Shammi Narang: The man behind the metro voice |

Shammi Narang, the iconic voice of Delhi Metro, shares his journey from Doordarshan to shaping public transport communication. His deliberate pauses and precise pronunciation, initially questioned, became a benchmark for clarity in chaotic environments. Narang emphasizes the responsibility of voice in shaping language and offers pragmatic views on AI’s role in broadcasting. For millions of…

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Saudi Arabia braces for travel chaos: Heavy rains predicted, Riyadh to Mecca alerts issued

Rain to Drench Saudi Arabia During Mid-Year School Holidays, Says Weather Office Riyadh / Jeddah: The National Center of Meteorology in Saudi Arabia has predicted rainfall for most areas of the Kingdom during the upcoming mid-year holidays for schools. The forecast has raised urgent weather alerts and advisories among the residents and travellers.According to the…

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Trade watch: Niti Aayog calls for tariff cuts, manufacturing shift; flags passenger vehicles as key export opportunity

India needs a clear strategic push, including lower tariffs and a shift in manufacturing towards high-demand segments such as passenger vehicles, to strengthen its competitiveness in global markets, Niti Aayog said on Tuesday.In the latest Trade Watch Quarterly for April–June 2025, the policy think tank said India must also work on boosting two-way trade, increasing…

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Air pollution: Car now status symbol, says SC; adds ‘rich people should also sacrifice’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday backed the use of electric vehicles as Delhi continues to battle air pollution. The apex court said that car ownership has turned into a status symbol and urging greater responsibility from rricher sections of society.Hearing a plea related to air pollution, CJI Surya Kant remarked that personal transport…

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Arctic security or minerals: Why Trump really wants Greenland; explained

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his long-standing ambition to “buy” Greenland.The deal was once dismissed as an eccentric real estate deal in 2019; however, Trump has consistently expressed his “strategic” interest in the area, exploring prospects to buy the self-governed territory from Denmark. He has consistently framed the island’s acquisition as an…

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Russia oil trade: India imported €144 billion worth of crude since start of Ukraine war; second-largest buyer after China

India has imported around 144 billion euros’ worth of crude oil from Russia since the start of the Ukraine war, making it the second-largest buyer after China, according to estimates by European think tank Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).According to news agency PTI, CREA said Russia has earned nearly 1 trillion…

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