Season's lowest min temp, slow winds worsens AQI

An interplay of meteorological factors all turning unfavourable over the last 48 hours is largely behind the sharp deterioration in Delhi's air quality expert said.

Party to decide action on Moitra after ethics panel proceedings

In its first official statement on the cash-for-query allegations against party lawmaker Mahua Moitra, the Trinamool Congress said on Sunday that \"appropriate action\" will be taken after the matter is investigated in a parliamentary forum.

Air plummets to red zone as pollution season sets in

Contribution of farm fires to city’s pollution that stood at 16% on Sunday is set to rise to nearly 30% today

India flies in its first batch of aid for Gaza

India on Sunday sent nearly 6.5 tonnes of medical aid and 32 tonnes of disaster relief material for the people of Palestine amid mounting global concerns over the plight of civilians living in Gaza.

Stubble fires contribute most to push air in 'very poor' zone

Farm fires have once again emerged as the single biggest source of pollution to Delhi's PM2.5 concentration this season, with an estimated contribution of around 16.4% on Sunday, data from the Decision Support System (DSS) under the ministry of earth sciences has shown, worsening air pollution in the Capital with an air quality index (AQI) reading of \"very poor\" at 313. The last time the AQI read \"very poor\" this year was on May 17 (336).

Let's not seek thrills of T20 in one-dayers

As England, struggling with their batting, bowling and fielding, not to mention thinking, went down by 229 runs in Mumbai on Saturday night, there was little of the glee that accompanies an English debacle. Far be it from us to blame the inventors of the game, and then its reinventors via the bromantic spiritual movement known as Bazball.

When the Wankhede Stadium rose as one to Klaasen's hurricane show

For overseas cricketers, historically, Wankhede Stadium fans have not been easy to please. Mumbai has knowledgeable crowds who applaud a good performance regardless of which team it comes from, but chanting names is a different deal. That is almost exclusively reserved for Indian players.

STITCH IN STYLE: BLOUSES, THE FESTIVE EDIT

Ladies, get ready to shine with this upgrade to your festive season wardrobe! Here's some inspiration from designer lookbooks showcasing the trendiest and most captivating blouse designs

HRITHIK LOCKS KRRISH 4 SCRIPT, TO SHOOT IN 2024

Actor Hrithik Roshan has locked the script of the fourth part of his superhero franchise, Krrish. A source tells us that the script has been written by the actor's father, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, and modifications were made after Hrithik went through it.

Fiery Klaasen ton batters England into submission

South Africa register another thumping win while the defeat left holders on the brink of an early exit

Sri Lanka cruise to first victory despite fight from Dutch

Bowling had been a significant concern for Sri Lanka in their first three matches of the World Cup. Almost all their bowlers struggled against Australia and Pakistan, even as the batters gave their best, scoring over 300 runs in both matches. However, the Sri Lankan bowling unit finally found some rhythm on Saturday and guided their team to a five-wicket victory over Netherlands.

SKY hit in the nets, Ishan stung by bee

India knew they had a selection conundrum going into Sunday's game against New Zealand after Hardik Pandya suffered an ankle injury versus Bangladesh in Pune.

'Ahmedabad and Chennai wickets weren't average'

The average' rating handed out by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to the pitches used for India's World Cup games against Australia in Chennai and Pakistan in Ahmedabad drew a strong reaction from head coach Rahul Dravid on Saturday. In their opening game in Chennai, India bowled out Australia for 199 in 49.3 overs and chased down the target with six wickets in hand and 52 balls to spare.

A 'friendly' India-Kiwi rivalry that promises a fierce battle

The two teams are yet to taste defeat in the tournament and the top-of-the-table clash could be Rohit and Co's sternest test yet

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif returns

Pakistan's kickstarted his party's campaign for next year's election on Saturday after arriving home from four years of self-imposed exile in London, promising to tackle record inflation.

No let-up in Gaza bombing as Israel PM Netanyahu promises to fight till victory'

Israel kept up heavy bombardment of targets throughout Gaza in Saturday's early hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to \"fight until victory\" following the release of the first two hostages by Hamas.

'We won't leave, will remain on our land'

Arab leaders at the Cairo peace summit decisively reject any displacement of Palestinians, with all of their speeches reflecting a growing anger in the region

ED files 1st charge sheet in Mahadev betting app case

ED HAS RAISED A REQUEST FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A 'RED NOTICE' AGAINST THE TWO ABSCONDING APP PROMOTERS, OFFICIALS SAID

UK AND U.S. BACK CANADA ON ISSUE OF ITS DIPLOMATIC PRESENCE IN INDIA

The US and the UK have expressed concerns about the reduction of Canadian diplomatic presence in India on New Delhi's insistence, highlighting the need to resolve differences, with London backing Ottawa's contention that the move went against the Vienna convention and Washington saying it had asked India not to press on with the decision.

Plea to include sealed area in survey rejected

A Varanasi court on Saturday rejected a plea seeking inclusion of \"wazukhana\" (a small reservoir to perform ritual ablutions) in an ongoing Archaeological Survey of India survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex.

Row over Tagore's name missing on Santiniketan's Unesco tag plaques

Visva-Bharati university has installed three plaques describing Santiniketan as a Unesco world heritage site that feature the names of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and vice-chancellor Bidyut Chakrabarty, but omits the name of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, founder of the institution.

Help India become developed nation in 25 yrs: PM to students

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked youngsters to help India become a developed nation in the next 25 years as he spoke at the 125th foundation day celebrations of the The Scindia School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

Incidents of terrorism, ethnic violence dipped by 65%: Shah

Incidents of terrorism, militant attacks, Maoism and ethnic violence have reduced by 65% over the last decade due to the efforts of \"brave\" policemen, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Saturday, and highlighted the central government's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.

Rajnath launches army project to draw lessons from ancient Indian texts

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday launched army's Project Udbhav, which seeks to draw on treatises such as Chanakya's Arthashastra, Kamandaka's Nitisara and Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar's Thirukkural for lessons on statecraft, strategy, diplomacy and warfare from ancient Indian philosophy, officials aware of the matter said.

5 killed in accident on Yamuna e-way

EECO VAN HIT BY UNKNOWN VEHICLE - THREE KIDS INJURED

Delhi EV policy extended, all incentives to continue

The Delhi government on Saturday approved the extension of the Delhi Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy till December 31, 2023, transport minister Kailash Gahlot said.

On inaugural run, 10,000 ride on RRTS

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 17km priority section of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), Namo Bharat trains successfully began operations on Saturday on five stations in Ghaziabad, officials said, as passengers lined up at stations early in the morning to experience the high-speed and first-of-a-kind rail service.

CM Khattar visits riot-affected parts of Nuh district

DURING THE VISIT, THE CHIEF MINISTER SAID THAT THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CLASHES IN NUH IN JULY WILL NOT BE SPARED

Gole Mkt museum to fete women achievers

Lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the conservation and restoration project at the British-era Gole Market, which will be turned into a museum dedicated to the country's women achievers. The project will be implemented by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).

Cong to hold rally in Tilak Nagar

In its quest to regain the lost political ground in Delhi, Congress will hold a public rally at Tilak Nagar on Sunday in one of the areas hit by the violence during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.