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Health ministry asks public to minimise exposure to bad air as pollution Soars

STATES ORDERED TO BOLSTER HEALTHCARE

India, China finalise disengagement pact for Depsang Plains, Demchok in Eastern Ladakh

Troop disengagement expected to conclude by October 29, after which patrolling will commence

'Frivolous': SC slams CBI, rejects plea on quashed LOCs against Rhea Chakraborty

In a scathing rebuke, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging the Bombay High Court's order that quashed Look-Out Circulars (LOCs) against actor Rhea Chakraborty and her family. The LOCs were issued as part of the CBI's investigation into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

Only 5 extradition requests for terrorists resolved by Canada

Rest 21 in limbo: Indian envoy

My dream is to be part of quality, thought-provoking films: Vasu Bose

The young actor made his debut with Malayalam thriller 'Eyes'

Turkiye strikes Kurdish militant targets in Syria, Iraq for 2nd day

ANKARA: Turkiye struck suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second day on Thursday following an attack on the premises of a key defense company which killed at least five people, the state-run news agency reported.

Striking a perfect balance

While the vitality of trees and shrubs in any locality is undisputed, their existence in urban settings, particularly along the road, should be managed meticulously to balance aesthetics, safety, and sustainability

An effective gamechanger

AI is revolutionising employee engagement and retention by enhancing personalisation, improving mental health support, automating tasks, and promoting growth opportunities

BJP's Sachdeva takes protest dip in Yamuna

NEW DELHI: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva took a dip in the polluted Yamuna River at ITO Chhath Ghat, criticising the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for alleged corruption and failure in cleaning the river.

Cabinet approves two major Railway projects worth Rs 6,798 crore

NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved two significant railway infrastructure projects: the doubling of the Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga and Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur sections, and the construction of a new railway line from Errupalem to Namburu via Amaravati. These projects aim to enhance connectivity, reduce logistics costs, and contribute to environmental sustainability.

SENCO GOLD AND DIAMONDS LAUNCHES DHANTERAS COLLECTION TO MATCH EVERY BUDGET

The jewellery brand is launching new designs every month

Bollywood has more jugaad than H'wood

Priyanka Chopra Jonas spoke about working in India

Kartik shares his experience of working with Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit Nene

Vidya Balan's laugh is infectious and Madhuri Dixit Nene is a legend, said Kartik Aaryan describing his experience of working with the two actors on the horror-comedy 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3'.

India suffer early blow after Sundar stifles NZ in 2nd Test

INDIA TRAIL BY 243 RUNS

Rani Rampal retires from int'l hockey after 16-year career

Former Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement on Thursday, ending a glittering 16-year career during which she became an inspiration for beating abject poverty and conservative views at a small town in Haryana where her father worked as a cart-puller.

Biofuels & green hydrogen keys to energy transition: Hardeep Puri

7TH EDITION OF GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION COMMUNITY

Govt aims to develop 50 more airports in 5 years

NEW DELHI: Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday said the government aims to set up 50 more airports in the next five years.

Petronet Q2 net profit rises 4% to ₹848 crore

NEW DELHI: Petronet LNG Ltd, India's biggest liquefied natural gas importer, on Thursday reported a 4 percent rise in its second-quarter profit on higher capacity utilization at its flagship Dahej import terminal in Gujarat.

SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch skips Public Accounts Committee meeting

NDA members accused panel head K C Venugopal of taking unilateral decisions & lodged a protest with the Lok Sabha speaker

ITC Sept quarter net profit rises marginally by 1.8% to ₹5,054.43 cr

Diversified entity ITC Ltd on Thursday reported a marginal 1.8 percent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,054.43 crore in the September quarter on subdued demand conditions, heavy rains and high food inflation.

NTPC's standalone PAT for H1 F Y25 rises 15.20% to ₹9,160 crore

NTPC Group generated 220 billion units in H1 FY25

Govt approves ₹1K cr VC fund for space start-ups

Fund will invest in 30-35 space start-ups in two tranches - first of Rs 5-10 cr followed by Rs 10-60 cr at later stage

Markets decline for 4th day amid FII outflows & FMCG, auto shares decline after Q2 results

The rupee stayed stuck at its near-record low of 84.07 against US dollar

France, other nations pledge aid package to support Lebanon at Paris conference

French FM says conference for Lebanon raised $1 billion in pledges

Security forces kill 9 militants in Pakistan

Pakistani security forces killed nine terrorists, including two suicide bombers and a \"high-value\" terrorist, during an operation in the country's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Thursday.

Israeli strike on school-turned-shelter in Gaza kills 17: Palestinian officials

AROUND 100 HOSTAGES STILL INSIDE GAZA

Shaky, but secure

As top leaders of member nations assembled and deliberated at the 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan, Russia, the world couldn't have been more ironic and hypocritical.

Putin ends BRICS summit that sought to expand Russia's global clout

KAZAN: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday closed a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, praising its role as a counterbalance to what he called the West's \"perverse methods\".

Paddy money for farmers in Haryana crosses over Rs 6K crores

CHANDIGARH: The procurement process for paddy and millet crops is going on smoothly across Haryana.

UP Assembly bypolls: BJP announces candidates, stage set for big battle

LUCKNOW: The BJP on Thursday announced its candidates for seven of the nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, where by-elections are scheduled for November 13.