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Delhi schools, colleges go online as AQI worsens

Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University have announced a shift to online classes until November 23 and November 22, respectively, due to the alarmingly high air pollution levels in the city. The decision comes as Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) face alarmingly high air quality levels, prompting concerns about health and safety. The schedule of exams and interviews remains unchanged, the universities said. The Delhi government has termed the air situation a medical emergency

19 Nov 2024 9:41 am
Ajmer's popular Hotel Khadim renamed as Ajaymeru

The Rajasthan government has rechristened the state tourism corporation's well-known Hotel Khadim in Ajmer as 'Ajaymeru' with an aim to preserve the cultural heritage of the city, according to an official order.

19 Nov 2024 9:34 am
PIX: Spain edge Switzerland; Croatia in quarters

A late penalty from Bryan Zaragoza secured Spain a 3-2 win over Switzerland in their final Nations League Group A4 game on Monday.

19 Nov 2024 9:21 am
Meet Uddhav's Muslim Mavalas

'If there is Sabka Saath, then why are you only talking about Hindu-Muslim?'

19 Nov 2024 8:21 am
'Modiji Is Guarding Bharat's Izzat'

Movie star-Minister Suresh Gopi visited Thane over the weekend to campaign for the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra.

19 Nov 2024 6:48 am
Like Jacqueline's Dance Moves?

Nushrratt is a patakha... Alaya shows off her vintage vibe... Raveena reads a script but someone is watching...

19 Nov 2024 5:45 am
Court denies bail to Raut aide in Covid centre scam

A special court in Mumbai denied bail to businessman Sujit Patkar, an aide of Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, in the alleged COVID treatment centres scam. The court found that Patkar played with the life of people by under-deployment of doctors and staff to generate proceeds of crime. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleged that Patkar's firm, Lifeline Hospital Management, fraudulently obtained a contract for supplying medical staff at Dahisar and Worli Jumbo Covid facilities during the pandemi

19 Nov 2024 1:44 am
Marquez yet to taste win as India held by Thailand

Both teams showed urgency to find the winner but were denied, with Malaysia coming close just before the final whistle.

19 Nov 2024 12:47 am
Anil Deshmukh seriously hurt in stone-pelting in Nagpur

Former Maharashtra Home Minister and NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh was seriously injured after stones were hurled at his car in Nagpur district on Monday night. The incident occurred as Deshmukh was returning to Katol after attending a meeting in Narkhed village. Police are investigating the attack, which occurred on the last day of campaigning for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections.

19 Nov 2024 12:41 am
UP bypolls: Campaign ends; Cong, SP avoid joint rallies

The Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress's alliance in Uttar Pradesh came under scrutiny as both parties did not hold a single joint campaign for the bypolls to nine assembly seats. While both parties maintained that the alliance is strong, BJP ally Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) claimed a crack in the alliance. The Congress opted out of the bypolls and announced coordination committees for all nine seats to support the SP. However, the absence of joint rallies raised questions about the alliance's st

19 Nov 2024 12:17 am
PKL: Telugu Titans stun table-toppers Haryana Steelers

In the absence of Sehrawat, Narwal took charge of the raiding department, while a combined defensive performance inflicted an early 'all out' on the Haryana Steelers. The Steelers were trailing by six points 10 minutes into the game.

19 Nov 2024 12:03 am
SC warns lawyer over remark on women judges' strength

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed its displeasure at the Delhi High Court Bar Association for questioning the representation of women judges in the top court while arguing for reservation for women lawyers in the high court bar. The court refused to hear further arguments from the bar body and set November 29 for final arguments on the issue of reservation. The court had previously directed the DHCBA to reserve the post of treasurer for a woman and consider reserving one more post for a woma

18 Nov 2024 11:12 pm
Jailed gangster Bishnoi's brother Anmol detained in US

Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been detained in the United States. He is wanted in connection with several criminal cases, including the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique and firing outside actor Salman Khan's Mumbai home.

18 Nov 2024 9:37 pm
Body of 6th 'missing' person found in Manipur

Six people -- three women and three children -- belonging to the Meitei community had gone missing from a relief camp in Jiribam after a gunfight between security forces and suspected Kuki-Zo militants that resulted in the deaths of 10 insurgents on November 11.

18 Nov 2024 9:19 pm
HC slams CID over sloppy probe into Badlapur killing

The Bombay High Court has criticized the Maharashtra CID for its lackadaisical probe into the killing of the Badlapur school sexual assault case accused, Akshay Shinde, in an alleged police shootout on September 23. The court pointed to several lacunae in the investigation, including the lack of gunshot residue on Shinde's hands and fingerprints on the water bottle he was given. The court directed the CID to complete the probe in two weeks and submit all relevant material to the magistrate.

18 Nov 2024 9:01 pm
Coast Guard rescues 7 Indian fishermen arrested by Pak

The Indian Coast Guard rescued seven Indian fishermen who were apprehended by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) in the mid-sea off the Gujarat coast. The incident took place on Sunday when the Coast Guard received a distress signal from an Indian fishing boat operating near the No-Fishing Zone (NFZ). The Coast Guard ship intercepted the PMSA vessel and persuaded personnel on board to release the seven Indian fishermen. The Indian fishing boat, Kal Bhairav, was reportedly damaged and s

18 Nov 2024 8:36 pm
RG Kar murder: Why did police blow horn outside court?

The accused in the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case, Sanjay Roy, was brought to the Sealdah court on Monday. Kolkata Police, fearing he would make further controversial statements, kept blowing the horn of the vehicle carrying him, preventing journalists from hearing his voice. This comes after Roy made remarks against the former Kolkata police commissioner and claimed innocence during his previous court appearance. The trial, which is being heard in-camera on a day-to-day b

18 Nov 2024 7:39 pm
15 seniors booked after medic's death during ragging

Police in Gujarat have filed an FIR against 15 medical students for the death of an 18-year-old student who allegedly died due to ragging. The victim, Anil Methaniya, a first-year MBBS student, fell unconscious and died after being made to stand for three hours during ragging by his seniors at a hostel of the college on Saturday night. The accused, all second-year MBBS students, have been suspended from their hostel and academic activities until further orders.

18 Nov 2024 7:20 pm
Dalit student alleges casteist slurs by Delhi principal

A Dalit student at Delhi University's Shaheed Bhagat Singh College has filed a police complaint alleging that its principal hurled casteist slurs and assaulted him after he was falsely accused of sending obscene messages on the official WhatsApp group of his department. The student, a third-year BA Hindi Honours student, claimed the incident caused him mental trauma and defamation. He has also written to the University Vice-Chancellor and the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, seeking act

18 Nov 2024 6:59 pm
Meitei group protests killings, locks govt offices

Protests erupted in Imphal, Manipur, on Monday, as a group led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) locked government offices in protest of the recent killing of three women and three children in Jiribam. The Manipur government also extended the suspension of internet services for two more days, till Wednesday, in seven districts of the state. The protests come amidst a fresh wave of unrest following the disappearance of six people from a displaced persons camp in Jiribam

18 Nov 2024 6:30 pm
CJI Khanna withdraws from Delhi Ridge tree felling case

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has recused himself from hearing pleas related to the alleged illegal felling of hundreds of trees in the Delhi Ridge area. The decision comes after a previous bench, led by former CJI D Y Chandrachud, sought a personal affidavit from Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena in the case, which also sought contempt proceedings against certain DDA officials. CJI Khanna stated that his prior involvement with the Delhi LG while serving as the NALSA chairman would mak

18 Nov 2024 5:54 pm
I don't know if I'll play a match or not: Nadal

'My big farewell would be a joy of winning with everyone'

18 Nov 2024 5:45 pm
Tamannaah Parties With Her Girl Gang

Tamannaah Bhatia had a fun Sunday, when she invited her girlfriends over to party.

18 Nov 2024 5:15 pm
Delhi pollution: 14 flights diverted, many delayed

Out of the 14 flights, 13 were diverted to Jaipur and 1 to Dehradun, the official said and added that the diversions happened between 8.30 am and 3 pm.

18 Nov 2024 5:06 pm
Musk Sticks Close To Trump....

Members of the Trump circle, American newspapers reported over the weekend, crib that Elon Musk rarely leaves the president-elect's side. Elon is always in the room when Donald is speaking to likely members of his cabinet or shooting the breeze with some world leader.

18 Nov 2024 5:04 pm
Bulldozer is on standby: Yogi's warning in Jharkhand

Adityanath alleged that illegal mining, including rampant extraction of sand, coal and forest resources, was flourishing under the protection of the ruling coalition, leaving Jharkhand hollowed out by mafia activities.

18 Nov 2024 4:45 pm
Toxic haze envelops Delhi, docs warn of health risks

Delhi's air quality deteriorated significantly on Monday, with areas like Dwarka, Mundka and Najafgarh recording an AQI of 500, the worst this season. The city's overall AQI reached 491, triggering the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR. Doctors warned of health risks, urging people to wear N95 masks and avoid outdoor activities. The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government on its anti-pollution measures and warned against scaling dow

18 Nov 2024 4:39 pm
Starship Is Ready For Launch

Glimpses of SpaceX's next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its powerful super heavy rocket is prepared for launch at the company's Boca Chica launchpad in Brownsville, Texas.

18 Nov 2024 4:28 pm
Guess Which Priyanka Movie This Is?

What's cooking between Suhana, Ananya, Shanaya and Navya?

18 Nov 2024 4:25 pm
'MLAs' Homes Are Being Burned, Ransacked'

'One of our MLA's homes has already been attacked by the mob. This legislator was beaten. This MLA belongs to the Meitei community.' 'There is a complete collapse of law and order in Manipur.'

18 Nov 2024 4:18 pm
Why I Left The BJP And Joined Congress

'The Kerala BJP leadership is doing the job of clerical staff. What the boss orders, they just follow them.'

18 Nov 2024 3:23 pm
Historic! India to host first ever Kho Kho World Cup!

India is set to host the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup at the iconic Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi from January 13 to 19 2025.

18 Nov 2024 3:16 pm
Modi's pre-Maha poll foreign visit shows...: T'gana CM

Reddy dared the saffron party to prove its claim that the Congress government in the southern state did not fulfil its poll guarantees.

18 Nov 2024 2:30 pm
NIA takes over Manipur violence cases amid protests

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered three cases related to recent violence in Manipur, taking over investigations from Manipur Police. These cases include the murder of a woman, an attack on a CRPF post, and the burning of houses in Jiribam. The situation in Manipur remains volatile with protests continuing following the recovery of bodies of women and children. Violence has also spread to Jiribam, previously untouched by clashes, after a farmer's body was found in June.

18 Nov 2024 2:16 pm
Satwik-Chirag's comeback bid: Can they reclaim glory?

The former world number one duo had been sidelined from competitive action post the Paris Olympics due to Satwik's shoulder injury.

18 Nov 2024 2:03 pm
Saina's Masti In Bhutan!

A few days after exploring the capital Thimpu, Saina and family undertook the challenging trek to the Taktsang monastery also known as the Tiger's Nest.

18 Nov 2024 2:03 pm
'I've Not Backstabbed Anybody'

'They are attacking my wife; they are attacking our 13-month-old daughter. They are saying that I do drugs.' 'I'm giving an open challenge to Mr Nawab Malik and Ms Sana Malik let's go to the labs and let's do the medical test of our family and your family.'

18 Nov 2024 1:28 pm
'Aamir And I Are Still Very Close'

'After being married for almost 18 years, and since there was never any rancour between us, we are still very close, as parents of Azad, as colleagues in the film work that we do, and as friends.'

18 Nov 2024 12:59 pm
How can you take risk?: SC raps govt over Delhi air

The SC questioned the Delhi government over delay in implementation of stricter anti-pollution measures under GRAP-4, and said it will not allow scaling down of the preventive measures without its prior permission.

18 Nov 2024 12:58 pm
Will stop singing songs on alcohol if...: Diljit

Diljit's songs, such as Patiala Pegg and Panchatara, were specifically mentioned in the complaint.

18 Nov 2024 12:19 pm
Delhi's Pollution Nightmare!

Clean air needs action all year round; and that it will work only if we act jointly and at scale, asserts Sunita Narain.

18 Nov 2024 12:03 pm
Protester killed in firing during clashes in Manipur

A protester was killed in firing during a clash between security forces and a mob vandalising properties in Manipur's Jiribam district. The incident occurred late on Sunday night when agitators were protesting the killing of women and children abducted by militants. The deceased has been identified as K Athouba, who was in his twenties. The offices of the Congress and BJP, and a house belonging to Jiribam's Independent MLA were ransacked by a group of agitators. Meanwhile, an uneasy calm prevail

18 Nov 2024 11:51 am
Place Beant killer's mercy plea before President: SC

The Supreme Court of India has directed the President to consider the mercy petition of Balwant Singh Rajoana, a death row convict in the 1995 assassination case of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. The court gave the President two weeks to decide on the plea. Rajoana was sentenced to death in July 2007 for his role in the bombing that killed Beant Singh and 16 others. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) filed a mercy petition on his behalf in 2012.

18 Nov 2024 11:51 am
Will Sabarmati Report Be A Hit?

The Sabarmati Report is quite close to Vikrant Massey's biggest opener 12th Fail that had netted Rs 6.70 crore (Rs 67 million) before going on to hit a half century.

18 Nov 2024 11:29 am
Dead man's eye goes missing, doctors blame rats

The family members alleged negligence and foul play, while some doctors suspected that rats might have gnawed the eye.

18 Nov 2024 11:15 am
Delhi chokes as AQI hits 'severe plus' at 484

An AQI of 400 or higher is deemed 'severe' and it can have an adverse effect on both healthy individuals and people who already have medical conditions.

18 Nov 2024 10:50 am
'We Know How To Protect Our Religion'

'If someone fiddles us on our religion then we will pay back five times more to that person. We have proved that time and again.'

18 Nov 2024 10:26 am
Complaintant quits, Javed Akhtar acquitted in RSS case

A Mumbai court has acquitted veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar in a defamation case against him over his alleged objectionable remarks on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the complainant has withdrawn the case.

18 Nov 2024 10:03 am
PIX: France, England win; Israel stun Belgium

Israel debutant Yarden Shua scored an 86th-minute winner as they upset more fancied Belgium 1-0 in Budapest on Sunday.

18 Nov 2024 9:30 am
Cricket Is A Game, Not A War

Boycotting the Champions Trophy will not tackle the issue we have with Pakistan, points out Aakar Patel.

18 Nov 2024 9:23 am