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As post-Diwali smog blanketed the national capital, Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) president Saurabh Bhardwaj on Monday accused the government of manipulating AQI data, asking for rue numbers for pollution. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), air quality deteriorated to the brink of the 'severe' category on Monday morning, with the AQI touching the 400 mark. Smog reduced visibility in several parts of the city. Speaking to ANI, Bhardwaj alleged that monitoring stations were sh

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New Delhi [India], November 9 (ANI): A 16-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death by a group of men after he resisted a mobile phone snatching attempt in North Delhi's Wazirabad area on Saturday. The deceased had gone out to buy firecrackers for Diwali when he was attacked, his family said. His brother Nitin said the family was busy with Diwali preparations, cleaning the house and putting up decorations, when Devansh left home with some money. Someone tried to snatch his money, and then, gra

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday expressed grief over the road accident near Ganganani market in Uttarkashi, in which a passenger vehicle fell into a deep gorge. In a post on X, the Chief Minister described the accident as tragic and expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.

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Delhi Advocate Amita Sachdeva on wednesday filed a complaint against AISA President Neha Bora over her remarks on Brahmin women and temple priests, declaring that such statements promote hostility and disharmony between different groups. Speaking to ANI, Sachdeva mentioned that she has registered her police complaint under Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The complainant added that if Delhi Police takes no action on the matter, she will approach the court under Section 175 sub-s

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto sacked his chief of staff on Wednesday for what his office said could be treason, a day after his arrest with two top police

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto sacked his chief of staff on Wednesday for what his office said could be treason, a day after his arrest alongside two top police officers on suspicion of wiretapping the president, his ministers and others. The alleged wireta

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Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP, claiming that the ruling party's propaganda has been punctured after the opposition INDIA Bloc

India A ended Day 3 of the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A at 32/0 in their second innings, trailing by 46 runs after the hosts were bowled out for 424 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Monday. Matthew Boyle's century and Dean Foxcroft's 93 helped New Zealand A secure a 78-run first-innings lead despite a five-wicket haul from Mukesh Kumar. Resuming their innings to build a substantial total, New Zealand A were guided by Boyle, who produced an impressive 110 off 152 deliveries. Foxc

PNN New Delhi [India], November 2: In a spectacular celebration of diplomacy, international friendship and cultural harmony, the Embassy of Nepal and the Global Trade

Earnings growth of Nifty-50 companies reached an 11-quarter high in the first quarter of FY27, even as Indian equity markets went through a period of price and time correction, according to a report by Kotak Neo. The report expects the strong earnings momentum to continue, forecasting Nifty-50 earnings growth of approximately 18 per cent in FY27 and 13 per cent in FY28. It said the improvement in corporate earnings has come alongside a correction in market valuations, making Indian equities more

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) commenced its All India Executive Board meeting at Daly College School in Indore, where RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and Sah-Sarkaryavah (Joint General Secretary) Dattatreya Hosabale inagurated the session. The deliberations bring together more than 400 senior office-bearers and associates representing the Sangh from all parts of the country. Running through November 4, the conference is primarily centred on evaluating ongoing organisational initiatives and chart

Six Indian tourists who were stranded during a trek to Shey-Phoksundo Lake, the deepest lake in Nepal, in the Dolpa district following heavy snowfall have been successfully rescued by helicopter, officials confirmed on Monday. Confirming the rescue operation, Dolpa Chief District Officer Junu Hamal told ANI that the tourists were evacuated in two phases, with two women initially airlifted to the district headquarters, followed by the remaining four from the stranded location. They have been resc

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India may be the world's fastest-growing major economy, but its stock market is among the worst performers in emerging markets. That's because economic growth has not

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All 14 Indian nationals on a yacht involved in an incident off Yemen's coast are reported safe, the Indian embassy in Yemen said on Friday.

The private sector business activity in the country expanded at its fastest pace since June in October, supported by stronger new orders across manufacturing and services, even as job creation slowed to its weakest pace of the year, according to the HSBC Flash India Composite PMI. The Composite Output Index, which measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of India's manufacturing and services sectors, rose to 56.7 in October from 55.9 in September, indicating a marked expansion i

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday slammed the removal of photographs from Raihan Vadra's exhibition at Bikaner House in New Delhi, alleging that the move had damaged India's global reputation as a freedom-loving democracy and raised serious concerns over freedom of expression. In a post on X, Tharoor termed the incident a disgrace at so many levels, arguing that photographs depicting protest demonstrations represented events rather than necessarily conveying political positions. This is a dis

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VMPL New Delhi [India], October 23: The fourth edition of TV9 Festival of India has wrapped up at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium after five days of non-stop celebration. From October 16 to 20, the capital swapped its usual hustle for music, culture, devotion, and a lot of good food. From the spiritual grandeur of Durga Puja to live concerts, Dandiya nights, shopping and regional cuisines, the festival put India's cultural diversity and festive spirit under one roof. The festival

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Outlining the deepening strategic and economic cooperation between New Delhi and Warsaw, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, on Thursday stated that India and Poland have resolved to double their bilateral trade to over USD 12 billion by 2030, with a renewed push toward advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, and emerging technologies. Addressing a special media briefing on the high-level bilateral engagement, George highlighted that the deliberations betw

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The Deputy Chairman of the UAE's Presidential Court arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noting that the visit reinforces the continuous flow of regular high-level exchanges between the two nations. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan functions as the Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs within the UAE. A warm welcome to H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Pre

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, with the support of the Government of Odisha, is organising two major events in Bhubaneswar this week. The 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition 2026 will be held on 23

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Government officials and industry representatives have called for constructive engagement between policymakers and the e-commerce industry as India's digital commerce ecosystem evolves, with discussions focusing on consumer choice, innovation, workforce skills and the infrastructure required to support the sector's expansion. The discussions took place at the inaugural conference of the Digital Commerce Coalition (DCC), titled Inside Commerce: Shaping India's Digital Commerce Ecosystem, held at

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Following India's win over New Zealand in the first T20I, the New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips hailed the Indian opening pair of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, saying that one has to have every plan under the sun against them as they offer very little room for error. An explosive 93-run stand, powered by a half-century from Sanju and a fiery finish from Naman Dhir, powered India to their highest run-chase in T20Is, galloping down 226 runs after a brief collapse during the middle overs which

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday said it has arrested two main conspirators in an ongoing case linked to illegally printing and supplying a huge quantity of fake Indian currency notes, which, through various other accused, reached the currency chest of Punjab National Bank (PNB) in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur. One of the conspirators, Ajay Kumar, was arrested on October 16 from Ambala in Haryana, while another, namely Harish Rounta, was held on October 22 from Manali in Himacha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk on Thursday agreed on a goal to double bilateral trade between the two nations by 2030, according to a joint statement issued following their meeting here. The leaders pressed for the prompt signing and ratification of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), along with its timely implementation, to unlock new opportunities for commerce and investment, diversify and reinforce vital value chains, and open new markets, the stateme

A fluent fifty from Sanju Samson and a majestic finishing touch from Naman Dhir powered India to a 4-wicket victory over New Zealand in the 1st T20I in Christchurch on Thursday. Samson laid the foundation for India's chase with a brilliant 67-run knock. However, his dismissal triggered a mini-collapse, putting the visitors under pressure. Dhir and skipper Shreyas Iyer stepped up at a crucial time, steadying the innings and guiding India to a win. Dhir remained unbeaten on 42 off just 15 deliveri

A motion tabled in the UK Parliament ahead of Jammu and Kashmir Accession Day has reaffirmed the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of India over Jammu and Kashmir, while expressing concern over terrorism in the region. The Early Day Motion (EDM), titled Jammu and Kashmir Accession Day, notes that October 26 marks the anniversary of the execution of the Instrument of Accession by Maharaja Hari Singh in 1947. It also recognises the significance of the date for communities that

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India has strongly condemned the continued attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, which recently involved targeted strikes on King Fahd International Airport and Aramco

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India and Poland would work together to develop trusted global supply chains and achieve their shared bilateral trade goal for 2030, as he highlighted growing economic opportunities between the two countries following high-level bilateral talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Addressing a joint press statement at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, PM Modi said the growing economic strength of both countries, along with the India-European Union Fre

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has broadened opportunities for the India-Poland partnership, highlighting India's growing economic strength and the momentum in bilateral relations over the past two years. Our growing economic strength has created new opportunities for the India-Poland partnership. And the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement has made these opportunities even broader, PM Modi said while addressing a join

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat in New Delhi during his official visit to India, which aims to strengthen bilateral ties and advance the India-Poland Strategic Partnership. Tusk laid a wreath at Raj Ghat, the memorial dedicated to the Father of the Nation, as part of his engagements during the two-day visit. Following the ceremony, he will head to the Hyderabad House, where he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bilateral

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INDIA bloc leaders will meet through video conferencing on Thursday evening to discuss their strategy regarding the ongoing row involving Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, sources said. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will chair the meeting, they added. The meeting comes amid the Opposition's sustained campaign against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and its demand for accountability from the Election Commission of India (ECI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Indian para-athletes for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Para Games 2026, beginning with Anubhav Choudhary, who won bronze in the men's 100m T35 event on his debut at the continental event. A memorable debut and a personal best! Anubhav Choudhary has made an impressive start to his Asian Para Games journey, winning Bronze in the Men's 100m T35 event with an impressive timing. Congratulations to him on this wonderful achievemen

India and New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) for the electronic exchange of trade-related origin data, aimed at facilitating bilateral trade and helping businesses access tariff benefits under the recently implemented Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries. The development comes a day after the India-New Zealand FTA came into force on October 20, 2026, opening new opportunities for exporters and businesses in both countries. According to a release issued by t

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday departed for New Delhi after concluding his visit to Tajikistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting. Tajikistan Defence Minister Emomali Sobirzoda was present at the airport to see him off. During his visit, Singh represented India at the SCO meeting in Dushanbe, where member states discussed regional cooperation, economic development, connectivity and security challenges. Addressing the SCO Council of

In a swift and coordinated maritime operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended an Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Haridwar Krupa, suspected of engaging in illicit mid-sea diesel smuggling off the Mumbai coast, a release said. The successful interception highlights the ICG's heightened vigilance and rapid response capabilities in curbing unauthorized and illegal activities along the western coast. Acting on targeted surveillance regarding suspicious maritime movements, ICG Ships were directed

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India's automobile sector could see a shift in earnings leadership between FY26 and FY28 as rising raw material costs and slowing demand growth put pressure on profitability, according to a report by Systematix Institutional Equities. It noted that FY27 could be a year of normalisation rather than a reversal, as the boost in vehicle sales from GST-related measures begins to moderate, while long-term demand drivers continue to evolve.