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Expert teams arriving from Delhi, Mumbai to douse gas well blaze in Andhra

A massive jet fire of up to 20 metres height and 25 metres width was ignited around 12:40 pm on January 5 near Mori and Irusumanda villages after a gas leak at an ONGC-owned well

Sonia Gandhi admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for chronic cough

It is a routine admission, but she has this problem of chronic cough, and she keeps coming for check-ups, especially with this pollution in the city, according to a PTI report

Happy that Siddaramaiah becomes Karnataka's longest-serving CM: Shivakumar

A stiff power tussle between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar for the top post in Karnataka intensified in mid-November after the Congress government reached the halfway mark in its tenure

Former Union minister, Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passes away at 81

Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi had served as Union Minister of State for Railways and was a former president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

US stronger financially, more respected because of tariffs, says Trump

Trump says the US will collect over $600 billion in tariffs, boosting national security and financial strength, while criticising media coverage ahead of a key Supreme Court tariff decision

UP tops 'Deregulation 1.0' rankings for investment-friendly states

As per the state-wise ranking under the 'Deregulation 1.0' report of the central government, the state has been ranked first, a statement issued said

Indore water contamination: 38 new cases, 15 in ICU, death toll at 7

Indore Divisional Commissioner Sudam Khade told PTI over the phone that seven deaths have been reported so far as per the health department

Jitendra Singh inaugurates lab to certify air pollution monitoring tools

Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday inaugurated a laboratory to test and calibrate equipment to monitor air pollution, one of the very few such facilities in the world.

Tata group's Trent Q3 standalone revenue increases 17% to ₹5,220 crore

The company had clocked standalone revenue of Rs 4,466 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal, Trent Ltd said in a regulatory filing

Delhi air quality improves slightly, AQI returns to 'poor' category

The AQI stood at 256 during the morning hours, with air quality recorded as poor' at 24 stations and very poor' at six stations

SC asks Uttarakhand govt to disclose illegal constructions on forest land

The CJI said that the state authorities have been persistently and consistently negligent in the case and "it appears to be a case of collusion and connivance with the land grabbers"

Pak, Afghan agree to establish joint committee to reopen border

The border has been shut since October last year after the two sides clashed over the issue of militancy emanating from Afghanistan

MGIRI's solar-powered chargers used by armed forces in Op Sindoor: Minister

The project aims to ensure emotional and social connectivity between the public and these heritage sites, transforming them into vibrant cultural and educational spaces

Crude oil prices may fall to $50/barrel by June 2026, says SBI report

According to the SBI Research report, the deceleration of prices is likely to be faster, and this could average CPI inflation for FY27 decisively below 3.4 per cent

NCCCL bags ₹112.5 crore construction contract from Lodha Developers

Construction at the Alibaug site is expected to commence around mid-January 2026, with an estimated execution period of approximately 24 months

Hindu Kush Himalayas face $12 trillion climate finance gap by 2050: Report

The report estimates the HKH region requires approximately $12.065 trillion from 2020 to 2050 for climate mitigation and adaptation, amounting to an annual average of $768.68 billion

Highway sector at crossroads as low central awards boost state role: Ind-Ra

The rating agency further said that although state awards have come to the rescue, the sector is likely to witness subdued revenue and margins

COAI raises red flags over Prasar Bharati's direct-to-mobile tech test

The direct-to-mobile broadcast service technology, if successful, will enable direct transmission of live TV channels on mobile phones without cellular connectivity

Trai slaps ₹150 crore penalty on telcos for failing to curb spam calls

The ₹150 crore penalty imposed for three years beginning 2020, however, has been challenged by telecom operators

India launches new e-Business visa to ease travel for Chinese nationals

The new visa is introduced in view of the growing demand for business visas to travel to India. It will be issued in about 45 to 50 days, with permission to stay in India for up to six months