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In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in coma for over 12 years

The order marks the first judicial application of the top court's 2018 Common Cause judgment, as modified in 2023, which recognised the fundamental right to die with dignity

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in coma for over 12 years
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 12:35 PM IST

Delhi air quality remains poor as summer heat arrives early in the capital

Even as summer heat arrives early in Delhi, pollution stays high with AQI in 'poor' range. Experts warn prolonged exposure may affect children, elderly, and those with respiratory issues

Delhi air quality remains poor as summer heat arrives early in the capital
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

IMD forecasts rain across North India, heat wave conditions in west

Rain, snowfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely across parts of north, east and central India over the next few days, while heat wave conditions may continue

IMD forecasts rain across North India, heat wave conditions in west
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 8:08 AM IST

Trump announces new oil refinery in Texas, thanks Reliance for investment

Trump announced the opening of a new oil refinery in Texas, calling it the first new US refinery in 50 years and part of a $300 billion deal while thanking Reliance Industries for its investment

Trump announces new oil refinery in Texas, thanks Reliance for investment
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 7:12 AM IST

Delhi chokes on poor air as city records hottest early March in 50 yrs

AQI crossed 200 in Delhi after three days of 'moderate' air quality as IMD data showed the city recorded its hottest first week of March day in 50 years

Delhi chokes on poor air as city records hottest early March in 50 yrs
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 9:06 AM IST

Early summer conditions grip most parts of India as temperatures rise

Early summer-like conditions are emerging across large parts of India as temperatures rise above seasonal averages, with the IMD warning of warmer days ahead

Early summer conditions grip most parts of India as temperatures rise
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 7:33 AM IST

Israel-Iran conflict: Who are the Kurds and why are they in focus again

Spread across Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria, the Kurds are the world's largest stateless ethnic group. Their long struggle for autonomy now intersects with rising geopolitical tensions

Israel-Iran conflict: Who are the Kurds and why are they in focus again
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 1:47 PM IST

Morgan Stanley lays off 2,500 employees despite record profits in 2025

Job cuts hit bank's three major business segments: Investment banking and trading, wealth management, and investment management

Morgan Stanley lays off 2,500 employees despite record profits in 2025
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 9:37 AM IST

Early summer sets in as daytime temperatures soar across much of India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has cautioned that maximum temperatures are likely to stay 4-6 degrees Celsius above normal in many parts of the country on most days this week

Early summer sets in as daytime temperatures soar across much of India
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 7:04 AM IST

MEA sets up control room amid West Asia tensions, issues helpline numbers

The Ministry of External Affairs also released emergency contact numbers of Indian embassies across West Asia and Gulf region to assist Indian nationals

MEA sets up control room amid West Asia tensions, issues helpline numbers
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' category, mercury may touch 34°C

Weather conditions in the capital are turning warmer. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mainly clear skies with sustained surface winds of 15-25 kmph in Delhi

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' category, mercury may touch 34°C
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Clear skies, rising mercury across India on Holi; check weather forecast

According to the IMD, plains are expected to remain hot and dry, even as parts of the western Himalayan region may see light rain and snowfall in the coming days

Clear skies, rising mercury across India on Holi; check weather forecast
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 8:12 AM IST

West Asia crisis: X suspends revenue sharing for undisclosed AI war videos

Under the revised policy, creators who share AI-generated videos of armed conflicts without proper disclosure will face a 90-day suspension from the revenue-sharing programme

West Asia crisis: X suspends revenue sharing for undisclosed AI war videos
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 8:05 AM IST

Amazon Web Services' data centres in UAE, Bahrain damaged by drone strikes

According to company's latest update, the facilities suffered 'physical impacts to infrastructure' as a result of drone strikes, causing structural damage, power disruption

Amazon Web Services' data centres in UAE, Bahrain damaged by drone strikes
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 9:30 AM IST

North India to see above-normal heat days in March; mercury to cross 30°C

According to the IMD, maximum temperatures are currently running 4-6 degrees Celsius above normal across many parts of northwest India and are expected to remain above normal in the next few days

North India to see above-normal heat days in March; mercury to cross 30°C
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 7:16 AM IST

IMD warns of hot spell in North India; rainfall likely in northeast

A spell of light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning is likely over parts of the Northeast, along with showers in select southern statesA shifting weather pattern is set to bring thu

IMD warns of hot spell in North India; rainfall likely in northeast
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 7:36 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains in 'poor' category, mercury set to cross 30°C

Air quality in Delhi remained in the 'poor' category on Sunday as the mercury rose, with Delhi recording its hottest February day in three years on Saturday

Delhi air quality remains in 'poor' category, mercury set to cross 30°C
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 9:49 AM IST

Mercury set to rise as IMD flags more heatwave days this summer

The IMD has forecast above-normal heatwave days from March to May across states including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Maharashtra, with rising temperatures in several regions

Mercury set to rise as IMD flags more heatwave days this summer
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 7:04 AM IST

LTM partners with Nvidia to modernise CBDT's tax analytics platform

LTM will deploy a secure cloud environment powered by Nvidia AI infrastructure to simplify workloads and offer real-time insights for CBDT

LTM partners with Nvidia to modernise CBDT's tax analytics platform
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

Mercury set to rise in North India; rain, thunderstorms likely in South

The IMD has forecast a gradual rise in maximum temperatures by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the plains of northwest and central India during the next seven days

Mercury set to rise in North India; rain, thunderstorms likely in South
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 7:25 AM IST