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Air quality stays severe as AQI over 450 in some areas

THE national capital's air quality remained in severe category on Friday morning amid cold weather and a layer of smog, with some areas recording Air Quality Index (AQI) readings over 450, the 'severe-plus' level according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

NDMC set to organise 2-day winter rose show

THE New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced a two-day 'Winter Rose Show' to be held on Saturday and Sunday at the India-Africa Friendship Rose Garden in Chanakyapuri.

3 cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers nabbed: Police

THREE cyber fraudsters who duped a family of ₹5 lakh by posing as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers have been arrested, police said on Friday.

Five-time Haryana CM Chautala dies at 89

OM Prakash Chautala, the five-time Chief Minister of Haryana and the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) chief, died on Friday. He was 89.

2020 riots: Hearing on bail pleas of Sharjeel Imam, Khalid on Jan 7

THE Delhi High Court will on January 7, 2025, hear the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others accused in a UAPA case connected to February 2020 riots.

Villages to take call on poll boycott after meet

FARMERS from 360 villages in Delhi are set to hold a Mahapanchayat on Sunday at Mangolpuri in North West Delhi, with an agenda to boycott the upcoming assembly polls.

AAP changes list, drops convicted Naresh Yadav from Mehrauli seat

DAYS after announcing candidates for all 70 assembly constituencies for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday announced one change.

'BJP calling Purvanchalis as Rohingyas'

Kejriwal cites Nadda's remarks, says efforts on to disenfranchise people from east UP, Bihar

Poll manifesto to be released after collecting all feedbacks: BJP

THE Delhi BJP has said its manifesto for the upcoming Delhi Assembly election would not only be comprehensive but would also embody public aspirations.

Poll dates likely by Jan second week, voting by mid-Feb

THE Election Commission (EC) is expected to announce the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections by the second week of January, with January 10 being the likely date.

11 killed, 40 injured as LPG tanker hits truck and explodes

AT least 11 people were killed and over 40 others seriously injured when an LPG tanker exploded after colliding with a truck near Bhankrota on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway on Friday morning.

SC asks Punjab govt to shift fasting farm leader to hosp

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Punjab government to shift farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to a nearby makeshift hospital at the Khanauri border where he is on a fast-unto-death protest.

MEA TICKS OFF YUNUS GOVT FOR AIDE'S REMARKS

The government on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities were reported from Bangladesh this year up to December 8.

Session ends, discord doesn't

B R Ambedkar issue set to resonate in the forthcoming Delhi and Bihar assembly elections

Your cuppa is healthy, US food, drug regulator finally agrees

WITH the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognising tea from the Camellia sinensis plant is a healthy beverage, the North Eastern Tea Association (NETA) raised a toast to it.

DND flyover to remain toll free: SC

IN a major relief to commuters on the Delhi-Noida-Direct (DND) flyway, the Supreme Court on Friday rejected the appeal of Noida Toll Bridge Company Ltd (NTBCL) against an order of the Allahabad High Court, which scrapped user fee collection for it.

HC steps in to protect personality rights of actor

THE Delhi High Court on Friday passed an interim order protecting the personality and publicity rights of Telugu actor Mohan Babu.

Celebrating six yards of elegance

Ahead of World Sari Day, Jaya Saha of sari label Huts and Looms, recalls her emotional and cultural connection to saris & talks of how to make them as comfortable as jeans!

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Ashwin gets hero's welcome at home from family and friends

RAVICHANDRAN Ashwin, who took the cricketing world by surprise with his sudden retirement from international cricket, arrived in Chennai early morning on Thursday.

Liverpool & Arsenal reach semifinals

LIVERPOOL moved into the League Cup semifinals as the holders won 2-1 against managerless Southampton, while Gabriel Jesus ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Day of records for Richa & India as hosts win series 2-1

RICHA Ghosh (54) equalled the world record for the fastest fifty in women's T20Is (18 balls) after Smriti Mandhana's (77) fireworks as India registered 217 for 4 in the series-deciding third and final match against the West Indies here on Thursday.

NCC, the heartbeat of Australia cricket

IT was about 12 noon on a breezy Thursday in Brisbane. Less than 24 hours ago the India and Australia men's teams had played out a draw.

AFTER ASHWIN, WHO? THE LAST OF OGS IN FINAL STRETCH

Post offie's retirement, focus is on senior players like Rohit, Kohli and India's transition phase

Dubai may host India matches in 2025 Champions Trophy

EXPECTEDLY, the International Cricket Council on Thursday announced that India will play their 2025 Champions Trophy matches at a neutral venue.

INR hits all-time low, breaches 85 mark against USD

Indian currency slips 13 paise on Thursday as US Fed scales back rate cut in 2025

Accenture posts $17.7 bn revenue, beats Street view

IT service provider Accenture has beat Street estimates and posted $17.7 billion revenues in the first quarter ended November 2024.

Start-up funding up 6% YoY at $11.3 bn in 2024

IN 2024, the start-up ecosystem saw a marginal 6% increase in funding at $11.3 billion compared to $10.7 billion in 2023.

Kia sees 20% sales growth vs industry's 5-10%

KOREAN carmaker Kia aims to achieve a 20% growth in sales volume in India next year, targeting sales of nearly 3 lakh passenger vehicles (PVs).

IT sector to drive 15% growth in hiring in 2025, followed by retail

WITH the expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and multi-cloud adoption, the IT sector will drive 15% growth in hiring in 2025, as per the latest data from jobs platform foundit.