NEW DELHI: (Dec 18) Dense fog enveloped large parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting traffic across the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), dense fog conditions prevailed over the city based on the 6 am observation. Visibility at Palam Airport dropped sharply to 150 metres, while Safdarjung Airport… Continue reading Dense fog envelops Delhi-NCR; air quality remains ‘very poor’
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3 Naxalites killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma
SUKMA: (Dec 18) Three Naxalites, including a woman, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Thursday, police said. The exchange of fire broke out in the morning on a forested hill under the Golapalli police station area when a team of District Reserve Guard was out on a search… Continue reading 3 Naxalites killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma
Review of Eureka Forbes AP 355 Smart Purifier: Delhi’s Saviour?
New Delhi [India], December 17 : Delhi is choking, yet I remain surprised by the ignorance of many Delhiites who roam around as if they are breathing the fresh air of Switzerland. This is where a solid air purifier comes in as a saviour, allowing you to finally breathe fresh air (at least indoors). Eureka… Continue reading Review of Eureka Forbes AP 355 Smart Purifier: Delhi’s Saviour?
Voting to choose new leadership of CPN-UML begins in Kathmandu
Kathmandu [Nepal], December 17 : Voting at the 11th General Convention of the CPN-UML, led by former Nepal prime minister KP Sharma Oli, began in Kathmandu on Wednesday morning. The election process, which had been postponed multiple times since Monday, started about an hour later than scheduled due to a technical glitch in the electronic… Continue reading Voting to choose new leadership of CPN-UML begins in Kathmandu
India policy rates at bottom; bond yields, capital flows outlook supportive: Axis Bank Research
New Delhi, [India] December 17 : India’s macroeconomic outlook remains constructive even as global uncertainties persist, with policy rates seen at their lowest feasible point in the current cycle, bond yields likely to ease further, and external balances remaining stable, according to the India Economic Outlook 2026 report by Axis Bank Research. The report notes… Continue reading India policy rates at bottom; bond yields, capital flows outlook supportive: Axis Bank Research
10 flights cancelled at IGI Airport due to low visibility
New Delhi [India], December 17 : Ten flights were cancelled at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, New Delhi, on Wednesday morning due to low visibility conditions, airport authorities said. Meanwhile, flight operations at Chennai International Airport were also disrupted on Wednesday morning after dense fog and adverse weather conditions in Delhi and other northern states… Continue reading 10 flights cancelled at IGI Airport due to low visibility
Karnataka Congress holds protest in Belagavi over National Herald case, MGNREGA renaming
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 17: Karnataka Congress leaders on Wednesday staged protests near the Gandhi statue at Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi against the Central government over the National Herald case and the decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as VB-G Ram G. During the protest, Deputy Chief Minister DK… Continue reading Karnataka Congress holds protest in Belagavi over National Herald case, MGNREGA renaming
I hope football has bright future in India: Messi after “amazing” tour
NEW DELHI: (Dec 17) Lionel Messi hoped that football has a “bright future” in India and expressed gratitude for the “generous hospitality” that he got here during a whirlwind three-day tour, which had thousands of fans jostling to catch a glimpse of the Argentine genius in four different cities. Messi, after extending his stay by… Continue reading I hope football has bright future in India: Messi after “amazing” tour
Varun Dhawan was ‘nervous’ about ‘Border 2’, Ahan Shetty sought father Suniel Shetty’s advice
MUMBAI: (Dec 16) Actors Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty, who are the new entrants in “Border 2”, on Tuesday said they were “nervous” and “petrified” to be part of the sequel of the 1997 hit. Billed as a spiritual sequel by the makers, the film explores the 1971 Indo-Pak war, and is fronted by Sunny… Continue reading Varun Dhawan was ‘nervous’ about ‘Border 2’, Ahan Shetty sought father Suniel Shetty’s advice
‘Homebound’ shortlisted in international feature category at Oscars
MUMBAI: 17 Neeraj Ghaywan’s “Homebound”, the much-acclaimed drama about two rural friends and their aspirations, has been shortedlisted in the best international feature category at the Oscars alongside 14 other films. Producer Karan Johar said he was over the moon with the journey that “Homebound”, which first premiered in the Un Certain Regard category at… Continue reading ‘Homebound’ shortlisted in international feature category at Oscars