India

ACP suspended amid departmental proceedings after demonstration near Delhi PHQ

04 Nov 2026 | 12:32 AM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) In view of departmental proceedings being contemplated against Assistant Commissioner of Police Manasvi Vashishta, the Ministry of Home Affairs has placed him under suspension, sources said. .

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Jantar Mantar should never have been a designated protest venue, no fundamental right to protest at a particular site: Delhi Police tells SC

04 Nov 2026 | 12:24 AM

New Delhi, Nov. 3 (UNI) Delhi Police on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that Jantar Mantar should not have been a designated protest venue as it is a public road with limited capacity to accommodate large gatherings and lies close to sensitive Central government offices, institutions and foreign embassies. It also maintained that there is no fundamental right to protest at a particular site.

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Public-private partnership essential to making Delhi a better medical hub: CM

03 Nov 2026 | 11:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said the government is working to strengthen healthcare facilities across the national capital, with a focus on disease prevention and providing affordable medical services to residents.

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NEET-PG may shift from percentile-based qualifying system to rank-based merit system

03 Nov 2026 | 10:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 3 (UNI) A 12-member expert committee set up to review the NEET-PG admission system has recommended replacing the existing percentile-based qualifying system with a rank-based merit system, a proposal that has received in-principle approval from the National Medical Commission.

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Congress accuses EC of ‘Word Games’ over Form 6, demands halt to SIR

03 Nov 2026 | 10:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) The Congress on Tuesday stepped up its confrontation with the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, accusing the poll panel of using “word games” to defend a flawed exercise that, according to the opposition party, deletes existing voters first and subsequently asks them to seek re-enrolment as new electors.

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Supreme Court restores registration of Crystal Crop protection’s insecticide, sets aside Delhi High Court order

03 Nov 2026 | 10:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) The Supreme Court has restored the registration certificate granted to Crystal Crop Protection Ltd for the import and manufacture of the insecticide Halosulfuron methyl, setting aside a Delhi High Court judgment that had cancelled the registration.

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Army trains 50 Civil Defence Master Trainers to strengthen emergency preparedness

03 Nov 2026 | 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) The Indian Army has launched a joint initiative with the Directorate General of Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards (DG FSCDHG) to strengthen military-civil coordination and enhance the country's preparedness to deal with emerging security challenges and emergencies.

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Delhi gasps for breath as AQI touches 350, Jahangirpuri records 462

03 Nov 2026 | 10:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) Delhi’s air pollution intensified today, with the national capital recording its worst air quality as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 350, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category.

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Cyber-Enabled Cognitive Warfare seminar concludes in New Delhi, stresses coordinated response to emerging threats

03 Nov 2026 | 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) A two-day seminar on Cyber-Enabled Cognitive Warfare, organised by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), concluded here on Tuesday, with senior military leadership emphasising the need for a coordinated, multi-domain approach to counter emerging threats to national security.

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Lawyers and Judges celebrate Deepawali Mangal Milan at Tis Hazari Court

03 Nov 2026 | 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) The Delhi Bar Association organised its Deepawali Mangal Milan event at Tis Hazari Courts on Tuesday, bringing together members of the judiciary and legal fraternity to celebrate the festival of lights in a spirit of unity and camaraderie.

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Indigenous defence production key to military preparedness in 21st century: Rajnath Singh

03 Nov 2026 | 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) Defence preparedness in the 21st century is intrinsically linked to technological and industrial capabilities, with indigenous production and the ability to independently sustain critical military equipment emerging as key requirements, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday.

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ECI eases SIR hurdle, allows previously enrolled voters to reapply through Form 6 without fear of prosecution

03 Nov 2026 | 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) The Election Commission of India has clarified that voters whose names are missing from the draft electoral rolls published during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) can apply afresh through Form 6 to secure their inclusion in the final voters' list, even if they had been registered as electors earlier. The Commission has also assured that such applicants will not face prosecution merely for submitting the form despite their previous enrolment.

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IPRD-2026 focuses on translating scientific advances into regional cooperation

03 Nov 2026 | 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) The three-day Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD-2026), the Indian Navy’s annual apex-level international strategic dialogue, commenced in New Delhi on Tuesday, with a focus on leveraging scientific advancements, technological innovation and academic partnerships to strengthen regional cooperation and maritime security.

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India, Sri Lanka Coast Guards hold high-level meeting to strengthen maritime cooperation

03 Nov 2026 | 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) on Tuesday held their 9th High-Level Meeting (HLM) in Mirissa, Sri Lanka, with a focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in maritime security, search and rescue operations and marine pollution response.

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03 Nov 2026 | 7:00 PM

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