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Air purifiers giving reality check to Delhi’s AQI? Netizens take to social media; point at difference in reading | India News

NEW DELHI: Air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region is plunging to hazardous levels. With air purifiers becoming the need of the time, like how water purifiers made their way into Indian households, the discourse around the deteriorating air quality is getting serious. Several netizens on social media have come forth with pictures of their air…

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India to cut Russian oil imports in a big way? Major refiners may halt direct trade from late November; alternate sources being explored

India plans to reduce direct imports of Russian crude from late November following the introduction of new US sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil, which come into effect on November 21. Analysts expect Indian refiners—responsible for over half of the country’s Russian crude used in petrol and diesel production—to comply with the sanctions.According to maritime intelligence…

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‘Chunk of video made viral’: Lalan Singh says his speech on ‘locking opposition leaders’ taken out of context; accuses RJD of misleading voters | India News

A day before the first phase of the Bihar elections, Union Minister and JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan, also known as Lalan Singh, responded to criticism over his remark during a roadshow for party candidate Anant Singh on Wednesday.He said that only a part of the video had gone viral and that it was being shared…

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$32 billion wiped out! Softbank market cap plunges; drop in Asian AI-linked companies drives fall

The Japanese conglomerate, with its extensive AI investment portfolio spanning various sectors, saw a substantial $32 billion reduction in market capitalisation. (AI image) SoftBank Group’s shares saw a dramatic 14% decline on Wednesday, accompanied by broader falls across Asian AI-related companies, reflecting similar drops in their US counterparts. Investors displayed increasing caution towards the high…

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‘Faith in the process’: PBKS’ Shashank Singh on featuring in list alongside Klaasen, Green, Stubbs | Cricket News

Jaipur: Punjab Kings’ Shashank Singh plays a shot during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in Jaipur. (PTI Photo) Shashank Singh has emerged as one of the standout success stories of recent IPL seasons. Accidentally picked by Punjab Kings in the 2024…

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When Dharmendra called Shah Rukh Khan his son, Bobby Deol reacted online; ‘Dharam and Shah, what a lovely combo!’ |

In a touching moment, the legendary Dharmendra took to social media to share a nostalgic snapshot with the iconic Shah Rukh Khan, affectionately referring to him as his son. The heartwarming sentiment sparked lively reactions from fans and fellow actor Bobby Deol alike. Veteran actor Dharmendra shared a heartwarming throwback memory with superstar Shah Rukh…

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‘Who is this woman?’ Rahul Gandhi says Brazilian model voted 22 times in Haryana; changed names from Sweety to Saraswathi | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday dropped the ‘H-bomb’, alleging a large-scale voter fraud during the Haryana elections. The leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha alleged that 1 in 8 voters in Haryana are fake, pointing to unexplained differences between postal and booth votes.The presser was held at Congress headquarters in…

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India mulls CNH trade at GIFT City: Amid easing ties with China, banks push for Yuan transactions; high-level review under way

AI image used for representative purposes Following improved India-China relations, the authorities, including the International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA), are evaluating a banking sector proposal to enable International Banking Units at Gujarat International Finance Tec City (GIFT City) to conduct transactions in offshore renminbi (CNH).GIFT City operates as a global financial services hub, serving…

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