MCD cracks down on coal-fired ovens

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is undertaking a drive against coalfired tandoors to check local pollution sources, and 278 such units have been demolished, officials said on Tuesday. The drive, which began on October 28, is being carried out by the MCD public health department.

Allround challenge: The toughest job in present day world cricket

If Hardik Pandya doesn't play Test cricket again, he won't stop regaling his son with stories of the Trent Bridge Test of 2018 when his 25-year-old self, delivered a true-blue all-round performance (5/28 and 52`) in a winning cause. That's when so many in Indian cricket had prophesied more in hope than belief that Hardik would be the next Kapil Dev.

Eternal search for that sporting spirit

In only his third race in Formula One, David Purley did something quite extraordinary in sporting history.

Nitish backs 75% total quota as survey outlines inequality

Bihar will bring a bill to hike the quantum of reservation to 75% in the state, chief minister Nitish Kumar announced in the assembly on Tuesday, minutes after tabling the socioeconomic details of a landmark caste survey that can potentially shake up heartland politics and snowball into a significant issue in next summer’s general elections.

Soldier's kin among 4 abducted in Manipur; 7 injured in firing

Four people, including three relatives of a serving army soldier, were abducted allegedly by Meitei militants in Imphal West district on Tuesday, stoking fresh violence in ethnic strife-torn Manipur, people familiar with the matter said.

Amid spike in pollution, Delhi's high NO2 levels a sign of worry

Delhi’s high particulate matter (PM) 2.5 concentration may be the focus of agencies and government departments as they look to bring down the Capital’s high pollution levels but the concentration of another pollutant, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), is slowly beginning to spike and is currently two-to-three times the permissible limit of 80 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m3) in parts of the city, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.

Want CP smog tower working, orders top court; CM seeks suspension of DPCC secy

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the non-functional smog tower in Delhi’s Connaught Place (CP) to be made operational immediately, and also summoned the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) chairman Ashwani Kumar.

Odd-even mere optics, says SC; govt waits for order to spell scheme rules

A day after the Delhi government announced that it would roll out the odd-even scheme to curb vehicular emissions, the Supreme Court on Tuesday termed the scheme as “optics” even as it questioned its efficacy and success in the past in reducing the dangerously high pollution levels in the national capital.

AQI first drops, rises and then back in severe zone

Delhi's pollution levels fell out of the \"severe\" zone of the air quality index (AQI) for the first time in five days early on Tuesday, before springing back into deep red territory on gauges in the evening.

SC tells all states to curb crackers

A celebration by polluting environment is all about being “selfish”, the Supreme Court observed on Tuesday, directing all states and Union Territories to comply with its orders of imposing curbs on bursting firecrackers during Diwali and at other times of the year.

Congress failed to control Naxals: PM

The Congress government in Chhattisgarh is corrupt and failed to tackle Maoism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, as he accused the Opposition of insulting backward communities and asserted that only the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) protected the interests of marginalised castes.

War Intensifies As Gaza Toll Tops 10,000

Israeli ground forces are operating in the northern half of the Gaza Strip, tightening an encirclement of the Gaza City

There Is A Lot More To Rohit's Leadership Than Meets The Eye

India captain has shown emotional intelligence to create a relaxed environment

Priyanka: After Dad Died. I Realised Life Is Short

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently recalled the time in her life when she was so focused on getting ahead in her career that she would give personal commitments and coming home on festivals like Diwali a miss.

Rashmika Reacts To Deepfake Clip; Big B Calls For Legal Action

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has joined the calls for legal action after a deepfake video of actor Rashmika Mandanna went viral on social media.

Michele: Dealing With Bipolarism Was Tough

Italian actor-singer Michele Morrone, who gained fame after his performance in the erotic thriller 365 Days (2020), was diagnosed with a form of bipolarism a year ago.

Is This The Greatest Indian ODI Team?

India aren't merely beating opponents at this World Cup. They are pulverising them, batting better, bowling better and fielding better than anybody who has dared to cross their path.

How Best To Regulate Artificial Intelligence

Insights from governing complex markets can inform Al regulation using partitions, transparency, control points and accountability

Five-State Electoral Battle Starts With 1st Phase Today

A crucial round of assembly elections across five states will commence on Tuesday with voting in the northeastern state of Mizoram and in 20 constituencies in Chhattisgarh, marking the beginning of an exercise billed as a virtual semi-final before the general elections next summer.

WAISTCOATS: IT'S A SOLO SOJOURN

Celebrities and fashionistas are wearing waistcoats without shirts and reviving this trend in a sultry way

Women shine bright at the Gala Mega Kitty Party

In a sparkling affair that lit up the Capital recently, Gala Mega Kitty Party - Shine and Socialise, in association with Fever FM and Punjabi FM, swept the ladies in the city off their feet.

Bizarre dismissal: Sri Lanka timed out of the World Cup

Mathews becomes first batsman to be given timed out after Shakib’s appeal in an ill-tempered match

For Vidit, finally, a moment to savour

Vidit Gujarathi sat in his chair bouncing, his body in constant motion as the final seemingly perfunctory moves were being played out. It's pretty much what bouncing with anticipation and delirium can look like in chess. On the 47th move, he paused, pushed his king to the hl square, stopped his clock, and shook his opponent's hand.

'More people willing to pay more money for Indian artworks'

In March 2023, Sotheby's South Asian Art, a division which primarily focuses on the Indian art market, attracted $22 million in bidding with 84% of lots selling above estimates. An important piece in the collection was a Maqbool Fida Husain artwork titled Bulls which had a winning bid of $2.7 million, or ₹23 crore.

'India's G20 presidency highlighted MSMEs' importance in growth'

A momentum must be maintained on the policy guidance of the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration by not only engaging with G20 nations but also exploring ways to integrate the outcomes into India's domestic policymaking, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday, underscoring importance of integrating micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with international trade for global prosperity.

Adani may invest $1.5 billion in Dharavi

$4-5 billion would be needed to complete the redevelopment project in seven years

'This is not a political rally': Judge chides ex-prez in civil fraud trial

The judge presiding over the civil fraud trial of Donald Trump admonished him to keep his answers concise on Monday, reminding him and the courtroom that \"this is not a political rally\" as the former president and leading Republican president candidate began testifying in a lawsuit accusing him of dramatically inflating his net worth.

Politics in Mizoram is no longer bipolar

The multi-pronged contest for Mizoram’s ninth Legislative Assembly has reached its climax. National parties such as the Congress, the BJP and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on one hand as well as prominent regional outfits including the Mizo National Front (MNF) and Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) are battling it out for the 40-seat Assembly.

Actor's deepfake video raises misuse concerns; Centre issues warning

A viral deepfake video of actor Rashmika Mandanna on Monday sparked concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to further gender violence online, prompting minister of state for electronics and information technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar to remind social media platforms of their legal obligations under the new IT rules.

Govt granted citizenship to East Pak refugees to save lives, SC told

The Union government brought in a law to grant citizenship to migrants from East Pakistan, who entered Assam up to March 24, 1971, to protect the lives of the residents of state as well as that of the foreigners, solicitor general Tushar Mehta submitted in the Supreme Court, adding the 1985 law under the Citizenship Act contemplated a \"compromise\" based on a mix of political, extra-territorial and national security issues.