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Delhi AQI today: Air quality improves slightly but remains 'poor'

A marginal dip in pollution levels was recorded across Delhi on Thursday morning, though air quality stayed in the poor category with smog lingering in several areas despite weather-related relief

India pays $35.18 mn to UN Regular Budget for 2026, joining honour roll

The UN Committee on Contributions said that as of February 3, 2026, 47 Member States have paid their regular budget assessments in full, within the 30 day

Why Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic came to a standstill for nearly 30 hours

After the tanker overturned, flammable gas started leaking from it, creating serious safety risks in the hilly area

Red Fort blast: Police arrests Al Falah University chairman in forgery case

The Crime Branch registered the cases over alleged irregularities and forgery related to the functioning of the private university after the blast near the Red Fort

'Detailing of trade negotiations underway': EAM on India-US trade deal

The EAM's visit coincides with the agreement between two of the World's largest democracies on a trade deal

Weather update: Fog, cold wave in North India; rain, snow likely in hills

Chilly mornings and low visibility marked February 5 across the northern plains, with the IMD warning of falling night temperatures and isolated frost in Uttarakhand

Mumbai-Pune e-way gridlocked for 30 hrs; traffic resumption likely today

Lines of stationary vehicles stretched for as far as 20 km at one point. Passengers, including women and children, remain stranded in their vehicles for several hours

Y Khemchand Singh takes oath as Manipur CM; two deputies sworn in

BJP leader Y Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the chief minister of Manipur on Wednesday.

SIR not for inclusion of voters but deletion: Mamata Banerjee before SC

West Bengal Chief Minister alleges voter exclusion and selective enforcement as Supreme Court seeks Election Commission's response on SIR process

ED seizes undeclared Dubai properties worth ₹28 crore owned by 3 Delhi HNIs

The ED has identified the individuals as Kapil Aggarwal and Sangeeta Aggarwal, who allegedly hold ten immovable properties in Dubai worth AED 1,94,03,975 (equivalent to ₹34.14 crore)

K'taka Assembly passes resolution against VB-G RAM G, wants MNREGA back

The BJP leader on Tuesday alleged that the scam money was used for funding Congress in the poll-bound states

Amit Shah to roll out Bharat Taxi, cooperative ride-hailing app, on Feb 5

The platform provides emergency assistance, verified ride data and allows drivers to work on other platforms without exclusivity clauses

Padma Bhushan awardee sociologist Andre Beteille passes away at 91

Noted sociologist and writer Andre Beteille died due to age-related illness at his residence here on Tuesday night. He was 91.

UIDAI deactivates 25 mn Aadhaar numbers of deceased to prevent fraud

After the death of a person, their Aadhaar number is deactivated to prevent identity fraud and stop misuse for claiming government welfare benefits

President's Rule lifted in Manipur as Y Khemchand Singh set to take oath

President's Rule was imposed after the BJP-led government headed by N Biren Singh resigned on February 9 last year, following prolonged ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities

Enemy properties worth ₹2,930 crore sold till January 28: Govt

Assets left behind by people who have taken citizenship of Pakistan and China - mostly between 1947 and 1962 - are called enemy property

Why underground rail link at 'Chicken's Neck' is strategic for Northeast

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has welcomed plans to build underground railway tracks along the strategic Siliguri Corridor to strengthen connectivity with the Northeast

SIR row: SC notice to ECI after Mamata Banerjee's 'save democracy' plea

The Supreme Court issued notices to the Election Commission and the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal on CM Mamata Banerjee's plea

Sun Pharma partners with RCB as principal sponsor for 3 yrs, starting 2026

The partnership marks the Mumbai-based drug major's first-ever foray into cricket sponsorship, signaling a significant milestone in its corporate brand journey, the company said in a statement

Two JeM terrorists killed in J-K's Udhampur in 20-hr-long 'Operation Kiya'

Several powerful blasts were heard when the forces stormed the cave around noon