Why clean air remains a pipe dream across India

Data from the ministry of environment, forest and climate change reveals that 30 cities recorded an increase in PM10 levels compared to 2017-18 (FY18), indicating deteriorating air quality. IMAGE:......

Jyoti Punwani: December 6, 1992, All Over Again?

Can ordinary citizens counter this backward march? Can peace activists ensure that the two communities retain their bonds? Do they have a choice, asks Jyoti Punwani.   IMAGE: Karsevaks on the......

Podium finish for Shinde, settles for silver

From a Shiv Sena rebel in 2022, veteran politician Eknath Sambhaji Shinde went on to acquire the image of a doer and man of actions as chief minister in a short span of two-and-a-half years when he......

Fadnavis to take oath tomorrow, Modi to attend

Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister on Thursday, after Governor CP Radhakrishnan invited him to form the new government in the state. IMAGE: Mahayuti leaders Devendra......

Electric vehicle sales down 12% in November after festival-driven rush

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India fell 12 per cent in November 2024 to 191,554 units, down from 219,021 units recorded in October, as the festival-driven surge subsided. Photograph: Vincent......

Good news for RIL, ONGC as govt scraps windfall tax

The government on Monday scrapped 30-month old windfall profit tax on domestically-produced crude oil and on export of jet fuel (ATF), diesel and petrol following a decline in international oil......

Why FSSAI called up qcom companies

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has sought a meeting with quick-commerce (qcom) platforms like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Zepto on Tuesday to discuss issues regarding......

Urban demand stress under watch, festivals may boost consumption: FinMin

Days before Diwali, the monthly economic review by the finance ministry has highlighted moderation in urban demand, softening consumer sentiments and limited footfall as areas that need to be......

Indian wrestlers' desperate plea: A fight for their future

IMAGE: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) was on Thursday forced to pull all three Indian teams out of the championships. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters Barely 48 hours before they are......

Enormous challenge awaits India's wrestlers in Paris

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat is easily India's most accomplished woman wrestler but has returned empty-handed from her two previous Olympic Games. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters Feisty wrestler Vinesh......

'Manu's efforts, Jaspal's blessings behind bronze win'

'Jaspal has worked really hard with Manu and because he was not with her in Tokyo that's why she probably didn't win a medal there. Now that they are together, I am very happy.' IMAGE: Manu......