Why cleaner-looking air is not necessarily healthier air

Delhi’s air debate is dominated by numbers—daily AQI values, PM2.5 averages, counts of “good”, “poor”, and “severe” days. These numbers served an important purpose. AQI did what it was meant to do: it made air pollution visible, urgent, and politically unavoidable. It forced governments, courts, and citizens to acknowledge a crisis that had long been…

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The $1,000 Trump Account for newborns: Who is eligible, how to apply and what comes next | World News

Children born during the newly announced eligibility window may receive a government-seeded $1,000 Trump Account, a long-term investment account created in a child’s name and designed to grow until adulthood. The initiative aims to introduce investing at birth by placing the initial deposit into market-linked assets and restricting access until the child turns 18. Families…

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Budget 2026: Charting a course for ports – Two areas FM can address to bolster the sector

To increase the port capacity and also, cater to the advancements in shipping, development of mega ports (greater than 300 MTPA capacity with 18+ meter draft) is on the agenda. (AI image) By Jagannarayan Padmanabhan and Parul Singhal Garg Prioritising efficiency-linked incentives (ELI) and promoting compliance with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are among key asks…

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Economic Survey 2025–26: PM Modi says report offers comprehensive snapshot of India’s ‘Reform Express’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Economic Survey 2025–26 offers a comprehensive picture of India’s growth journey, calling it a snapshot of the country’s “Reform Express”.Sharing a post on X, the prime minister said, “The Economic Survey tabled today presents a comprehensive picture of India’s Reform Express, reflecting steady progress in…

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‘All is good’: Shashi Tharoor meets Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi – Inside details of nearly 2-hour meeting | India News

NEW DELHI: After weeks of visible discomfort, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi finally met the senior leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday.The PTI sources described it as a detailed “redressal” meeting ahead of the crucial Kerala assembly polls. ‘No Rebellion, No Ambition’: Shashi Tharoor Sends Unity Signal After Meeting…

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Golf analyst Brandel Chamblee’s strategic reminder: Rory McIlroy as Patrick Reed rejoins the PGA Tour | International Sports News

Golf analyst Brandel Chamblee’s strategic remainder Rory McIlroy as Patrick Reed rejoins the PGA Tour When Patrick Reed tees off on the PGA Tour, it will be a modest, symbolic triumph. But that’s for later. For now, Brandel Chamblee has boldly stated the PGA Tour has good days while LIV has awful ones. Why? The…

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UP Warriorz 106/4 in 14.0 Overs | UP vs RCB, WPL Live Score: Cautious start for UP Warriorz as they take on RCB

UP vs RCB, WPL Live Score: UP Warriorz enter their penultimate league fixture staring at another disappointing season unless a sharp turnaround arrives immediately. Since finishing third in 2023, their campaign has unravelled year after year, and even bold decisions have failed to arrest the decline. A near-complete squad overhaul, Abhishek Nayar’s arrival as head…

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Youhana, Younis, Butt… but not enough: When Irfan Pathan’s hat-trick couldn’t save India in Pakistan | Cricket News

Irfan Pathan celebrate with team-mates (X-ICC) On this day, 20 years ago, Karachi witnessed one of the strangest and most unforgettable opening days in the long, combustible history of India vs Pakistan Test cricket.It began in disbelief. The very first over of the match, on the opening morning of a series decider, and Irfan Pathan…

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