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Delhi AQI nears 400 as city chokes under rising pollution

Delhis AQI climbed to 396, placing the city in the very poor category as toxic smog reduced visibility. NCR cities also reported hazardous pollution levels. Calm winds, low temperatures, and rising PM2.5 levels continue to worsen Delhis winter air quality

24 Nov 2025 9:15 am
Israel accused of 500 Gaza ceasefire violations in 44 days

According to the office, 342 civilians have been killed during these violations, with children, women and the elderly comprising the majority of the victims

24 Nov 2025 9:09 am
Mass kidnapping in Nigeria: 300 abducted, 50 escaped

Authorities say at least one of those girls has since escaped and returned home safely, but 24 remain missing.

24 Nov 2025 8:57 am
United States, Ukraine hold talks on peace framework in Geneva

The Ukrainian delegation reaffirmed its gratitude for the steadfast commitment of the United States and President Donald Trump, highlighting their tireless efforts aimed at ending the war and the loss of life

24 Nov 2025 8:54 am
PM Modi returns to Delhi after concluding G20 Summit in South Africa

During his official visit to Johannesburg from November 22-23, PM Modi attended multiple summit sessions and engaged with several world leaders

24 Nov 2025 8:51 am
Bengaluru cash van robbery: Cops recover cash, arrest 7

The police werr also able to recover Rs 6.29 crore of the total loot amound

24 Nov 2025 8:48 am
Tejas jet crash in Dubai: Wing Commanders mortal remains sent for last rites

On Sunday, the mortal remains were brought to Sulur Air Force Base in Tamil Nadu and they were received with full military honours

24 Nov 2025 8:43 am
Centre says no plan to table Chandigarh Bill, denies move to alter UT setup

This comes a day after the Union Home Ministry proposed to include the Union Territory of Chandigarh under the ambit of Article 240 of the Constitution, which empowers the president to make regulations for the UT and legislate directly

24 Nov 2025 8:37 am
Ukrainian wrestler becomes first from his nation to win a sumo tournament

The 21-year-old, who fled the war in Ukraine three years ago, won the Kyushu tournament after a tie-breaking victory over grand champion Hoshoryu from Mongolia.

24 Nov 2025 8:33 am
Houthi court in Yemen sentences 17 spies to death

The people convicted were part of espionage cells within a spy network affiliated with the American, Israeli and Saudi intelligence, said the court, which handed down a death sentence by firing squad in public

24 Nov 2025 8:29 am
G20 summit set to end with another diplomatic spat involving US

The US boycotted the two-day meeting of leaders from rich and emerging economies in Johannesburg over the Trump administrations claims that South Africa is violently persecuting its Afrikaner white minority

24 Nov 2025 8:26 am
Colony of lost heritage

Originally constructed as a multicultural, middle-class neighbourhood, and an ode to Art Deco architecture, Hindu Colony will lose its socio-cultural and heritage identity if action isnt taken by all stakeholders concerned

24 Nov 2025 7:05 am
Historys burden on Kashmiris

Denied self-determination and fair elections, the people of Kashmir have endured decades of misery. Addressing their political grievances, even in small measure, would bring relief to the Valley and beyond

24 Nov 2025 7:03 am
Lets not dawdle over vital infrastructure work

The reason behind this daily mess is a complete lack of planning and coordination between agencies

24 Nov 2025 7:01 am
Delhi: 328 kg meth worth Rs 262 cr from Chhatarpur, 2 held

The crackdown, named Operation Crystal Fortress -- a coordinated intelligence-based operation targeting high-volume synthetic drug networks -- resulted in the arrest of two individuals, including a woman from Nagaland

23 Nov 2025 11:08 pm
Israel targets Hezbollah chief in strike on Beirut

Hezbollah said the strike, launched almost exactly a year after a ceasefire ended that Israel-Hezbollah war, threatened an escalation of attacks just days before Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Lebanon on his first foreign trip

23 Nov 2025 10:59 pm
PM Modi concludes G20 Summit, departs from South Africa

After successfully concluding his engagements at the G20 Summit and meetings with world leaders, PM Narendra Modi departs from Johannesburg, South Africa, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on X

23 Nov 2025 10:40 pm
If its fine in Australia, why criticise India?

The Perth Test ended in less than two days with 32 wickets falling, including 19 on Day One, but as yet theres not a word of criticism about the pitch that favoured pacers. So when the pitch affords turn in India, it should be accepted too

23 Nov 2025 10:31 pm
Civilisational ties stronger than borders, says Rajnath Singh

Speaking at an event in New Delhi, the Defence Minister underscored what he described as India`s deep civilisational links with Sindh, asserting that geographical boundaries are not permanent

23 Nov 2025 10:30 pm
This little piggy is in a selfie

In a national park in England, tourists are going crazy over taking selfies with the pigs that roam the area

23 Nov 2025 10:12 pm
Illegal arms case: Gangs sourced weapons from MP village, says Pune Police

In a large-scale operation carried out jointly with the Madhya Pradesh Police, authorities raided Umarti village in Barwani district, about 500 kilometres from Pune. They detained 36 people and seized a substantial cache of weapons

23 Nov 2025 10:02 pm
Ajit Pawar funds-votes remark: NCP (SP) alleges threat to voters, asks EC to act

During a campaign on Friday for the Malegaon Nagar Panchayat elections in Baramati tehsil of Pune district, Ajit Pawar reportedly stated that he would ensure there was no shortage of funds for the town if voters elected his partys candidates

23 Nov 2025 8:42 pm
Gadchiroli cops launch help centre in Maoist-affected area to aid locals

The help centre is equipped with Wi-Fi, 12 porta cabins, a generator shed, RO drinking water plant, mobile tower, toilet facilities, security walls, and barricades

23 Nov 2025 7:00 pm
STR and TGT sign MoU for All India Tiger Estimation 2026

Speaking about the collaboration, Field Director Tushar Chavan said that the involvement of skilled volunteers and technical teams from TGT will make the AITE exercise stronger, more accurate, and community-driven

23 Nov 2025 4:51 pm
Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis dismisses discrimination row after Ajit Pawars fund

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis dismissed claims of discrimination after Ajit Pawars remark linking funds to votes, calling it election rhetoric. He also rejected reports of a rift within the Mahayuti alliance, saying the government remains committed to equal development

23 Nov 2025 3:56 pm
Delhi AQI: Air quality turns `severe` as AQI reading soars to 435

Delhis air quality worsened on Sunday with an AQI of 435 in several zones, falling into the severe category. Dense smog engulfed the city despite GRAP measures. CAQM has now shifted GRAP IV actions under GRAP III as authorities review further pollution-control steps

23 Nov 2025 12:57 pm
Jharkhand: Family of four found dead in Dumka district; probe underway

A horrifying tragedy unfolded in Jharkhands Dumka, where a man, his wife and their two young children were found dead. Police suspect the man strangled his family before hanging himself

23 Nov 2025 11:36 am
UP Minister Suresh Khanna slams Congress December 14 rally

UP Minister Suresh Khanna slammed Congress for its December 14 Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod rally, accusing the party of spreading confusion over voter roll revisions. Congress says the rally aims to protest alleged vote theft as the Election Commission begins the next phase of SIR

23 Nov 2025 10:30 am
Macron thanks PM Modi at G20 Johannesburg, hails India-France friendship

French President Emmanuel Macron thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a warm meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, reaffirming strong India-France relations. PM Modi also called for deeper global cooperation on disaster preparedness and satellite data sharing

23 Nov 2025 10:27 am
PM Modi extends gratitude to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for the warm welcome at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. During the summit, he met world leaders, including those from Vietnam, Singapore and Angola, and urged stronger global cooperation on disaster preparedness and satellite data sharing

23 Nov 2025 10:23 am
Union Minister Piyush Goyal calls Israel visit `very successful`

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal termed his three-day Israel visit very successful, highlighting strong interest to deepen bilateral ties. India and Israel have signed the Terms of Reference to begin formal Free Trade Agreement talks, alongside key discussions on technology, agriculture and innovation

23 Nov 2025 10:14 am
Delhi CM announces November 25 as public holiday for Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji`s

The Delhi CMO stated that the decision aims to provide citizens with an opportunity to pay homage to Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji`s supreme sacrifice, spiritual teachings and unwavering commitment to protecting humanity and religious freedom.

23 Nov 2025 10:11 am
A topsy-turvy day: Mamdani and Trump find common ground

I think he is going to surprise some conservative people, actually, Trump said of the democratic socialist as Mamdani stood next to him in the Oval Office

23 Nov 2025 9:55 am
WHO declares Indonesia free of polio outbreak after 2022 resurgence

In 2021, only 50.9 per cent of infants born in Aceh received polio vaccination

23 Nov 2025 9:51 am
US boycotts G20; Canada, India and Australia announce tech partnership

Prime Minister Modi addresses summit, encourages socially cohesive ways of living

23 Nov 2025 8:44 am
Namo Bharat trains can now be rented for birthday parties and pre-wedding shoots

Under the new policy, individuals, event organisers, and photography or media companies can book static or running Namo Bharat coaches

23 Nov 2025 8:36 am
US bankruptcy court directs Byjus founder to pay Rs 15,000 crore

After allegedly moving approximately Rs 4777 crore out of the US illegitimately, Byju Raveendran has been fined for missed hearings

23 Nov 2025 8:33 am
The surgical loneliness

Recovery after surgery doesnt depend solely on the surgeons skill, but also on whether theres loved ones waiting outside the ICU

23 Nov 2025 8:29 am
A problematic Indra

With blood on his hands, Indra runs away and hides under water, inside a lotus stalk

23 Nov 2025 8:14 am
#TheNewNormal

There is no such thing as a situationship; only relationships whose capacity to manifest multiple forms, defies all norms, timidities, labels and laws

23 Nov 2025 8:08 am
Who MI?

I decided to interview Innaritu and Cruise myself. Finally they relented

23 Nov 2025 8:03 am
Chopin and chocolates at Little Flower

Multi-instrumentalist and founder of the Pops Symphony Orchestra, Josic Menzie tutored hundreds of city youngsters to enjoy and excel at music, even performing prodigiously across the world

23 Nov 2025 7:22 am
Man, wanted in multiple arms smuggling cases, arrested after gunfight in Bihar

A wanted arms smuggler was arrested after a gunfight with police in Bihars Begusarai, where a subsequent search unearthed a mini gun factory and multiple country-made weapons

22 Nov 2025 7:11 pm
G20 Summit 2025: PM Modi begins Johannesburg visit with bilateral meetings

Prime Minister Modi received a warm reception upon his arrival on Friday, where a cultural troupe greeted him at the airport and bowed to him as a sign of respect. His welcome set the tone for a visit that reflects India`s long-standing engagement with South Africa

22 Nov 2025 6:30 pm
Delhi Police bust ISI-linked drone arms network; four held, 10 pistols seized

According to the police, the network sourced foreign-made weapons smuggled from Pakistan using drones and supplied them to gangsters in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab. Probe revealed that weapons were being smuggled from Pakistan

22 Nov 2025 4:53 pm
European Leaders Push Back Against US Ukraine Peace Plan

European leaders convened in South Africa to discuss alternatives to a US peace proposal for Ukraine that Kyiv and EU nations believe favours Russia by demanding territorial concessions and limiting Ukraines NATO ambitions

22 Nov 2025 4:32 pm
`Maharashtra to launch dedicated helpline for students commuting by ST buses`

The minister made the announcement after interacting with students during his visit to Dharashiv Central Bus Stand, where several of them highlighted issues such as buses not arriving on time, sudden cancellations, overcrowding, and buses skipping designated stops

22 Nov 2025 3:42 pm
Bengaluru Rs 7 crore heist: Police constable among three arrested hunt continue

Three people including a Bengaluru police constable were arrested in the Rs 7.11 crore ATM cash van heist, with Rs 5.76 crore recovered; search continues for other gang members.

22 Nov 2025 3:19 pm
Pune Police bust arms-making units in Madhya Pradesh village; 47 detained

The raid was conducted by a 105-member team comprising personnel from the crime branch and officials of wireless, drone, surveillance, and cyber sections

22 Nov 2025 3:01 pm
Central agencies can intervene in Sabarimala gold loss issue: George Kurian

Union Minister George Kurian said central agencies can intervene in the Sabarimala gold loss case if a black money link is found, adding that those involved will face consequences

22 Nov 2025 2:39 pm