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New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked authorities to ensure that cafes, bars and restaurants in Majnu ka Tila area adhere to the sanctioned building plans and have fire safety clearances.HC allowed Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and Special Task Force (STF) dealing with the removal of unauthorised constructions to treat a PIL before the court as a complaint and take action against outlets...

New Delhi: Delhi High Court has warned that continued delays in implementing key reforms across govt-run hospitals could seriously affect healthcare services in the Capital and jeopardise the lives of citizens. The court flagged Delhi govt's failure to implement recommendations made by a court-appointed panel of medical experts and summoned the health secretary to explain the lapses. A special bench...

NEW DELHI: In rampant malpractice, most IAS coaching institutes claim their “success rate” in UPSC examination by showcasing in their advertisements students who only took mock interviews at their centres and not the full course, the Central Consumer Protection Authority has found.The magnitude of inflated claims by institutes is huge considering that while 933 candidates were selected in UPSC 2022,...

KALYAN: During a program in Dombivli, Lok Sabha MP Dr Shrikant Shinde indirectly criticized MNS MLA Pramod (Raju Patil), emphasizing the importance of meaningful action over mere complaints. Shinde stressed that the public elects representatives based on their work, and those who fail to deliver may find themselves facing the consequences of becoming former MLAs.On Tuesday, MP Shrikant Shinde was...

NEW DELHI: In order to control air pollution in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) during the winter, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will be implemented from October 1. The restrictive anti-air pollution measures will come into force in four different states if AQI touches 201.GRAP has four stages — stage I when AQI is ranging between 201 and 300, stage II when AQI is 301-400, stage III when...

NEW DELHI: The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), a set of anti-air pollution measures implemented in the Delhi-NCR region during the winter season, is set to be activated starting Sunday. The Commission for Air Quality Management, an autonomous body tasked with improving air quality in Delhi and its neighboring areas, made significant changes to the GRAP last year and again in July this year.The...

NEW DELHI: Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal unveiled a 15-point winter action plan on Friday and stressed the cooperation of NCR states to make the season less harsh on everyone. "Pollution knows no boundaries. The air from Haryana comes to Delhi, and Delhi's air goes to Uttar Pradesh," he said. Hotspot-specific action plans, monitoring of open-waste burning, and alternative routes on 90 roads are part of...

MUMBAI: India’s markets regulator, the Securities & Exchange Board of India(Sebi), is tightening its oversight of platforms meant for tiny businesses, a segment that’s more prone to manipulation due to fewer compliance requirements. Bourses operated by BSE Ltd and its larger peer the National Stock Exchange of India Monday extended their short-term surveillance rules to cover firms listed on...

THANE: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday called for a joint and collective effort to identify 'mathadis' (porters) who are involved in blackmail and extortion. Speaking at a rally organised to mark the birth anniversary of Mathadi leader Late Annadsaheb Patil at Vashi, Fadnavis also warned of stringent action against them.The state government did not want to thrust any act on...

CHENNAI: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has warned of legal action against people obstructing train doors during peak hours as it disrupts train services. “Obstructing train doors poses serious safety risks, disrupts service and can result in injuries. It is essential for passengers to understand that obstructing doors is not only a breach of safety protocols but also a punishable offense under...