Delhi’s pollution levels rose slightly today, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 313, in the ‘very poor’ category, up from 301 the previous day. A thick haze blanketed the city. The CPCB reported no stations in the ‘severe’ range. The minimum temperature was 10.2°C, below normal. The IMD forecast a clear sky with […]
As uncertainty persists over Maharashtra’s next Chief Minister, top Mahayuti leaders—Devendra Fadnavis (BJP), Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena), and Ajit Pawar (NCP)—are set to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Thursday. The leaders will discuss govt formation, as a deadlock continues over the CM post, with BJP pushing for Fadnavis and Shiv Sena […]
A 75-year-old retired ship captain lost ₹11.16 crore in a cyber fraud promising high stock market returns. The victim, who made 22 transactions, was scammed after being asked to pay a 20% service fee. Kaif Ibrahim Mansuri, a history-sheeter, was arrested with 33 debit cards and 12 cheque books. Police discovered ₹44 lakh had been […]
Naresh Bhengra, a 25-year-old butcher, allegedly strangled his 24-year-old live-in partner in Jharkhand’s Khunti district and dismembered her body into 40-50 pieces. The crime was uncovered when a stray dog was found with human remains near Jordag village on November 24. Bhengra had secretly married another woman before committing the murder, police revealed on Thursday.
YouTube released a poignant letter from former CEO Susan Wojcicki, who passed away from lung cancer in August. Written weeks before her death, the letter, shared during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, reflects on her diagnosis, treatment journey, and advocacy for improved cancer care. Wojcicki emphasized the importance of enjoying the present and fighting for progress […]
Tabu announced her debut as Sister Francesca in Dune: Prophecy, the prequel to Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic. Sharing a regal, intense look on Instagram, she teased fans with, “Prepare for a new Sister to show her strength.” The episode premieres on December 15 on @streamonmax and December 16 in India on @officialjiocinema.
“Vikkatakavi” is a decent detective series with strong performances from Naresh Agastya and Tarak Ponnada, along with an engaging storyline and short runtime. However, it struggles with pacing issues, underdeveloped characters, and missed opportunities for impactful twists. Despite these flaws, it remains an enjoyable weekend watch, perfect for a comfortable home viewing experience....
A deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has intensified, moving north-northwest, and is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm. This is forecasted to bring heavy rainfall to coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in the coming days. Officials have issued alerts, urging residents to stay vigilant amid the worsening weather […]
A Rajasthan court has agreed to hear a petition filed by Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta, claiming the Ajmer Sharif Dargah is a Shiva temple. Gupta demands the dargah be declared “Sankat Mochan Mahadev Temple” and an ASI-led survey to assess its religious significance. The court has issued notices to the Dargah Committee, Ministry of […]
The Muslim community is pressuring the government to restore the 4% reservation they previously had, especially after strong voting support for the Congress in recent elections. The BJP-led government had scrapped the quota, but the Supreme Court has stayed the decision, with no clarity on restoration. The issue became central in Congress’ 2023 election campaign, […]
Amid rumors of a separation with Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai attended the Global Women’s Forum in Dubai on Wednesday, where she spoke on women’s empowerment. During her appearance, a screen displayed her name as “Aishwarya Rai | International Star,” omitting the “Bachchan” surname. Videos and photos from the event, showing this, have circulated widely on...
Air India will deploy Vistara’s A320 planes on key metro routes like Delhi-Mumbai and Mumbai-Hyderabad, featuring a three-class configuration. Wide-body planes like Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 will also be used on select routes. The airline offers 35,000 premium seats weekly and plans to expand its fleet and route coverage by 2025. The merger aims […]
A 24-year-old IIT Delhi student, Surabhi Verma, was killed, and three others were injured when soil collapsed on them at the Lothal archaeological site in Gujarat. The incident occurred on Wednesday when the research team, including members from IIT Delhi and IIT Gandhinagar, entered a 10-foot pit to collect soil samples from the ancient Harappan […]
The Ghaziabad Police informed the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday that they have added a charge against Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair for endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India under the IT Act. This charge was included in the October 8 FIR. The update came during Zubair’s plea to quash the FIR over […]
A Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) meeting will take place at 10:30 AM on Thursday, before the Winter Session of Parliament begins. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who won the Wayanad bypoll, will take her oath as a first-time MP at 11 AM, alongside Ravindra Chavan, who defeated his BJP opponent in Maharashtra’s Nanded. Both will officially join […]