No relaxation of GRAP-4 without court’s nod: SC slams Delhi govt over curbs delay
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday rebuked the Delhi government for delaying the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Level 4, saying that the preventive measures would remain in effect until further orders, regardless of fluctuations in air quality.“We won’t allow scaling down of preventive measures under stage 4 even if AQI […]
“Didn’t Leave Due To Any Pressure”: Kailash Gahlot On Switch From AAP To BJP
Kailash Gahlot, Delhi’s former Transport Minister and, till Sunday, one of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party’s senior-most leaders, crossed the aisle this morning to join rivals Bharatiya Janata Party, in the presence of Union Ministers ML Khattar and Harsh Malhotra. Mr Khattar described Mr Gahlot’s induction as a “turning point”, especially before the February Assembly […]
Work From Home Has Substantial Benefits But Lacks Effective Communication: Report
Work from Home (WFH) is beneficial in terms of saving on rentals, reduced commuting stress and increased efficiency for employees and but it is detrimental to effective communication and Teamwork says a report. The report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) reveals that while work-from-home (WFH) has […]
International Men’s Day 2024: Know Why This Day Is Celebrated
International Men’s Day 2024: International Men’s Day, observed on November 19, aims to raise awareness about men’s health while celebrating their socio-economic, cultural, and political contributions. It also highlights the positive impact men bring to society and inspires them to serve as role models. The day was first celebrated in 1999 by Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, […]
Delhi’s Toxic Smog Exceeds 60 Times WHO Limit, Schools Go Online
New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organization’s recommended daily maximum. Various piecemeal government initiatives have failed to measurably address the problem, with the smog blamed for thousands of premature deaths each year and particularly impacting the health of children […]
Arvind Kejriwal Terms Delhi Polls ‘Dharamyudh’, Likens It To Mahabharata
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday compared the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections to a ‘dharamyudh’, akin to the one in the Mahabharata. Assembly elections in Delhi are due in February next year. In an address to district-level office bearers of the party in Chandni Chowk here, Mr Kejriwal said the divine forces are on […]
What Is Bluesky, How Does It Work And Why Are Users Leaving Elon Musk’s X
Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) is undergoing a mass exodus (X-odus on social media) as nearly a million users have joined rival social media platform Bluesky after the conclusion of the US presidential elections. A host of journalists, actors, musicians and other prominent people have dumped X with Bluesky stating it had topped the app […]
US-Based CEO Sacks 99 Out Of 110 Employees For Not Attending Morning Meeting
The CEO of a US-based company has come under scrutiny after he sacked 99 of his 110 employees for failing to attend a morning meeting. In a post shared on Reddit, one of the interns at the company shared a letter from the CEO as the sacking announcement was made via a Slack message. The […]
Airbus A321XLR: The Fuel-Efficient, Single-Aisle, Long-Range Aircraft
An advanced single-aisle aircraft, designed for long-haul routes, made its inaugural flight on Thursday, flying from Madrid to Boston. The sleek, fuel-efficient Airbus A321XLR, equipped with a third fuel tank for extended range, completed its maiden journey with Iberia Airlines. The A321XLR, standing for “Xtra Long Range,” is the longest-range commercial aircraft in its class, […]
‘Life be damned’: Donald Trump Jr accuses Joe Biden of triggering ‘World War III’ over US missiles being used by Ukraine
Donald Trump Jr said on Sunday that the US support for Ukraine represents an attempt by the President Joe Biden administration to initiate a major conflict before Donald Trump assumes the presidency in January.On Monday, President Joe Biden, 81, granted permission for Ukrainian forces to utilise American-provided long-range missiles for strikes within Russian territory, significantly […]
GRAP 4 In Delhi NCR; Can You Drive Your Car? What’s Allowed And What’s Not
Delhi-NCR has a “severe” AQI level due to air pollution. To mitigate further deterioration of the air quality, authorities have implemented the GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) Stage 4 anti-pollution measures in the national capital region. While multiple factors contribute to air pollution, the implementation of GRAP is expected to curb high levels of pollution […]