NEW DELHI : Supreme Court on Wednesday took exception to Delhi govt and its education department avoiding appearance during hearing in a public interest litigation seeking internet facilities for EWS students to enable them to participate in virtual classes when schools are ordered to be closed due to severe air pollution in the capital.Finding that…
Pune: A series of accidents this year involving ready mix concrete (RMC) trucks in and around the Hinjewadi IT Park area has prompted the Pimpri Chinchwad police, RTO, PMRDA and other agencies to contemplate a slew of fresh measures to curb violations and improve road safety.A senior traffic department official told TOI that a proposal…
MUMBAI: Two men were arrested by Kasturba Marg police for stealing copper cables from a shop at Borivali East recently. Police said one of the accused, Sanojkumar Harijan, has a prior record of four offences registered at Navghar and Mira Road police stations.The theft was reported between 6 pm on Nov 15 and noon on…
NEW DELHI: Amicus Curiae Sanjay Upadhyay informed the National Green Tribunal that despite GRAP being operational across NCR, air quality consistently remained in the “very poor” category, and emergency measures like cloud seeding failed. Flagging AQI data gaps and sprinkling outside the monitoring stations, he noted that Delhi’s comprehensive action plan had not been revised…
Pune: Conducting a public parade of an accused is neither contemplated under the law nor is it desirable when the accused is in the custody of the police, a Pune special court has said.In-charge special judge (MCOCA) S R Salunkhe said on Nov 25 the custody ought to be utilised for the purpose for which…
MUMBAI: A 21-year-old man was murdered by his co-worker early on Thursday at Malad West over a dispute. Police said the victim, Dilkhush Sah, would frequently tease the accused, Ganesh Mandal, 25, over the latter’s wife deserting him. Mandal has been arrested on charges of murder under provisions of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita.Sah and Mandal worked…
NEW DELHI: A series of high-profile arrests and terror-linked investigations have pushed Nuh district into the spotlight, with central agencies flagging concerns about an alleged cross-border intelligence network and a parallel “white-coat terror module” tied to Al-Falah University. Young Lawyer Held For ‘Spying For ISI’ In the latest crackdown, the Central Investigation Agency, assisted by…
Pune: The state anti-corruption bureau (ACB), Pune, on Tuesday arrested a constable attached to the Wagholi police while accepting a bribe of Rs5,000 to serve a warrant for the recovery of alimony in a divorce case.The ACB team, led by inspector Sarvada Sawale, caught the constable, Parmeshwar Pakhare (37), outside the police station while accepting…
MUMBAI: Justice Prasanna Varale of the Supreme Court on Wednesday said that the Constitution is a living promise to every citizen and must be protected through a commitment to courage, integrity, and constant reflection. He was addressing a gathering online from Delhi for the Constitution Day celebrations organised by Mumbai University’s law department through the…
New Delhi awakens to a pleasant, sunny day with temperatures reaching 24.9°C, ideal for outdoor activities. However, yesterday’s ‘severe’ air quality (AQI 328) indicates lingering pollutants, prompting sensitive groups to consider masks. While clear skies may aid dispersion, caution is advised. The week ahead promises continued dry, sunny weather, offering comfortable conditions despite the persistent…
