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With the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the severe category, the government has directed schools to switch to online mode for these grades until further notice. In view of the severe air pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi Government on Monday issued a circular directing schools to shift to online mode from hybrid for students up to class 5. With the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the severe category, the government has directed schools to switch to online mode for ...Read More >
As the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) office fast-tracks the booth mapping process under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), opposition parties, including the Trinamul Congress, CPI-M-led Left Front, and Congress, have raised questions over the "hasty implementation" of the exercise ahead of next year's Assembly polls. As the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) office fast-tracks the booth mapping process under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), opposit ...Read More >
Tyla in India: Mumbai is gearing up for a cultural and musical extravaganza this December. The Indian Sneaker Festival (ISF) is ready to make its debut in the city. The two-day festival promises to bring together music, fashion, food, and street culture. Advertisement The festival, scheduled for December 6 and 7 at the MMRDA Grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex, will feature some of the world's biggest music acts. Grammy-winning Afrobeats sensation Tyla, American rap star Lil Yachty, Belgian tech ...Read More >
The Ranchi wing of Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Tuesday that their officials have attached 10 immovable properties worth Rs 15.41 crore in Kolkata and Howrah in West Bengal in connection with a large-scale goods and services tax (GST) input tax credit (ITC) fraud syndicate. According to a press statement issued by ED, the properties attached by its officials in West Bengal belong to Amit Gupta, one of the principal masterminds of the syndicate and its aides. Advertisement The attachme ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2025 concluded here on a high note with a grand closing ceremony graced by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles Piyush Goyal. Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2025 concluded here on a high note with a grand closing ceremony graced by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles Piyush Goyal. UP Minister of Micro, Small and ...Read More >
The Leh Apex Body (LAB) announced it will boycott talks with the Home Ministry until peace is restored following the police firing that killed four protestors in Ladakh, demanding a judicial inquiry and the release of detained leaders. In a major decision, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Monday announced its decision to boycott the ongoing talks with the Home Ministry until peace that has been shattered after the killing of four people in police firing was not restored in the region. They will also ...Read More >
The Ladakh Apex Body (LAB), which is spearheading the ongoing agitation in support of its statehood demand, has accused the police of indiscriminate firing at the protestors in Leh resulting in the death of four persons and injuries to 90. The Co-Chairman of LAB, Chhering Dorje, said most of the injured bore multiple bullet and pellet injuries on the upper parts of their bodies indicating that the police fired without prior warning. The situation escalated after the police directly resorted to ...Read More >
Born in Goa in April 1945, Dr. Paes, who breathed his last in a city hospital on Thursday following a prolonged illness, excelled in both sports and academics. The death of Dr Vece Paes, a member of India's bronze medal-winning men's hockey team at the 1972 Munich Olympics and father of tennis legend Leander Paes, has cast a pall on the Indian sporting fraternity. Social media was flooded with tributes to the legendary midfielder from the golden era of Indian hockey, whose contribution to sport ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I' ...Read More >
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday conducted "Exercise Suraksha Chakra" -- a mock drill across Delhi to gauge the Earthquake and Chemical Hazard preparedness of emergency services across the capital. The exercise with a simulated earthquake was conducted at 55 locations, including schools, hospitals, industrial areas, markets, government offices, metro infrastructure, and vulnerable urban settlements. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy has said the board will continue to support the AAIB's investigation into the Air India plane crash, and that reports about the incident are premature and speculative. On June 12, Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed into a building soon after takeoff, killing 260 people, including 19 people on the ground. Out of the 242 people onboard, one passen ...Read More >
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Saturday arrested two key associates of Chhangur Baba alias Jalaluddin in connection with a large-scale religious conversion racket operating across the state. The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Saturday arrested two key associates of Chhangur Baba alias Jalaluddin in connection with a large-scale religious conversion racket operating across the state. The arrested individuals, identified as Sabroz and Shahabuddin -- both residents o ...Read More >
India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has opted out of his county stint with Yorkshire, citing a "personal issue at home." India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has opted out of his county stint with Yorkshire, citing a "personal issue at home." While the exact reason has not been disclosed, Gaikwad was scheduled to make his debut at North Marine Road against Surrey on July 22 and remain with Yorkshire until the end of the season. Advertisement The 2 ...Read More >
Bihar BJP President Dr. Dilip Jaiswal said that the NDA government's target of creating one crore new jobs and employment opportunities in the next five years (2025-2030) would make the youth self-reliant and give a new direction to Bihar's economic progress. The Bihar cabinet on Tuesday approved Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's plan to provide government jobs and employment opportunities to one crore youth of the state in the next five years. Welcoming the decision, Bihar BJP President Dr. Dilip ...Read More >
Bangalore Saroja Devi was a phenomenal actress. Over the course of seven decades, she starred in around 200 films across Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. On 14 July 2025, the curtains fell on one of Indian cinema's most remarkable chapters. B. Saroja Devi, aged 87, was found unconscious at her home in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru. She was rushed to the hospital, but doctors confirmed her passing due to age-related health complications. Her death has triggered an outpouring of grief. Fans a ...Read More >
Union Heavy Industries & Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday launched a groundbreaking scheme to provide financial incentives for electric trucks (e-trucks) under the PM E-DRIVE initiative. This marks the first time the Government of India is extending direct support for electric trucks, aiming to accelerate the country's transition to clean, efficient, and sustainable freight mobility. Advertisement Highlighting the significance of the scheme, Mr Kumaraswamy stated, "Diesel trucks, tho ...Read More >
KOTTAYAM: At a time when the LDF has been pulling out all the stops to win a third straight term in the state, back-to-back setbacks for the health department have placed the government in a spot. The department was on the defensive following Dr Haris Chirackal's recent revelations about inadequate facilities at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital (MCH). Then came Thursday's tragic incident at Kottayam MCH, where a building collapse resulted in the death of a 52-year-old woman. Opposit ...Read More >
The West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) on Thursday removed Dr Santanu Sen, former MP of Trinamul Congress, from the register of registered practitioners maintained by the council for two years on charge of 'guilty of infamous conduct'. The WBMC also suspended Mr Sen for allegedly making unsubstantiated claims about possessing a foreign medical degree during practice. Advertisement With this move of cancelling his registration Dr Sen is no more a doctor from now and he won't also be allowed to ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery SK-9 results for June 27 announced: Ticket RD 357932 wins ₹1 crore; check full list of winners and prize details. Kerala Lottery Results for June 27, 2025: The Kerala State Lottery Department has officially declared the results of the Suvarna Keralam SK-9 draw held on Friday afternoon. The much-anticipated draw took place at 2 PM at Gorky Bhavan near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, drawing in thousands of hopeful participants from across the state. Advertisement The sta ...Read More >
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has acknowledged the ongoing crisis in the state as "chronic and fragile," emphasizing that finding a permanent solution requires time. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has acknowledged the ongoing crisis in the state as "chronic and fragile," emphasizing that finding a permanent solution requires time. Speaking at an event, he highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Centre and the state to restore peace. However, he cautioned that the complexity ...Read More >
ACF Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove, who collapsed during the match against Inter Milan on Sunday, is now awake, alert and feeling oriented according to a statement by the club. ACF Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove, who collapsed during the match against Inter Milan on Sunday, is now awake, alert and feeling oriented according to a statement by the club. "ACF Fiorentina informs that, given the reassuring news received today and after the video call that Edoardo wanted to make with all his ...Read More >
The Iranian security and intelligence forces have killed four and arrested three members of a "separatist terrorist team" in an operation in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Monday. The Iranian security and intelligence forces have killed four and arrested three members of a "separatist terrorist team" in an operation in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Monday. In ...Read More >
PM Modi watches 'The Sabarmati Report', his first film as PM, sparking praise for its bold storytelling and historical significance. In a rare cinematic moment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi watched 'The Sabarmati Report' in Delhi, marking it as the only film he has seen since taking office. This powerful movie has captured the nation's attention for its gripping narrative and unflinching portrayal of a sensitive chapter in India's history, earning accolades from audiences, critics, and politic ...Read More >
Led by captain Virendra Singh, India will take on Sri Lanka in a five-match bilateral One-day International (ODI) Deaf Cricket Series, which started at the DDA Roshanara Club, here on Monday and will conclude on December 8. For this much-anticipated series, the national men's selection committee has finalised a squad of 15 players from across the country. Led by captain Virendra Singh, the Indian Deaf Cricket Team will face Sri Lanka in power-packed matches, aiming to clinch the champion's trop ...Read More >
The Syrian army announced on Monday that it has intensified operations against rebel forces in the northern provinces of Aleppo and Idlib, claiming to have killed more than 400 militants in the past 24 hours with the support of Russian forces. The Syrian army announced on Monday that it has intensified operations against rebel forces in the northern provinces of Aleppo and Idlib, claiming to have killed more than 400 militants in the past 24 hours with the support of Russian forces. In a state ...Read More >
Average temperature across Japan from September to November this year has come in at the highest since records began in 1898, the Japan Meteorological Agency said on Monday. The nationwide autumn average was 1.97 degrees Celsius above the normal baseline, breaking the previous record set last year by a significant margin of 0.58 degrees, the data showed. The agency attributed the record-breaking warmth to the effects of global warming and a northward shift in the jet stream, which allowed warm ...Read More >
Teams from Chandigarh, Mizoram, Punjab, Manipur, and Andhra Pradesh prevailed over their opponents on the sixth day of the 14th Hockey India Sub-junior Women's National Championship 2024 at the South Central Railways Sports Complex here on Monday. Teams from Chandigarh, Mizoram, Punjab, Manipur, and Andhra Pradesh prevailed over their opponents on the sixth day of the 14th Hockey India Sub-junior Women's National Championship 2024 at the South Central Railways Sports Complex here on Monday. Ho ...Read More >
The Centre has detected goods and services tax (GST) evasion worth Rs 824.14 crore by crypto exchanges, such as Binance, WazirX, CoinDCX, and CoinSwitch Kuber, the Lok Sabha was informed. However, it has recovered only Rs 122.29 crore, including interest and penalty. In a written reply on Monday, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said the Binance group company accounted for the largest amount of GST evasion, worth Rs 722.43 crore, but no recovery has been made by the finance minis ...Read More >
A ministerial conference kicked off on Monday in Cairo to garner regional and international support for the besieged Gaza and alleviate the sufferings of the Palestinian people. The meeting is being held under the auspices of the Egyptian President with the participation of 103 delegations of various countries, international organisations, and financial institutions, according to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the ...Read More >
Ruud Van Nistelrooy faced the media for the first team since being appointed head coach of Leicester City ahead of the side's first game under his leadership. Ruud Van Nistelrooy faced the media for the first team since being appointed head coach of Leicester City ahead of the side's first game under his leadership. The 48-year-old reflected on his short unbeaten stint as interim manager of Manchester United. "It was a good period. It was short and intense but I was happy to help and steady th ...Read More >
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