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Global Air Quality Rankings Lack Official Status And WHO Norms Are Only Advisory: Centre
New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) The government on Thursday told Parliament that global air quality rankings cited by various organisations are not conducted by any official authority and that the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) air quality guideline Read More
Eight Killed As Private Bus With 35 On Board Plunges Into Gorge In Andhra; Rescue Ops Underway
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the tragedy and instructed senior officials to immediately reach the site. Read More
‘Ease Of Business’: Hardeep Singh Puri Unveils Overhaul Of Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025
Hardeep Singh Puri announced major amendments to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025, aimed at easing business operations and strengthening India’s energy infrastructure. Read More
Doubts Cloud 3-Year-Old Kushwaha’s Chess Record As FIDE Complaint Surfaces
Concerns have been formally raised with the international chess federation, alleging that the child’s rating may have been secured through violations of fair-play norms. Read More
Pak spy ring in Nuh deepens: SIT nabs 7th suspect, lawyer from Mewat over ISI link
The Special Investigation Team on Wednesday made the seventh arrest in the Pakistan-linked espionage and terror funding case. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’crosses Rs 200 crore mark at end of week 1
There is just no stopping the Aditya Dhar directorial ‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, at the box office. Read More
‘Kalamkaval’ BO day 7: Film has no drop in collections
Mammootty’s thriller ‘Kalamkaval’ is performing strongly in its first week, earning an estimated Rs 2 crore on Thursday, bringing its India net total to Rs 26.30 crore. Read More
Kim Kardashian reveals ‘Kim’ isn’t her real name and was changed last-minute for reality TV
Kim Kardashian on ‘The Kardashians’/ Hulu
Kim Kardashian says the name most people know her by was actually a last-minute change. Read More
Rajinikanth turns 75: Lesser known facts of the superstar
The unparalleled aura of the Superstar, famously captured in films like ‘Baasha’ and ‘Sivaji: The Boss’, is legendary. Today, December 12th, is his birthday! It’s a fantastic day to pause and look beyond the mega-stardom. Read More
Hrithik’s sister Sunaina shares her battle with social anxiety
Hrithik Roshan’s sister Sunaina Roshan has often spoken about her health journey, from overcoming cervical lymphoma to reversing grade 3 fatty liver disease. Read More
Prada Turns Kolhapuri Chappal Row Into ₹83,000 Luxury Collection, Partners With Indian Artisans
Prada is set to launch a limited-edition collection of traditional Indian footwear after facing a cultural appropriation backlash earlier this year. Read More
Looking Back 2025: The Mega M&As, From JioHotstar To ICICI Bank, That Transformed Indian Business This Year
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India Inc witnessed a wave of high-value mergers and acquisitions in 2025, cutting across banking, retail, energy, digital commerce and cement. Read More
JP Morgan’s First New Branch In A Decade: Inside The RBI Approval And India Growth Push
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Why IMF Released $1.2 Billion To Pakistan: Loan Review, Climate Risks, And Reforms
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Pakistan’s central bank on Thursday announced that it has received USD 1. Read More
Why HSBC Is Bullish On India For 2026: Lower Inflation, Reforms, And FPI Demand
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Indian equities are set to be in a stronger position in 2026 on the back of lower inflation, tax reforms, and an easier monetary policy, a HSBC Global Research report stated Read More
Idukki district plans action against adventure tourism establishments without necessary permissions
The administration of this high-range district has decided to take action against all adventure tourism-related establishments which are operating without the requisite permissions. Read More
Int2Cruises launches Asia’s first AI-powered voice and chat cruise search
Int2Cruises, Asia’s leading cruise-first online travel platform, has launched the region’s first AI-powered conversational and voice-enabled cruise search, transforming how travellers plan and book cruises. Read More
Disneyland Paris to open Disney Adventure World in March 2026
A new chapter in European tourism begins on March 29, 2026, when Disney Adventure World officially opens at Disneyland Paris, introducing World of Frozen and an array of groundbreaking experiences that push the limits of immersive storytellin Read More
Global Air Quality Rankings Lack Official Status And WHO Norms Are Only Advisory: Centre
New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) The government on Thursday told Parliament that global air quality rankings cited by various organisations are not conducted by any official authority and that the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) air quality guideline Read More
Eight Killed As Private Bus With 35 On Board Plunges Into Gorge In Andhra; Rescue Ops Underway
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the tragedy and instructed senior officials to immediately reach the site. Read More
‘Ease Of Business’: Hardeep Singh Puri Unveils Overhaul Of Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025
Hardeep Singh Puri announced major amendments to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025, aimed at easing business operations and strengthening India’s energy infrastructure. Read More
Doubts Cloud 3-Year-Old Kushwaha’s Chess Record As FIDE Complaint Surfaces
Concerns have been formally raised with the international chess federation, alleging that the child’s rating may have been secured through violations of fair-play norms. Read More
Pak spy ring in Nuh deepens: SIT nabs 7th suspect, lawyer from Mewat over ISI link
The Special Investigation Team on Wednesday made the seventh arrest in the Pakistan-linked espionage and terror funding case. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’crosses Rs 200 crore mark at end of week 1
There is just no stopping the Aditya Dhar directorial ‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, at the box office. Read More
‘Kalamkaval’ BO day 7: Film has no drop in collections
Mammootty’s thriller ‘Kalamkaval’ is performing strongly in its first week, earning an estimated Rs 2 crore on Thursday, bringing its India net total to Rs 26.30 crore. Read More
Kim Kardashian reveals ‘Kim’ isn’t her real name and was changed last-minute for reality TV
Kim Kardashian on ‘The Kardashians’/ Hulu
Kim Kardashian says the name most people know her by was actually a last-minute change. Read More
Rajinikanth turns 75: Lesser known facts of the superstar
The unparalleled aura of the Superstar, famously captured in films like ‘Baasha’ and ‘Sivaji: The Boss’, is legendary. Today, December 12th, is his birthday! It’s a fantastic day to pause and look beyond the mega-stardom. Read More
Hrithik’s sister Sunaina shares her battle with social anxiety
Hrithik Roshan’s sister Sunaina Roshan has often spoken about her health journey, from overcoming cervical lymphoma to reversing grade 3 fatty liver disease. Read More
Prada Turns Kolhapuri Chappal Row Into ₹83,000 Luxury Collection, Partners With Indian Artisans
Prada is set to launch a limited-edition collection of traditional Indian footwear after facing a cultural appropriation backlash earlier this year. Read More
Looking Back 2025: The Mega M&As, From JioHotstar To ICICI Bank, That Transformed Indian Business This Year
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India Inc witnessed a wave of high-value mergers and acquisitions in 2025, cutting across banking, retail, energy, digital commerce and cement. Read More
JP Morgan’s First New Branch In A Decade: Inside The RBI Approval And India Growth Push
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Read More
Why IMF Released $1.2 Billion To Pakistan: Loan Review, Climate Risks, And Reforms
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Pakistan’s central bank on Thursday announced that it has received USD 1. Read More
Why HSBC Is Bullish On India For 2026: Lower Inflation, Reforms, And FPI Demand
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian equities are set to be in a stronger position in 2026 on the back of lower inflation, tax reforms, and an easier monetary policy, a HSBC Global Research report stated Read More
Idukki district plans action against adventure tourism establishments without necessary permissions
The administration of this high-range district has decided to take action against all adventure tourism-related establishments which are operating without the requisite permissions. Read More
Int2Cruises launches Asia’s first AI-powered voice and chat cruise search
Int2Cruises, Asia’s leading cruise-first online travel platform, has launched the region’s first AI-powered conversational and voice-enabled cruise search, transforming how travellers plan and book cruises. Read More
Disneyland Paris to open Disney Adventure World in March 2026
A new chapter in European tourism begins on March 29, 2026, when Disney Adventure World officially opens at Disneyland Paris, introducing World of Frozen and an array of groundbreaking experiences that push the limits of immersive storytellin Read More
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Utah Man Accused of Killing Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Makes First Court Appearance
Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, appeared in court; cameras were allowed. Next hearing is January 16. Read More
Are Indians Ditching Beaches For Snow? How The ‘Cool’cation’ Craze Is Taking Over Winter Travel
From Japan’s ski slopes to Vietnam’s misty hills, Indians are chasing cooler escapes this year-end. Latest data reveals the rise of the “cool’cation” trend among travellers. Read More
Trump Signs Executive Order To Block ‘Patchwork’ Of State AI Regulations And Create Unified Federal Standard
Washington DC [US], December 12 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) signed a sweeping Executive Order aimed at preventing a “patchwork” of state-level artificial intelligence regulations, asserting that inconsistent Read More
Global Air Quality Rankings Lack Official Status And WHO Norms Are Only Advisory: Centre
New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) The government on Thursday told Parliament that global air quality rankings cited by various organisations are not conducted by any official authority and that the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) air quality guideline Read More
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