencies, saving many lives and infrastructure.

Delhi airport sees 7 flight diversions due to bad weather

Seven flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Sunday morning due to bad weather, according to an official. The official said that six flights were diverted to Jaipur and one to Mumbai between 4.30 am and 7.30 am. (READ MORE)