Security was beefed up and patrolling has been intensified across north-east Delhi to avoid any untoward incident ahead or after the Friday prayers. The precautions have been taken after a massive protest had broken out in Jama Masjid area in Delhi against the newly-enacted citizenship law last week following the Friday prayers.

Anti-CAA protests: Security beefed up in Delhi, ahead of Friday prayers

Anti-Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 protests: 10 things you need to know

Heavy rains and thunderstorms on Thursday in the national capital made slight improvements in the pollution levels as the air quality was hovering at the 'poor' category on Friday.

Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' following rains and thunderstorms

The national capital continues to reel under noxious air after a brief relief from the poor air quality during the last week. On Tuesday morning, the air quality index docked at 352 with PM2.

Delhi reels under bouts of air pollution as AQI crosses 350 mark

The All India United Democratic Front, an Assam-based political party, protested against the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday.

Assam's AIUDF protests against Citizenship Amendment Bill in Delhi

India can engage with the Taliban if the group engages with the Afghan government and is acceptable to Afghan people, India's former ambassador to Afghanistan and member of the National Security Advisory Board Amar Sinha said at WION's World Order event in New Delhi today.

If Taliban engages with Afghan government, India can drop its hesitations: Former ambassador to Afghanistan

The air quality of Delhi has again deteriorated from the `moderate` category on Tuesday, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). At several major junctions of the city, the Air Quality Index (AQI) oscillated between `poor` and `very poor` category.

Delhi chokes again as AQI level deteriorates

Mother of 2012 Delhi rape and murder victim on Monday welcomed the decision of Delhi government to recommend the rejection of mercy petition of one of the convicts in the case.

Nirbhaya's mother welcomes Delhi government's decision to recommend rejection of convict's mercy petition

The air quality in Delhi remained in the `poor` category on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) likely to deteriorate marginally tomorrow, as per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Delhi air quality remains in 'poor' category, AQI likely to deteriorate tomorrow

In a strong message, India and Japan have called Pakistan to act against terror groups operating out of territory under its control and comply with the commitments it has made to the anti-terror financing body Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

India, Japan ask Pakistan to take irreversible action on terror; fulfil FATF commitments

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Executive Council has approved the recommendations of a High-Level Committee (HLC) set up by the varsity administration to discuss the revised hostel manual and hostel charges.

JNU Executive Council approves recommendations of high level committee on revised hostel manual, charges

The Parliament and the Rashtrapati Bhawan were lit up in multiple colours on the eve of Constitution Day or Samvidhan Diwas, which is celebrated annually on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution.

Parliament, Rashtrapati Bhawan illuminated on eve of Constitution Day

SoftBank-backed Oyo Hotels and Homes' losses ballooned six-fold in the year to March, while its revenue more than quadrupled, a valuation report filed by the India-based hotel chain with local regulators showed on Monday.

SoftBank's Oyo reveals over $330 million annual loss; Revenue surges: Valuation report

District and Sessions Judge of Patiala House Court on Monday approved Nirbhaya`s parents` application seeking transfer of the case to Additional Sessions Judge Satish Arora.

Nirbhaya case: Parents' plea seeking to expedite execution of convicts to be heard by new judge

Indian ambassador to Afghanistan Vinay Kumar and acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Idrees Zaman on Sunday exchanged instruments of ratification of India-Afghanistan Extradition Treaty to transport criminal offenders between the two countries.

India, Afghanistan exchange treaty to extradite criminal offenders

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal to introduce the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Bill, 2019 during the Winter Session of Parliament which would benefit about 40 lakh people.

Union Cabinet approves bill for ownership rights in 1,731 unauthorised colonies of Delhi

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing on a petition seeking a direction to link movable and immovable property documents of citizens with their Aadhaar number to curb corruption, black money generation and Benami transactions.

Delhi High Court adjourns hearing on plea seeking linkage of Aadhaar to properties

A delegation of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students on Wednesday reached the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD). The Ministry has appointed a high power committee for discussion with students and administration to restore the normal functioning and peaceful resolution of all issues in the University.

Delegation of JNU students reaches Ministry of Human Resources Development

After days of 'severe' and 'very poor' air quality, Delhi and its nearby areas witnessed a change with AQI improving to the 'poor' category in the morning on Tuesday.

Air quality improves slightly in Delhi, SAFAR says relief temporary

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday held a meeting with Chartered Accountants and traders' body to address the concern raised on the process of filling Goods and Services Tax (GST) forms and make them more user-friendly.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds meeting on GST simplification in Delhi

Commenting on the protest organised by the Jawaharlal Nehru Students` Union (JNUSU) over fee hike, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday and said that the institution must protect itself from such "controversies".

JNU must protect itself from controversies: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

With Delhi-NCR gasping for breath, BJP MLA from Ghaziabad, Nand Kishore Gurjar has penned down a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to direct Indian Air Force to sprinkle water in his constituency with the help of helicopters to settle down dust particles.

BJP MLA urges PM Narendra Modi to direct IAF to sprinkle water in Delhi NCR 

To improve the worsening air quality in the national capital, the Supreme Court ordered a complete halt to stubble burning around Delhi. Stubble burning is regarded as one of the biggest contributors to air pollution and is generally done during this time of the year.

Supreme Court orders complete halt to stubble burning around Delhi

Businessman Robert Vadra on Tuesday took to social media site Facebook to criticise the exemptions granted to vehicles of VIPs by the Delhi government in its `odd-even scheme` to combat air pollution and stated that all must adhere to the law.

Delhi: Robert Vadra voices concern over VIP exemptions in odd-even scheme

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