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What's behind the renewed violence in Manipur? Here's all you need to know

A resolution calling for a "mass operation" against Kuki militants and escalating violence are deepening Manipur's crisis

What's behind the renewed violence in Manipur? Here's all you need to know
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 1:27 PM IST

ED probes Amazon, Flipkart over ties with top sellers, alleges FEMA breach

The ED has reportedly quizzed the 'top' five sellers of both firms and found that many are former employees or relatives of former associates of Amazon and Flipkart

ED probes Amazon, Flipkart over ties with top sellers, alleges FEMA breach
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 1:25 PM IST

ANI files lawsuit against OpenAI, claims misuse of copyrighted news content

The case will be heard in the Delhi High Court by Justice Amit Bansal on Tuesday

ANI files lawsuit against OpenAI, claims misuse of copyrighted news content
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 1:11 PM IST

Maharashtra elections 2024: What's open, what's closed on November 20?

What's open, what's closed on November 20 as Maharashtra votes? From schools and banks to liquor shops and transport, here's your complete polling day guide

Maharashtra elections 2024: What's open, what's closed on November 20?
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 1:04 PM IST

Musk's SpaceX launches Isro's GSAT-20 satellite, marks first collaboration

Isro doesn't have operational launch vehicles to handle the GSAT-N2's 4,700 kg payload, leading to the first-ever collaboration with SpaceX

Musk's SpaceX launches Isro's GSAT-20 satellite, marks first collaboration
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 12:40 PM IST

Assembly elections: Seizures in Maharashtra, Jharkhand cross Rs 850 crore

Maharashtra reported poll-related seizures worth over Rs 660 cr this year, up from Rs 103.6 crore in the previous elections, while in Jharkhand, it totaled Rs 198 crore, against Rs 18.8 cr previously

Assembly elections: Seizures in Maharashtra, Jharkhand cross Rs 850 crore
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 12:38 PM IST

Delhi's toxic air: AQI hits 500, schools, colleges shift to online classes

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), AQI levels in several locations, including Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, and Bawana, reached the 500-mark early Tuesday morning

Delhi's toxic air: AQI hits 500, schools, colleges shift to online classes
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 12:19 PM IST

Why Jharkhand's chief minister chair has been a musical chair since 2000

Since 2000, Jharkhand has had seven chief ministers, but only one completed a full term, reflecting its unstable and coalition-driven politics

Why Jharkhand's chief minister chair has been a musical chair since 2000
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 12:19 PM IST

TTD to cut darshan wait times, reassess non-Hindu staff at Tirumala

TTD reforms focus on reducing darshan times, banning political statements, improving ghee quality, and reassigning non-Hindu employees

TTD to cut darshan wait times, reassess non-Hindu staff at Tirumala
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 12:10 PM IST

Lenskart's valuation could rise 20% to $6 billion in new share sale

Existing investors like Fidelity, Kedaara Capital, are among the parties looking to increase their stakes in the initial public offering-bound company

Lenskart's valuation could rise 20% to $6 billion in new share sale
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 11:21 AM IST

As Delhi chokes, Shashi Tharoor asks if the capital deserves a new home

'Our government has been witnessing this nightmare for years and does nothing about it,' said Shashi Tharoor

As Delhi chokes, Shashi Tharoor asks if the capital deserves a new home
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 11:16 AM IST

Indian firms tackle air pollution with flexible work, install air purifiers

The Delhi government has enforced GRAP Stage IV, banning diesel vehicles, restricting non-essential trucks, halting construction, and urging work-from-home to combat severe air pollution

Indian firms tackle air pollution with flexible work, install air purifiers
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 11:16 AM IST

Deepfakes to social media: Online shopping scams spike this festive season

McAfee's Global Festive Shopping Survey found a rise in online shopping scams led by the creation of fraudulent websites, fake discounts, and the use of deepfakes

Deepfakes to social media: Online shopping scams spike this festive season
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 11:06 AM IST

Smog disrupts supply chains, output for 3.4 million MSMEs in north India

Air pollution: Industry bodies say prolonged smog exposure is affecting workers' health, leading to reduced productivity and extended production delays

Smog disrupts supply chains, output for 3.4 million MSMEs in north India
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 10:14 AM IST

Punjab farm fires peak as SC blasts authorities over pollution crisis

Despite reports of declining farm fires in Punjab, many now occur later in the day, possibly evading satellite detection

Punjab farm fires peak as SC blasts authorities over pollution crisis
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 10:08 AM IST

Air emergency in Delhi: AQI exceeds 1,500; smog halts life, schools closed

According to Swiss air technology firm IQAir, AQI readings across Delhi ranged from 1,300 to 1,600 on Monday morning

Air emergency in Delhi: AQI exceeds 1,500; smog halts life, schools closed
Updated On : 18 Nov 2024 | 8:18 PM IST

MakeMyTrip inks deal with Cred to acquire Happay Expense Platform

Happay's team will continue to serve its existing clients and collaborate with MakeMyTrip's corporate travel services team to offer enhanced solutions

MakeMyTrip inks deal with Cred to acquire Happay Expense Platform
Updated On : 18 Nov 2024 | 5:27 PM IST

Who's Iran's next supreme leader? Trace Mojtaba Khamenei's rise to power

Born in Mashhad in 1969, Mojtaba Khamenei is the second son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the present Supreme Leader of Iran

Who's Iran's next supreme leader? Trace Mojtaba Khamenei's rise to power
Updated On : 18 Nov 2024 | 5:23 PM IST

Breathing or smoking? Delhi's air now equals 49 cigarettes per day

The national capital grapples with a serious pollution crisis as Air Quality Index soars to 978, equivalent to smoking 49 cigarettes a day

Breathing or smoking? Delhi's air now equals 49 cigarettes per day
Updated On : 18 Nov 2024 | 5:10 PM IST

Indian GCC industry to hit $100 billion by 2030, generate over 2.5 mn jobs

Over the last five years, half of India's GCCs have shifted from service roles to portfolio and transformation hubs, integrating diverse, high-impact functions

Indian GCC industry to hit $100 billion by 2030, generate over 2.5 mn jobs
Updated On : 18 Nov 2024 | 4:46 PM IST