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Delhi Chokes on Post-Diwali Morning as AQI Hits 376; Severe Smog Spikes PM2.5 Across Capital

The National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi woke up to dense toxic smog on Monday morning, 9 November 2026, as post-Diwali firecracker emission

Two minor boys murdered at Samayapuram near Tiruchi

The two were murdered on the canal bank road at Samayapuram at around11 p.m. on November 8, 2026 by unidentified persons

AQI slips to 'severe' in Delhi; Mumbai, Chennai wake up to smog morning after Deepavali

Delhis air quality plunged to the edge of the severe category on Monday as post-Deepavali pollution surged, with AQI readings above 400 across th

Hyderabad police arrest 16 in illegal gambling raid

Hyderabad: Goshamahal police arrested 16 persons for allegedly organising and participating in illegal gambling activities at a gaming house in B

In Pictures: From homes to markets, India celebrates the festival of lights

Nifty slips below 25,000 as IT, power stocks drag; banks, pharma hold firm

SBI led Nifty50 gains, up 1.82% to 1,034.45 from 1,016, on 49.10 lakh shares worth 506.18 crore

Trump says his immigration policy 'too tough' after midterm drubbing

I think it was too tough. I think it might be too tough, Trump told CBS' 60 Minutes in response to a question on his administration's deportation

IND vs NZ third ODI: Rohit Sharma in focus as India eyes series-clinching win over New Zealand

India lead 2-0 in the five-match rubber, but barring Virat Kohli's majestic knock at Eden Park, none of the other batters, including skipper Shub

Anthropic secures $3.4 billion generator deal for AI data centres: Report

Anthropic bought commitments for 1.7 gigawatts of heavy-duty generators in late September from OnePWR Solutions

Delhi's AQI breaches 400 on morning after Diwali

A thick smog lingered around Inderlok, while other parts of the city awoke to hazy air, deteriorating quality, and poor visibility

Rape-murder accused killed in police encounter; fourth case in West Bengal since BJP came to power

Police had been on the lookout for Dilip Roy for four days following the recovery of the girls decomposed, unclothed body from a forest near the

Kurnool: 26-Year-Old Man Found Dead In Adoni, Probe Underway

Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to ascertain the exact motive behind the murder.

Revanth Reddy accuses KTR of driving sister Kavitha out of family home over property dispute

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy accused BRS leader KT Rama Rao of driving his sister K Kavitha out of the family home over a property di

Post-Diwali Air Quality Decline Poses Health Risks, Experts Warn

After Diwali, worsening air quality threatens health, especially for vulnerable groups. Experts share essential precautions to stay safe. Post-Di

Weekly policy watch: Retail inflation, forex reserves and deposits in focus

India's policy agenda this week will centre on retail inflation, forex reserves and bank deposit growth

Congress to continue agitation until CEC Gyanesh Kumar is removed, says KC Venugopal

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said the party would continue its agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar until he wa

BJP Attacks Congress Over Kharges Eid of Happiness Remark on Diwali

In a video message posted on X, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari described the Congress as an anti-Hindu party

Congress leader flags missing PM2.5 data at 25 Delhi stations on Diwali night

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Sheikh Hasina seeks new passport in clearest sign of Bangladesh return

The request marks the clearest step by Hasina to act on her plan to return to Bangladesh in December, more than two years after a deadly uprising

Are banks open today on November 9, 2026? Check the full list of holidays by RBI and other details

Planning to visit a bank right after Diwali? You might want to check the RBI calendar first, as bank branches in select states will remain closed

Tyra Banks embraces Indian festive glamour in stunning green and gold lehenga for Diwali

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Supermodel Tyra Banks embraced the festive spirit of Diwali in style as she dazzled in a green and gold lehen

NVIDIA to probe CEO Jensen Huangs relationship with possible Chinese spy

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) NVIDIAs board of directors has announced that they are launching an independent investigation following re

President Murmu and leaders greet Uttarakhand on foundation day

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Series of fire incidents at firecracker shops, godowns mar Deepavali in Hyderabad

A fire broke out at a plastic manufacturing unit in Katedan Industrial Area and subsequently spread to a neighbouring plywood unit, prompting the

Diwali 2026: Esha Deol, Bharat Takhtani walk hand-in-hand two years after divorce despite him dating Meghna Lakhani

Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani, who announced their separation in February 2024 after 12 years of marriage, were seen arriving together at a Diwal

India bonds could rally some more as fundamentals favour bulls

Benign oil prices and Treasury yields boost investor sentiment

Ranbir Kapoor greets paps with folded hands; Alia Bhatt waves ; duo celebrate Diwali with Neetu Kapoor at Krishna Raj Bungalow

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt greeted paparazzi from their new Krishna Raj bungalow in Mumbai on Diwali 2026. Ranbir waved and blew flying kisses

Parliament's Monsoon session remains unprorogued for record 88 days

Parliament's Monsoon session has not been prorogued for 88 days, exceeding the previous record of 87 days. This situation raises the possibility

Trump backs US energy permitting reform bill ahead of key Senate vote

Trump endorsed a bipartisan bill to speed up federal approvals for energy and infrastructure projects, urging senators to back the measure ahead

US asks Iraqi govt to close most of its border crossings with Iran

Washington has asked Baghdad to close all but two commercial crossings with Iran as part of its pressure campaign

Cricket-Australia axe Labuschagne for New Zealand test series

Australia have dropped Marnus Labuschagne for next month's four-test

Telangana govt targets one crore membership in women's Self-Help Groups by 2034: CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has set a goal to empower one crore women in Self Help Groups. He emphasized the importance of women's fin

Why Nvidia's board is investigating CEO Jensen Huang: All you need to know

Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang will remain in his role as the company's board investigates reports that he was targeted by a foreign intelli

Two 17-year-olds hacked to death near Samayapuram on Diwali night

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BJP accuses Congress of appeasement after Kharge calls Diwali an

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Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital: 48 Suffer Eye Injuries During Diwali Celebrations

According to reports, 48 people sought treatment at the hospital. Of them, 38 were treated as outpatients, while the remaining 10 were admitted a

Samsung's US chip plant nears trial run in December, mass production planned for 2027

The company has installed equipment, set up production lines, and started performance checks, with trial operations possibly starting mid-to-late

Air of Deepavali celebrations lingers in Hyderabad with AQI remaining at hazardous levels

The air quality in Hyderabad deteriorated in the night itself with particulate matter 2.5 reaching 392 micrograms per cubic meter (g/m) at 9.30 p

Qazi Fans Challenge BB20 Makers to Eliminate Qazi Touqeer

They have even challenged the makers to evict him and reveal the true viewership of the show.

Henry Cavill pays tribute to fallen soldiers on Remembrance Sunday: Forever grateful

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Actor Henry Cavill marked Remembrance Sunday with a family outing, while taking a moment to honour the brave

16-year-old boy stabbed to death for resisting phone snatching attempt in Delhi's Wazirabad

A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death after allegedly resisting an attempt to snatch his mobile phone in north Delhi 's Wazirabad, said official

Telangana aims for 10 million women in self-help groups by 2034, says CM Revanth Reddy

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath performs Govardhan Puja, highlights cow welfare

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Consumer firms absorb rising costs as inflation squeezes household budgets

India's inflation accelerated to an almost two-year high of 5.54% in September, driven largely by food costs

South Korea fines Coupang $220 million for abusing dominance in food delivery market

South Korea's antitrust regulator said on Monday it was imposing a 300.8 billion won ($220.59 million) fine on e-commerce firm Coupang for abusin

Karnataka to release report on alleged excess ethanol in petrol on Monday; OMCs seek joint testing

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the state would release findings from inspections at 67 locations on Monday after complaints of petro

Pollution wreaks havoc in Patiala, AQI touches 499; PPCB reports 288 stubble burning incidents, imposes fine of Rs 3.45 lakh

Digital Desk | Patiala, Nov 9 (IANS) Air pollution in Patiala has reached alarming levels following Diwali, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQ

Short-term bonds may underperform as rate hikes, cash squeeze loom

The Reserve Bank of India may raise interest rates by as much as 75 basis points in the coming months, adding to a 25-basis-point hike on Oct. 7

'Lots of people didn't like his comments, not me...': Trump defends Vance over Iran war remarks

Yogi Adityanath hints special scheme for women in UP ahead of polls: 'We're bringing a special package'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has hinted at a special package for women ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, promising a majo

Clarke added as cover with Tickner following stand-down protocols

Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the fourth and fifth ODIs against India as he recovers from a calf tear, and Matt Henry has been cleared to

Maharashtra Board Exam Timetable for 2027 Released

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has unveiled the examination timetable for the 10th and 12th grades for 2

Apartment building fire in northern China kills 14

A fire on Sunday at an apartment building in Taiyuan, in the northern Chinese province of Shanxi, killed 14 people, the state-run Xinhua news age

PM Modi hails Uttarakhand

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Bouncer Steals the Show in Sachin Tendulkar's Diwali Video

With bouncer at the back seat, Sachin Tendulkar posted a video

Rupee rally faces test as AI jitters calm

Rupee is expected to open in the 93.92-93.98 range, traders said, after settling at 93.9050 to the dollar on Friday

G7 allies to assess impact of Trump's midterm setback at Paris talks

The diplomats signalled the Democrats' gains could narrow the White House's room for manoeuvre but warned against expecting a return to tradition

Uttarakhand reaching new heights of development in every field: PM Modi extends Foundation Day greetings

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Uttarakhand on the oc

Pressure Still On Man United Boss Carrick Despite Dramatic Villa Draw

United fans unfurled banners calling for a change of ownership and booed and whistled some players as they were replaced, but the supporters cele

Chancellor Merz backs Ilse Aigner as Germany's first female President

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has endorsed Ilse Aigner for the upcoming presidential election in Germany. Aigner, if elected, would be the fir

Shourya Ambure wins India's first track and field medal at Dakar Youth Olympics

Shourya Ambure secured a bronze medal in the women's 100m hurdles at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. This marked India's first track and fiel

Marnus Labuschagne omitted from Australia

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What Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in email as board launches probe

Nvidia's board has launched an independent investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence agency

Corner Office Conversation: OpenAI's India Bet: From ChatGPT Users to AI-Powered Businesses

South Korea says $10 billion US nuclear project remittance requires a full feasibility review

South Korea Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il said on Monday that a planned $10 billion advance remittance for a US nuclear power project as part of

Egypt train crash leaves several dead, over 100 injured (VIDEO)

A train derailed after colliding with another train south of Cairo, with authorities confirming several deaths and saying more than 100 passenger

19 Indian seafarers stranded in Yemen for 14 days evacuated

The embassy of India to Yemen has successfully evacuated 19 Indian seafarers who were stranded in Hodeidah and Sana'a (Yemen) for the past two we

50 rescued after fire at Raheja Garden, Thane; no casualties

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10-year-old dies after firecracker explosion in Delhi

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32 people suffer eye injuries from Diwali firecrackers in Hyderabad, six hospitalised

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Suresh Gopi says Karnataka, Kerala free to test petrol for ethanol content, warns against politicising issue

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said Karnataka and Kerala were free to test petrol samples for ethanol content

Voltas Q2 Review: Goldman, Jefferies, UBS Split On Outlook As Margin Recovery Remains Key Concern

Analysts believe margin pressures and rising input costs remain concerns. Brokerages remain divided on the stock, with differing views on its rec

Navya Naveli Nanda's Diwali album features Aaradhya and Agastya

No System Error, More Human Overrides: A Test for Korean Enterprise AI

An AI system can pass every technical health check while employees increasingly reject its decisions. The service remains available, response tim

Jubilant FoodWorks Q2 Review: Brokerages See Growth Recovery, Differ On Margin Outlook | Check Potential Upside

Jubilant FoodWorks' like-for-like growth at Domino's India improved to 4.1% in Q2FY27 from 2.5% in the previous quarter, while Popeyes revenue mo

19 Indian seafarers stranded for two weeks in Yemen safely evacuated, on way back home

Nineteen Indian seafarers who had been stranded in Yemen's Hodeidah and Sana'a for nearly two weeks have been safely evacuated and are now return

Coco Gauff Outlasts Jessica Pegula To Win Group Opener At WTA Finals

Coco Gauff outlasted fellow American Jessica Pegula to win a tension-packed group stage opener 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2 on Sunday in the WTA Finals at

HD Kumaraswamy alleges officials in Hassan demanded Rs 60 lakh to clear crusher files

Union minister HD Kumaraswamy has accused officials in Karnataka's Hassan district of demanding bribes to clear crusher-related files and land co

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor celebrate first Diwali at new home

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Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters

President Donald Trump in his first major interview since his party lost control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections said he thinks

China's factory-gate inflation rises in Oct, consumer prices stay muted

The producer price index climbed by 5.7% last month from a year earlier, compared with a 5.0% increase in September, beating economists' forecast

Read Jensen Huangs full letter to Nvidia staff

Nevaan Nigam debuts music career with Diwali short film in Dubai

Nevaan Nigam, 19, stepped into the spotlight with the Diwalireleased short film Slide. The young artist practices vocals up to 16 hours a day and

Weight Loss Linked to Better Outcomes for Arthritis Patients Using GLP-1 RAs

A study reveals that patients with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis experience improved health outcomes with weight loss after starting GLP-1 r

Australia Veteran Marnus Labuschagne Axed For New Zealand Tests

Marnus Labuschagne was on Monday axed from Australia's squad for their upcoming four-Test series against New Zealand, paying the price for a long

EP262 Drug Shows No Benefit Over Placebo for Chronic Hives Patients

A recent study concluded that the drug EP262 did not outperform a placebo in treating chronic hives symptoms. EP262 Drug Shows No Benefit Over Pl

Why FPIs turned aggressive buyers in November? Choice Wealth explains

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) net bought stocks worth 38,971 crore in the first week of November as against net sales of 34,843 crore in Oct

Hindalco Q2 Review: Record Profit, But Brokerages Split On Aluminium Outlook

Hindalco reported record consolidated revenue and net profit in Q2FY27, with strong contributions from upstream aluminium, downstream operations

Emmanuel Macron, Mark Carney, Anthony Albanese, leaders from across the world call for peace, prosperity on Diwali

World leaders, including Emmanuel Macron and Anthony Albanese, extended warm Diwali greetings, celebrating the festival's message of joy and unit

Who Is Alice Huang, Chinese Woman Linked To Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

Alice Huang also goes by the name Huang Le. She is a Chinese citizen and has served as a top executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed.