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Delhi shivers as cold day grips city, air quality plummets

A biting chill gripped the capital on Wednesday as "cold day" conditions prevailed, while a thick shroud of fog descended over the city, with air quality in the 'very poor' category. IMAGE: An......

16th India-EU summit today; trade, security, defence on agenda

Over the years, India-EU ties have grown, and covered trade, investment, climate change, science and technology, space, digital, mobility, and connectivity. IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu,......

Fragmented opposition hands BJP its first shot at BMC

Multi-cornered contests, deep divisions within the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, reflected in the Congress and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray fighting separately and lack of a robust plan......

Carney's Visit May Boost India-Canada Ties

India and Canada are negotiating a long-term uranium supply agreement worth $2.8 billion.They are also exploring expanded civil nuclear cooperation after the passage of the SHANTI Bill. IMAGE:......

77th Republic Day parade to witness many firsts

The sesquicentenary of 'Vande Mataram' will be the dominant theme of this year's Republic Day Parade, with enclosure backdrops along the Kartavya Path displaying old paintings illustrating the......

Asia on fire: Of finance, climate, cities in motion

The initial public offering (IPO) market in India last year was hot, with companies raising over $22 billion in 2025. Photograph: Reuters But half of the 350-plus companies that listed on the......

Assam Becomes First State To Enter Oil Production

IMAGE: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Photograph: ANI Photo Assam has become the first state in India to directly venture into oil production, following the discovery of hydrocarbons at......

GIFT City Raises A Glass to Global Business

The latest move removes one of the key friction points for visitors, temporary liquor permits, while allowing licensed hotels and restaurants operational flexibility. Kindly note the image has......

Happy Republic Day, says India as travel peaks for weekend

Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Te lensFix/Pexels.com Booking momentum remains encouraging, supported by leisure travel,......

India emerges as global leader in IPOs: Economic Survey

Supported by sound macroeconomic fundamentals, strong domestic investor participation and continued regulatory reforms by Sebi, the markets remained resilient even as trade disruptions, volatile......

Pankaja, O'Sey Balamma Make It To Sundance

Pankaja and O'Sey Balamma bring deeply personal yet universally resonant stories to Sundance.They represent a new wave of South Indian storytelling, blending cultural authenticity with cinematic......

Here's What Rimi Sen Is Doing These Days

Rimi Sen: 'Even today, Salman Khan or Shah Rukh Khan rule Bollywood but the heroines who started with them are now doing supporting roles, playing sisters or even mothers. A woman's lifespan in the......

'Amazing That People Protest Because Sunny Is Coming'

'I find it very strange that 16 years later, we are still facing something like this.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sunny Leone/Instagram Sunny Leone's proposed visit to Mathura has been cancelled......

The Biggest Bollywood Hits In 25 Years

Selecting one film as the standout of a given year is difficult, since multiple releases often merit the honour. Trade analyst Girish Wankhede puts together a curated list of the 25 biggest hits in......

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

'...including my baby sisters, age three and one.''My dad was humiliated, and he started screaming at them.' IMAGE: Adam Bakri in All That's Left of You. In the summer of 2023, Palestinian......

2036 Olympics: How India plans to boost medals count

IMAGE: India is aiming to win multiple medals in disciplines like aquatics and cycling at the 2036 Olympic Games as both these events offer over a 100 medals. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points......

New cycling event fuels India's 2036 Olympic medal hopes

'We need more events, more exposure for our riders. Olympic medals will follow.' IMAGE: Naveen John, the first Indian to join a professional cycling team, believes the timing of Pune Grand Tour is......

'I Want To Play For India In White-Ball Cricket': Sarfaraz's Big Goal

'I'm just focusing on my hard work, batting freely and on power hitting.' IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan, who has been in red hot form in domestic cricket, aims to play white-ball cricket for India.......

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

The year 2025 will be remembered as the year the "impossible" became "possible." From Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic first IPL title to star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally breaking......

India captain Sandesh Jhingan's big sacrifice to save ISL

'These moments remind us that this club is more than results on the pitch, it is about people, belief, and standing together when it matters most.' IMAGE: India captain Sandesh Jhingan has......