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CPCB explains why PM readings above 1,000 µg/m³ excluded from official AQI

The pollution regulator says readings exceeding the monitoring instruments' calibrated limit of 1,000 µg/m³ are excluded from calculations, while a review of data processing methodology is under way

Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor'; CPCB addresses concerns over data gaps

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category, with the national capital recording a city-level AQI of 301, while Gurugram and Noida's readings stood at 289 and 243, respectively

Datanomics: Most 2026 mishaps occurred at firecracker units, not on Diwali

The number of firework accidents increased from 110 in 2015 to 238 in 2018, before remaining volatile during and after the Covid-19 period

Businesses were dissatisfied with UPA 2, says Sonia Gandhi in memoir

Cong leader says they backed BJP because of perceived 'policy paralysis'

DPDP Act lacks clear safeguards for investigative journalism: Legal experts

Legal experts warn that the absence of specific exemptions for journalism could discourage public-interest reporting, with the Supreme Court set to hear a challenge to the law

After exam paper leak row, Railways tighten recruitment safeguards

Indian Railways has tightened recruitment rules for nearly 5,000 vacancies, with stricter identity checks, photo requirements and scrutiny of applicants

Delhi's last 48 villages go urban, opening new real estate frontier

Delhi's decision to urbanise its remaining 48 rural villages could create new property markets near Gurugram, but experts say zoning, land pooling, infrastructure and approvals hold the key

Forest Rights Act: Who can claim forest land after Supreme Court ruling?

The Supreme Court has distinguished traditional forest-based livelihood from commercial cultivation, clarifying who can claim forest rights and what protections available against eviction

'Shaken and worried': Sonia Gandhi speaks up about fighting cancer twice

In Belonging: A Journey of Love, the former Congress president recounts undergoing breast cancer surgery in 2010 and discovering another growth in her pancreas a year later

EC extends Model Code of Conduct curbs to retired officials hired by states

The Election Commission says retired government employees and other individuals engaged by state and Union territory governments must maintain political neutrality

NCP merger decision rests with Sharad Pawar, Sunetra, says Fadnavis

The Maharashtra chief minister says neither Sharad Pawar nor Sunetra Pawar has informed the BJP of any merger plan, adding that comparing Sunetra's leadership with late Ajit Pawar would be unfair

Britannia, PepsiCo, HUL rethink recipes as food labelling rules loom

India's packaged food makers are reformulating products as regulatory scrutiny intensifies, but keeping familiar flavours intact remains their biggest challenge

What is the controversy over Deepinder Goyal's ₹85,000 Temple wearable?

Doctors question whether Temple can reliably measure brain blood flow, while Goyal defends its research, saying the ₹85,000 wearable is a fitness and AI product, not a medical device

Advocates can't be barred from using non-Delhi pre-BS-VI vehicles: Delhi HC

The exemption allows non-Delhi-registered pre-BS-VI vehicles with valid bar association parking stickers to enter and ply in Delhi on court working days until January 31, 2027

Delhi pollution: Rise in vehicular emissions warrant urgent action, says SC

The court asked Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana to detail existing enforcement measures and proposed steps to check vehicular emissions and improve air quality across the NCR

Delhi AQI worsens after Diwali; pollution sparks political blame game

Delhi's AQI touched 372 on Monday after Diwali celebrations, triggering health concerns, questions over pollution monitoring and a political row over stubble burning in Punjab

Fires, protests and pollution: Apple's supply chain challenges in India

The Hosur incident is the latest setback for Apple's manufacturing network in India, following a ransomware attack, pollution-control concerns and scrutiny of hiring practices at supplier plants

India's water management a model for developing nations: World Bank

World Bank's Saroj Kumar Jha cited the Jal Jeevan Mission, Namami Gange and Swachh Bharat Mission as initiatives that other countries could replicate to improve water access and sanitation

Knew country would be safe in his hands: Sonia on picking Manmohan as PM

In her memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love,' published on Tuesday, Congress leader says Singh's understanding of governance would also reassure people about the UPA's ability to run the government

NCW receives 150K complaints annually, domestic violence tops list

Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said women can file complaints through the commission's online portal, email, in-person visits and 24x7 helpline as it expands outreach across states