Artificial rain in Delhi? AAP govt seeks Centre's nod to combat air

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said he has written to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav four times, seeking urgent clearances for cloud seeding to artificially induce rain that could......

Battle For Survival For Pawars, Uddhav, Shinde

Voters, it is said, get the government they deserve. On November 23, we will see what voters in Maharashtra choose. Till then, a sense of helplessness and scepticism hangs in the air, notes Ramesh......

Delhi schools, colleges go online as air quality worsens

Delhi University would shift to online classes till November 23 and the Jawaharlal Nehru University till November 22, the varsities announced amid worsening air quality levels in the city. IMAGE:......

SC orders stricter anti-pollution curbs as Delhi AQI slips to 'severe+'

With the Air Quality Index entering into the 'severe plus' category choking the national capital, the Supreme Court on Monday directed all Delhi-NCR states to immediately set up teams to strictly......

India is now the biggest exporter of fuel to EU

India's export of fuels like diesel to the European Union jumped 58 per cent in the first three quarters of 2024, with a bulk of them likely coming from refining discounted Russian oil, according......

Sunset for once-storied Jet Airways as turbulent insolvency flight ends

More than five years ago on an April evening, cash-starved Jet Airways announced temporary grounding of operations after flying as a full service airline for 25 years. Photograph: Francis......

SC orders liquidation of Jet Airways' assets

The Supreme Court on Thursday exercised its extraordinary constitutional powers and ordered the liquidation of grounded air carrier Jet Airways' assets. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters A......

India saw steepest surge in greenhouse emission in 2023, says report

Among major economies, India in FY23 recorded the steepest increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission, climbing 6.1 per cent, with China trailing close behind at 5.2 per cent, according to the......

What Shraddha NEVER Shares!

Shanaya is a cool cat... Sai visits the National War Memorial... Sonakshi tries a Diwali look... Photograph: Kind courtesy Shraddha Kapoor/Instagram Shraddha Kapoor says, 'Main mera playlist share......

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Captain Devi Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft.Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible,......

'Messi has been the boost that MLS has needed'

'Messi helped demonstrate to the world that MLS remains serious about improving its global credibility and competitiveness.' IMAGE: Lionel Messi has more than proven his worth for the league and......

Diving Champ Manjari Bhargava Passes Into The Ages

Over five decades ago, when swimmers from Rajasthan participated in the National Swimming Championships, competitors from other states would look at the Rajasthan squad in awe. They wondered how a......

AFC recognised Mohun Bagan SG's call to forego Iran tie

IMAGE: Although the AFC have acknowledged Mohun Bagan Super Giant's reason for foregoing the match in Iran, the club remains withdrawn from the AFC Champions League 2 tournament. Photograph: Mohun......

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Manchester United sacked manager Erik ten Hag on Monday after the club failed to show any progress in the Dutchman's third season, leaving the hot seat vacant for a new coach to try their luck at......

Messi's Inter Miami to feature in FIFA Club World Cup

IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi in action against Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Photograph: Matias Baglietto / Reuters Lionel Messi and Major League Soccer's Inter Miami were awarded a......