Headlines from across North India.
A Delhi passenger who missed his Bengaluru-bound flight after alleging delays by airline staff has been awarded ₹71,587 by a consumer commission. The airline claimed he had arrived late for check-in but failed to produce CCTV footage or other evidence to support its position.
Gold and silver prices today, 5 November: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami approved a 3-percentage-point dearness allowance increase for state employees, from 60% to 63% of basic pay, effective July 1, 2026.
Gujarat and Punjab announced a 3% DA hike for state government employees and pensioners on 4 November 2026. Check the revised rates, arrears and when employees and pensioners will receive the increased amount.
The growing political unease within the National Conference is no longer a routine episode of internal disagreement. What is unfolding is a deeper organisational crisis, rooted in the concentration of political authority, the marginalisation of experienced leaders and the growing perception that the…
Srinagar, Nov 05: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday called upon party leaders and workers to stand firmly with the people amid growing political uncertainty, insecurity and economic challenges in Jammu and Kashmir, urging them to provide hope and raise public concerns…
Srinagar, Nov 05: Commissioner Secretary Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department, Sourabh Bhagat, on Thursday chaired an online review meeting to assess the functioning and progress of various departmental initiatives being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was…
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday ordered an inquiry into the collapse of a three-storey building under construction in Old Delhi’s Chawri Bazar, which claimed two lives and left four others injured, and directed officials to register an FIR against the contractor. The chief minister also…
Jammu, Nov 5: Around 30,000 Chinar trees across Jammu and Kashmir have been geo-tagged and a digital database created to document and monitor the iconic trees, Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Altaf Ahmad Wani was informed during a review meeting on Thursday. The meeting, held at the…
Nearly five lakh families living in Delhi’s slum settlements could get permanent homes under a new rehabilitation policy notified by the Delhi Govt on Diwali. The scheme, which is expected to cover around 20 lakh people, promises priority housing within existing settlements or within three…
New Delhi: A loud crash reverberated through a crammed neighbourhood in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazar on Thursday morning. Rushing out of their homes, residents -- some jolted awake by the sound and others preparing to leave for work -- saw that a three-storey building which was being built in the…
Srinagar, Nov 5: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended his support to singer Qazi Touqeer, who is currently participating in reality show Bigg Boss 20, saying he would vote for him if public voting determines the winner. He said he was aware of Qazi’s performance inside the…
Srinagar, Nov 05: Inspector General of Police (Traffic) J&K, M Suleman Choudhary, on Thursday reviewed traffic arrangements for the forthcoming Diwali celebrations and winter preparedness in Kashmir and along the National Highway, directing officers to take advance measures to prevent congestion and…
Jammu, Nov 5: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ali Mohammad Sagar on Thursday called for strengthening litigation management in the department, directing officers to ensure timely filing of responses in court cases, effective monitoring of proceedings and strict compliance with…
Srinagar, Nov 05: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Sujit K Singh on Thursday said threats along the National Highway continue with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) being detected every day, adding that the security arrangements would be fine-tuned in consultation with other security…
Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday challenged the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to stop making allegations against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on the streets and instead come forward for a debate in Parliament. Addressing a gathering in Karnal…
Two people were killed and five others injured after a three-storey building collapsed in the congested Chawri Bazar area of Old Delhi on Thursday morning, triggering an extensive rescue operation amid fears that one or two people could still be trapped under the debris. The MCD has suspended two…
Poonch, Nov 05: Traffic congestion in Tehsil Mandi of Poonch district has become a major concern, with residents alleging that the traffic management system has virtually collapsed, causing severe inconvenience to commuters, schoolchildren and patients visiting the Sub-District Hospital. Locals said…
The timing of the Agniveer U-turn is difficult to ignore. Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh have traditionally been major recruitment grounds for the armed forces. In these states, joining the armed forces is not merely a career or a matter of family tradition and social prestige. It is also a…
Srinagar, Nov 05: A suspected theft attempt at a Forest Department hut in Rangha area of Sonamarg was foiled after alert forest officials caught three persons allegedly removing government property from the premises. Sources said the accused, all residents of Sopore, allegedly took away a geyser…
Srinagar, Nov 05: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has said that the schedule for the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir will be announced separately, keeping in view the prevailing weather conditions. In a communication addressed to the Chief Electoral…
Srinagar, Nov 05: The Jammu and Kashmir government has accorded administrative approval to a Rs 7.93-crore project for the development of tourism infrastructure in Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, with five major projects planned at different locations to promote border tourism…
Srinagar, Nov 05: The Chrysanthemum Theme Garden, also known as Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, located within the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden complex in Srinagar, has emerged as a major autumn attraction in the Valley, recording a footfall of nearly 53,000 visitors in the last 14 days…
Jammu, Nov 05: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday appreciated the initiative of the team behind ‘Ek Galat Kadam’, an awareness short film highlighting the dangers of drug abuse, and extended his best wishes to its members. The film's team called on the Lieutenant Governor at Raj Bhavan and…
With BJP intensifying its anti-drug campaign against the Punjab government and speculation growing over a possible SAD-BJP reunion, AAP seeks to shift the spotlight to the alleged Akali drug-money network and put the Centre on the spot.
Budgam, Nov 05: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening the educational environment and fostering a culture of reading among students, the Block Development Office (BDO) SK Pora has established the first dedicated library for students of government schools across the block. The…
Para-athlete Suvarna Raj, who won gold in the women's discus throw F54 event at the Asian Para Games 2026, on Thursday expressed gratitude to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu for announcing her appointment as Delhi's State Commissioner for…
Jarnail Singh maintained that the date-related issue was a minor technical error and did not invalidate the pollution readings displayed in Mohali
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on November 5 dismissed a petition seeking the transfer of the Tirupati laddu ghee adulteration trial outside Andhra Pradesh, rejecting an accused businessman’s contention that political statements by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan…
Al Hajiri said he had cancelled his flight ticket from New Delhi to Hyderabad to travel by bus with party leaders.
Srinagar, Nov 05 : The Lok Sabha Secretariat has notified the resignation of Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi as Member of Parliament from Srinagar parliamentary constituency. As per the notification issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Mehdi, an elected member of Lok Sabha from Srinagar constituency of…
New Delhi, Nov 5 (PTI): A loud crash reverberated through a crammed neighbourhood in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazar on Thursday morning. Rushing out of their homes, residents -- some jolted awake by the sound and others preparing to leave for work -- saw that a three-storey building which was being built…
According to the initial probe, Samiullah allegedly carried out fresh construction on the second and third floors of the building without any prior approval and in violation of the advisory issued in April.
SRINAGAR: The resignation of Syed Ruhullah Mehdi as Member of Parliament from the Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency of Jammu and Kashmir has been formally accepted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla with effect from November 3, 2026. A Gazette notification issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat on…
New Delhi, Nov 5: Lok Sabha Speaker has accepted the resignation of Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi as Member of Parliament from Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency of Jammu and Kashmir. According to a notification issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat on Thursday, Mehdi's resignation has been accepted with…
MULTAN: A passenger bus collided with a truck in eastern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 11 people and injuring 33 others, police and rescue officials said. The crash occurred in Pakpattan district in Punjab province, said Dr. Ahmad Raza, a hospital official. Rescuers used cranes and other…
The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 369 at 4 pm on Thursday, compared to 377 recorded at the same time on Wednesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
NEW DELHI: The Ramjas College Staff Association (RCSA) on Thursday organized a protest demonstration at the college gate, Ramjas College, against the alleged arbitrary and unjust termination of Dr. Saripalli V. Ravikiran from the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE/SOL), University of…
Delhi High Court's division bench refused to stay a single judge's order for SAP India to continue software services. Nayara Energy requires access to SAP's support system for its operations, as denied access could incur high costs. SAP suspended its services after the European Union imposed…
Defending champions India scripted history by clinching a record-extending 6th Asian Champions Trophy title after producing a stunning comeback to defeat Japan 4-1 in the final played at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium, Mohali, on Thursday.
In their petitions, the two have contended that their continued incarceration for over six years, with the trial yet to commence, violates the Constitutional guarantee of personal liberty under Article 21
The two leaders said they will cooperate with investigation; Mr. Ranka maintains that waving the national flag at Jantar Mantar should not be a crime
Delhi pollution news: Average AQI reached 369 on Thursday, with 18 of 59 monitoring stations recording severe pollution. Forecasts warn conditions could turn severe from Friday. Authorities reportedly conducted two cloud-seeding trials near the airport, but earlier trials failed to produce rain.
Death toll rises to six; rescue teams continue the search for the two other missing trekkers
NEW DELHI: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has allocated slots to 38 of the 50 international airlines for the Summer 2027 schedule. Sources at the airport said, "Twelve airlines, operating around 16 daily departures to 14 destinations, have not been allocated slots here…
NEW DELHI: Manuscripts of the epic Mahabharata, Kalhana's 12th-century historical chronicle Rajatarangini, and Kautilya's Arthashastra, a work on governance and statecraft, have been inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register, officials said on Thursday. PIB Culture…
