Firecrackers banned in Delhi for 3rd consecutive yr

To combat high pollution levels during winter months, Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, storage, sale and bursting of firecrackers......

Amid wrestlers row, probe against Brij Bhushan over illegal mining

The National Green Tribunal has formed a panel to verify the factual position and take appropriate remedial action on a plea claiming illegal mining by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij Bhushan Singh......

Ahead of Diwali, Delhi government again bans firecrackers till January 1

There will be a blanket ban on the production, sale and use of all types of firecrackers in the national capital, including on Diwali, till January 1, 2023, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on......

Kite flying a cultural activity, can't be banned: Delhi HC

The Delhi high court on Friday refused to ban kite flying in the national capital, saying it is a cultural activity, and directed the government and the police to ensure compliance with the......

Despite NCLT setback, analysts remain positive on Zee Entertainment

The National Company Law Tribunal’s (NCLT’s) declaration that Zee Entertainment is bankrupt adds a new measure of uncertainty to the proposed merger with Sony. Three entities -- Aditya......

Stalin asks Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Odisha to lift firecracker ban

According to the Indian Fireworks’ Manufacturers’ Association, the ban would wipe out sales of around Rs 600 crore during the upcoming Deepavali season. IMAGE: Kindly note that this......

IBC: 'Defaulters' paradise is lost'

'The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code cleans up non-performing assets and puts companies in capable and credible hands.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com India's landmark insolvency law, now in......

How FM plans to tackle air pollution and save environment

The Centre on Monday earmarked a separate Rs 2,217 crore for 42 urban centres to tackle air pollution and announced the much-awaited voluntary vehicle scrapping policy to phase out old and......

Green Tribunal concerned over water use in IPL

IMAGE: The National Green Tribunal suggested laying down mandatory requirement of engagement of an environmental expert for every cricket stadium for ensuring compliance with the environmental......

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Maradona 'confused', to spend more time in hospital IMAGE: Fans of Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona, Walter Rotundo and his twin daughters Mara and Dona, who are named after Maradona, pose......

Sports Shorts: Tokyo Olympics medal hopeful Ikee diagnosed with leukemia

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday IMAGE: Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee became the first female athlete to be named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at an Asian Games.......