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NEW DELHI:: Despite receiving excess rainfall of 33%, Jan, this year was more polluted than last year. The average AQI in Jan 2026 was 307, compared to 305 in Jan last year, according to an analysis of Central Pollution Control Board’s data.Also read: Foul air causing deaths in India? ‘Yes’, ‘can’t say’ — 2 govt…
On a cold evening, a gathering at a heritage property hosted guests from across the globe. the evening served as a prelude to an upcoming literature festival, bringing together a mix of international visitors and locals. Shalini Passi The majestic garden lit with candles and Diyas and floral decor provided the backdrop for the architectural…
Delhi shivered under a severe cold wave as temperatures plummeted to 3.2°C, the lowest in three years. Authorities issued an orange alert for Tuesday due to the biting cold and dense fog. While icy winds from the Himalayas are blamed, a western disturbance is expected to bring a slight temperature rise by Thursday, offering some…
NEW DELHI: Delhi’s air quality stayed in the ‘poor’ category on Sunday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 298 at 7am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The deteriorating air led to breathing discomfort on prolonged exposure, even as residents woke up to a chilly and windy morning….
Miami voters have elected Democrat Eileen Higgins as the city’s first female mayor and the first Democrat to hold the office in nearly three decades. In Tuesday’s runoff, Higgins, a former county commissioner, defeated Republican Emilio González, a former city manager backed by former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.“Together, we turned the…
Miami voters have elected Democrat Eileen Higgins as the city’s first female mayor and the first Democrat to hold the office in nearly three decades. In Tuesday’s runoff, Higgins, a former county commissioner, defeated Republican Emilio González, a former city manager backed by former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.“Together, we turned the…
China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co. shares fell sharply on Thursday amid concerns over its exposure to a Hong Kong construction project linked to a devastating high-rise fire that has killed at least 44 people and left hundreds missing.The stock slid as much as 8.1% in early trading before trimming losses to about 2% by late…
Shubhanshu Shukla says commute to reach tech summit took 3x his speech duration BENGALURU: Astronaut and IAF group captain Shubhanshu Shukla opened his session at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 Thursday with a wry comment about the city’s infamous traffic: “I travelled from the other side of Bengaluru – Marathahalli – and spent three times the…
Priyanka Chopra congratulated Zohran Mamdani on Instagram for becoming New York City’s youngest and first Muslim mayor. Son of filmmaker Mira Nair, Zohran made history at 34. Priyanka moved to New York in 2016, married Nick Jonas in 2018, and they now live there with their daughter Malti Marie. Priyanka Chopra, who lives in the…
New York City is set to wake up to a new dawn, a new age of possibilities with its new mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani — the first ever Muslim and South Asian mayor of NYC.As one of the most prominent cities in the United States is witnessing a change that could very well be era-defining, at…
