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At COP29, India takes aim at rich countries' stance

India delivered its strongest intervention yet at the COP29 climate talks on Monday, demanding discussion on \"carbon debt\" owed by developed nations and calling out trade measures that disadvantage developing countries, while arguing that just transition must begin with wealthy nations, not developing economies.

Ode to Dilli ka Khana writers

Marking a fresh distinction awarded to a Delhi cookbook

AAP announces Jat leader as Gahlot's Cabinet replacement

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday announced that Raghuvinder Shokeen, a two-time legislator from the Nangloi Jat assembly seat, will be inducted into the Delhi cabinet to replace former minister Kailash Gahlot, who has switched over to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Gahlot joins BJP day after quitting AAP

Former Delhi cabinet minister Kailash Gahlot joined the BJP on Monday, a day after he quit the AAP, accusing the latter of \"compromising on its original values\", \"picking constant fights with the central government\", and that the \"aam aadmi\" (common man) has become \"khaas\" (special).

Atishi blames fires in Hry, UP, MP, Raj for bad air-but defends Pjb numbers

On Monday, a day that Delhi's air quality index (AQI) reading reached a five-year high of 494, chief minister Atishi blamed the Capital's toxic air on farm fires in Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh all Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states - and alleged that the Centre's \"inaction\" has worsened the situation.

15 AQI stations max out at 500

There are 40 ambient air quality monitoring stations scattered across Delhi, which the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) uses to share data about the air quality.

Looking purely at AQI may downplay just how bad Delhi's air really is

With an air quality index (AQI) reading of 494, Delhi matched its previous record of the worst air quality on any day since 2018 -- the first year after the number of air monitoring stations in the city came close to their current level of 39.

Woman abducts boy, abandons him after discovering his faith

A 30-year-old woman was arrested last week for allegedly kidnapping a four-year-old boy from a footpath near the Red Fort. She abandoned him later the same day after realising he is from a different religion, police said on Monday.

As pollution levels soar, the city is under siege, forcing residents, businesses and schools to adapt in real time to a worsening crisis

The relentless smog that first engulfed the region last week has transformed life into a desperate battle for millions living in and around Delhi-NCR - the Ground Zero of the toxic air apocalypse in north India forcing residents, businesses, and schools to adapt to the worsening crisis that is likely to persist for days.

COP experts warn of health impact of Delhi's air crisis

Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) can expect to record a major spike in visits to emergency rooms in hospitals due to the severe air pollution in the region, physicians said on Monday, on the sidelines of COP29.

Pollution clinic sees sharp rise in patients with health issues

Deepak Kumar, 64, a laundry worker from Patel Nagar, sat in visible distress, gasping for air between coughing bouts at a pollution clinic at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital on Monday.

COP29 president scrambles to save deadlocked talks

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES REFUSE TO COMMIT TO STRONGER ACTION WITHOUT CLEAR FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS FROM DEVELOPED COUNTRIES

From witnessing Partition to resurgent India

As HT marks 100 years, a look at centenarians whose lives have stood witness to India’s transformation

MAXIMUM TOXI-CITY

Delhi breathed an AQI of 494, the second-worst ever recorded, due to more farm fires, lower temperature

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi detained?

Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and largely considered the person running the criminal empire, has likely been detained by US authorities in California, officials in Indian agencies familiar with the information said on Monday.

Rahul, BJP grapple over '...safe hain' slogan on last day of campaign for Maha, J'khand

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday attempted to give a twist to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) poll slogan Ek Hain Toh Safe Hain (if we stay united, we'll be safe), alleging that it referred to undue benefits given to industrialist Gautam Adani by the Union government.

Trade, climate take centre stage as PM arrives for G20

The G20 should focus on the challenges and priorities of the Global South, which have been most affected by the food, fuel and fertiliser crisis brought on by global conflicts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

Centre rushes more forces to Imphal after crisis meet

The Centre ordered deployment of 50 additional companies of paramilitary forces - approximately 6,500 personnel - to Manipur on Monday as the ethnic conflict showed no signs of abating, with Union home minister Amit Shah holding a second emergency meeting in as many days to tackle the spiraling crisis in the northeastern state.

Choked by air, crowds throng pollution clinic

The Pollution Janit Rog Nivaran Kendra - a first-ofits-kind clinic dedicated to pollution-related health conditions at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital has been packed to the rafters for days now, with dozens complaining of coughs, colds and respiratory ailments.

'Wait for SC's nod to lift Grap curbs'

AFTER SC'S NUDGE, DELHI GOVT ON MONDAY EVENING ANNOUNCED THAT CLASSES 10 AND 12 WOULD SHIFT TO ONLINE LESSONS

Dhanush threatens bigger lawsuit in response to Nayanthara's open letter

Actor-producer Dhanush has responded to actor Nayanthara's open letter against him, threatening a bigger lawsuit if she doesn't take down the three-second footage of the Tamil film, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015), which has been used in her OTT documentary.

Shazahn gets engaged to partner, says 'Can't wait to start forever with you'

Actor Shazahn Padamsee, who debuted opposite actor Ranbir Kapoor in Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2010), has got engaged to her longtime boyfriend, businessman Ashish Kanakia.

Timeless grace of Rekha

Celebrity fashion designer Manisha Malhotra, who was behind Rekha's recent look - reminiscent of the actor's iconic Khoon Bhari Maang took to (1988) hairdos Instagram to express his admiration for the actor.

AN ENCHANTING EVENING IN DELHI

How often do we witness forests coming to life? A recent solo exhibition titled Enchanted Forests by artist Kavita Chopra Dikshit and curated by Jyota A Kathpalia allowed visitors to experience the same in the Capital.

Govinda cuts short Maharashtra election campaign citing ill health

Actor-turned-politician Govinda cut short his poll campaigning in Jalgaon and returned to Mumbai on Saturday, citing ill health.

‘The industry taught me patience’

Having recently completed six years in Hindi cinema, Mouni Roy says that the industry has taught her \"patience and perseverance\".

BAHAR KA KALAKAAR JO MARZI KARE: DILJIT ON RECEIVING GOVT NOTICE

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh criticised the Telangana government after he was served a notice ahead of his Hyderabad concert, which was held on November 15.

Coach who guided Comaneci to her Perfect 10 dies aged 82

Famed Olympic gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi, who coached Nadia Comaneci to the sport's first \"Perfect 10\", has died at the age of 82, USA Gymnastics said on Saturday.

Deepika's brace floors Japan

Deepika converts two penalty corners in a 3-0 win for the round robin toppers; India to face Japan again in Tuesday's semi-final

Netherlands enter Nations League quarters; Germany hit record seven

Netherlands outclassed Hungary with a 4-0 victory in their winner-takes-all Nations League encounter on Saturday while record-setting Germany hammered Bosnia and Hercegovina 7-0.