Delhi air at risk as aggregators backslide on EVs
Delhi’s EV transition is faltering as major ride-hailing and delivery platforms quietly reintroduce petrol vehicles, exploiting loopholes in the 2023 EV mandate.
Delhi’s EV transition is faltering as major ride-hailing and delivery platforms quietly reintroduce petrol vehicles, exploiting loopholes in the 2023 EV mandate.
Panic erupted at Kanpur Central station after a hoax bomb threat on the Delhi-bound Amrapali Express. 2 brothers were arrested for making the false call out of frustration over not finding seats.
Facing criticism from industry leaders over Bengaluru’s poor infrastructure, Dy CM DK Shivakumar urged them to “stop hurting” the city that fueled their growth, asking them to remember their roots and be patient as the government works on improvements.
Two days after calling West Bengal “Aurangzeb’s rule,” the Durgapur gang rape victim’s father called CM Mamata Banerjee a “mother-like figure,” seeking her forgiveness and urging her to help his daughter get justice.
Violence broke out outside Baksa Jail as protesters hurled stones at vehicles carrying five accused in singer Zubeen Garg’s death case. Assam Police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the mob demanding “justice for Zubeen.” Several people, including police, were injured.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced a full waiver of Rs 11,000 crore in late payment surcharges on domestic water bills till Jan 31, 2026, and reduced penalties for converting illegal connections, benefiting 29 lakh households.
Delhi govt bans Coldrif cough syrup after it was found adulterated with 46.28% diethylene glycol, a toxic chemical. Sale, purchase, and distribution are prohibited. Public advised not to use it due to serious health risks.
Delhi Police seized over 1,700 kg of banned firecrackers in multiple raids across the city ahead of Diwali, arresting seven men. Operations targeted stockpiles in Dwarka, Rohini, Uttam Nagar, Shastri Nagar, Mukundpur, Shahdara, and Mandoli.
Thousands thronged Guwahati streets as singer Zubeen Garg’s body began its final journey home from the airport. Amid chants of “Jai Zubeen Da,” fans showered flowers, sang his songs, and wept, turning the 25-km convoy into an emotional farewell to Assam’s beloved icon.