Water sprinklers operate under dense fog on a winter morning, in New Delhi | Photo Credit: – The sky remained shrouded in dull grey, while a thick haze descended upon the capital on Saturday, with the air quality on the brink of “severe”. At 4 pm, Delhi’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded
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Air India Express has suspended a pilot who assaulted a co-passenger after an altercation at security check area of terminal 1 at Delhi airport on Friday. The Civil Aviation Ministry too has ordered an inquiry and directed the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and Directorate General of Civil Aviation for detailed reports. No police complaint
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In India, discounts on domestic gold prices increased from $11 per ounce at the start of November to $30 as of December 12 Demand for gold jewellery turned weak in India and China in November, though investments in physically-backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued, two World Gold Council (WGC) research heads said. In India, discounts
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The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday said the RBI had issued a compounding order for Genpact India, against a one-time payment, resulting in termination of a FEMA against the technology major. The agency had filed a complaint against the company in October 2018 for alleged contravention of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to the tune
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BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, centre, selection committee Chairman Ajit Agarkar, right, and Indian men’s T20 cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav during a press conference to announce the Indian squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, at the BCCI headquarters, in Mumbai | Photo Credit: – Chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Saturday identified Shubman
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In Siliguri, West Bengal, people are protesting against the reported attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. One protester stated, “An innocent Hindu was burned alive in Bangladesh, and it was a horrific sight. We are protesting against this and demand that the Indian government investigate the matter and take strict action against Bangladesh.” Show more Show
Published on: Dec 21, 2025 07:36 am IST Chandigarh’s Air Quality Index crosses 300 for first time since Diwali; day temperature plunges to season’s lowest at 18.3°C AI Quick Read Chandigarh faced a worsening spell of air pollution and winter chill on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to 302 — the highest
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Published on: Dec 21, 2025 07:34 am IST A CBI court in Mohali acquitted Mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu in a 15-year-old murder case, citing insufficient evidence to prove his involvement. AI Quick Read A special CBI court in Mohali on Saturday acquitted city mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu in a 15-year-old murder case, ruling that the
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Published on: Dec 21, 2025 07:32 am IST The arrested snatchers have been identified as Vinit, 20, and Ganesh, 20, both residents of Small Flats, Dhanas AI Quick Read Nearly after 10 days of snatching a mobile phone from a maid near Sector 29, police have apprehended the two accused. The arrested snatchers have been
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ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh Published on: Dec 21, 2025 07:30 am IST Chandigarh waste collectors protested against the MC over a controversial MoU, demanding changes. Former mayor promised to address their concerns. AI Quick Read The door-to-door waste collectors union (regd), Chandigarh, staged a protest on Saturday in Sector 31 against the municipal corporation (MC), alleging