Delhi smog crisis deepens: AQI at 439 in ‘severe’ category; cold wave, fog persist, visibility remains poor

Delhi smog crisis deepens: AQI at 439 in ‘severe’ category; cold wave, fog persist, visibility remains poor

NEW DELHI: Delhi continued to reel under a severe air pollution crisis on Sunday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 439 at 7 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).The situation worsened overnight, with the AQI at 432 at 10 pm on Saturday, remaining in the ‘severe’ category,…

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Handshake drama explained: BCB breaks silence on India vs Bangladesh U-19 World Cup incident

Handshake drama explained: BCB breaks silence on India vs Bangladesh U-19 World Cup incident

Controversy erupted during the U-19 World Cup 2026 match between India and Bangladesh after the two captains did not exchange the customary handshake at the toss, triggering widespread discussion on social media. India captain Ayush Mhatre and Bangladesh vice-captain Zawad Abrar, who attended the toss in place of regular skipper Azizul Hakim, went through the…

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‘It’s a surprise’: EU leaders warn against Trump’s tariffs linked to Greenland bid; cite risk to relations

‘It’s a surprise’: EU leaders warn against Trump’s tariffs linked to Greenland bid; cite risk to relations

European Union leaders on Saturday warned US President Donald Trump against using tariffs as leverage in his bid to acquire Greenland, cautioning that such measures could severely damage transatlantic relations.This comes as Trump said that from February 1, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland would face a 10 per…

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Rajasthan Driver Result 2025-26 announced, download RSSB merit list and official cut-off marks here

Rajasthan Driver Result 2025-26 announced, download RSSB merit list and official cut-off marks here

Rajasthan Vehicle Driver Result 2025-26 announced The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has announced the Rajasthan Vehicle Driver/Driver recruitment result for the 2025–26 cycle. Candidates who appeared in the written examination can now check and download the result from the official websites, rssb.rajasthan.gov.in and rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in.The result has been published in the form of merit list that…

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First time in 232 years! Pakistani cricket team pulls off lowest successful run defence

First time in 232 years! Pakistani cricket team pulls off lowest successful run defence

Cricket accessories (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: A remarkable piece of cricketing history unfolded in the ongoing Presidents Trophy as Pakistan TV (PTV) shattered a 232-year-old record by registering the lowest successful run defence ever seen in first-class cricket. In an extraordinary finish, PTV defended a target of just 40 runs against Sui Northern Gas, winning…

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Operation Hawkeye Strike: US launches another retaliatory attack in Syria; kills militant leader linked to ISIS ambush

Operation Hawkeye Strike: US launches another retaliatory attack in Syria; kills militant leader linked to ISIS ambush

US military vehicles in Syria The US launched another strike in Syria on Friday, killing a senior militant leader linked to last month’s deadly ambush on American personnel, in what marked the third round of retaliatory action by Washington, according to US officials. US Central Command said the strike in northwest Syria killed Bilal Hasan…

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Mamata (File photo) JALPAIGURI/KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday made a fervent appeal to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant to safeguard democracy and ensure that investigative agencies do not defame citizens.”Our safety, security, history, geography, and boundaries must all be protected. The media should not conduct trials before cases are finalised… We are under your custody. You are the guardians of the Constitution,” Mamata told the CJI during the inauguration of Jalpaiguri circuit bench of Calcutta high court.CJI Kant appreciated the vision of Calcutta high court and the state govt in setting up a circuit bench in Jalpaiguri in 2019, noting that before its establishment, people from the region had to travel nearly 600 km to Kolkata in pursuit of justice. “Today, it has its own home. This building is designed as a sophisticated synthesis of tradition and 21st-century digital agility. It stands as a testament to judicial decentralisation,” he said.Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who also attended the function, said Jalpaiguri circuit bench would be equipped with the latest technology, adding that “justice should not just happen but should also be seen to happen.” He stressed the Centre’s e-courts project, for which Rs 7,210 crore has been allocated in Phase III.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNSA Ajit Doval Stresses Balance Between Change And Preserving Culture At Raibaar-7 Event‘BJP Won By Betrayal’: Uddhav Thackeray’s First Reaction On Mumbai Civic Poll ResultsShashi Tharoor Sees Hope Amid Iran Silence, Warns Of Uncertainty As Protests Slow Under BlackoutPM Modi Targets Mamata, Declares ‘Asli Poribortan’ In Malda, Says Bengal Needs BJP For Development‘Protecting Rohingyas And Bangladeshis’: BJP MP Sambit Patra Slams Bengal CM Mamata BanerjeePM Modi Flags Off India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Howrah-Guwahati In BengalEurope Looks East As Italian Envoy Bartoli Calls India Key Partner Amid Global Chaos And Trade WarsWhy Donald Trump’s Gaza Peace Board Has Indian-Origin Former Banker And Padma Shri Ajay BangaArunachal Pradesh: 1 Tourist Dead, Another Missing As Ice Cracks On Frozen Sela LakeReza Pahlavi Highlights India As Key Partner For A Democratic Iran In Energy Technology And Trade123PhotostoriesTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Munmun Dutta opens up about her bond with Dilip Joshi, calls Amit Bhatt aka Champak chacha her bestieWinter Special: How to make Choco Lava Cake for midnight munching‘Dhurandar’ OTT release: Decoding Ranveer Singh, Akhshaye Khanna and others’ looks ahead of the film’s digital debut10 fiber-rich broccoli dishes for a filling dinnerFrom a luxurious house worth Rs 2.5 crore in Mumbai to car collection- Sunil Grover’s lavish lifestyleWinter Special: How to make Spinach Rice for dinnerTravel influencer Shenaz Treasury recommends these 6 places women must travel to in 2026; safe, stunning and solo-friendlyBigg Boss Tamil 9: From wild card to finalist—Divya’s emotional and eventful journey inside the house5 places around the world that witness the largest animal gatherings’Border 2′: Real life inspirations for Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh’s roles revealed123Hot PicksMaharashtra Election ResultsBudget 2026Gold rate todayBank holiday todayVande Bharat sleeperPublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingGracie HuntTravis KelceU19 World CupRyan O’ReillyLebron JamesMaharashtra Civic Poll WinnersConnor McDavidBengaluru EngineerMegan Thee StallionRafael Nadal Net Worth

Mamata (File photo) JALPAIGURI/KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday made a fervent appeal to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant to safeguard democracy and ensure that investigative agencies do not defame citizens.”Our safety, security, history, geography, and boundaries must all be protected. The media should not conduct trials before cases are finalised… We are under your custody. You are the guardians of the Constitution,” Mamata told the CJI during the inauguration of Jalpaiguri circuit bench of Calcutta high court.CJI Kant appreciated the vision of Calcutta high court and the state govt in setting up a circuit bench in Jalpaiguri in 2019, noting that before its establishment, people from the region had to travel nearly 600 km to Kolkata in pursuit of justice. “Today, it has its own home. This building is designed as a sophisticated synthesis of tradition and 21st-century digital agility. It stands as a testament to judicial decentralisation,” he said.Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who also attended the function, said Jalpaiguri circuit bench would be equipped with the latest technology, adding that “justice should not just happen but should also be seen to happen.” He stressed the Centre’s e-courts project, for which Rs 7,210 crore has been allocated in Phase III.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNSA Ajit Doval Stresses Balance Between Change And Preserving Culture At Raibaar-7 Event‘BJP Won By Betrayal’: Uddhav Thackeray’s First Reaction On Mumbai Civic Poll ResultsShashi Tharoor Sees Hope Amid Iran Silence, Warns Of Uncertainty As Protests Slow Under BlackoutPM Modi Targets Mamata, Declares ‘Asli Poribortan’ In Malda, Says Bengal Needs BJP For Development‘Protecting Rohingyas And Bangladeshis’: BJP MP Sambit Patra Slams Bengal CM Mamata BanerjeePM Modi Flags Off India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Howrah-Guwahati In BengalEurope Looks East As Italian Envoy Bartoli Calls India Key Partner Amid Global Chaos And Trade WarsWhy Donald Trump’s Gaza Peace Board Has Indian-Origin Former Banker And Padma Shri Ajay BangaArunachal Pradesh: 1 Tourist Dead, Another Missing As Ice Cracks On Frozen Sela LakeReza Pahlavi Highlights India As Key Partner For A Democratic Iran In Energy Technology And Trade123PhotostoriesTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Munmun Dutta opens up about her bond with Dilip Joshi, calls Amit Bhatt aka Champak chacha her bestieWinter Special: How to make Choco Lava Cake for midnight munching‘Dhurandar’ OTT release: Decoding Ranveer Singh, Akhshaye Khanna and others’ looks ahead of the film’s digital debut10 fiber-rich broccoli dishes for a filling dinnerFrom a luxurious house worth Rs 2.5 crore in Mumbai to car collection- Sunil Grover’s lavish lifestyleWinter Special: How to make Spinach Rice for dinnerTravel influencer Shenaz Treasury recommends these 6 places women must travel to in 2026; safe, stunning and solo-friendlyBigg Boss Tamil 9: From wild card to finalist—Divya’s emotional and eventful journey inside the house5 places around the world that witness the largest animal gatherings’Border 2′: Real life inspirations for Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh’s roles revealed123Hot PicksMaharashtra Election ResultsBudget 2026Gold rate todayBank holiday todayVande Bharat sleeperPublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingGracie HuntTravis KelceU19 World CupRyan O’ReillyLebron JamesMaharashtra Civic Poll WinnersConnor McDavidBengaluru EngineerMegan Thee StallionRafael Nadal Net Worth

JALPAIGURI/KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday made a fervent appeal to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant to safeguard democracy and ensure that investigative agencies do not defame citizens.“Our safety, security, history, geography, and boundaries must all be protected. The media should not conduct trials before cases are finalised… We are under…

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Syria: Army moves towards Kurdish-held areas; capture key military airport

Syria: Army moves towards Kurdish-held areas; capture key military airport

Syrian government soldiers carry machine guns Syrian government forces moved into Kurdish-held areas of northern Syria on Saturday, taking several towns and triggering clashes that have shaken a tentative political arrangement aimed at restoring central control over the country. This follows weeks of tension and heavy fighting earlier this month between government troops and the…

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