NEW DELHI: Worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR has led to severe economic repercussions as businesses suffered an estimated Rs 2,500 crore loss in November, according to the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI). Poor air quality, exacerbated by stringent GRAP-4 restrictions has significantly disrupted trade, industry, and tourism, impacting various sectors, the CTI study says. CTI […]
NEW DELHI: A study by the Bihar State AIDS Control Society has said that Patna has become the epicentre of Bihar’s HIV cases while the state now ranks third in India in terms of the infections, with more than 9,000 cases reported this year. Between 2019 and 2024, thousands of new infections were reported annually in Bihar, […]
NEW DELHI: The 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is set to captivate audiences with a diverse array of cinematic works, showcasing approximately 180 films from 29 countries. Festival chairman Goutam Ghose announced that France will be the spotlight nation, presenting 21 films during the event, scheduled from December 4 to 11. West Bengal minister […]
NEW DELHI: A recent study has uncovered a disturbing misuse of surveillance technologies in Jim Corbett National Park which was originally intended for wildlife conservation. The research was published in the journal Environment and Planning F and reveals that drones and camera traps are being intentionally used by local government officials and men to surveil and […]
Drishti IAS has recently announced the relocation of its controversial Mukherjee Nagar centre to Noida’s Sector 15.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge urged party workers to start preparing for the upcoming Delhi and Bihar elections next year during the CWC meeting.
NEW DELHI: A 72-year-old man from Uttam Nagar, West Delhi, has been reported to have an isolated case of Japanese Encephalitis (JE), according to officials who assure residents that there is no outbreak in the city. The majority of JE cases in Delhi are from neighboring states, and public health precautions are in place as […]
NEW DELHI: Renowned British musician Ed Sheeran is all set to make a grand return to India in 2025 with his highly anticipated Mathematics Tour. The announcement, made on Friday, has created a buzz among fans following his sold-out show in Mumbai in March this year, where Sheeran promised a return to the country. […]
NEW DELHI: The Chhattisgarh Civil Society (CCS) has issued a Rs 850 crore notice to Navjot Kaur, wife of senior Congress leader and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu, following controversial claims about her cancer treatment. Sidhu, during a press conference on November 21, asserted that his wife’s stage 4 cancer was cured through a diet […]
NEW DELHI: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa. The event celebrated the magic of cinema and the spirit of storytelling, bringing together filmmakers, actors, and cinephiles in a shared appreciation of cinematic art. The nine-day festival […]