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2024 clocked highest PM2.5 since '19: Data

DATA SUGGESTS THAT DELHI IS ON COURSE TO RECORD ITS MOST POLLUTED YEAR IN TERMS OF ANNUAL PM2.5 CONCENTRATION SINCE 2021

Cong Eyeing Political Mileage With Stir: BJP

Amid political slugfest in the state over the annulment of nine districts, the BJP on Monday accused the Congress of leading the protests for \"political mileage\" while chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma continued to meet local MLAs to discuss the matter and \"apprise them about future plans\".

Cong eyeing political mileage with stir: BJP

Amid the ongoing protests, the revenue department on Monday notified the annulment of nine districts and also the abolition of three divisions formed by the Congress government last year, days after the BJP-led Rajasthan cabinet approved it on Saturday, said officials familiar with the matter.

Key administrative moves of BJP govt in '24

With the end of 2024, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Rajasthan, led by chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has completed its first year in power.

State To Soon Have 5-Year Plan For Mineral Exploration

A five-year master plan for mineral exploration will be developed in the state, principal secretary of mines and geology T Ravikant said on Monday.

At 5.2°C, Sirohi records lowest min temp: MeT

Day temperatures went slightly up in most parts of Rajasthan, while some places on its eastern and western periphery still braved the cold.

Experts: Signs of 'Saraswati' river flowing under desert

Days after the ground in the desert region of Jaisalmer collapsed during a tubewell excavation which in turn released water and gas under immense pressure, experts pointed out the probability of the presence of Saraswati river flowing deep in the region.

AAP Promises ₹18k/Month for Priests if Voted to Power

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a ₹18,000 monthly honorarium for Hindu and Sikh priests if the party returns to power.

Vedang Raina: It has been a crazy year in the best way possible

While excited to step into 2025, actor Vedang Raina looks back fondly at 2024, calling it \"a crazy year in the best way possible\".

Inconsistent bounce can make it tricky for India

India might be in for a very difficult chase on a track which is offering inconsistent bounce with deliveries bowled from back of length coming at stump height, Australia's top scorer Marnus Labuschagne said on Sunday.

Rabada Unlikely Batting Star As SA Edge Pak On Thrilling Day 4

CENTURION: Kagiso Rabada turned batting hero as he and Marco Jansen took South Africa to a dramatic two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park on Sunday.

Djokovic Says Players Kept In The Dark Over Doping Cases

Novak Djokovic expressed his frustration at being \"kept in the dark\" about world number one Jannik Sinner's doping case, saying in Brisbane on Sunday that it was not a good look for tennis.

Osaka says she will not hang around if results don't come

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she won't \"hang around\" in tennis if her results fail to match her high expectations.

Koneru Humpy Clinches Historic Women's Rapid Chess World Title

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy capped a wonderful year for Indian chess, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess champion here on Sunday.

Foodgrain output to hit new peak in 2025 as farm sector eyes 4% growth

India is poised to achieve new heights in foodgrain production in 2025, driven by favourable monsoon, though significant challenges persist in pulses and oilseeds production as the country's agricultural sector shows signs of robust recovery.

Investors shrug off muted growth in IT services cos

Are investors of the country's five largest IT services companies getting ahead of themselves?

DGTR Seeks PVC Paste Resin Duty Hike on China, 5 Others

The commerce ministry has recommended imposition of an anti-dumping duty of up to $707 per tonne on imports of PVC paste resin, used to make artificial leather and other technical textiles' products, from six countries, including China, for five years, with an aim to guard domestic producers.

GDP to grow at 6.5-6.8% in FY25 on domestic consumption: Deloitte

Indian economy is likely to grow at 6.5-6.8% this fiscal and slightly higher between 6.7-7.3% in FY2026, boosted by domestic consumption, Deloitte said on Sunday.

India's Exports to Australia Up 64.4% in Nov

India's exports to its trade agreement partner Australia rose 64.4% year-on-year to $643.7 million in November on account of healthy growth in sectors such as textiles, chemicals and agricultural products, according to the commerce ministry data.

Consumer goods cos dial up rural hiring

India's consumer goods companies are on a hiring spree to cater to the emerging clout of the rural buyer, who has been the sector's saving grace this year amid rising material costs, shrinking margins, and increasing competition.

CII seeks excise duty cut in fuel, hike in min wages

Selling price of petrol and diesel were last revised in March by govt-owned OMCs

Trump Sides With Musk in Right-Wing Row Over H1-B

Donald Trump weighed in on Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country.

Croatia Elects President As Incumbent Looks Favourite

Croatians cast their votes on Sunday to elect a new president, with the outspoken incumbent Zoran Milanovic appearing set to come out on top according to opinion polls.

Grief and shock grip families at South Korea's Jeju Air crash site

Many of the passengers, who were all Korean nationals except for two Thais, had been returning home after their winter holidays.

Azerbaijan Prez Says Crashed Plane Was Shot At From Russia

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday that a passenger plane that crashed last week, killing 38 people, had been damaged by shooting from the ground in Russia, and he said some in Russia had lied about the cause of the disaster.

Air Canada flight lands, catches fire; all safe

An Air Canada flight coming from St. John's city on Newfoundland Island had a rough landing at the Halifax airport in Goffs in Nova Scotia province that saw the aircraft skid down the runway and part of it catching fire.

Marathi actor dragged into Beed murder controversy

Marathi actress Prajakta Mali on Saturday strongly objected to her name being dragged into the Santosh Deshmukh murder case in Beed and demanded that BJP legislator Suresh Dhas, who made the remarks against her, tender a public apology.

4 Die From Toxic Gas At Gujarat Chemical Unit

Four workers died after inhaling toxic fumes following a gas leak at a chemical plant at Dahej in Bharuch district, Gujarat, police said on Sunday.

Prime Minister Who Let His Actions Speak

Manmohan Singh was a man of few words, and he uttered those precious few words very softly. Opponents used this to paint him as weak, but there are enough instances to the contrary

Gender Sensitive Policing Needed

Handling of the Anna University sexual assault underscores the gaps in tackling such crimes