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Highest dengue, malaria, chikungunya cases recorded in October in four years

DELHI recorded over 2,400 dengue cases in October, the highest in the past four years, according to official data.

City hospitals witness surge in patients with respiratory ailments

Amid worsening air quality in Delhi, hospitals across the city are witnessing a spike in the number of patients with respiratory issues.

AQI 'severe', visibility down, parents demand online classes

THE air quality in the national capital continued to be toxic on Tuesday, with pollution levels almost touching the 'severe' category in several parts of the city.

Clash between two groups in Jahangirpuri area leaves two persons injured: Police

A clash occurred between two groups of people belonging to the same community near a temple in Jahangirpuri area of northwest Delhi in which two persons were injured, a senior police officer said on Tuesday.

SFI to protest outside transport dept for concessional metro passes

TWO days after the Students' Federation of India (SFI) ignited a social media storm on X demanding concessional metro passes for the students across the capital, the SFI called for a large-scale protest outside the Transport Ministry on Wednesday.

Police constable among two mowed down by DTC bus in Monastery market

TWO people, including a Delhi Police constable, were killed after a speeding DTC bus hit them in north Delhi on Monday night, a police officer said on Tuesday.

Govt to sell 2.5% in HZL to raise ₹5K cr

THE Centre on Tuesday announced its plan to divest up to 2.5% of its stake in Hindustan Zinc through an offer for sale (OFS) set to commence on November 6.

Yechury gone, CPM moves towards Karat line to keep off Congress on core issues

WITHDRAWING from the line proffered by former CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury, the Left party's current leadership feels it should distance itself from the Congress on core issues such as neo-liberal policies and stance against communal politics.

US votes to elect its 47th President

MILLIONS of Americans on Tuesday headed towards polling stations across the United States to elect the 47th President between Republican leader Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in an election billed as one of the most consequential contests for the White House in decades.

MHA blocks 6 lakh mobile numbers, 709 applications

In a decisive action to deal with cases involving 'digital arrests,' the government has deactivated around 6 lakh mobile numbers so far, officials said on Tuesday.

SC UPHOLDS U.P. BOARD OF MADARSA EDU ACT, NULLIFIES HC ORDER

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act 2004, and set aside the Allahabad High Court's order declaring the Act unconstitutional.

Right to take over pvt property not total: SC

Not all pvt property can be taken over for common good: 7:2 verdict

UPSC drowning deaths: HC panel for unified command of civic agencies

THERE is an urgent need for unified command and improved civic planning in a city struggling to support its rapidly growing population, a report by a committee formed by the Delhi High Court has said.

Filmmaking is my form of politics'

MID the din of doom and gloom narratives that usually dominate works on climate change, Shawn Sebastian's projects offer an oasis of quiet.

Gemstone Glory

AS Diwali just went by, gold prices have reached an all-time high of around 80,000 per 10 grams for 24 carat.

MAKING JAZZ HER STORY

JAZZ is a celebration of spontaneity—a genre for visionaries, risk-takers, and rebellious spirits who live in the moment. Nowhere is this spirit more embodied than in Monika Herzig's Sheroes, an all-female jazz band from New York that defies expectations.

Five-star Chennaiyin thrash Jamshedpur

CHENNAIYIN FC ran riot in the opening 25 minutes or so against Jamshedpur FC to eventually go on to record a 5-1 victory in the Indian Super League in Jamshedpur on Monday.

Women's FTP: More Tests, slot for leagues

INDIA will host Australia and England and play multiple Tests away from home as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the women's cricket Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the 2025-29 cycle.

From being go-to reserve to MVP of series, tale of Will Young

WILL Young doesn't get to put on his Black Caps Test cap as much as he would like to. For the longest time, he has been New Zealand's go-to reserve batter.

We hope Chennai Grand Masters will become city tradition: Srinath

IN the final weeks of 2023, a few stakeholders quietly got together for the Chennai Grand Masters, India's highest-rated Classical super tournament ever.

GHOSTS OF PAST AND PROMISES OF FUTURE

Test series Down Under will define what lies ahead for Indian team

Applications invited for RBI DG as Patra retires in Jan

MICHAEL DEBABRATA PATRA, senior-most deputy governor of the Reserve Bank in charge of key monetary policy department, is set to step down once his term ends in January.

Southern states lead in white-collar hiring in Oct

WHEN it comes to white-collar hiring, Southern states saw significant growth with strong year-on-year gains.

Sebi asks Embassy REIT to sack CEO Aravind Maiya

Following the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)'s findings of serious lapses and gross negligence leading to market fraud when he was the lead auditor of Coffee Day, market regulator Sebi has ordered Embassy REIT's manager to immediately sack its acting chief executive Aravind Maiya for \"harming ordinary investors\" and also appoint an interim CEO in his place.

Sebi advisory on unauthorised virtual trading, gaming platforms

MARKETS watchdog Securities and Exchange Board (Sebi) has issued an advisory against unauthorised virtual trading, gaming platforms, apps and web applications, which are offering virtual trading services, paper trading and fantasy games to the public based on stock price data of listed companies.

Carmakers gear up to launch new models in the market in November

TOP automakers are gearing up to introduce new models this November to lift market sentiment following the festive season.

Sebi allows AMCs to invest in overseas mutual funds, unit trusts

DOMESTIC asset management companies (AMCs) can now invest in overseas mutual funds and unit trusts (UTs) that have exposure to domestic securities if such exposure is not more than 25% of their total assets.

Quick commerce hottest category: Swiggy co-founder

QUICK commerce is the hottest category with its fast growth, large TAM (total addressable market), as the category can be $30-$50 billion in four years, supported by strong CAGR, said Swiggy co-founder and group CEO Sriharsha Majety.

RIL likely to launch Jio IPO at valuation of $100 bn next yr

BILLIONAIRE Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) likely to launch the initial public offering (IPO) for its telecom arm, Jio Infocomm, next year, while the IPO for its retail venture, Reliance Retail, may be launched at a later date.

Pay $250 mn quickly: Adani to B'desh

Bangladesh govt has fast-tracked payment of outstanding dues ahead of Nov 7 deadline