NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR’s pollution during October-November is largely of local origin, with stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana contributing 14 per cent to the overall PM2.5 levels in 2022, a study has suggested. Researchers, led by those at Japan’s Research Institute for Humanity and Nature under the ‘Aakash Project’, said that changes in the national… Continue reading Most of Delhi’s pollution in Oct-Nov locally created: Study
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Kharge, Akhilesh were hoping for bigger tragedy at Maha Kumbh: UP CM Adityanath
PRAYAGRAJ: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, alleging that they and some “Sanatan-opposing elements” wanted a larger disaster to unfold at the Maha Kumbh stampede. The stampede happened on January 29, the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, one of… Continue reading Kharge, Akhilesh were hoping for bigger tragedy at Maha Kumbh: UP CM Adityanath
Remarkable increase in Budget grants for Railways (2025-26)in Bengal, Jharkhand & Odisha
Kolkata, Feb 4 (UNI) There has been a remarkable increase in Budget Grants for Railways in West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha in 2025-26. Addressing a press conference through video conferencing from New Delhi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday that there has been a big allocation in the Union Budget (2025-26) pertaining to Railways.… Continue reading Remarkable increase in Budget grants for Railways (2025-26)in Bengal, Jharkhand & Odisha
Delhi Assembly polls: voter turnout reaches 57.70 pc
New Delhi, Feb 5: Marked by brisk voting in the afternoon hours, the turnout for the Delhi Assembly polls rose to around 57.70 percent till 5 PM on Wednesday. As per the Voter Turnout App of the Election Commission of India (ECI), 57.70 percent of the electorate turned up in the booths, with an hour… Continue reading Delhi Assembly polls: voter turnout reaches 57.70 pc
Bhutan king attends MahaKumbh, attends dinner with UP Governor
New Delhi [India]: The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended the MahaKumbh Mela at a special invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said. Wangchuck also attended a special dinner hosted by Anandiben Patel, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh. “At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri… Continue reading Bhutan king attends MahaKumbh, attends dinner with UP Governor
SU-57, F-35A vie for India’s attention at Aero India
Bengaluru: The stage is set for a historic showdown at Aero India 2025, as two of the world’s most advanced fighter jets – Russia’s SU-57 Felon and the USA’s F-35A Lightning II – prepare to battle for India’s future Air Force fleet. In the wake of China’s unveiling of its sixth-generation fighter jet, India is… Continue reading SU-57, F-35A vie for India’s attention at Aero India
‘Border Crossers’: Of migration, its ramifications
NEW DELHI: The challenge of migration confronting the world was the topic of discussion at a book launch here with the participants looking at the human movement through diverse prisms. Participating in the conversation around journalist-author Bhaskar Roy’s new book “Border Crossers” here on Friday, former Indian ambassador to the US Meera Shankar said that… Continue reading ‘Border Crossers’: Of migration, its ramifications
Death rates in young adults remain higher post-pandemic, US study finds
NEW DELHI: A new study has found that death rates among young adults in the US continue to be higher than expected in the post-COVID-19 world, with scientists calling for more research into ongoing consequences of the pandemic. The study, published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open, analysed over 33… Continue reading Death rates in young adults remain higher post-pandemic, US study finds
Investors’ wealth surges Rs 5.95 lakh cr as mkts bounce back sharply
NEW DELHI: Market investors added Rs 5.95 lakh crore to their wealth on Tuesday as benchmark indices rallied nearly 2 per cent after US President Donald Trump delayed tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month. The BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,397.07 points or 1.81 per cent to settle at a month’s high of 78,583.81.… Continue reading Investors’ wealth surges Rs 5.95 lakh cr as mkts bounce back sharply
Trump administration deporting migrants to India via military aircraft: Report
Washington DC [US], February 4: A US military plane is deporting migrants to India, marking the farthest destination for such flights under the Trump administration, Reuters reported, citing a US official. The official, who requested anonymity, said that a C-17 aircraft had departed with migrants on board, though it would not reach India only after… Continue reading Trump administration deporting migrants to India via military aircraft: Report