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Delhi chokes as AQI hits 'very poor' at 307, new winter curbs kick in

Jahangirpuri records an AQI of 417, the highest in the capital; Noida also crosses 300 as new winter pollution curbs take effect

Delhi chokes as AQI hits 'very poor' at 307, new winter curbs kick in
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 8:43 AM IST
Centre extends tenure of Nandan Nilekani-led exam reform panel till January
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 8:41 AM IST

Andhra chainsaw attack accused nabbed after encounter in Atmakur forest

The accused, identified as Hemant, allegedly attacked the two class 10 students at a government school in Raptadu on October 31

Andhra chainsaw attack accused nabbed after encounter in Atmakur forest
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 8:23 AM IST

Delhi traders claim ₹10,000-₹11,000 crore loss from INDIA bloc's rally

CTI chief Goyal said around 20 to 25 major markets in the vicinity of the rally venue were affected, with approximately 250,000 shops remaining closed out of the nearly 300,000 shops in these markets

Delhi traders claim ₹10,000-₹11,000 crore loss from INDIA bloc's rally
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 7:51 AM IST

Delhi pollution curbs: ₹68 lakh fines imposed, 1,539 vehicles turned back

Under the enforcement of the ban on non-Delhi pre-BS-VI vehicles, 14,930 vehicles were checked by the Delhi Traffic Police and the Transport Department, and about 10.31% of them were turned back

Delhi pollution curbs: ₹68 lakh fines imposed, 1,539 vehicles turned back
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 7:44 AM IST

Cyclone Murasu intensifies into severe storm, to hit Andhra coast by Nov 3

In its latest bulletin, the IMD said the system moved nearly northwestwards at a speed of 20 kmph during the past six hours and lay centred over the same region at 2.30 am IST on November 2

Cyclone Murasu intensifies into severe storm, to hit Andhra coast by Nov 3
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 7:41 AM IST

Tejas, Amca top priority as new IAF chief Dixit sets out 'VAYU' agenda

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit prioritises indigenous fighters, combat readiness and integration with the armed forces as the IAF seeks to restore squadron strength

Tejas, Amca top priority as new IAF chief Dixit sets out 'VAYU' agenda
Updated On : 01 Nov 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

INDIA bloc flexes muscles against 'vote theft' at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

Opposition parties put up a united show of strength against alleged vote theft, but face the bigger challenge of sustaining momentum and drawing urban voters into the campaign

INDIA bloc flexes muscles against 'vote theft' at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan
Updated On : 01 Nov 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

Indigenous bullet train inches closer to reality as squeeze tests progress

BEML's indigenous B28 trainset is undergoing final squeeze tests ahead of propulsion and climate trials, with a planned operational speed of 249 kmph and capacity for 557 passengers

Indigenous bullet train inches closer to reality as squeeze tests progress
Updated On : 01 Nov 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

SFIO gets NCLT approval to recover ₹5.4K crore from Bhushan Power

Tribunal rejects objections by former promoters, rules that insolvency resolution does not bar recovery proceedings and directs SFIO to detail the role of each respondent.

SFIO gets NCLT approval to recover ₹5.4K crore from Bhushan Power
Updated On : 01 Nov 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

NMACC opens The Library, pairing books, art, food with a stage for readings

The interiors of The Library at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre make an impression, but its collection is still finding a voice

NMACC opens The Library, pairing books, art, food with a stage for readings
Updated On : 01 Nov 2026 | 10:08 PM IST

CBI extradites kingpin in ₹6,000-crore Mahadev betting app case from Oman

"Based on the Red Corner Notice issued against Sourabh Chandrakar, he was located and detained by the Royal Oman Police," the official said

CBI extradites kingpin in ₹6,000-crore Mahadev betting app case from Oman
Updated On : 01 Nov 2026 | 8:44 PM IST

Gyanesh Kumar committed 'vote theft', will be sent to jail: Rahul Gandhi

At the INDIA bloc's Ramlila Maidan rally, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of electoral manipulation, while Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav and Mallikarjun Kharge demanded accountability from the EC

Gyanesh Kumar committed 'vote theft', will be sent to jail: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 01 Nov 2026 | 4:47 PM IST

NavIC revival puts spotlight on growing role of India's private space firms

ISRO's NVS-03 launch strengthens efforts to revive NavIC while highlighting the growing contribution of private companies to India's satellite and launch vehicle programmes

NavIC revival puts spotlight on growing role of India's private space firms
Updated On : 01 Nov 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

INDIA bloc leaders marches to Ramlila Maidan with crowds marching alongside

Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee and other opposition leaders lead the 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' march, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

INDIA bloc leaders marches to Ramlila Maidan with crowds marching alongside
Updated On : 01 Nov 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, AQI stands at 214

Delhi recorded an AQI of 214, while Noida stood at 200, Ghaziabad at 194 and Greater Noida at 181; Gurugram and Faridabad reported relatively better air quality at 153 and 95, respectively

Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, AQI stands at 214
Updated On : 01 Nov 2026 | 9:44 AM IST

INDIA bloc protesters gather at Ramlila Maidan, demand CEC's resignation

Many supporters arrived in Delhi on Sunday morning, while several others had reached the national capital on Saturday or earlier as parties mobilised their cadres from different states for the protest

INDIA bloc protesters gather at Ramlila Maidan, demand CEC's resignation
Updated On : 01 Nov 2026 | 9:36 AM IST

BJP spreading rumours, INDIA bloc will not harm traders: Rahul Gandhi

The INDIA bloc has appealed to students, youth, women, workers and civil society members to join the demonstration, with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and student bodies also extending support

BJP spreading rumours, INDIA bloc will not harm traders: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 31 Oct 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

Water ingress reported on INS Kesari at Visakhapatnam naval dockyard

Operations to pump out the water are currently in progress, the spokesperson said

Water ingress reported on INS Kesari at Visakhapatnam naval dockyard
Updated On : 31 Oct 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

PM Modi slams Oppn, says India must unite against forces dividing nation

He said the nation needs to stand united against such forces and alleged that the Opposition wants to divide the people of the country

PM Modi slams Oppn, says India must unite against forces dividing nation
Updated On : 31 Oct 2026 | 10:36 PM IST