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November 4, 2024 4:36 PM

Uttarakhand: At least 36 dead after bus plunges into gorge in Almora

At least 36 people died after a bus plunged into a gorge near Marchula in Uttarakhand's Almora district on Monday, authorities said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their live...

November 4, 2024 1:33 PM

Sensex crashes 1350 points, Nifty tanks by 1.83 %; US election adds fuel to FII selling

Indian stock markets faced yet another challenging session on Monday, as the BSE Sensex plunged by 1,350 points, or 1.69%, and the Nifty index dropped 445 points, or 1.83%, breaking below the 24,000 mark. As of midday, the Sensex hovered below 79,000...

November 4, 2024 10:29 AM

Delhi’s air quality worsens as falling temperatures trap pollutants

Residents of Delhi found no relief from worsening air quality on Monday, as a drop in temperatures trapped pollutants in the atmosphere. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI...

November 4, 2024 8:52 AM

Prime Minister Modi to address two rallies in poll-bound Jharkhand today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address two rallies in poll-bound Jharkhand today (Monday). The rallies will be held in Chaibasa and Garhwa. The Prime Minister's visit comes a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the BJP's ma...

November 3, 2024 6:33 PM

J-K: Terrorists hurl grenades at TRC, Sunday market in Srinagar

Terrorists hurled grenades at TRC, Sunday market in Srinagar on Sunday. Further details are awaited. On Saturday, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Vidhi Kumar Birdi said that a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander was killed in an encoun...

November 3, 2024 12:01 PM

Amit Shah releases BJP’s Sankalp Patra for Jharkhand Assembly elections

Union Home Minister Amit Shah released Bharatiya Janata Party Sankalp Patra (Manifesto) for Jharkhand Assembly elections in Ranchi on Sunday. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Sanjay Seth, and BJP Jharkhand presi...

November 3, 2024 9:44 AM

Health risks rise as Delhi’s air quality index exceeds 350

On Sunday, a thin layer of smog covered parts of the national capital, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the 'very poor' category. At 7 AM, the AQI was recorded at 364, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Many areas r...

November 2, 2024 3:50 PM

Two terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J-K’s Anantnag

Two terrorists were killed by security forces during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday, officials said. The encounter broke out after security forces initiated an anti-terrorist operation in the Halkan Gali...

November 1, 2024 10:58 PM

Veteran fashion designer Rohit Bal passes away at 63

The Indian fashion industry mourns the loss of iconic designer Rohit Bal, who passed away on November 1. Known for revolutionizing Indian fashion with his blend of traditional and modern aesthetics, Bal’s contributions have left an indelible mark o...

November 1, 2024 10:16 PM

Shares brighten during special one-hour Muhurat trading

Indian stock markets marked a bright beginning to the Hindu calendar year Samvat 2081, as shares rose during the special one-hour Muhurat trading session on Diwali evening. The Sensex closed 0.4% higher at 79,688 points, while Nifty ended up 0.4% at...

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