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Post-Diwali smog could envelope Delhi soon

Post-Diwali smog could envelope Delhi soon

October 27, 2022

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was quick to claim credit when the air quality index on Tuesday, the day after Diwali, reflected a reading of just over 300. While it was classified as very poor air quality, it was a significant drop of about 30 pc from the AQI readings of 20...

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Anganwadi workers to continue protest despite offer of hike in wages

Anganwadi workers to continue protest despite offer of hike in wages

February 25, 2022

On Thursday, the 25th day of protest by over 20,000 anganwadi (day care) workers, the Delhi government reached out to the protestors and offered them a carrot and a stick. While it marginally hiked their wages, it also issued a stern notice, warning the workers that if they faile...

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Severe cold & poor facilities responsible for homeless deaths: CHD

Severe cold & poor facilities responsible for homeless deaths: CHD

February 8, 2022

Delhi’s winters are famous for two things – neither of them very pleasant for the residents. One is the massive smog that envelopes the city’s already toxic atmosphere, pushing the particulate matter levels beyond scale. The other is the sharp dip in thermometres that is se...

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Induction of e-bus in DTC: Remedy or political stunt

Induction of e-bus in DTC: Remedy or political stunt

January 25, 2022

The DTC and Delhi Integrated Multi-modal Transit System (DIMTS) jointly own about 6,900 buses in the city responsible for providing inland transport to the commuters. These and other forms of transport are often blamed for the seemingly uncontrollable air pollution that has been ...

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BJP continues slugfest with AAP over new liquor stores in Delhi

BJP continues slugfest with AAP over new liquor stores in Delhi

January 8, 2022

On November 17, when Delhi saw the opening of 850 brand new and swanky liquor stores, as part of the new excise policy of the government, they represented different things for different people, especially the political parties. For the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, the new stores were ...

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Cynically combatting Covid-19 in India

Cynically combatting Covid-19 in India

January 5, 2022

On Tuesday, hours after chief minister Arvind Kejriwal tested positive for Covid-19, the Delhi government announced further restrictions on movement in the national capital, imposing a weekend curfew, to add to the night curfew already in place, in addition to having closed gyms,...

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Goa elections: TMC, AAP sideshow, BJP, Congress main contenders

Goa elections: TMC, AAP sideshow, BJP, Congress main contenders

November 6, 2021

In the lead-up to Goa’s Legislative Assembly elections, which will be held in February 2022, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee last week embarked on a three-day visit to the coastal state, purportedly to establish TMC as the primary ...

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Modi’s myriad challenges

Modi’s myriad challenges

January 9, 2020

After storming into office for a second time with a thumping majority, challenges for Narendra Modi’s government has not wilted in any way. Instead it has taken myriad forms…

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Delhi asphyxiée : une urgence de santé publique

Delhi asphyxiée : une urgence de santé publique

November 4, 2019

Les niveaux de pollution de l’air dans la région de la capitale nationale de Delhi (Delhi-RCN) se sont dégradés de manière intense ces derniers jours, constituant, depuis le vendredi 1er novembre, une « urgence de santé publique » selon l’autorité de prévention et ...

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L’Inde et le Pakistan s’enlisent dans une escalade d’attaques

L’Inde et le Pakistan s’enlisent dans une escalade d’attaques

February 26, 2019

L’armée de l’air indienne a lancé une attaque aérienne dans la nuit du 26 février sur un camp de terroristes présumé en territoire pakistanais. Cela ne s’était pas produit depuis 1971, lorsque les deux pays étaient encore en guerre.

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Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to showcase three Indian films

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to showcase three Indian films

July 29, 2017

Three Indian films including one by Anurag Kashyap and one by Hansal Mehta are set to have a world premiere at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

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Modi advocates Jan-Dec fiscal year at the NITI Aayog Meet

Modi advocates Jan-Dec fiscal year at the NITI Aayog Meet

April 25, 2017

Sunday witnessed yet another thought-provoking meeting in the capital of India where the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi proposed yet another couple of reforms while addressing the third NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting. Is it a warm-up before July 1?

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