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Nov 24, 2025, 23:10 IST

Nov 24, 2025, 23:10 IST

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has implemented a key constitutional clause following a Supreme Court directive. This clause prevents officials from simultaneously holding positions in both national and state football organisations. The Supreme Court had instructed AIFF to adopt Article 25.3 (c) and (d) within three weeks of its October 15 order. These articles…

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Cloud expansion: Amazon to invest  bn in US government AI infrastructure; AWS expands secure cloud capacity

Cloud expansion: Amazon to invest $50 bn in US government AI infrastructure; AWS expands secure cloud capacity

Amazon on Monday announced a $50-billion investment to expand artificial intelligence and supercomputing capacity for the US government, positioning itself as a central player in developing customised AI technology for federal missions.In a statement, the company said the initiative will give US agencies access to advanced machine-learning services, AI chips and software-development tools supporting areas…

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Tripura government launches recruitment drive for 1,733 teachers to tackle chronic staff shortages

Tripura government launches recruitment drive for 1,733 teachers to tackle chronic staff shortages

The Tripura Government has started the recruitment process for 1,733 teachers, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Monday, according to a recent PTI report. This is a step to ease mounting pressure as the state grapples with long-standing vacancies across its schools. The problem continues to prevail even after repeated hiring cycles in recent years.Speaking…

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Daily Career Horoscope, November 25, 2025: Promotions likely, these zodiac signs will be rewarded for effort

Daily Career Horoscope, November 25, 2025: Promotions likely, these zodiac signs will be rewarded for effort

Get the stars to power your career development and financial growth daily. Pick up personalised clues to pump up your productivity, play it smarter with finance, and take opportunities as they come. Step up by following spot-on horoscope advice tailored to your working and wealth-building journey. Aries Career Horoscope Today, 25 November 2025 You may…

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India grapples with AI-generated deepfakes, a digital menace distorting reality and undermining trust. These hyper-realistic creations, increasingly used in politics and scams, pose a significant threat to public perception and democratic integrity. Experts warn of the growing sophistication of this technology, emphasizing the urgent need for stronger legal frameworks and enhanced digital literacy to combat the deepening threat. . In a world where seeing is no longer believing, India is facing a new digital menace: AI-generated deepfakes.These hyper-realistic videos and audio clips don’t just distort reality. They manipulate public perception, spread misinformation and undermine trust in democracy itself.With 85.5 per cent of Indian households owning at least one smartphone, mobile phones have become India’s bank, classroom and television, making citizens more vulnerable to digital deception.Deepfake Shock: Nirmala Sitharaman Reveals Fake Videos Of Herself Online, Warns Of AI’s Dark SideDuring the 2024 elections, for instance, satirical deepfakes became a campaign tool of sorts. Apart from resurrecting dead leaders, it featured clips such as one that featured PM Narendra Modi dancing the garba with women and Kamal Nath dissing a popular welfare scheme.Though investigations and arrests followed, such videos blur the line between fact and fiction, risking the distortion of voter opinion and the integrity of the democratic process.Cybersecurity experts warn AI is also becoming a key tool in cybercrime: 80 per cent phishing campaigns in 2024 involved AI, with deepfakes exploited for scams. “When you can fake images, audio, and video, how do you know if a real video is real? Suddenly, everything is in question,” said Hany Farid, professor at the University of California, Berkeley, in a TOI interview last year about the worrying rise in AI misuse.Armour up with TOI to fight deepening threat of deepfakesThe deepfake threat extends beyond politics. Recently, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the misuse of AI to clone voices and produce fake videos impersonating her, warning of potential financial scams and the erosion of public trust. “I have seen several deepfake videos of myself being circulated online, manipulated to mislead citizens and distort facts,” Sitharaman said in Mumbai. “Criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities, and create lifelike videos,” she added.Given that over 97% of India’s urban youth aged 15 to 29 owns a smartphone, the impact of such misinformation on a generation is worrying, say observers. “Deepfakes began in 2016. Back then, it was a joke. But the technology has only gotten better. Earlier, there were photoshopped face swaps. Now there are lipsync fakes,” said Prof. Farid, warning that the tech has become more refined, raising the risk of harassment of women through the use of non-consensual sexual imagery.In Nov 2023, actress Rashmika Mandanna became a victim of a viral deepfake video that superimposed her face on to compromising content, sparking widespread outrage. “The very term ‘deepfake’ comes from a Reddit user who in the early days of this technology used it to create porn,” said Farid, calling the new term ‘Generative AI’ clever “rebranding” by the male-dominated tech industry.As AI evolves, India must strengthen legal frameworks, enhance digital literacy, and bring together minds across sectors to ensure safety, say experts. “We need to label everything as real or not real,” said Farid, “We need real disclosures.” To combat the deepening threat of deep fakes, TOI has already started armouring up. Watch out for our ‘Don’t Get Scammed’ stories to stay informed and aware. After all, as Farid puts it, “if you don’t know what’s real, how will you know what’s false”?End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia’s Soft Power Rises As Jaishankar Expands Global Gita Mahotsav, Kurukshetra Festival OutreachPunjab: Anandpur Sahib Hosts 3-Day Tribute on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Year’They Said Arunachal Is China’: Indian Woman Alleges Harassment After Passport Rejection In ShanghaiRajnath Says India Followed Krishna’s Message In Operation Sindoor After Pakistan Misread Decency‘Enemies of the Nation Are Our Enemies’Owaisi Condemns Delhi Blast’Double Trade By 2030′: Piyush Goyal’s Big Remarks As India, Canada Agree To Resume FTA TalksTejas Crash: HAL Issues Clarification As Court Of Inquiry Probes Wing Commander Namansh Syal’s DeathDelhi Air Pollution Protest At India Gate Turns Violent Amid ‘Madvi Hidma Amar Rahe’ SlogansRajnath Singh’s Sindh Comment Sparks Pakistan Fury As Islamabad Labels India ‘Expansionist’ AgainINS Mahe Commissioned As Indian Navy’s New Aatmanirbhar Submarine Killer For Stronger Coastal Shield123PhotostoriesDharmendra: The late legend’s heartwarming family picturesEvil Eye You Attract According To Your Date of BirthLong-term love tips: 8 practical ways to stay close and happy in a relationshipLate actor Dharmendra’s most touching parenting lessons: It’s all about love, simplicity and staying grounded10 winter getaways in India that double as European lookalikesPhotos and interesting facts from inside Bill Gates 5 Million home ‘Xanadu 2.0’From Dharmendra to Dev Anand: Veteran style icons who shaped Bollywood’s fashion historyFrom Nushrratt Bharuccha to Tiger Shroff: Bollywood stars stuck in repetitive on-screen images10 most effective natural hacks to permanently get rid of mice and rats at homeDelhi’s bold vision: Luxury metro coaches, tunnels and pod taxis123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeChennai rainGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNew Labour LawsIslam MakhachevCola Social Security PaymentsBrittany MahomesCanada Citizenship ActDelhi ProtestSmriti Mandhana WeddingJack HughesRama Raju MantenaFortnite Chapter 7 Leaked

India grapples with AI-generated deepfakes, a digital menace distorting reality and undermining trust. These hyper-realistic creations, increasingly used in politics and scams, pose a significant threat to public perception and democratic integrity. Experts warn of the growing sophistication of this technology, emphasizing the urgent need for stronger legal frameworks and enhanced digital literacy to combat the deepening threat. . In a world where seeing is no longer believing, India is facing a new digital menace: AI-generated deepfakes.These hyper-realistic videos and audio clips don’t just distort reality. They manipulate public perception, spread misinformation and undermine trust in democracy itself.With 85.5 per cent of Indian households owning at least one smartphone, mobile phones have become India’s bank, classroom and television, making citizens more vulnerable to digital deception.Deepfake Shock: Nirmala Sitharaman Reveals Fake Videos Of Herself Online, Warns Of AI’s Dark SideDuring the 2024 elections, for instance, satirical deepfakes became a campaign tool of sorts. Apart from resurrecting dead leaders, it featured clips such as one that featured PM Narendra Modi dancing the garba with women and Kamal Nath dissing a popular welfare scheme.Though investigations and arrests followed, such videos blur the line between fact and fiction, risking the distortion of voter opinion and the integrity of the democratic process.Cybersecurity experts warn AI is also becoming a key tool in cybercrime: 80 per cent phishing campaigns in 2024 involved AI, with deepfakes exploited for scams. “When you can fake images, audio, and video, how do you know if a real video is real? Suddenly, everything is in question,” said Hany Farid, professor at the University of California, Berkeley, in a TOI interview last year about the worrying rise in AI misuse.Armour up with TOI to fight deepening threat of deepfakesThe deepfake threat extends beyond politics. Recently, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the misuse of AI to clone voices and produce fake videos impersonating her, warning of potential financial scams and the erosion of public trust. “I have seen several deepfake videos of myself being circulated online, manipulated to mislead citizens and distort facts,” Sitharaman said in Mumbai. “Criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities, and create lifelike videos,” she added.Given that over 97% of India’s urban youth aged 15 to 29 owns a smartphone, the impact of such misinformation on a generation is worrying, say observers. “Deepfakes began in 2016. Back then, it was a joke. But the technology has only gotten better. Earlier, there were photoshopped face swaps. Now there are lipsync fakes,” said Prof. Farid, warning that the tech has become more refined, raising the risk of harassment of women through the use of non-consensual sexual imagery.In Nov 2023, actress Rashmika Mandanna became a victim of a viral deepfake video that superimposed her face on to compromising content, sparking widespread outrage. “The very term ‘deepfake’ comes from a Reddit user who in the early days of this technology used it to create porn,” said Farid, calling the new term ‘Generative AI’ clever “rebranding” by the male-dominated tech industry.As AI evolves, India must strengthen legal frameworks, enhance digital literacy, and bring together minds across sectors to ensure safety, say experts. “We need to label everything as real or not real,” said Farid, “We need real disclosures.” To combat the deepening threat of deep fakes, TOI has already started armouring up. Watch out for our ‘Don’t Get Scammed’ stories to stay informed and aware. After all, as Farid puts it, “if you don’t know what’s real, how will you know what’s false”?End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia’s Soft Power Rises As Jaishankar Expands Global Gita Mahotsav, Kurukshetra Festival OutreachPunjab: Anandpur Sahib Hosts 3-Day Tribute on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Year’They Said Arunachal Is China’: Indian Woman Alleges Harassment After Passport Rejection In ShanghaiRajnath Says India Followed Krishna’s Message In Operation Sindoor After Pakistan Misread Decency‘Enemies of the Nation Are Our Enemies’Owaisi Condemns Delhi Blast’Double Trade By 2030′: Piyush Goyal’s Big Remarks As India, Canada Agree To Resume FTA TalksTejas Crash: HAL Issues Clarification As Court Of Inquiry Probes Wing Commander Namansh Syal’s DeathDelhi Air Pollution Protest At India Gate Turns Violent Amid ‘Madvi Hidma Amar Rahe’ SlogansRajnath Singh’s Sindh Comment Sparks Pakistan Fury As Islamabad Labels India ‘Expansionist’ AgainINS Mahe Commissioned As Indian Navy’s New Aatmanirbhar Submarine Killer For Stronger Coastal Shield123PhotostoriesDharmendra: The late legend’s heartwarming family picturesEvil Eye You Attract According To Your Date of BirthLong-term love tips: 8 practical ways to stay close and happy in a relationshipLate actor Dharmendra’s most touching parenting lessons: It’s all about love, simplicity and staying grounded10 winter getaways in India that double as European lookalikesPhotos and interesting facts from inside Bill Gates $125 Million home ‘Xanadu 2.0’From Dharmendra to Dev Anand: Veteran style icons who shaped Bollywood’s fashion historyFrom Nushrratt Bharuccha to Tiger Shroff: Bollywood stars stuck in repetitive on-screen images10 most effective natural hacks to permanently get rid of mice and rats at homeDelhi’s bold vision: Luxury metro coaches, tunnels and pod taxis123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeChennai rainGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNew Labour LawsIslam MakhachevCola Social Security PaymentsBrittany MahomesCanada Citizenship ActDelhi ProtestSmriti Mandhana WeddingJack HughesRama Raju MantenaFortnite Chapter 7 Leaked

In a world where seeing is no longer believing, India is facing a new digital menace: AI-generated deepfakes.These hyper-realistic videos and audio clips don’t just distort reality. They manipulate public perception, spread misinformation and undermine trust in democracy itself.With 85.5 per cent of Indian households owning at least one smartphone, mobile phones have become India’s…

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Nov 24, 2025, 22:32 IST

Nov 24, 2025, 22:32 IST

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey (Photo by Hockey India) The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey match between India and Belgium was postponed to Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions.The match commenced as scheduled but was halted after three minutes when heavy rain forced the umpires to stop play.Initially rescheduled for 8:45 PM IST, persistent poor…

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Reliance bull run: RIL adds Rs 4.4 lakh crore in 2025 as telecom and O2C fire together; Should you buy or sell? Here’s what experts say

Reliance bull run: RIL adds Rs 4.4 lakh crore in 2025 as telecom and O2C fire together; Should you buy or sell? Here’s what experts say

After a lacklustre 2024, Reliance Industries is staging one of its sharpest rebounds since the Covid year of 2020, with a broad set of triggers across energy, telecom and retail fueling a powerful rerating. The Nifty heavyweight has jumped more than 26% in 2025, adding Rs 4.4 lakh crore to its valuation and pushing its…

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A profession left out: Why nursing’s exclusion from “professional degree” signals a looming healthcare crisis in US

A profession left out: Why nursing’s exclusion from “professional degree” signals a looming healthcare crisis in US

In a country grappling with chronic hospital staffing shortages, rising patient loads, and spiralling burnout among medical workers, one would expect federal education policy to fortify the healthcare workforce, not constrain it. Yet the latest provisions inside President Donald Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” have done precisely the opposite. By excluding nursing from…

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Meezaan Jafri talks about groupism in Bollywood; rubbishes claims that ‘star kids have it easy’

Meezaan Jafri talks about groupism in Bollywood; rubbishes claims that ‘star kids have it easy’

Meezaan Jafri, son of Jaaved Jaaferi, calls the idea that star kids have it easy “stupid,” highlighting the unique pressures and baggage they carry. He openly discusses nepotism, groupism, and challenges in Bollywood while praising his film ‘De De Pyaar De 2,’ released November 14, 2025, featuring Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh. Meezaan Jafri…

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Ethiopia volcano ash plumes: DGCA issues advisory; asks airlines to avoid affected region

Ethiopia volcano ash plumes: DGCA issues advisory; asks airlines to avoid affected region

NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Monday issued an advisory directing airlines to avoid altitudes and regions affected by volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi eruption, which occurred on Sunday. According to the advisory, airports have also been asked to inspect runways for ash contamination and suspend operations if necessary. Officials…

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Man claims he’s ‘stranded’ on an island off the coast of Argentina, but is it real or staged for publicity? |

Man claims he’s ‘stranded’ on an island off the coast of Argentina, but is it real or staged for publicity? |

A man is currently claiming he’s stranded on an island off the coast of Argentina, and the internet has begun treating his updates like a real-time survival diary. His videos show him disoriented on a beach, drinking from streams, clashing with fellow “castaways,” and pleading for help. At first glance, the clips feel raw enough…

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A six-year-old boy suffered horrific injuries, including a severed ear, after being mauled by a neighbor’s pitbull in Delhi’s Prem Nagar. The brutal attack, captured on CCTV, saw the dog lunge at the child while he was playing. The dog’s owner has been arrested, and the boy is undergoing treatment. Image: AP  A child screaming while clutching his bleeding head, and a man picking up his severed ear off the street — these horrific scenes played out in northwest Delhi’s Prem Nagar area, where a six-year-old boy was mauled by a pitbull on Sunday. For the boy, the Sunday afternoon began like any other — playing catch with his elder brother in the crammed lanes outside his house in Prem Nagar, until a missed catch unleased a nightmare. The CCTV camera in the area captured the brutality of the incident as it unfolded — the boy innocently chasing the ball when the neighbour’s pet pitbull lunged at him, sinking its teeth into his head and tearing off his ear. The boy had to be pulled from the canine’s jaws by two people. “A case has been registered under sections 291 (negligent conduct with respect to animals) and 125(b) (rash or negligent act endangering life and safety of others) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in this connection, and the dog’s owner, Rajesh Pal, has been arrested,” a senior police officer said. Expressing distress over the incident, Kameshwar Rai, the victim’s grandfather told PTI, “Yesterday around 3 pm, my grandson was playing, and he missed a throw and the ball went rolling towards the house where the dog was tied; then everything happened in a flash.”  Claiming that the neighbour’s dog suddenly broke free from the owner’s hands and attacked the child, Rai alleged the dog’s owner could not control it. He said the attack was so severe that it has caused eight to ten deep bite marks on the back of his grandson’s head, and his entire right ear has been torn off. “His teeth are broken, and his face is badly injured. Thankfully, he is at least conscious and able to talk. Two boys from the lane managed to rescue him by pulling the dog away,” he said. He also said the same dog had previously attacked four other children in the area and bit them. “We complained to the police and asked that the dog be taken away for everyone’s safety, but no concrete action has been taken so far,” Rai alleged. A witness to the incident, Satish Kumar, said the incident happened around 3.15 pm. “I was sitting in my shop when I suddenly saw a dog running. The dog grabbed the child by the face, and the boy was in serious pain. Another man who was nearby helped me; together we tried to pull the dog away. I held the dog by its limbs, and finally it let go,” he said. He added that the child was in a state of serious pain and confusion and when the residents finally managed to rescue the child, he started running, bleeding heavily from where his ear was. “His ear had been completely torn off. The child was panic-stricken and running to save himself, and I was running behind him with his severed ear in my hand because I was worried he might lose it completely. Thankfully that didn’t happen,” he said. Claiming that another young girl was also attacked by the same dog, he said, “She was only saved because she managed to rush into the basement of the house behind us. Otherwise, she too would have been bitten. Strict action needs to be taken in this regard,” he added. A PCR call was received at Prem Nagar police station at 5.38 pm reporting that a child had been severely injured by a pitbull and had been taken to the hospital by his parents, the police officer said. “Preliminary inquiry revealed that the boy was playing outside his house in Vinay Enclave, when the pitbull suddenly came out from a neighbour’s residence and attacked him. The dog belongs to Rajesh Pal (50), a tailor by profession,” he said. The child sustained grievous injuries in the attack, and his right ear was bitten off by the dog, he added. “With assistance from neighbours, the boy was rescued and rushed to BSA Hospital in Rohini. The victim was later shifted to the Safdarjung Hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment,” the officer said. He said, according to preliminary inquiry, the dog had been brought home around one-and-a-half years ago by Rajesh Pal’s son, Sachin Pal, who is presently lodged in jail in connection with an attempt-to-murder case. Police said a team has collected the child’s hospital records and taken the statement of the victim’s father, Dinesh (32), who works at a private factory in Kirti Nagar. Based on the complaint and medical findings, a case has been registered at Prem Nagar police station and the dog owner Rajesh Pal has been arrested, they added.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Why? Why? 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A six-year-old boy suffered horrific injuries, including a severed ear, after being mauled by a neighbor’s pitbull in Delhi’s Prem Nagar. The brutal attack, captured on CCTV, saw the dog lunge at the child while he was playing. The dog’s owner has been arrested, and the boy is undergoing treatment. Image: AP A child screaming while clutching his bleeding head, and a man picking up his severed ear off the street — these horrific scenes played out in northwest Delhi’s Prem Nagar area, where a six-year-old boy was mauled by a pitbull on Sunday. For the boy, the Sunday afternoon began like any other — playing catch with his elder brother in the crammed lanes outside his house in Prem Nagar, until a missed catch unleased a nightmare. The CCTV camera in the area captured the brutality of the incident as it unfolded — the boy innocently chasing the ball when the neighbour’s pet pitbull lunged at him, sinking its teeth into his head and tearing off his ear. The boy had to be pulled from the canine’s jaws by two people. “A case has been registered under sections 291 (negligent conduct with respect to animals) and 125(b) (rash or negligent act endangering life and safety of others) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in this connection, and the dog’s owner, Rajesh Pal, has been arrested,” a senior police officer said. Expressing distress over the incident, Kameshwar Rai, the victim’s grandfather told PTI, “Yesterday around 3 pm, my grandson was playing, and he missed a throw and the ball went rolling towards the house where the dog was tied; then everything happened in a flash.” Claiming that the neighbour’s dog suddenly broke free from the owner’s hands and attacked the child, Rai alleged the dog’s owner could not control it. He said the attack was so severe that it has caused eight to ten deep bite marks on the back of his grandson’s head, and his entire right ear has been torn off. “His teeth are broken, and his face is badly injured. Thankfully, he is at least conscious and able to talk. Two boys from the lane managed to rescue him by pulling the dog away,” he said. He also said the same dog had previously attacked four other children in the area and bit them. “We complained to the police and asked that the dog be taken away for everyone’s safety, but no concrete action has been taken so far,” Rai alleged. A witness to the incident, Satish Kumar, said the incident happened around 3.15 pm. “I was sitting in my shop when I suddenly saw a dog running. The dog grabbed the child by the face, and the boy was in serious pain. Another man who was nearby helped me; together we tried to pull the dog away. I held the dog by its limbs, and finally it let go,” he said. He added that the child was in a state of serious pain and confusion and when the residents finally managed to rescue the child, he started running, bleeding heavily from where his ear was. “His ear had been completely torn off. The child was panic-stricken and running to save himself, and I was running behind him with his severed ear in my hand because I was worried he might lose it completely. Thankfully that didn’t happen,” he said. Claiming that another young girl was also attacked by the same dog, he said, “She was only saved because she managed to rush into the basement of the house behind us. Otherwise, she too would have been bitten. Strict action needs to be taken in this regard,” he added. A PCR call was received at Prem Nagar police station at 5.38 pm reporting that a child had been severely injured by a pitbull and had been taken to the hospital by his parents, the police officer said. “Preliminary inquiry revealed that the boy was playing outside his house in Vinay Enclave, when the pitbull suddenly came out from a neighbour’s residence and attacked him. The dog belongs to Rajesh Pal (50), a tailor by profession,” he said. The child sustained grievous injuries in the attack, and his right ear was bitten off by the dog, he added. “With assistance from neighbours, the boy was rescued and rushed to BSA Hospital in Rohini. The victim was later shifted to the Safdarjung Hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment,” the officer said. He said, according to preliminary inquiry, the dog had been brought home around one-and-a-half years ago by Rajesh Pal’s son, Sachin Pal, who is presently lodged in jail in connection with an attempt-to-murder case. Police said a team has collected the child’s hospital records and taken the statement of the victim’s father, Dinesh (32), who works at a private factory in Kirti Nagar. Based on the complaint and medical findings, a case has been registered at Prem Nagar police station and the dog owner Rajesh Pal has been arrested, they added.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Why? Why? 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A child screaming while clutching his bleeding head, and a man picking up his severed ear off the street — these horrific scenes played out in northwest Delhi’s Prem Nagar area, where a six-year-old boy was mauled by a pitbull on Sunday. For the boy, the Sunday afternoon began like any other — playing catch…

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Nov 24, 2025, 22:18 IST

Nov 24, 2025, 22:18 IST

A man covers his face with a handkerchief as a shield from the air pollution on a smog-filled morning in New Delhi (Photo Credit: AP Photo/Manish Swarup) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has requested clarification from the Delhi government regarding the National Championships scheduled for next month, considering the worsening air quality in…

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Market slide hits Dalal Street’s richest: Big investors see portfolio erosion; few outliers buck the trend–check detail

Market slide hits Dalal Street’s richest: Big investors see portfolio erosion; few outliers buck the trend–check detail

Indian investors saw their portfolios shrink in the July-September quarter. A market downturn impacted most major investors, leading to substantial mark-to-market losses. Nemish Shah emerged as a notable gainer, increasing his portfolio value significantly. Other investors like Vijay Kedia and Madhusudan Kela reported modest gains. The late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s family holdings also saw a decline….

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