Swati Gandhi

Swati Gandhi

Commercial LPG cylinder prices up by ₹111 in metro cities; check rates here

With the latest price hike, the price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder in Delhi has now jumped to ₹1,691.50, whereas in Mumbai, it has increased from ₹1,531.50 to ₹1,642.50

Updated On: 01 Jan 2026 | 1:47 PM IST

Govt to conduct nationwide Adult Skills Survey to assess skills level

The survey is expected to be conducted after the first quarter of 2026. It is aimed at assessing skill levels across basic, intermediate, and advanced categories

Updated On: 01 Jan 2026 | 1:08 PM IST

CIA rejects Russia's claim of Ukraine targeting Putin's residence

Moscow alleged Kyiv targeted Putin's residence, a claim he raised with Donald Trump during a phone call. The CIA later briefed Trump that such an attack was unlikely to have occurred

Updated On: 01 Jan 2026 | 9:30 AM IST

Rajasthan police arrest 2 with 150 kg ammonium nitrate on New Year's Eve

Notably, ammonium nitrate, a white crystalline compound commonly used as a fertiliser, was reportedly used in the car blast in Delhi on November 10, which killed 15 people

Updated On: 31 Dec 2025 | 3:57 PM IST

X to pay creators more to compete with YouTube? Here's what Musk said

Elon Musk's comment, indicating a higher payout for creators, comes months after he acknowledged that the creators on the social media platform are paid less in comparison with other platforms

Updated On: 31 Dec 2025 | 2:28 PM IST

Why food delivery and qcommerce services may be disrupted on New Year's Eve

The first strike was staged on December 25, which disrupted Swiggy and Zomato food deliveries during the day in Gurugram and Noida

Updated On: 31 Dec 2025 | 12:13 PM IST

Adani Group pushes for more flying rights to boost traffic at its airports

The Adani Group's stance contrasts with the country's two largest airlines, IndiGo and Air India, which want New Delhi to be cautious about opening local skies to overseas carriers

Updated On: 31 Dec 2025 | 10:56 AM IST

China joins US in claiming role in India-Pakistan conflict mediation

The remarks were made by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a foreign policy symposium, echoing US President Donald Trump's claims of mediating the recent India-Pakistan military standoff

Updated On: 31 Dec 2025 | 9:29 AM IST

Who is Ranjit 'Ricky' Gill, Trump official awarded for India-Pak ceasefire?

Ranjit Gill, a senior NSC official and special assistant to Donald Trump, received a Distinguished Action Award amid US claims of brokering an India-Pakistan ceasefire denied by New Delhi

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 4:09 PM IST

Delhi police issue traffic advisory for New Year's Eve: Details here

With a sharp rise in holiday traffic expected, the police said road diversions and parking curbs will be enforced on December 31 from 7 pm and will remain in place until celebrations conclude

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 1:29 PM IST

Ola Electric gets certification for 4680 Bharat Cell-powered Roadster X+

Roadster X+ becomes India's first electric motorcycle approved with an indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 11:14 AM IST

Khaleda Zia: From political widow to Bangladesh's 1st woman prime minister

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman PM, entered politics after her husband's assassination and went on to lead the BNP through protest, power and prolonged confrontation

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 10:59 AM IST

Khaleda Zia, former Bangladesh PM and BNP supremo, passes away at 80

Khaleda Zia, the first female prime minister, was admitted to Evercare Hospital on November 23, following the advice of her medical board after being diagnosed with infections in her heart and lungs

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 10:04 AM IST

India becomes world's third-largest fuel retail market with 100,000 pumps

India now ranks third globally in fuel retail network after the US and China, each of which operates 110,000-120,000 pumps across much larger geographies

Updated On: 25 Dec 2025 | 1:52 PM IST

IMF asks Pakistan to scale back remittance incentives amid hawala fears

The recommendation was included in a staff-level report released by the IMF earlier this month after the second review of its $7 billion bailout programme

Updated On: 25 Dec 2025 | 12:39 PM IST

Delhi records highest annual avg of NO2 levels since 2018; ITO worst hit

ITO, known for heavy congestion and long waits at traffic signals, recorded the highest annual mean level at 69 µg/m³. Other hotspots included IGI Airport's Terminal 3, Anand Vihar, and Shadipur

Updated On: 25 Dec 2025 | 9:13 AM IST

Trump's backchannel to Putin runs through Belarus and a weight-loss drug

Belarus's Alexander Lukashenko has sought US sanctions relief and aircraft repairs, while Washington has secured mass prisoner releases and hopes Minsk can serve as a channel to Vladimir Putin

Updated On: 24 Dec 2025 | 4:03 PM IST

Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence suspended: Case timeline

Hours after Sengar was granted bail, the 2017 Unnao rape case survivor, her mother, and activist Yogitha Bhayana protested against the verdict at India Gate in the capital

Updated On: 24 Dec 2025 | 1:09 PM IST

Epstein letter referencing Trump was fake, says US Department of Justice

The US DOJ said the FBI verified the letter was fabricated after it was flagged by jail authorities, even as thousands of Epstein-related records were released in the interest of transparency

Updated On: 24 Dec 2025 | 10:19 AM IST

Police remove Unnao rape survivor from protest site after Sengar gets bail

While sitting on the India Gate premises, the survivor alleged that Sengar's bail was granted ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, scheduled in 2027

Updated On: 24 Dec 2025 | 8:50 AM IST