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Delhi air quality improves to moderate after 157 days, AQI at 119

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 119, the lowest recorded since October 9, 2025, when the AQI had stood at 99 in the same category

Sebi outlines measures to boost investment advisory ecosystem: Pandey

Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey says the regulator will review overlaps between mutual fund distributors and investment advisers and introduce a common advertisement code for intermediaries

ISL 2025/26: FC Goa hold 10-men Punjab to a 1-1 draw away from home

Punjab's persistent pressure finally paid off in the 27th minute. Midfielder Kipgen delivered a perfectly weighted through ball into the box for Effiong, who got the breakthrough for Punjab.

Govt says exports moving smoothly; 2,600 containers shipped to West Asia

Government says exports to West Asia continue smoothly amid crisis as LPG tanker reaches Mundra and two more vessels carrying crude oil and LPG are set to arrive

India to wait for new US tariff architecture before signing interim deal

India remains engaged with the US side for a mutually beneficial trade deal, says Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, as negotiations continue on tariff changes and non-tariff barriers

Govt allocates additional 87,587 tonnes of sugar export quota for 2025-26

The government had earlier permitted exports of 1.5 million tonnes for the season, and in February allocated an extra 500,000 tonnes to willing mills on a non-swappable basis

LPG supply crisis hits JNU canteens; students demand preventive steps

The call for the march by the student union -- planned for Tuesday -- comes as the food menus in the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) canteens continue to be hit

Industry body pitches for ethanol-based cookstoves amid LPG crisis

The industry body said ethanol-based cooking solutions could complement existing LPG usage, particularly when India's growing cooking fuel demand relies heavily on imports

Dubai airport closure affects flights from Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram

Apart from this, another Emirates flight bound for Dubai was cancelled, and both flights have been rescheduled for Tuesday, he said

Delhi govt to build new flood monitoring centre before monsoon: Minister

He laid the foundation stone of the centre at the LM Bund Office Complex in Shastri Nagar and said that the work would be completed before this year's monsoon

How Pokemon Go's maker is building geospatial models to guide robots

Data generated by millions of Pokemon Go players is now powering Niantic's geospatial AI models that help autonomous robots navigate complex urban environments

BJP releases first list of 47 candidates for Kerala Assembly polls

Nemom is the only constituency in Kerala that has so far been won by the BJP, when O Rajagopal won the seat in the 2016 Assembly election

Bandhan Bank shares slide 7.5% on reports of promoter exit options

Shares fall sharply after reports that promoter Bandhan Financial Services is exploring options including a stake sale or IPO to facilitate exits for long-term investors

Netanyahu posts fresh video amid social media rumours of his death

In the 90-second video shared on his personal X account, Netanyahu is seen interacting with people in the Jerusalem Hills

ReNew's C&I arm secures $95 mn investment from LeapFrog-led consortium

LeapFrog Investments leads $95 million equity infusion into ReNew Green Energy Solutions to expand its commercial and industrial renewable energy platform

Israel ready to stop hostilities if Iran changes course: Envoy Azar

Asked about Israel's plans as the conflict entered its 17th day on Monday, Azar told reporters, "I don't think a full-fledged terrestrial invasion is on the cards"

India has not discussed Hormuz ship transit with US bilaterally: MEA

The remarks by the Ministry of External Affairs came against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump calling on several countries to send warships to keep the strategically key shipping route open

Financial fraud siphoned $442 bn from global economy in 2025: Interpol

The report kept the overall global risk related to financial fraud at "high"

Parl Panel calls for expansion of digital food coupons in PDS nationally

Centre recently launched pilots in few districts including in Gujarat

Odisha bio-refinery faces production delays due to tech challenges: Centre

Centre says commissioning of BPCL's second-generation ethanol bio-refinery in Odisha's Bargarh has been delayed due to pandemic disruptions and limited availability of specialised technology vendors