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Experts warn about rise in NO2 levels across city

While Delhi on Friday recorded the fourth consecutive \"severe\" day under the air quality index (AQI) - a scale that uses a weighted formula biased towards particulate matter (PM) - experts warned that levels of another dangerous toxin in the air, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), have been consistently soaring, even during periods of relatively \"low pollution\".

SC upholds decision barring toll collection on DND flyway

Apex court's strong statements

IRRIGATION DEPT TELLS NGT: WILL OVERSEE ALL OF CITY'S KEY DRAINS

The Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it has taken over all 22 major drains that end up in the Yamuna, making it the sole agency which is now responsible for maintenance and clean-up of drains in the Capital.

4 schools in Delhi, 1 in Noida get bomb threat

At least five schools in Delhi and Noida received bomb threats via email, police said on Friday.

Mumbai's tryst with classical music

In September 1952, the 15-year-old All India Radio got into a spot of trouble with some musical greats.

Prison inmates struggle in Delhi winter season

As the Capital reels under biting cold conditions, Delhi prisons officials have suddenly recorded a spike in the recovery of metallic items—wires, coils, nails—from inmates.

Half of the listed water bodies in city non-existent

ONLY 674 WATER BODIES EXIST OUT OF THE 1,367 ON RECORD; ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN FOR THEIR REJUVENATION, AUTHORITIES SAY

IIT-K 'sexual abuse' case: HC stays ACP's arrest

The Allahabad high court on Thursday stayed the arrest of assistant commissioner of police (ACP) Mohsin Khan in the alleged sexual abuse of a PhD scholar of Indian Institutes of Technology-Kanpur.

In 1870 Kumbh Mela, one-fourth of revenue came from barbers

UPSRTC is also mass recruiting for 7188 positions of drivers and 15,000 conductors on contractual positions

Stampede-like situation at religious discourse in Meerut

Police alertness, elaborate arrangements avert any untoward incident: Cops

In bid to protect ‘heritage’, ASI to inspect medieval site

If the “hammam” is lost, it will be the fourth such structure of historical value to go in the Taj city, heritage enthusiasts say

Cong worker death: Lko Police send notice to Ajay Rai to join probe

Lucknow Police on Friday said it has issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai for questioning in connection with the death of a party worker during a protest here two days ago.

The Pole Star of India's chess camp, from Anand to Gukesh

Wojtaszek compared his experience of working with Vishy and Gukesh, finding ideas and keeping an eye on Carlsen

LIVERPOOL IN LEAGUE CUP SEMIS, ARSENAL ADVANCE TOO

Liverpool moved into the League Cup semi-finals as the holders won 2-1 against managerless Southampton, while Gabriel Jesus ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Ashwin's call and why retirement can be a fresh start

Ashwin's sudden turn midway through a Test series has shocked everyone. It seems he ended his glorious spell angry/frustrated/disappointed; he wasn't central to the Indian team's plans anymore.

Richa, Smriti take India to series win

Smriti Mandhana (77) and Richa Ghosh (54) led the charge in an emphatic win for India as they defeated West Indies by 60 runs in the third T20I, clinching the series 2-1 at the DY Patil in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

KOHLI CONFRONTS MEDIA OVER FAMILY PRIVACY IN MELBOURNE

India batter Virat Kohli was involved in a verbal exchange with a media person at the Melbourne Airport, upon arriving in Victoria ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Under pressure, Rohit needs to let his bat do the talking

Languid and easy. Two words that have often been used to describe Rohit Sharma can so easily, depending on form, come to mean fatigued and lazy. Many would be leaning towards the latter interpretation now.

ICC agrees on hybrid model, India to play CT games at a neutral venue

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday approved the hybrid model for next year's Champions Trophy, ending a month-long deadlock over the venue for the competition.

Ashwin back home, says zero regrets on retirement

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin returned home to Chennai on Thursday morning one day after his retirement from international cricket midway through India's ongoing Test series against Australia.

Micromax, Phison form JV for storage chips

Indian mobile phone company Micromax Informatics has tied up with Taiwanese NAND storage chip maker Phison Electronics to develop high-end storage products for enterprise, automotive and artificial intelligence (AI) models.

FMCG firms may hike prices by 5% amid rising costs

Your next pack of cookies could be lighter than the one you got for the same price last time.

BHARTI AIRTEL PAYS ₹3,626 CR TO CLEAR 2016 SPECTRUM DUES

Indian telecom carrier Bharti Airtel has made an early payment of ₹3,626 crore to the Indian government, the company said on Thursday, settling all its liabilities for the spectrum acquired in 2016.

Air India orders 34 trainer jets for FTO

Air India has ordered 34 trainer aircraft to support the training of cadet pilots at the Flight Training Organisation (FTO), which is set to commence operations in Amravati by the second half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals, the airline said on Thursday.

Govt to make online grocers sell pulses under Bharat Dal

Virtual shelves of online grocers, such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Swiggy, may soon see the debut of an unlikely item: Subsidised dal from the Government of India.

Ukraine peace deal: Putin says he's open for talks with Trump

Gisele Pelicot hailed after mass rape trial

Fed sneezes, Indian markets catch cold

Disappointment on US Fed interest rate trajectory hits stocks worldwide

US prez pledges to cut GHG emissions by more than 60%

I'm proud that my administration is carrying out the boldest climate agenda in American history. JOE BIDEN, US President

Trump tariffs and the making of a trade war

Before targeting the US's two neighbours and rival China, Donald Trump should bear in mind that there will be no winners in this war

Oscars are no yardstick to judge Indian cinema

The failure of Laapataa Ladies to make it to the Best International Feature shortlist at the Oscars means that this prize will continue to elude Indian cinema.