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NEW DELHI: Thick smog blanketed the Delhi-NCR on Saturday morning, with AQI being 380 in the ‘very poor’ category as recorded at 7am by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), while large stretches of the region recorded ‘severe’ levels. Visibility remained severely impacted, affecting the residents’ commute and overall health.Several parts of Delhi continued to…
Starbucks said on Friday it appointed an Indian national Anand Varadarajan as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective January 19. The move supports CEO Brian Niccol’s push for a tech revamp in stores to make labour more efficient. Varadarajan will replace Deb Hall Lefevre, who stepped down in September, after which Starbucks named Ningyu Chen…
The Donald Trump administration on Friday (local time) carried out large-scale military strikes in Syria hitting more than “70 Islamic State (IS) targets with over 100 precision munitions”. The strikes came nearly a week after two members of the Iowa National Guard and a US civilian interpreter were killed in a December 13 attack in…
The Union government has cleared a Rs 887-crore plan to develop a world-class marina in Mumbai Harbour, a move aimed at boosting coastal shipping, maritime tourism and waterfront development in India’s financial capital. The project, called the ‘Viksit Bharat Mumbai Marina’, has been approved by the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways and is aligned…
Hardilk Pandya immediately walked up to check on the cameraman’s well-being after his innings (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya produced a blistering display of power-hitting to lead India to a commanding 30-run victory over South Africa in the fifth and final T20I in Ahmedabad on Friday, sealing the five-match series 3-1….
Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are set to be rested during the ODI series against New Zealand (PTI) New Delhi: Since the 2025 edition of the Asia Cup, India’ spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has missed just three T20Is. While he was rested for the final group game against Oman and dead rubber versus Sri Lanka in…
RBSE class 10 exam schedule 2026 The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE), Ajmer, has released the Class 10 board examination timetable for the 2025–26 academic session. The schedule is available on the official website, rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. As per the official notification, the Rajasthan Board Class 10 examinations will begin on February 12, 2026, and conclude…
Malayalam cinema mourns the loss of veteran actor, writer, and director Sreenivasan, who passed away at 69. Celebrated for his honest narratives, sharp wit, and social commentary, he gave voice to the common man. His iconic films, blending humor with profound messages, and his natural acting style, leave an indelible mark on the industry. Veteran…
Moles may be small, but the damage they do to gardens and lawns can be quite significant. Most of the times their underground tunnelling results in raised ridges, loose soil, and ugly molehills that seem to have popped up overnight. Although a lot of people immediately take action once the damage becomes visible, nobody really…
ISL clubs submit formal proposal to organise top-tier league, must wait for today’s general body decision Panaji: Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have formally asked the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to grant them the rights to “operate, manage, and commercially exploit” India’s top-tier football league for a fee of Rs 10 crore annually from…
