'Horrible': SC expresses grave concern about generation of 3,800 tonnes solid waste going untreated in Delhi

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The Supreme Court on Monday expressed grave concern on Monday about the generation of 3,800 tonnes of untreated solid waste every day in the national capital and said it directly affects the fundamental right of the citizens under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution to live in a pollution-free environment.

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Highest court of jurisdiction in India

1987 Hashimpura massacre case: SC grants bail to 2 more convicts

The Supreme Court granted bail to two more convicts in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre case, where 38 Muslim men were killed by Provincial Armed Constabulary..

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Daily commuters rejoice as SC rules Delhi-Noida-Direct flyway will remain toll-free

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan held that awarding a contract to private firm Noida Toll Bridge Company Ltd (NTBCL) to collect tolls from..

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Supreme Court collegium ticks off HC judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his speech at VHP event

The Supreme Court collegium reprimanded Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his controversial speech at a VHP event. The collegium advised him..

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Allahabad HC Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav appears before SC collegium over his remarks on UCC at VHP event

Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav appeared before the Supreme Court collegium to address his controversial remarks on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)...

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Setback for singer TM Krishna as SC says shouldn't be given MS Subbulakshmi award

The Supreme Court challenged the Madras High Court's decision to allow the MS Subbulakshmi Award to be given to TM Krishna. Subbulakshmi's grandson argued that..

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Delhi

Megacity and union territory of India

Delhi air pollution: Air quality turns 'severe', maximum temperature settles three degrees above normal

Delhi's air quality plummeted to 'severe' on Sunday, with an AQI of 409, following Saturday's 'very poor' rating. The city experienced foggy conditions and..

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'Why so much hatred?': Kejriwal attacks Centre after Delhi tableau misses cut for R-Day parade; BJP hits back

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal criticised the central government for excluding Delhi's tableau from the Republic Day parade, alleging political..

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Rahul Gandhi's special food recommendation as he enjoys family lunch at Delhi restaurant

Amidst a turbulent week in Parliament, including an altercation with BJP MPs and subsequent accusations, Rahul Gandhi enjoyed a family lunch at Delhi's Kwality..

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Weather Update: Delhi-NCR likely to receive rainfall amid chilling cold, check IMD forecast for other states here

Delhi may experience light showers on Monday, December 23. However, greater parts of Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana are likely to receive heavy showers on..

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'Visit these areas and see the hellish conditions': LG slams Delhi govt after ground visits; Kejriwal says 'thanks'

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena highlighted the "hellish living conditions" in parts of Delhi, sharing visuals of overflowing sewers and resident..

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Constitution of India

Supreme law of India since 1950

'Those who love Babasaheb Ambedkar can't support BJP': Arvind Kejriwal's letter to Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu

Arvind Kejriwal criticizes Amit Shah's remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, labeling them disrespectful and indicative of the BJP's perspective on the architect of the..

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Amit Shah Slams Congress For 'Snubbing' Ambedkar, says party distorted the legacy|Oneindia 13:55

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‘Congress is Anti-Ambedkar’: Amit Shah Attacks Congress, Says It Is Anti-Constitution | Watch 03:15

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'Garibi hatao' was biggest 'jumla' of Congress for generations: PM Modi

During a Lok Sabha debate commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party's slogan..

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'We saw India being defamed before the world': PM Modi attacks previous Congress govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted his government's "One Nation, One Grid" initiative, contrasting it with the 2012 nationwide power outage during the..