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Is your air safe? Google Maps rolls out live AQI updates in India

Google Maps now provides navigation along with key environmental insights, helping people make smarter choices about their health and outdoor plans

Child marriage at 9? Iraq's controversial law ignites fiery protests

Iraq's Parliament, largely controlled by a coalition of conservative Shia Muslim parties, is poised to vote on a change that could dismantle the country's 'personal status law'

Who is John Ratcliffe, Trump's CIA pick and former intelligence chief?

Ex-US spy John Ratcliffe has been a loyal supporter of Trump and is known for his work on intelligence and national security. His nomination as the CIA chief has received praise from key US lawmakers

How a Noida flat became home to a 'nursery' of cannabis for the dark web

During the raid, police seized 80 cannabis plants worth Rs 50-60 lakh, along with ganja, OG strain, chemicals, fertilisers, and specialised equipment

Trump names Rubio, Waltz, Homan in major cabinet shakeup for second term

Donald Trump's return to the White House sees cabinet picks focusing on immigration reform, national security, and deregulation. Here's a look at the key appointments and their expected roles

India to reduce laptop imports 5% annually from 2025, boost local output

India mulls 5% annual cut in import limits on laptops, tablets, and PCs from 2025 to boost domestic manufacturing under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, with free imports extended till De

Trump's presidency and Project 2025: A recipe for radical change?

Border walls and policy brawls: Project 2025 fuels fears of radical policy shifts as its far-right proposals, from immigration to education, keep the US on the edge

SRK threat case: Raipur lawyer arrested over Rs 50 lakh extortion call

The accused, Mohammad Faizan Khan, allegedly made a threat call to actor Shah Rukh Khan last week

RIL to invest Rs 65,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh for clean energy project

These projects are estimated to create 250,000 direct and indirect jobs, according to the Andhra Pradesh government

'Very sad experience': Yogendra Yadav slams Air India's poor service

Yogendra Yadav, known for avoiding public airing of personal issues, said he felt compelled to share his recent air travel experience as it 'may be of use to others'

Infiltrators marrying tribals won't get land, says Amit Shah in Jharkhand

Amit Shah, in poll-bound Jharkhand, vowed to curb infiltrators, protect tribal land, tackle corruption, and strengthen tribal welfare under BJP governance

Stuck in traffic? Gurugram to Delhi now takes longer than flying to Mumbai

Why Gurugram's commute is a constant struggle: The Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, once a model of seamless connectivity, now battles constant congestion, bottlenecks, and sluggish traffic

Maharashtra polls 2024: Women voters and Maratha quota take centre stage

Maharashtra elections: Party splits, alliances, Maratha reservation, women-focused schemes, agrarian challenges, and unemployment are shaping the narrative of this high-stakes poll

4B movement: How a South Korean feminist wave reached the US shores

Women in the United States are using TikTok and X to link the 4B movement to their struggles under Donald Trump

Devina Mehra urges caution on small-cap stocks, IPO frenzy at BFSI Summit

At the Business Standard BFSI Summit, Devina Mehra discusses market volatility, IPO risks, and the importance of data-driven investing

Zomato, Swiggy face CCI probe over allegations of favouring big chains

The CCI found that Zomato signed 'exclusivity contracts' for lower commissions, while Swiggy promised business growth to restaurants listing exclusively on its platform

Swiss burqa ban: What it means as new law takes effect from January 2025

The Swiss government has clarified that the burqa ban will not apply universally

Donald Trump picks Susie Wiles as chief of staff: What is the role about?

Trump's chief of staff pick, Susie Wiles, will oversee White House strategy, coordination, and policy decisions

Data, tech & Bima Sugam to transform insurance sector: Irdai boss at BFSI

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2024, Debasish Panda, Irdai boss, shared his transformative vision for India's insurance sector

Is Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses' banned in India? Officials can't find the order

Released in 1988, 'The Satanic Verses' by Salman Rushdie became one of the most controversial books of the 20th century