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US sanctions on 4 entities supporting Pakistan's ballistic missile project

The sanctions aim to curb the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prevent further destabilising developments in the South Asian region

Delhi continues to breathe 'severe plus' air; no sign of improvement

The city is currently under Grap Stage-IV, which bans all construction work within city limits and prohibits the entry of unnecessary polluting trucks inside the capital

Canada to end immigration points for job offers to combat LMIA fraud

Currently, a job offer can raise an applicant's Express Entry score by at least 50 points. This has greatly improved an applicant's chances of qualification for permanent residency

Delhi LG urges Atishi to table pending CAG reports, says 'deliberate lapse'

LG VK Saxena called the lapse 'conscious and deliberate' and recommended a special Assembly session on December 19 or 20 to address the issue

Explained: 'One Nation One Election initiative', key reforms and challenges

The 'One Nation, One Election' is a bold initiative that promises cost savings and administrative efficiency but also raises concerns about its impact on federalism, representation, and practicality

Musk denies claims of illegal use of Starlink devices in crisis-hit Manipur

Starlink, known for offering satellite internet services, does not hold a license to operate in India

Severe air pollution in Delhi as AQI hits 442; toxic haze blankets city

The air quality is expected to remain in the severe range on Thursday

JNU warns against screening banned BBC documentary, AISF to defy advisory

On Monday, Jawaharlal Nehru University issued a notice declaring the scheduled screening of the controversial documentary at Ganga Dhaba at 9 pm as "unauthorised and unwarranted"

China's largest corruption case: Li Jianping executed for $421 mn fraud

Li Jianping was convicted of embezzling over three billion yuan, or approximately $421 million, in illegal gains

Iran puts brakes on hijab laws amid backlash, President hints at law reform

Debate reignites as Iranian police detain Parastoo Ahmadi over her hijab-less performance in an online concert

Delhi is breathing 'severe plus' air quality again, Grap-IV reimposed

The air quality in Delhi deteriorates to 'severe plus'; strict measures under Grap Stage IV enforced to curb pollution

No timeline fixed for Virtual Digital Assets regulation, says MoS Finance

The Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary today informed the Lok Sabha that the government does not register cryptocurrency exchanges and global cooperation key to regulating cryptocurrency

Air India announces changes in its international routes with new aircraft

The airline is looking to increase flexibility and connectivity for intercontinental travel between North America, Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia through its hubs in Delhi and Mumbai

Three-time Shiv Sena MLA denied cabinet berth, resigned from party post

MLA Narendra Bhondekar is excluded from the recent cabinet expansion. He also failed to meet party leaders like Eknath Shinde, Uday Samant, and Shrikant Shinde before the cabinet berth allocations

Reliance shuts G-Star RAW and Replay fashion stores amid sluggish demand

Most G-Star RAW stores in India have already closed down, while the brand is still available through online platforms. Italian brand Replay will shut stores due to losing relevance in Indian market

Delhi's air quality is 'very poor' again, no immediate improvement expected

This sharp decline in air quality is attributed to low wind speeds, vehicle emissions, falling temperatures, and stubble burning

India's young chess genius Gukesh to receive Rs 5 cr prize from Stalin govt

With this win, Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever world chess champion on Thursday, defeating China's Ding Liren in a nail-biting finale in Singapore

Maharashtra election: Winners represent only 34% of total registered voters

In the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024, winners represented just 34% of registered voters, with a significant influence of crorepati and candidates with criminal records

Race for instant food heats up: Blinkit launches Bistro to rival Zepto Cafe

Blinkit, the quick-commerce grocery subsidiary of Zomato, launched its new app, Bistro, on the Google Play Store a day after Zepto unveiled Zepto Cafe

NCP's Ajit Pawar knocks on Shah's door to reclaim state's Finance Ministry

Ajit Pawar stated that talks regarding the cabinet expansion have been scheduled for December 14