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Delhi emerges as most polluted Indian city as air quality crisis persists

According to the Air Quality Analysis Report by Respirer Living Sciences, which analysed PM2.5 levels across 281 Indian cities from November 3 to 16, Delhi was ranked last, holding position 281

After taking oath at Rashtrapati Bhawan, K Murthy takes charge as CAG

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, among others, were present at the oath-taking ceremony

Why did the SC cite Kasab's fair trial while addressing Yasin Malik's case?

A Jammu court handling Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act cases directed separatist Yasin Malik to appear in-person. The CBI said his appearance could destabilise Jammu and Kashmir

Assam govt renames Karimganj district to Sribhumi; CM Sarma justifies move

Renaming the district will give it a distinct identity, justifying its rich cultural heritage, CM Sarma added

Transport assets worth $400 bn in India exposed to climate hazards: Report

According to the report, in South Asia transport assets worth approximately $575 billion are exposed to climate hazards as of 2022

Need to ensure fish farmers get benefits under govt schemes: Union Min

Addressing an event on 'World Fisheries Day', the minister of fisheries, animal husbandry & dairying highlighted that India is the world's second-largest fish producer

Delhi pollution crisis fuels CNG, BS-6 vehicle demand during wedding season

The Central Pollution Control Board imposed GRAP-IV measures after Delhi's air quality index (AQI) entered the 'severe' category on Sunday

PM Modi to launch 'UN International Year of Cooperative 2025' on Monday

Addressing a press conference, Cooperation Secretary Ashish Kumar Bhutani informed that the prime minister will formally launch the 'United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025'

Isro, Australian space agency sign cooperation pact for human space flight

The IA enables cooperation between both space agencies on crew and crew module recovery for Gaganyaan missions, the country's first crewed spaceflight program, it said

Germany shares unprecedented offshore property data with Indian government

The information, obtained under the 'spontaneous exchange of information' clause in the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between the two countries, has sparked widespread action by tax authorities

HC directs Delhi govt to see representation on survey of homeless people

Past reports highlight significant urban inequities, showing the need for targeted interventions

Karnataka CM seeks more agricultural loans, meets FM for farmers' interests

Presenting a detailed representation, Siddaramaiah emphasised that Karnataka aims to disburse short-term agricultural loans worth Rs 25,000 crore to 3.5 mn farmers in 2024-25

Centre sanctions Rs 104.66 cr for healthcare facilities in Manipur's hills

Chief Minister N Biren Singh thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Health Minister JP Nadda and DoNER Minister J M Scindia for their support in developing Manipur

Google Doodle today: Google celebrates Nov half moon with this fun game

To celebrate the end of the Half Moon cycle, Google has launched an interactive game today. Users can earn points and unlock rewards at various levels by matching moon phases to make a full moon pair

Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, arrested in US

The arrest of Anmol Bishnoi comes amid ongoing investigations into his involvement in various criminal activities

Increased pollution fuels smog crisis across north India, study finds

A study reveals that rising pollution levels are aggravating winter smog in northern India, with aerosols intensifying the temperature inversion effect, worsening air quality in Delhi

Five dead, 15 injured after truck collides with bus on Yamuna expressway

The accident took place between 12:30 a.m. and 1 a.m when the bus was travelling from Delhi to Azamgarh

Karnataka Lokayukta conducts multiple raids in connection with 4 cases

Around 25 places belonging to officers were raided and records were checked by the Karnataka Lokayukta

US-Canada border human smuggling case: Indian testifies during trial

Singh testified on Tuesday that he shuttled more than 500 Indian migrants across the US-Canada border over four years and made over $400,000 in the scheme

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Dominica PM Skerrit in Georgetown

The meeting, held during PM Modi's visit to Guyana, is part of India's ongoing engagement with Caribbean nations to strengthen ties and foster cooperation