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SCHOOLS TOLD TO HOLD ALL CLASSES, EXCEPT 10TH, 12TH ONLY ONLINE

The Delhi government on Sunday announced that physical classes will discontinue for school students, except for classes 10 and 12, in the wake of deterioration of air quality to severe plus level and invocation of stage 4 of the Graded Action Response Plan (Grap) by the Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM).

Farm fires rise, winds bringing smoke here

Suffocating city

SC task force says separate law for violence against docs not required

NTF AFFIRMED THAT EXISTING STATE LAWS AND BNS PROVIDE ADEQUATE SAFEGUARDS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.

Pickleball: How a fledgling sport is scaling heights

The iconic Cricket Club of India in Mumbai, and its hallowed tennis courts where legends have set foot and celebrated Davis Cup tales scripted, was transformed.

Why Nov 20 polls may be a watershed for Mumbai

Mumbai is not just India's largest and richest metropolis, it is also the first megacity to give birth to a nativist party that went on to become a force to reckon with in both state and national politics.

COUPLE KIDNAP BABY FROM DELHI HOSPITAL, HELD

The Delhi Police has arrested a couple for allegedly kidnapping a 45-day-old boy from Safdarjung hospital, officers said on Sunday, adding that they are probing whether the two are a part of a baby-selling racket.

HEALTH WORKERS DO NOT REQUIRE CENTRAL LAW, SAYS SC COMMITTEE

The National Task Force (NTF), constituted by the Supreme Court to propose measures for the safety of health care professionals in the aftermath of the gruesome rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9, has recommended against the need for a central law to address violence against medical personnel.

TWO FLARES LAND NEAR NETANYAHU'S PRIVATE HOUSE, 3 SUSPECTS ARRESTED

Three suspects were arrested, Israeli police said Sunday morning, after two flares landed near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in the central town of Caesarea.

TRUMP NAMES VOCAL ADVOCATE OF FOSSIL FUELS AS U.S. ENERGY SECY

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary in his upcoming, second administration.

Grap 4 anti-pollution curbs in play as AQI hits season's peak

A thick, grey haze cloaked Delhi on Sunday, smudging out silhouettes as the air quality index (AQI) surged to the season's highest and sent authorities scrambling to contain the devolving crisis, with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) ushering in Stage 4 of its pollution control measures that ban all constructions and allow schools to call off classes for most students.

DRDO test-launches India's 1st long-range hypersonic missile

India on Sunday announced that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired the country's first long-range hypersonic missile off the Odisha coast, a step towards strengthening the military's capabilities with a new weapon system.

INTERIM GOVT WILL SEEK EXTRADITION OF HASINA: YUNUS

Bangladesh's chief adviser Muhammad Yunus said on Sunday that the interim government will seek the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after the fall of her government following a mass protest movement in August.

Sangma's NPP rescinds support to Manipur govt

The Conrad Sangma-led National People's Party (NPP) on Sunday withdrew its support from the BJP-led Manipur administration, saying the Biren Singh government has \"completely failed to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy\" in the strife-torn state.

Fresh attacks, arson as Manipur remains tense

A tense Sunday unfolded for Manipur as more rioting and arson was reported, including targeting of the homes of several legislators and demonstrations despite curfew, even as the bodies of two victims from a family that has lost six members to attacks from militants were found with gory injuries, a discovery that could further inflame the ethnic conflict.

Gahlot quits AAP, cites grave challenges from within party

Senior Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot on Sunday quit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and resigned from the state cabinet in a setback for the Arvind Kejriwal-led party months ahead of the assembly elections in the city.

SHAH HOLDS REVIEW MEETING, CRPF DG ARRIVES IN IMPHAL

A tense Sunday unfolded for Manipur as more rioting and arson was reported, including targeting of the homes of several legislators and demonstrations despite curfew, even as the bodies of two victims from a family that has lost six members to attacks from militants were found with gory injuries, a discovery that could further inflame the ethnic conflict.

India gives priority to Nigeria ties: Modi

NEW DELHI: India and Nigeria on Sunday agreed to work together to address the priorities and developmental aspirations of the Global South even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu discussed ways to enhance cooperation in defence, security and trade.

LOOKING AHEAD TO WORK WITH TRUMP: XI TELLS BIDEN IN LAST MEET

LIMA, PERU: China's leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with US President Joe Biden on Saturday but was already looking ahead to President-elect Donald Trump and his \"America first\" policies, saying Beijing \"is ready to work with a new U.S. administration.\"

Indian Idol ki Star Kalakar Sneha Shankar leaves everyone teary-eyed with her soulful performance

SNEHA SHANKAR'S JOURNEY ON INDIAN IDOL BEGAN WITH HER WINNING THE COVETED PLATINUM MIC

Irish-Persian vlogger refutes Delhi's 'Dirty' reputation in viral post

Irish-Persian Instagram vlogger, Sean Hammond, has gone viral with a post defending Delhi against claims that the city is \"dirty and dangerous.\"

Gems from a Guru, who transformed the Gram

One who points his finger not to the world but the heaven to say that \"someone is taking care\" ought to be god-fearing. But if the person adds that he's \"doing his bit here (on earth)\" then he's certainly a karmayogi.

KNITWEAR RENAISSANCE

As temperatures drop, step up your knitwear game. From playful patterns to exaggerated silhouettes, there's a 'fit for every mood and occasion

Thela lagane ke din aa gaye thhe: Rajesh on acting hiatus

It is a year of milestones for Rajesh Kumar. As the actor clocks in 25 years of his acting career, his popular show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai recently marked its 20th anniversary.

I am either winning or learning, nothing is a failure for me

One hardly expects an established actor to go back to school and live the student life, but Harshvardhan Rane never liked adhering to the norms. On International Students' Day today, he tells us, \"My biggest strength is that I don't have the 'log' of 'log kya kahenge' in my life.\"

SANA SULTAN CALLS HER NIKAAH AT MADINAH 'DIVINE INTERVENTION'

One day, I said 'Wazid ji, can we have our nikaah in Madinah?' He said, 'Isse behtar kuch ho hi nahin sakta'. SANA SULTAN, Actor

I'll be watching Karan Arjun with my son, says Aasif Sheikh

With his 1995 hit Karan Arjun set to be re-released on November 22, Aasif Sheikh is on cloud nine.

I would love to work on Chammak Challo 2.0: Akon

Akon's connection to India and Bollywood runs deep. As we sit down for a tête-à-tête with the Senegalese-American singer on Friday at the Cherry Blossom Music Festival in Shillong, he reveals he's ready to make his \"Bollywood comeback.\"

'I HAVE SIGNED UP WITH AN AGENCY IN LONDON'

Parineeti Chopra talks about expanding her artistic horizons in the UK

I lost all confidence: Arjun on gaining 30kg after injury

If there's one thing Arjun Kanungo is as passionate about as his music, it's his dedication to physical well-being. The 34-year-old singer-songwriter recently opened up about an unexpected setback in his fitness journey: a hip injury last year in February, which he sustained after a fall in the Maldives while he was travelling with his wife, model-actor Carla Dennis.

After Paris high, Aman resumes with Japan stint

The last four months have been rather surreal for wrestler Aman Sehrawat. Since becoming India's youngest Olympic medallist (at 21 years and 24 days) after beating Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz in a bronze playoff in August-the soft-spoken youngster was under unrelenting spotlight, which included receptions, an audience with the Prime Minister and an appearance on the popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.