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AQI Isnt a Temperature: The Science Behind Delhis Pollution Explained

So what does the AQI actually measure? Can sprinkling water at pollution hotspots bring down the AQI?

Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Laud Revanth Reddy for Vision Document, Investment Push

Revanth Reddy called on Kharge and Gandhi at their residences in Delhi, where they discussed the vision document released on Tuesday at the Telan

NYT Mini Crossword Answers December 11: Hints and solution decoded for the Thursday puzzle

For many puzzle enthusiasts, the NYT Mini Crossword has evolved into a daily ritual, one that combines quick thinking, strategy and a dash of lin

Pakistans Central Bank receives $1.2 billion from IMF for climate resilience

The decision to release the amount was taken during the IMFs executive board meeting which had completed the second review of the Extended Fund F

On the Aravalli Hills | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

Elements Of Dying Terror Ecosystem Spreading Misinformation Will Face Strict Action: LG Sinha

JAMMU, Dec 11: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said certain elements of the dying terror ecosystem are attempting t

Akhanda 2: Balayya Movies Every Nandamuri Fan Should Watch

As the sequel gains momentum, fans revisit Balakrishnas most iconic mass entertainers

San Francisco-based founder discovers his security guard is a YouTube star with 300,000 fans, internet cant handle it

A San Francisco employer discovered his security guard, a young Indian-origin man, runs a popular Bengali comedy YouTube channel with over 300,00

Animal Trafficking Reaches Record High In 2025 : Interpol

Estimates put the annual value of wildlife crime at $20 billion

21 Labourers From Assam Feared Dead After Truck Falls Into Arunachal Gorge

At least 21 people are feared dead after a vehicle carrying daily-wage labourers from Assam's Tinsukia district plunged into a gorge in Arunachal

EC flags delay in sending proposals for setting up booths in high rise buildings in Bengal

The Election Commission has expressed serious concern over the West Bengal CEO's office delay in proposing new polling booths in high-rise buildi

Beyond the Kochi Biennale: A guide to heritage walks, kayaking and backwater rides

If youre in Kochi for the Biennale, step outside the galleries: walk through royal Tripunithura, glide through mangrove tunnels by kayak, hop isl

Karnataka Congress MLA's Rape Shocker In Leadership Remarks

Karnataka Congress lawmaker Iqbal Hussain kicked up a row Thursday after using the Hindi word for 'rape' 'balatkaar' in a poorly-phrased comment

Christmas gift guide 2024: The coolest fashion, beauty and accessory gifts for party season

Curated picks for fashion lovers, beauty enthusiasts and accessory obsessives

At least 14 from Assam killed, seven others missing as truck falls into gorge in Arunachal

After US, Mexico Imposes Up to 50 Pc Tariff on India

Asian countries like China, South Korea and Thailand will also face the new tariffs

Government Dismisses External Climate Risk Rankings for Policymaking

The Global Climate Risk Index ranks countries based on the human and economic toll of extreme weather events.

AKhanda 2: Balayya's Best Dialogues from Akhanda

As excitement builds for the sequel, Balayyas iconic mass dialogues from the blockbuster continue to trend

Bangladeshi Man Said His Group Will Rule West Bengal? No, Video Is AI-Generated!

The video had Sora AI's logo revealing that the clip was created using AI and was not real.

International Human Rights Day observed in Bengaluru

Law students from 12 colleges participated, and pledged to uphold human rights

Satire | Waiting for Sanchar Swati

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DPIIT panel may release 2nd paper on copyrightability of AI generated content in two months

A government committee is set to release its second paper on AI-generated content copyrightability soon. Their first paper proposed mandatory bla

Awakening of Hindus in T.N. enough to resolve Thirupparankundram row: RSS chief

From classrooms to workshops: How skill universities aim to bridge Indias employability gap

Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour 2025: Full schedule, ticket prices, celebrities expected - All you need to know

Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour India 2025 spans four cities with a packed lineup of events, including exhibition matches, fan interactions, meet-and-gr

OnlyFans CEO reveals why he hires no middle managers and runs the 400-million-user platform with only 42 employees

OnlyFans operates with just 42 full-time employees, a lean structure that CEO Keily Blair credits for its speed and profitability. The company hi

Akshaye Khanna never married due to his incomplete love story with THIS actress? Dhurandhar star attended her wedding, kissed her hands, she is...

At 50, Akshaye Khanna is happily unmarried and has openly disregarded the concept of marriage, having family in various interviews. But has this

Bengal: Hindutva mob attack vendors for selling non-veg at Gita recitation

Kolkata: A Hindutva mob brutally attacked a Muslim vendor from Arambaghfor selling non-veg patties at Kolkatas Brigade Parade Ground while a Gita

Over 400 Civilians Dead in Eastern Congo Fighting, Despite US Peace Deal

M23 said it had taken control of the strategic city of Uvira in eastern Congo on Wednesday afternoon, following a rapid offensive since the start

Arunachal accident: 21 Assam labourers feared dead after truck falls into gorge

The daily-wage labourers reportedly hailed from Assam's Tinsukia district. The accident occurred on Monday night (December 8) on the Hayuliang-Ch

Committee set up to review extent of deemed forest in Karnataka, to submit report within 6 months: Minister Eshwar Khandre

The Minister cited confusion over the extent of deemed forest in Karnataka and the problems being faced by farmers

National Biodiversity Authority Releases Rs 6.2 Cr to 5 States

Of the Rs 6.2 crore, Rs 17.8 lakh will go to farmers in Telangana and Rs 1.1 crore to farmers in Andhra Pradesh

Wealth quote of the day by the father of modern Chinese economy, Deng Xiaoping: To be rich is glorious...... How Deng transformed China into a superpower challenging U.S. hegemony?

Wealth quote of the day by the father of modern Chinese economy, Deng Xiaoping: Poverty is not socialism. To be rich is glorious. Deng Xiaoping s

Children suffering from ultra-rare Lysosomal Storage Disorders at risk, warns MPs forum

NEW DELHI, Dec 11: The Indian Medical Parliamentarians Forum (IMPF) ?a cross-party group of 45 MPs who are also medical professionals ?has soug

Piyush Goyal unveils SEEPZs NEST; calls for 'delay' penalties, boost to exports & ease of business

Prismforce Launches Prism MCP, An Intelligent Gateway for AI-First Talent Operations

Prism MCP delivers an enterprise-ready MCP Server infrastructure for agentic workforce transformation.

Bhavans MSEED Powers Industry Dialogue at SportzPower Pro Leagues Forum 2025

BJPs Thakur accuses TMC MP of using e-cigarette in Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI, Dec 11: BJP member Anurag Thakur on Thursday accused an unnamed TMC MP of smoking an e-cigarette in the Lok Sabha, with Speaker Om Bir

IndiGo Crisis: Where did DGCA fail? How did it ignore pilot fatigue warnings?

The IndiGo crisis exposed major DGCA failures-from ignored fatigue reports to weak audits and poor oversight-prompting Delhi High Court criticism

Journalists facing attacks for critical reviews of Dhurandhar: Film Critics Guild

Dhurandhar, the recent Hindi spy movie directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has gotten itself mired in more controversy after Indi

Dhurandhar Akshaye Khanna recalls the shock of going bald at 19, calls it a pianist losing his fingers moment

Akshaye Khannas resurfaced interview reveals how he faced premature baldness at 19 and described it as emotionally devastating. The Dhurandhar ac

ED raids in 4 states in ISIS linked radicalisation case

NEW DELHI, Dec 11: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted multi-state searches as part of terror financing linked money laundering inv

Cong didnt give due respect to Vande Mataram: Nadda

NEW DELHI, Dec 11: Union Minister and BJP President J P Nadda on Thursday tore into the Opposition Congress, accusing the party of being opportun

Priyanka Chopra Opens Up About Battling Hollywood Stereotypes

Priyanka has just recently said she had to push against deep-seated stereotypes before meaningful roles opened for her in the West.

Tamil Nadu is the most Hindu state; BJP doesn't understand it: Karti Chidambaram on RSS chief's remarks

Karti's remarks came in response to comments made by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, who recently referred to the ongoing

OnePlus 15R Ace Edition announced for December 17 launch

The Chinese smartphone maker said, OnePlus 15R is the ultimate value flagship, and the OnePlus 15R Ace Edition is perfect for those who wish to d

T.N. BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran calls on AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami

Video: One dead in accident in Hyderabads Patancheru

Hyderabad: A bike-borne man died in an accident in Hyderabads Patancheru on Thursday, December 11, after a speeding car hit him from behind. The

Geminids meteor shower 2025 India Time: When, where, and how to watch 100 shooting stars per hour

Geminids Meteor Shower India Time: India's skies will be illuminated by the Geminid meteor shower from December 13-15, with over 100 meteors per

5.4C recorded in Telanganas Asifabad; cold wave alert in 12 dists on December 12

Silver futures hit new record of Rs 1.93 lakh/kg as Fed rate cut, weak dollar lift sentiment

NEW DELHI, Dec 11: Extending the record-breaking run to a third day, silver prices scaled a fresh peak of Rs 1,93,720 per kilogram in the futures

YSRCP Accuses TDP-led NDA Govt of Suppressing Protest Over Privatisation of Medical Colleges

Rambabu alleged the government had worked with only one agenda hounding Reddy and obstructing the YSRCP's movement against the privatisation of g

Pre-IPO funding round: 26 investors put in Rs 4,815 cr in ICICI Prudential AMC

NEW DELHI, Dec 11: As many as 26 domestic and foreign investors have infused Rs 4,815 crore into ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC),

High Court Of J&K, Ladakh Declares Dec 20 As Working Day

JAMMU, Dec 11: In a significant demonstration of its commitment towards ensuring timely delivery of justice, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir an

Karnataka govt tables bill in Assembly that prohibits social boycott, violators to face 3-year jail

The 'Karnataka Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2025' that was tabled in the Assembly by Social Welfare Minister H C

Terror victim families rehabilitated: LG Sinha hails changes brought by Article 370 abrogation

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the abrogation of Article 370 brought dynamic changes in Jammu and Kashmir, as militan

IPL 2026 auction: 5 overseas batters in focus

IPL auction: The IPL 2026 mini-auction is set to be a high-stakes event with teams looking to fill crucial vacancies. This year's auction feature

Bigg Boss 19 finalist confirms Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: 1st contestant?

Mumbai: Bigg Boss 19 is over, and all eyes are now on the next big reality show, Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. Usually, the cycle runs in a familiar pat

Telangana phone tapping case: SC directs ex-SIB chief to surrender tomorrow

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed former Telangana Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) chief T Prabhakar Rao, who is an accused in

Watch: Ramesh Chennithala accuses Kerala CM of hushing up sexual harassment complaints

Locals oppose establishment of steel plant in Gurla mandal of Vizianagaram

Andhra Government allocated 1,085 acres land to Super Smelters Limited for the establishment of a green field steel plant with an estimated cost

IPL Auction 2026: 5 cricketers who may get the highest bids from Indian Premier League teams in Abu Dhabi

IPL Auction 5 likely most expensive players: The IPL auction in Abu Dhabi is approaching, with 10 teams holding a combined Rs 237.50 crore to fil

ICG detains 11 Pakistani fishermen: Vessel caught operating illegally near Gujarat; probe under way

The Indian Coast Guard apprehended a Pakistani fishing boat with 11 crew members for illegally operating within Indian waters. This decisive acti

Phone-tapping case: Supreme Court directs former Telangana SIB chief to surrender by 11 am tomorrow

The Supreme Court has ordered former Telangana Special Intelligence Bureau chief T Prabhakar Rao to surrender to police by 11 am Friday. This dir

Agree To An Extent But Can't Play Around With Roles Too Much: ABD On Gambhir's 'Over-rated' Comment

Following India's 2-1 ODI series win against South Africa, Gambhir had said that he thought batting orders are overrated in the ODI format

Phone-tapping case: SC directs former Telangana SIB chief to surrender by 11 am on Friday

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed former Telangana Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) chief T Prabhakar Rao , who is an accused in

Private hospital opens centre for paediatric gut and liver care in Chennai

The centre is equipped to manage a wide spectrum of conditions, from chronic abdominal pain and functional GI disorders to acute emergencies, suc

U19 Asia Cup 2025: Full schedule, venues, squads and live streaming - Blockbuster IND vs PAK clash slated for THIS date

Get the complete guide to the U19 Asia Cup 2025, including full schedule, venues, squads, format and live-streaming details. The tournament's blo

US govt could ask tourists to show 5-year social media history

The United States could soon ask tourists from foreign countries to show 5-year-old social media history while entering the country. According to

Vizag Pollution 10 Times WHO Limit, AP Highway Section Unsafe: YSRCP MPs

Golla Baburao said Visakhapatnam has featured in the list of top 10 most polluted cities in India for six consecutive years, with pollution level

Apple expands retail push in India with new Noida store

New Delhi: Apple is accelerating its retail expansion in India with the opening of a new store in Noida its fifth in the country as the tech gi

Arunachal: Truck with 22 labourers falls into deep gorge in Anjaw; 2 killed

India Post does a Gen-Z makeover: Kerala and Andhra Pradesh Get trendy, futuristic post offices after IIT Delhi. Check details

After IIT Delhi India Post Office, Gen-Z themed post offices have been opened in Kerala's Kottayam and Andhra Pradesh's varsity campus. Both the

Coast Guard seizes Pakistani boat in Indian waters, apprehends 11 crew members

AHMEDABAD: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has seized a Pakistani fishing boat and apprehended 11 crew members operating illegally in the Indian wat

IFFK 2025 : Five filmmakers reflect on the memorable movies they have watched at the festival

Mahesh Narayanan, Krishand, Sanju Surendran, Appu Bhattathiri and Mini IG recall the films that gave them an enriching experience at the Internat

No Ticket Price Hike for Akhanda 2 Premiere Shows: HC

With the order on hold, theatres will not be able to implement the enhanced pricing until further directions from the High Court.

Ashish Misra to stay in Lakhimpur Kheri from December 25 to 31: SC relaxes bail conditions

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday--relaxing a bit the bail conditions--allowed former Union Minister's son Ashish Mishra , the main accuse

Telangana High Court issues show cause notice to two senior IAS officers

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court issued show cause notices to senior IAS officers RV Karnan and K Ilambarithi for not complying with a court o

Police seize gutka, tobacco worth Rs 21 lakh on highway in Palghar; one held

Palghar: Police have seized banned gutka and other tobacco products valued at Rs 21.62 lakh from a tempo and arrested its driver in Maharashtras

USFDA approves Alembic Pharmaceuticals generic eye infection treatment suspension

New Delhi: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Thursday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of Lo

Quick fix of the day: A winter trick for an instantly clear windscreen

Winter fogging on car windscreens is a common issue in Delhi NCR and northern states, caused by warm, humid cabin air meeting cold glass. Motoris

Over 1900 incidents of GPS spoofing of aircraft reported in two years: Centre tells Lok Sabha

As many as 1,951 incidents of GPS spoofing and interference with aircraft have been reported across various airports in the country during the tw

Telugu Desam Party bags Kalyandurg Municipality

The Telugu Desam Party councillor from 15th ward T. Goutami got elected as the new chairperson of the municipality, defeating YSR Congress Partys

US stock futures fall today after Fed delivers third straight rate cut: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq all in red as Oracle crashes on AI spending shock

US stock futures fell today after the Feds third rate cut to 3.5%3.75%. Dow futures dropped 138 points. S&P 500 lost 42.50 points. Nasdaq slipped

Quote of the Day by Immanuel Kant: Thoughts without content are empty Top 10 quotes that continue to shape modern ideas

Quote of the day: Kants Critique of Pure Reason marked a turning point in Western philosophy, offering a radically new framework for understandin

India secures $135 billion in FDI commitments in 2025 amid global investment surge

India is experiencing a significant surge in foreign direct investment commitments for 2025, with global giants pledging over $135 billion. This

Time Magazine to Reveal 2025 Person of the Year

The magazine's selection dates from 1927, when its editors have picked the person they say most shaped headlines over the previous 12 months.

J&K Police Conduct Searches At Locations Linked To Banned Tehreek-E-Hurriyat In Sopore

Srinagar, Dec 11: Police on Thursday carried out searches at multiple locations linked to the members of the banned organisation Tehreek-e-Hurriy

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ICIMOD transfers Himalayan University Consortium to Kathmandu University

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: The ICIMOD has signed a deal to formally transfer the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) to Kathmandu University, launching