Most AQI monitoring stations in ‘red zone’ as Delhi celebrates Diwali with fireworks NEW DELHI: As residents across the national capital celebrated Diwali with fireworks on Monday night, Delhi’s air quality took a sharp hit, with the majority of monitoring stations entering the ‘red zone’. Although the Supreme Court had permitted the use of green…
Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee rose 9 paise to close at 87.93 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (October 20, 2025), supported by foreign fund inflows and lower crude oil prices. Positive sentiments in the domestic equity markets lent further support to the local unit, according to forex traders. At…
Dubai Police rescued a woman after cruise control failure left her car unresponsive on Emirates Road/Image: X A female driver traveling towards Abu Dhabi faced a dangerous situation when her car’s cruise control malfunctioned, making the vehicle unresponsive to both acceleration and braking. In a swift, coordinated operation, Dubai Police intervened to ensure her safety…
NAGPUR: In a worrying trend, accidents, poaching, and electrocution accounted for a significant number of 142 tiger and 537 leopard deaths reported in Maharashtra from Jan 2022 to Sept 2025. The big cat fatality data was provided by the principal chief conservator of forests (PCCF), Nagpur, in response to a Right to Information (RTI) query.The…
Virat Kohli, playing his first ODI since March 2025, was caught behind playing outside the off-stump against Mitchell Starc. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has urged Virat Kohli to steer clear of overthinking and self-arguments after his duck in the first ODI against Australia in Perth on Sunday. Kohli, playing his…
India is preparing to celebrate one of its most significant festivals– Diwali– on October 20, 2025. Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is observed with prayers, lighting diyas, decorating homes, and, most importantly, performing Lakshmi Puja in the evening hours. This sacred ritual is believed to bring prosperity and peace into homes, making the…
US President Donald Trump on Monday set the tone for his upcoming meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, saying the two countries would strike a “fantastic deal” — and warning that failure to reach an agreement could see China face potential tariffs of 155%.“I think we’re going to end up having a fantastic deal with…
Today brings a simple reminder that you don’t have to do anything special to be worthy. You are already enough, just as you are. Let go of the need to impress others or prove yourself. You may feel pressure from outside, but your inner peace matters more. Use the day to connect with your own…
US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Hamas against violating the Gaza ceasefire, asking the militant group to “be good” or it would be “eradicated”.“We made a deal with Hamas that they’re going to be very good, they’re going to behave, they’re going to be nice,” he told reporters at the White House as he…
Taylor Swift’s look has sparked chaos.(Image via Getty Images) Taylor Swift turned heads as she arrived yesterday along with her father, Scott Swift, to cheer on Travis Kelce as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Las Vegas Raiders. After the Kansas City Chiefs dominated the field, the billionaire pop star arrived at the NFL star’s…
