GRAP-1 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCRDelhi air quality: Owing to favourable meteorological conditions, the air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 123, in the 'moderat...
29 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Is there a curfew in Pune today? Here's what police said amid social media claimsPune Police have clarified that no city-wide curfew is in effect, debunking social media rumors of a 14-day lockdown. Officials stated that...
26 May, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
GRAP-1 imposed in Delhi-NCR: Full list of restrictions, bans and permitted activitiesDelhi-NCR has entered Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality dropped to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 208. T...
19 May, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
'Difficult to declare millions of beliefs wrong': SC hears PIL limits in Sabarimala case debateThe Supreme Court is examining the permissibility of public interest litigations concerning religious practices. A nine-judge bench is hear...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Govt imposes export curbs on wood briquettesIndia has restricted the export of wood briquettes. This eco-friendly fuel alternative now requires government permission. However, curbs h...
06 Apr, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Some Delhi hotels down shutters, say only delivery not sustainableDelhi lieutenant general Anil Baijal had on Monday said bars and restaurants in the state will be shut for dine-in facilities in view of in...
13 Jan, 2022, 07.07 AM IST
Bird flu: Delhi rolls back ban on chicken, eggsThe restrictions, enforced due to an outbreak of bird flu in 10 states, were lifted after the Centre asked states not to curb interstate su...
15 Jan, 2021, 02.38 PM IST
Bird flu: All 3 MCDs ban sale, storage of poultry or processed chicken meatIssued by the veterinary services department of the NDMC, it also said that owners of restaurants and hotels will face action if egg-based ...
13 Jan, 2021, 08.10 PM IST
Fine Dine restaurants urge govt to revisit alcohol ban; most to stay shut till ban is liftedImpressario Handmade Restaurants managing director Riyaaz Amlani, owner of Social, Smoke House Deli and Mocha said while the curfew guideli...
09 Jul, 2020, 09.55 AM IST
Delhi’s restaurateurs cry foul over ban on recorded music in pubsIn a circular dated May 16, the Delhi government had warned bars and pubs to not play recorded music citing a rule that bars them from doin...
22 May, 2018, 09.20 AM IST
Delhi: With liquor ban, It's a hard summer for restaurantsWhen there was confusion around the service charge issue, we saw people were not comfortable paying, so we removed the service charge.
21 Jun, 2017, 12.09 PM IST
Hotels seek review of Supreme Court's liquor banHotel associations from various parts of the country have filed review petitions seeking reconsideration of the Supreme Court’s ban on liqu...
02 May, 2017, 01.20 AM IST
Hospitality industry to approach govt on SC imposed liquor banManbir Choudhary, president, Hotels and Restaurant Association of Haryana, said, “We are approaching the government. If we will be hit, the...
03 Apr, 2017, 01.40 AM IST
Supreme Court’s highway liquor ban verdict may hit 1 million jobsThe SC on Friday ruled that its December 15 order on banning liquor vends across national and state highways is also applicable to hotels a...
02 Apr, 2017, 06.15 AM IST
- Govt bans food imports from Japan for 3 months
The Indian government suspended food imports from Japan over fears these may be contaminated by radiation from tsunami-hit reactors.
06 Apr, 2011, 10.30 AM IST
- Delhi Restaurants to source sushi from other countries
The expanding radiation threat in Japan has prompted New Delhi to clamp down on food imports from that country.
06 Apr, 2011, 09.38 AM IST