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Kejriwal warns BJP over farm leader's fast
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the BJP would be responsible \"if something happens\" to the protesting farmer leader in Punjab who is on an indefinite fast over a set of demands, including a legal guarantee on MSP.
AQI remains in 'poor' category; IMD predicts heavy rainfall on Jan 6
The national capital's air quality remained 'poor' (AQI 283) despite a temporary improvement earlier in the week following heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy rainfall on January 6 due to a western disturbance.
DPCC collected over ₹112 cr in environmental compensation since 2015
THE Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has amassed over ₹112 crore in environmental compensation (EC) from April 2015 to November 20, 2023, as disclosed to the National Green Tribunal.
Kejriwal Recommended Razing of 9 Temples: L-G Secretariat
Amid the ongoing controversy over the demolition of temples in Delhi ahead of the Assembly elections, the LG Secretariat on Thursday released documents accusing former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of recommending the demolition of nine temples across the city.
Diljit Dosanjh concert: Pollution body finds JLN stadium clean
NEARLY a month after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered the immediate cleanup of the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium following a concert by singer Diljit Dosanjh, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) conducted an inspection and reported the premises as clean.
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Head coach Gambhir's ambiguous reply gives new twist to Rohit not figuring in the playing XI for Sydney Test saga
Manu, Gukesh among four Khel Ratna awardees
THIS being an Olympic year, there were exceptions to the number of Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees and also the Arjuna Awards list.
B'desh infiltrators taking ‘donkey routes’, jungle trails
FOUR persons, including two Bangladeshi nationals, have been arrested and a racket involved in facilitating the illegal transportation and immigration of people from neighbouring country by forging Aadhaar, PAN and other documents has been uncovered, an officer said on Thursday.
Modi to hand over EWS flats, launch infra projects today
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a series of mega development projects, including two urban redevelopment initiatives to provide housing to the underprivileged in the national capital.
Punjabi Bagh flyover opened ahead of polls
AHEAD of Delhi assembly election, CM Atishi inaugurated the six-lane Punjabi Bagh Flyover on Thursday.
MP town protests over Union Carbide waste, CM says it's not harmful
PROTESTS erupted at Pithampur industrial town in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Thursday, hours after truckloads of toxic waste was brought from the defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal.
Work not over yet, Waqf JPC could miss Budget session deadline as well
THE Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Waqf Amendment Bill may miss the next deadline of the Budget session of Parliament, scheduled to begin on January 30, according to sources.
Indian Boxing in the Shadows, Former Pros Seek System Overhaul for Revival
No sport had seen such a slump like boxing last year.
Bumrah overload biggest concern
India's strategy to have more all-rounders in the playing XI for batting depth seems to have increased workload of frontline pacers
Vaishali clinches bronze in World Blitz
INDIA'S R Vaishali clinched a bronze in the women's section of the World Blitz Championship, capping another strong performance by the country's chess players after stalwart Koneru Humpy's title-winning show in the rapid event here.
New Year celebrations in Sydney surreal experience
\"NEW years are overrated... Fireworks are such a cliché.\" But not here.
Ola Electric's Market Share Falls, Bajaj on Top
OLA ELECTRIC'S market share in the electric two-wheeler space declined below the 20% mark in December 2024 and it has conceded its leadership position to Bajaj Auto.
GST collection growth slows down in December to 7.3%
THE growth in monthly GST collection slowed down further in December, with gross revenue during the month registering a growth of 7.3% to Rs 1.77 lakh crore.
Market Kicks Off 2025 With Decent Gains
DOMESTIC equity markets kicked off calendar year 2024 on a positive note as the benchmark indices - BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty - ended higher on Wednesday (January 1).
OMCs slash price of ATF, commercial LPG cylinder
STATE-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) by 1.5% and also lowered the cost of commercial LPG used in hotels and restaurants by ₹14.5 per 19-kg cylinder.
New Year '25: Food delivery platforms see record no. of orders; biryani tops
FROM biryani to cakes and pizza, New Year Eve witnessed record-breaking orders for top quick commerce platforms.
Telecom ARPU rises 15.31% in Jun-Sept quarter, Airtel leads with ₹233 per user
AVERAGE revenue per user (ARPU) of telecom service providers has seen substantial increase of 15.31% year-on-year in June-September quarter of the financial year 2024-25.
Car sales slow to multi-yr low in CY24
Passenger vehicle sales grew by just 4.5%-4.7% to slightly over 4.3 million units in CY2024
Air India rolls out in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity
AIR INDIA has rolled out Wi-Fi internet connectivity services on board domestic and international flights operated by Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9 and select Airbus A321neo aircraft.
B'desh CEC says Awami League can contest polls
BANGLADESH's Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League may participate in elections unless the government or the judiciary issues a ban against the party.
Pope Doubles Down on Abortion in NY Day's Message
POPE Francis ushered in the New Year with a renewed appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a \"firm commitment\" to protect and respect life from conception to natural death.
US terror probe on as man rams truck into crowd, kills 10
A driver rammed a vehicle into a crowd of New Orleans revelers early on New Year's Day, killing 10 people and injuring 35 others in what the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism.
Both sides harden stance on hostage talks amid Trump's fresh warning
US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated on Tuesday night his warning to Hamas to release the hostages it is holding in Gaza, The Times of Israel reported.
Ukraine shuts Russian gas supply to EU through its pipeline network
Moldova will be hardest-hit by the move as harsh winter sets in
Students protest in Serbia against govt
INSTEAD of the traditional boisterous street partying on New Year's Eve, tens of thousands of protesters led by university students gathered overnight in Belgrade and other Serbian cities to demand political reforms and justice in the Balkan country.