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Centre assures states all help to deal with cyclone ‘Bulbul’

6:13 pm November 7, 2019

New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday asked states to take all possible steps to deal with the cyclonic storm ‘Bulbul’ and ensure there is minimum casualty and loss of property. At a high-level meeting here, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, P K Mishra also assured the states all necessary central assistance required in the […]

Delhi records lowest October temperature in 26 years

Delhi’s air quality in “poor” category

11:40 am November 7, 2019

New Delhi: Delhi’s Air Quality improved from “very poor” category to “poor” category on Thursday morning, giving some respite to people grappling with severe pollution. The air quality index was recorded at 214 this morning. An AQI between 0-50 is considered good’, 51-100 satisfactory’, 101-200 moderate’, 201-300 poor’, 301-400 very poor’ and 401-500 severe’. An […]

Arvind Singh takes over as AAI chairman

11:51 pm November 6, 2019

New Delhi: Arvind Singh, a 1988-batch IAS officer of Maharashtra cadre, on Wednesday took charge as the chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), an official release said. The AAI, which comes under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, owns and manages more than 100 airports across the country. Prior to this appointment, Singh was […]

Air India flyer seeks damages over data breach

Air India employee unions to oppose privatisation plans

11:39 pm November 6, 2019

New Delhi: Employee unions at Air India on Wednesday decided to oppose privatisation of the airline as there is still no clarity on various issues, including payment of salary arrears and pension, according to a union’s representative. The development comes at a time when the government is working on the final contours for the proposed […]

Delhi breathes easier, more relief likely

11:30 pm November 6, 2019

New Delhi: Pollution levels in the national capital dropped further on Wednesday as the impact of stubble burning on Delhi’s air quality reduced significantly due to a change in wind direction. The trend is likely to continue over the next three to four days, a meteorological department official said. At 8.45 pm, the city’s overall […]