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Delhi records worst air quality in country as pollution levels soar

NEW DELHI: Delhi faced a significant deterioration in air quality on Wednesday, plunging into the ‘severe’ category across more areas than the previous day. A thick layer of smog enveloped the national capital region, particularly during the morning and evening hours, compounding the already grim pollution situation.

‘Over 77% of India’s children lack WHO-suggested diversity in diet’

Children of illiterate and rural-residing mothers are more likely to have diets deficient in diversity

Modi, Xi endorse border patrolling pact; decide to revive dialogue mechanisms

KAZAN/NEW DELHI: In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday endorsed an agreement on patrolling and disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.

MVA allies likely to contest 85 seats each in Maharashtra Assembly polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) releases 1st list of 65 candidates; Aaditya to contest from Worli

Priyanka files nomination for maiden electoral battle from Wayanad seat

WAYANAD (KERALA): Making her electoral debut, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, led a massive roadshow in Kalpetta here and filed her nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-poll, on Wednesday.

Williamson ruled out of 2nd Test against India

PUNE: Senior New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will not be available for the second Test against India here as his rehabilitation from a groin strain is still not complete, the country's cricket board announced on Tuesday.

Finance Secy-led IMG approves sale of MTNL land parcels to BMC valued at nearly ₹1,960 cr

NEW DELHI: An Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG), headed by Finance Secretary, last month approved in principle the sale of five land parcels owned by state-run Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) in Mumbai to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) at a total valuation of nearly Rs 1,960 crore.

Rewa to host 5th Regional Industry Conclave today

BHOPAL: The fifth edition of the Regional Industry Conclave (RIC), an approach of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to promote all regions of the state, will be held in Rewa on Tuesday.

Himachal Pradesh amends van mitras criterion, boosts eco-tourism policy

(POINTERS) KEY DECISIONS: It also decided to create and fill up 150 nursing personnel posts at Dr Radhakrishnan Government Medical College and Hospital, Hamirpur In order to promote the use of electric vehicles, the Cabinet approved involving private players to expand the EV charging station network Shimla: Beginning a new recruitment drive after facing criticism for abolishing 51 posts of engineers in HPSEB, the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to engage 2,061 Van Mitras in the Forest Department, eliminating the 10-mark personal interview criterion.

At least 5 dead as rain brings India's IT capital to its knees

OPPN JD(S) ATTACKS CONG GOVT

Will get them their jobs back: Kejriwal

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday accused the BJP of snatching the livelihoods of hundreds of contractual employees of the DCW before Diwali and assured them that they will be reinstated.

Shraddha opens up about possibility of 'Aashiqui 3'

She opened up about her journey so far

Karan got the idea for FLOBW during a turbulent flight

Bhavna Pandey very recently starred in 'Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives' S3

"'Will never criticise a film or actor again'

I'll love every film I watch,' says Arshad

‘Bareilly Ki Barfi director’s kids called me Tiger didi’

It took Kriti a few years to shed the label ‘Tiger Shroff’s heroine’

Winter menu 'Taseer-e-Hararat' at Singh Sahib. Eros Hotel, New Delhi

This winter, Singh Sahib at Eros Hotel brings a culinary tribute to Indian spices and ingredients with its special menu, 'Taseer-e-Hararat', designed to ease the seasonal transition with warmth and flavour.

Warner willing to come out of retirement and play against India

SYDNEY: Former Australia opener David Warner on Tuesday said he is willing to come out of retirement and play against India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, if the home team needs him in the opening slot.

India eye top spot, Bangladesh seek crucial draw in SAFF showdown

For B'desh, a win would hand them the top spot in Group A

Odisha FC see off East Bengal FC in Indian Super League

EB SUFFER 6TH STRAIGHT DEFEAT

Rupee falls 1 paisa to 84.08 against dollar

MUMBAI: The rupee on Tuesday settled just 1 paisa lower at 84.08 against the US dollar, tracking an intense selloff in domestic equity markets and unabated outflow of foreign funds.

Adani Group to acquire Orient Cement Ltd for ₹8,100 crore

Orient, which has two plants in south & one in western India, will be Ambuja Cement's 2nd acquisition this year

Puri highlights role of biofuels, green hydrogen in green energy transition

NEW DELHI: India is stepping up its efforts to transition to a green energy future, with Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, outlining the country's ambitious goals and milestones.

India well positioned to capitalise on new growth opportunities, says Sitharaman

'India is looking towards boosting domestic capacities, and building resilience against external shocks'

Bear attack: Sensex tanks 930 pts to 2-mnth low, Nifty ends below 25,400

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms eroded by Rs 9,19,374.52 crore to Rs 4,44,45,649.22 crore ($5.29 trillion)

India's GDP growth to moderate to 7% in 2024 & 6.5% in 2025: IMF

WASHINGTON: India's GDP growth is likely to moderate from 8.2 per cent in 2023 to 7 per cent in 2024 and 6.5 per cent in 2025 because the pent-up demand accumulated during Covid has exhausted, as the economy reconnects with its potential, IMF said on Tuesday.

Shares of Hyundai Motor India tumble over 7% on market debut

NEW DELHI: Shares of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the Indian arm of South Korean auto-maker Hyundai, on Tuesday made a muted market debut and ended more than 7 per cent lower against the issue price of Rs 1,960.

RBI adds 13 entities to 'Alert List' of unauthorised forex trading platforms

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank on Tuesday updated the 'Alert List' of unauthorised forex trading platforms by adding 13 more entities, including TDFX and Inefex, taking the total to 88.

Blinken arrives in Israel as US looks to renew ceasefire efforts

TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday on his 11th visit to the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. Washington hopes to revive cease-fire efforts after the killing of top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but so far all the warring parties appear to be digging in.

Iraqi forces kill IS group commander and 8 other officials

\"The identities of the others killed in the operation along with Abdul Qader will be announced after they are confirmed by DNA tests'

Israeli airstrike levels building in southern Beirut

BEIRUT: An Israeli airstrike leveled a building in the southern Beirut suburb of Beirut on Tuesday. The strike came 40 minutes after Israeli military Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued a warning, claiming the two buildings targeted contained \"Hezbollah facilities\".