A new study by Japanese researchers challenges the long-held belief that crop burning in Punjab and Haryana is the main culprit behind Delhi-NCR’s hazardous air pollution. According to findings from the Aakash Project, led by the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN) in Kyoto, local pollution sources play a much bigger role in Delhi’s […]
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In her 2025-26 budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a comprehensive set of tax reforms aimed at making life easier for the middle class. Drawing inspiration from the Telugu poet Gurajada Appa Rao’s words, “A country is not just its soil, a country is its people,” Sitharaman emphasized the government’s commitment to putting the people […]
Authorities in Pune have identified 22 suspected cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), mainly concentrated in the Sinhgad Road area. The health department has sent patient samples to ICMR-NIV for testing as part of an investigation into the matter. Most of the suspected cases involve patients between the ages of 12 and 30, with one case […]
The sub-4 meter SUV segment in India is heating up, with established players like the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, and Mahindra XUV 3XO currently dominating the market. However, two new contenders—Kia Syros and Skoda Kylaq—are gearing up to challenge these popular models. Both SUVs are set to offer competitive pricing and features, making the segment […]
In preparation for Republic Day celebrations, flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) will face temporary restrictions until January 26. The airport operator, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), announced that no flights will arrive or depart between 10:20 AM and 12:45 PM IST from January 19 to January 26. IGIA, the nation’s busiest […]
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife, Nita Ambani, are set to attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025. The Ambanis are expected to join several other prominent business and political leaders at the event. The 60th Presidential Inauguration will take place at 12 pm (local time) on January […]
Bangladesh has confirmed its first death due to the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) following the passing of a woman with multiple underlying health issues. The deceased, Sanjida Akhter, died on Wednesday evening at Dhaka’s Infectious Diseases Hospital, where she had been receiving treatment since Sunday. According to Ariful Bashar, a senior consultant at the hospital,
The much-awaited Shaktipeeth Expressway, an 802-kilometer marvel connecting Nagpur and Goa, is poised to transform travel in Maharashtra. Developed by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), this six-lane expressway is set to dramatically reduce travel time from 18-20 hours to a mere 8-10 hours. The expressway will improve connectivity across 12
In a recent development, IndiGo, the leading Indian airline, has been slapped with a ₹25 lakh fine by the customs department. The fine pertains to an additional duty on residual Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). The penalty was imposed by the Joint Commissioner of Customs, Ludhiana, as reported by PTI. In response, InterGlobe Aviation, the parent […]
Respiratory infections are a growing health concern, especially during seasonal outbreaks, impacting children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Among these, Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are two major culprits that often cause significant illness. While they share similarities in symptoms and transmission, they
