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Can India take the 'roast'? The fine line between humour and offence

Ranveer Allahabadia's joke on Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent reignites discussions on roast comedy, its acceptance in India, and why the format continues to face backlash

Can India take the 'roast'? The fine line between humour and offence
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 8:47 AM IST

Delhi's air quality sees slight improvement, remains in 'moderate' category

In neighbouring cities, Gurugram recorded an AQI of 95, placing it in the 'satisfactory' category, while Noida and Ghaziabad reported AQI levels of 102 and 167, respectively

Delhi's air quality sees slight improvement, remains in 'moderate' category
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 8:08 AM IST

Delhi weather update: Misty morning, clear sky, and warm weather ahead

The minimum temperature is expected to drop to 13 degrees Celsius, while the maximum may reach 29 degrees Celsius

Delhi weather update: Misty morning, clear sky, and warm weather ahead
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 8:00 AM IST

Army concludes rescue ops in Chamoli avalanche; 46 rescued, 8 lives lost

According to the Indian Army, 46 out of the 54 BRO workers were rescued and are undergoing treatment, while 8 people lost their lives in the avalanche.

Army concludes rescue ops in Chamoli avalanche; 46 rescued, 8 lives lost
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 11:42 PM IST

News highlights: Leader of J&K Oppn Sunil Sharma calls on LG Sinha ahead of Budget Session

Catch all the latest news updates from around the world here

News highlights: Leader of J&K Oppn Sunil Sharma calls on LG Sinha ahead of Budget Session
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 11:26 PM IST

PM Modi visits Somnath temple, prays for health, prosperity of citizens

The PM, who arrived at Jamnagar in Gujarat on Saturday evening on a three-day state visit, started his day by visiting Vantara, an animal rescue, conservation and rehabilitation centre there

PM Modi visits Somnath temple, prays for health, prosperity of citizens
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 11:05 PM IST

Delhi's fuel ban on 15-yr-old vehicles: Experts back EVs, public transport

In addition to restricting fuel supply, all high-rise buildings, hotels, and commercial complexes in Delhi will be required to install anti-smog guns to help reduce air pollution levels

Delhi's fuel ban on 15-yr-old vehicles: Experts back EVs, public transport
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 10:55 PM IST

States' investment friendliness index to be launched in 2 months: NITI

The Union government in its FY26 Budget announced the launch of the 'Investment Friendliness Index of States' in 2025 to further the spirit of competitive cooperative federalism

States' investment friendliness index to be launched in 2 months: NITI
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 10:44 PM IST

Over two years on, Kuno's cheetahs still play a losing Hunger Game

Vanishing prey and fierce competition from leopards keep cheetahs on edge

Over two years on, Kuno's cheetahs still play a losing Hunger Game
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 11:36 PM IST

Punjab Police raids 510 locations, arrests 43 smugglers in anti-drug drive

In the two days of the drive, 333 such people have been nabbed and 27 first information reports (FIRs) registered across the state

Punjab Police raids 510 locations, arrests 43 smugglers in anti-drug drive
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 9:43 PM IST

IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain, snow in parts of Himachal on Mar 3

This comes even as the weather remained dry in the state and maximum temperatures rose significantly on Sunday

IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain, snow in parts of Himachal on Mar 3
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 9:41 PM IST

Location of persons trapped inside SLBC tunnel not known yet: Telangana CM

Reddy, who spoke to reporters after visiting the accident site in Nagarkurnool district, said the rescue operation would gain speed after the damaged conveyor belt is repaired

Location of persons trapped inside SLBC tunnel not known yet: Telangana CM
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 9:20 PM IST

Delhi power minister Sood orders implementation of summer action plan

The power department and all stakeholders were instructed to take immediate and effective measures to maintain stable electricity supply

Delhi power minister Sood orders implementation of summer action plan
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 9:16 PM IST

Haryana civic polls: 46% of more than 5.1 mn voters exercise franchise

Voting was held to elect the mayors and ward members of seven municipal corporations -- Gurugram, Manesar, Faridabad, Hisar, Rohtak, Karnal and Yamunanagar

Haryana civic polls: 46% of more than 5.1 mn voters exercise franchise
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 9:01 PM IST

Delhi to begin registration for Rs 2,500 monthly scheme for women on Mar 8

A list of beneficiaries will be prepared. The entire process of providing Rs 2,500 to every financially poor woman will be completed in one and a half months, said Manoj Tiwari

Delhi to begin registration for Rs 2,500 monthly scheme for women on Mar 8
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 9:00 PM IST

Govt to scale up remote village innovations to create equal opportunities

The Union Minister of State for Science and Technology was addressing the silver jubilee celebration of the National Innovation Foundation

Govt to scale up remote village innovations to create equal opportunities
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 8:48 PM IST

Over 50,000 people reunited with families during Maha Kumbh, says UP govt

According to Umesh Chandra Tiwari, director of the Bhool Bhatke camp of Bharat Seva Dal, by the end of Maha Kumbh, the camp had reunited 19,274 lost people with their families

Over 50,000 people reunited with families during Maha Kumbh, says UP govt
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 8:01 PM IST

Bodies of 4 more workers recovered from avalanche site, Mana rescue op ends

The body of last missing worker has also been retrieved. Recovery marks the culmination of the Mana Village Rescue operation, Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) Lt Col Manish Shrivastava said

Bodies of 4 more workers recovered from avalanche site, Mana rescue op ends
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 7:24 PM IST

Delhi health minister promises major reforms in hospital infra, management

The government will address the manpower shortage by facilitating the recruitment of doctors and healthcare professionals

Delhi health minister promises major reforms in hospital infra, management
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 5:04 PM IST

ECI clarifies same Electors Photo ID number does not indicate fake voters

The ECI's clarification comes after concerns were raised on social media and in media reports about electors in different states having identical EPIC numbers

ECI clarifies same Electors Photo ID number does not indicate fake voters
Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 5:01 PM IST