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Experts warn about surge in NO2 levels

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\".

Pollution-related traffic challans up amid crackdown

Traffic police impounded an average of 140 end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) per day, and fined 4,800 vehicles per day for plying in Delhi without a valid pollution under control (PUC) certificates between October 15 and December 18, according to data on the crackdown launched as part of its anti-pollution measures in the city.

Posts about weapons on Delhi Police radar

On December 3, photos emerged on social media showing a 20-year-old man and a minor boy brandishing two countrymade pistols.

COMPLETE TRAINING OF COPS BY MARCH: YOGI

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath directed that the training of all policemen be completed by March 2025 to ensure effective implementation of three new criminal laws introduced in July 2024.

PLEA BY YOGA INSTRUCTORS FOR BONUS MARKS IN RECRUITMENT DISMISSED BY HC

The Rajasthan high court has dismissed a special appeal filed by yoga instructors seeking bonus marks in the recruitment process for the posts of nurse and compounder under the state AYUSH department.

Late Jurassic fossils unearthed in Jaisalmer basin

Researchers have unearthed fossilized spores and pollen from the Bhadasar ridge in Jaisalmer basin of the state, offering a glimpse into the region's late Jurassic past, officials familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

Debt-to-GSDP ratio goes up in state: CAG

THE STATE GOVT'S PUBLIC DEBT INCREASED MAINLY DUE TO AN INCREASE IN INTERNAL DEBT (ESPECIALLY INCREASE IN BORROWINGS FROM MARKET)

State's forest cover reduced by 22.98 sqkm since 2021: Report

The total forest cover in Uttarakhand has witnessed a marginal decrease of 22.98 square kilometers (sqkm) since 2021, according to the \"India State of Forest Report 2023\" that was released on Saturday.

MAN HELD WITH DRUGS, CAR SEIZED IN NAINITAL DISTT

Police arrested a drug smuggler at Kaladhungi in Nainital district on Friday night.

Court sentences 3 to life imprisonment for murder in Kashipur

The murder took place in July, 2010. Four people murdered their neighbour over a piece of the land. One accused died during the trial and the court convicted three others

State had highest forest fires in country: Report

Uttarakhand reported 21,033 forest fires from November 2023 to June 2024, the highest number to be recorded by any state in the country, showing almost a fourfold increase compared to the corresponding period in the last year (November 2022 to June 2023), the biennial India State of Forest Report (ISFR) published by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) in its 2023 report said.

Uttar Pradesh likely to see rainy days post Christmas

\"IT WILL START RAINING FROM DEC 26 EVENING AND SHOWERS WILL COVER CENTRAL AND EAST U.P BY DEC 27 AND 28\"

16 PAK SOLDIERS KILLED IN ATTACK ON ARMY POST

Militants launched a brazen overnight raid on an army post near the Afghanistan border in Pakistan, two intelligence officials said on Saturday, killing 16 soldiers and critically wounding five more.

Utterly butterly delicious

Celebrity chefs love butter. This is true whether it is Julia Child, Alice Waters or Anthony Bourdain.

The importance of being an enlightened citizen

When I was asked to recommend a book for 2024, a lot of things were going through my mind: the ongoing war in Palestine, the recent blow to queer rights in India, the unrest in Congo, farmers' protests, and more.

BFI sticks to evaluation system to select teams

Indian teams will continue to be selected through the evaluation process at the national camp, with selection trials being held only in 'certain circumstances' at the discretion of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), as per the draft selection policy announced for the new season.

Of pilgrims, time tombs and Shrikes

My standout book of 2024 is the gorgeous Hyperion by Dan Simmons.

We had to hide him, he's his own enemy: MCA on Shaw snub

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has brushed aside Prithvi Shaw's emotional outburst after his exclusion from the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, asserting that the temperamental batter has flouted disciplinary norms regularly and is \"his own enemy\".

Australia make their move, will India also follow suit?

Three Tests down, two to go. And that is the score that the team management from both sides will be key to tracking.

BFI sticks to evaluation system to select teams

Indian teams will continue to be selected through the evaluation process at the national camp, with selection trials being held only in 'certain circumstances' at the discretion of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), as per the draft selection policy announced for the new season.

We had to hide him, he's his own enemy: MCA on Shaw snub

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has brushed aside Prithvi Shaw's emotional outburst after his exclusion from the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, asserting that the temperamental batter has flouted disciplinary norms regularly and is \"his own enemy\".

Bumrah vs Head: Immovable object faces unstoppable force

It's become quite fashionable for teams these days to claim they only focus on themselves and not on the opposition. But honestly, can Australia resist a peek at Jasprit Bumrah? Or can India ignore Travis Head? And can the fans not want to see the two of them really go at each other? Seriously, who are they kidding!

'Idea was to prepare Gukesh so that there would be no surprises'

Paddy Upton described a scenario he played \"over a hundred times\" in his head as he flew from South Africa to Singapore. In it, he would meet Gukesh Dommaraju shortly after the Indian Grandmaster won the World Chess Championship title.

Following Manu, Suruchi claims hat-trick of gold

Manu Bhaker's achievements at the Paris Olympics are serving as an inspiration for young shooters.

Int'l students urged to return to campuses before Trump's inauguration

Chuck Schumer is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson to return to a stopgap funding agreement he had negotiated with Democrats

Int'l students urged to return to campuses before Trump's inauguration

A growing number of US colleges and universities are advising international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated, over concerns that he might impose travel bans like he did during his first administration.

MANGIONE FACES MURDER CHARGE THAT LAWYER CALLS 'DEATH ELIGIBLE'

Luigi Mangione was charged with murder by federal prosecutors for the killing of UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson, which his lawyer said is a sign that prosecutors may seek the death penalty.

Pakistan's missile programme is an 'emerging threat', says top US official

A senior White House official, on Thursday, said nuclear-armed Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that eventually could allow it to strike targets well beyond South Asia, making it an \"emerging threat\" to the US.

US diplomats in Syria on first visit since Assad ouster

Malaysia's government has agreed in principle to accept a second \"no find, no fee\" proposal from a US company to renew the hunt for flight MH370, which is believed to have crashed in the southern Indian Ocean more than 10 years ago, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Friday.

Key ally to PM Trudeau vows to bring him down

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on Friday, looked set to lose power early next year after a key ally said he would move to bring down the minority Liberal government and trigger an election.