Delhi Air Pollution: AQI Returns to ‘Severe’ as Cold Wave Continues

22 Dec 2024

Delhi's air quality has deteriorated again, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) slipping back into the ‘severe’ category at 427 by 7 am on Sunday, after briefly improving to ‘very poor.’ The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classifies an AQI between 401 and 450 as ‘severe,’ with PM2.5 being the...

BJP Workers Protest Outside Kolkata Hospital Over Treatment of Non-Hindu Bangladeshi Patients

22 Dec 2024

BJP workers staged a protest in Kolkata on Saturday, demanding that a private hospital cease providing medical treatment to non-Hindu patients from Bangladesh. The protest, organized by the 'Salute Tiranga' group, took place in the Mukundpur area and called for action against the treatment of minority Hindus in Bangladesh. The...

PM Modi Kuwait Visit: Meets Emir and Attends Arabian Gulf Cup Opening

22 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Kuwait, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years. On Saturday, PM Modi attended the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup as the 'guest of honour' and met with the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh...

“Whatever It Takes”: Turkey Vows To Take Action On Kurdish Militias If Syria Doesn’t Act, Says Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan

22 Dec 2024

Turkey will do "whatever it takes" to ensure its security if the new Syrian administration cannot address Ankara's concerns regarding U.S.-allied Kurdish groups, which it views as terrorist organizations, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Saturday. Turkey considers the YPG, the militant group leading the U.S.-allied Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF),...

Biden Signs Funding Bill, Averting Govt Shutdown

22 Dec 2024

US President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on Saturday to fund the government through mid-March, avoiding a shutdown just days before Christmas, the White House announced. The legislation, passed by Congress earlier, ensures the continuation of government operations into the new year. It funds the government at current...

Prince William, Kate Middleton To Introduce Mental Health Programme

22 Dec 2024

Britain's Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, unveiled plans on Saturday to collaborate with a local charity on a new mental health programme aimed at supporting residents of the royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, eastern England. According to the couple's Kensington Palace office, the partnership with Norfolk and...

“She’s A Little Star”: Pakistani Vlogger Highlights Snack-Selling Girl’s Impressive English | Watch

22 Dec 2024

A video of a young girl from Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has captivated social media users. Shared by Pakistani vlogger and doctor Zeeshan, the clip shows the girl speaking fluent English—a remarkable skill given that she has never attended school. Shumaila, who sells peanuts, sunflower seeds, and other snacks in...

Germany Christmas Market Attack: Seven Indians Injured Among 200 People, India Calls Incident “Horrific And Senseless”

22 Dec 2024

Seven Indians were injured in a car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg, according to sources cited by news agency PTI. Among the injured, three have been discharged from the hospital. The Indian Embassy in Berlin is providing “all possible assistance” to the affected...

GST Clarifies Tax Rates on Salted and Caramel Popcorn

22 Dec 2024

The GST Council, in its 55th meeting on Saturday, clarified the difference in tax rates between salted and caramel popcorn, ensuring no change in the existing rates. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman explained the rationale behind the variation, addressing questions raised by stakeholders. Popcorn Taxation Explained According to the GST...

Tabu Treats ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Co-Star Josh Heuston To Authentic Indian Food

22 Dec 2024

Actor Tabu’s portrayal of Sister Francesca in the web series Dune: Prophecy has garnered widespread acclaim from both fans and critics. Behind the scenes, her co-star Josh Heuston, who plays her on-screen son Constantine Corrino, shared insights into their strong off-screen bond. He credited Tabu for helping him connect deeply...