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Delhi-NCR grapples with cold wave, poor air quality

Strong winds have intensified the chill, while air quality has deteriorated to the "poor" category in most areas, raising concerns for public health. Delhi recorded an AQI of 302 at 7 a.m., with several areas entering the red zone and some locations reporting levels above 350.

16 days ago

NHAI sets two Guinness World Records in construction of Bengaluru-Vijayawada Expressway

The construction of the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada greenfield national highway recently gained momentum. The project is expected to give a big boost to Andhra Pradesh's connectivity with Bengaluru.

16 days ago

Bangladesh polls: BNP opens wide lead over Jamaat as violence risk rises; India on alert

Bangladesh elections see BNP surge as Jamaat, NCP allege Yunus regime bias; India on alert

Bangladesh is witnessing rising political tensions ahead of the February 12 elections, with Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizens Party accusing sections of the civil administration of favouring the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). While both parties claim the conditions for a free and fair election are still absent, recent opinion polls show the BNP surging far ahead of its rivals, with nearly 70 per cent voter support.

16 days ago

JNU security officer seeks FIR against students over anti-PM Modi, Amit Shah slogans after Umar Khalid bail denial

Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is again at the centre of a controversy after videos went viral showing students allegedly raising provocative slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The incident happened on January 5 after the Supreme Court denied bail to former JNU students Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.

16 days ago

Venezuela crisis poses no immediate risk to India's oil bill: Report

The bank maintained that Venezuela's proven reserves are large, at roughly 19.4 per cent of the world total. Market conjecture that the reserves could be tapped by the US to increase supplies has already softened crude prices in today's trading.

16 days ago

Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Precious metal prices continue rally fuelled by safe‑haven demand

MCX gold February futures surged 0.35 per cent to Rs 1,38,600 per 10 grams around 1:30 pm, while MCX silver March futures rose 1.49 per cent to Rs 2,49,820 per kg, nearing the record high levels in December of Rs 1,40,465 per 10 grams and Rs 2,54,174 per kg.

16 days ago

NHAI asks DoT, TRAI to boost mobile connectivity on 424 National Highway locations

As part of a comprehensive assessment undertaken by NHAI, 424 locations covering about 1,750 km across the National Highway network have been identified as critically affected due to the non-availability of mobile network connectivity.

16 days ago

Zudio operator Trent shares sink over 8 pc, Rs 13,000 crore market value eroded

The Mumbai-based retail company was founded in 1998 and operates fashion and lifestyle formats. Apart from Westside and Zudio, the Tata Group company runs popular brand like Zara in joint venture.

16 days ago

Israel strikes multiple Hezbollah, Hamas sites in Lebanon, including its third-largest city

Video footage circulating on social media showed heavy destruction and a large cloud of smoke rising over the coastal city of Sidon following an Israeli strike at around 1 a.m. on Monday (local time). The strikes also continued till early Tuesday.

16 days ago

China concerned about significant economic interests in Venezuela after US action: Report

Before his capture by the US, Maduro met Qiu Xiaoqi, China's special representative for Latin American Affairs, at the Miraflores Presidential Palace, and described the relationship between Beijing and Caracas as "the perfect union to the test at all times, always victorious and at full speed", The Straits Times reported.

16 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams Kumaraswamy, calls him 'Manuvadi' over Bhagavad Gita in school curriculum proposal

Completing full term as K'taka CM depends on high command's decision: Siddaramaiah as he equals Urs' record

When asked by reporters in Mysuru whether he would complete his tenure and set a new record as the longest-serving CM in the history of Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah stated that its all depends upon the decision of the high command and he doesn't know when the high command will make decisions.

17 days ago

Reliance Jio to float IPO in first half of 2026: Mukesh Ambani

'Blatantly untrue, tarnishing image': Reliance issues statement, denies Russian oil cargoes to Jamnagar

Reliance Industries Ltd on January 6 dismissed reports claiming it had imported Russian oil at its Jamnagar refinery, calling them "blatantly untrue" and damaging to the company's reputation. Responding to a Bloomberg News report, the Mumbai-based conglomerate said it has not received any Russian oil cargo over the past three weeks and does not expect any deliveries of Russian crude in January.

17 days ago

Bone-chilling cold in J&K; Srinagar records minus 4 degrees Celsius

Snowfall after January 30 will not be able to replenish the perennial water reservoirs in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, as it is the plentiful snowfall during the Chillai Kalan period, which lasts long enough to sustain the water bodies during the summer months.

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Cold wave persists in Delhi-NCR as air quality remains 'poor'; fog delays several flights

Despite the deterioration, the Air Quality Early Warning System has forecast a temporary improvement to the 'moderate' category later. However, air quality is expected to slip back to 'poor' on January 7 and 8 and remain in the 'poor' to 'very poor' range over the following six days.

17 days ago

Almost 7 million Australians living in areas most exposed to deadly wildfires: Report

According to the report, the number of Australians living in the outer suburbs of major cities has increased by 65.5 per cent since 2001 to over 6.9 million and up to 90 per cent of Australian homes in high-risk fire zones were built before modern bushfire-resilient standards were introduced, Xinhua news agency reported.

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Delhi-NCR grapples with cold wave, poor air quality

NHAI sets two Guinness World Records in construction of Bengaluru-Vijayawada Expressway

Bangladesh elections see BNP surge as Jamaat, NCP allege Yunus regime bias; India on alert

JNU security officer seeks FIR against students over anti-PM Modi, Amit Shah slogans after Umar Khalid bail denial

Venezuela crisis poses no immediate risk to India's oil bill: Report

Precious metal prices continue rally fuelled by safe‑haven demand

NHAI asks DoT, TRAI to boost mobile connectivity on 424 National Highway locations

Zudio operator Trent shares sink over 8 pc, Rs 13,000 crore market value eroded

Israel strikes multiple Hezbollah, Hamas sites in Lebanon, including its third-largest city

China concerned about significant economic interests in Venezuela after US action: Report

Completing full term as K'taka CM depends on high command's decision: Siddaramaiah as he equals Urs' record

'Blatantly untrue, tarnishing image': Reliance issues statement, denies Russian oil cargoes to Jamnagar

Bone-chilling cold in J&K; Srinagar records minus 4 degrees Celsius

Cold wave persists in Delhi-NCR as air quality remains 'poor'; fog delays several flights

Almost 7 million Australians living in areas most exposed to deadly wildfires: Report

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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