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Delhi chokes as AQI hits severe levels, fog worsens pollution across region

Delhi-NCR's air quality plunged into the severe zone on Monday, with fog trapping pollutants, 20 stations crossing 400, and authorities invoking Grap

PM Modi pushes global AI safeguards at G20, warns against deepfake misuse

Speaking at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, PM Modi urged a global compact to curb deepfakes, crime and terror-linked misuse of AI, stressing the need for human oversight

Why Republicans oppose Trump's plan to send $2,000 tariff-funded cheques

Donald Trump is pushing for $2,000 tariff-funded rebate cheques next year, but key Republicans say soaring deficits, the $38 trillion national debt make the proposal difficult to support

58% of India GCCs invest in Agentic AI as innovation roles widen: EY survey

EY GCC Pulse Survey 2025 shows India's GCCs rapidly moving from GenAI pilots to enterprise-scale Agentic AI, strengthening innovation pipelines and taking on wider global decision-making roles

Explained: Why Centre is bringing Bill to 'detach' Chandigarh from Punjab

The Centre's bid to place Chandigarh under Article 240, enabling direct presidential regulation and an independent administrator, has triggered rare political unity in Punjab against the proposed move

Uttarakhand's Almora on alert after 20 kg explosives found near schools

The recovery near two Almora schools comes days after a massive explosives haul in Haryana linked to the Red Fort blast probe, prompting a coordinated search by police, PAC and forensic teams

Air quality in Delhi remains 'severe' with AQI over 400 at multiple sites

Air quality plunged across Delhi-NCR, with several zones breaching the 400 AQI threshold as foggy conditions and dipping temperatures intensified pollution on Sunday

KM Birla receives honorary Doctor of Science at University of London

Kumar Mangalam Birla was conferred an honorary Doctor of Science (Economics) degree at the University of London's Foundation Day ceremony, where The Princess Royal honoured 5 achievers

Grap IV measures now under Grap III as Delhi air quality stays 'severe'

With AQI levels soaring across the capital and NCR, residents faced another day of toxic smog amid ongoing Grap-III actions and weather-related stagnation

Who was Wg Cdr Namansh Syal, the IAF pilot killed in Dubai Tejas crash?

Wing Commander Namansh Syal, 37, was performing a low-level aerobatic manoeuvre when the LCA Mk-1 went down; IAF has ordered court of inquiry as Himachal mourns loss of its decorated officer

FD rates in Nov: From SBI to Yes Bank, top interest offers across banks

Banks have trimmed fixed deposit rates in recent months, but several lenders still offer competitive returns across key tenures. Here is a detailed look at the latest FD slabs for investors

CM Nitish Kumar gives Home to Dy CM Samrat Choudhary, JD(U) keeps Finance

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has handed the Home portfolio to Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary in a significant reshuffle, while JD(U) has retained the crucial Finance ministry

Govt enforces four labour codes; rationalises 29 existing labour laws

The Centre has brought all four Labour Codes into force from November 21, rationalising 29 old laws to improve worker welfare, and simplify rules for businesses

Decoded: What is Article 142 that put the SC in a constitutional crossfire?

The Supreme Court's latest ruling has redrawn the limits of Article 142, overturning its own 'deemed assent' order and clarifying how far the judiciary can intervene in legislative-executive disputes

Delhi Police crack down on cyber fraud; over 4,400 held in Operation CyHawk

Delhi Police carried out a sweeping two-day crackdown under Operation CyHawk, detaining over 4,400 suspects and disrupting major cyber fraud networks across the capital

Osteoporosis in Men: How declining testosterone fuels fragile bones

As testosterone declines with age, men face faster bone deterioration, higher fracture risk, and subtler early symptoms that are often missed until advanced osteoporosis sets in

4 labour codes take effect nationwide: Here's what's changing for workers

New labour Code 2025: New rules promise better wages, wider social security and simpler compliance effective from today.

EB-5 visa fee hike withdrawn after USCIS raised investor charges by 200%

A federal court has ruled that USCIS unlawfully raised EB-5 visa fees without a statutory fee study, prompting the agency to withdraw the 2024 hike

Europe's growth model geared towards a world that is disappearing: Lagarde

Lagarde said that Europe has become more vulnerable due to its dependency on third countries for its security and the supply of critical raw materials

Rise and greet MPs, MLAs during visits: Maharashtra govt tells officials

Officials in Maharashtra have been told to stand and greet MPs and MLAs during visits, reply to their letters on time, and meet them regularly as part of a new government order