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CPCB orders closure of stone crushers, asks Punjab, Haryana to curb stubble burning

The Commission on Air Quality Management in the NCR and adjoining areas decided on November 10 that the task of implementing the Graded Response Action Plan will be temporarily given to CPCB

Monsoon likely to withdraw from parts of UP, Rajasthan, MP in next 24 hours: IMD

Widespread and heavy rain is very likely over Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura during October 3 to 6. All of northwest India is likely to record dry weather for the next 5 days, IMD said in its Saturday morning bulletin

Netflix’s Cargo review: A zombie movie about inner conflict. A must watch

Cargo review: Amid a zombie apocalypse, the new Netflix thriller carves out some tender moments as a father journeys across the Australian outback to save his daughter.

Avengers: Infinity War celebrates a mammoth loss, and it’s awe-inspiring. Spoilers inside

Avengers: Infinity War is about loss; the extent of it, the pain it inflicts and the suddenness of it that doesn’t even allow a proper goodbye.

HTLS 2017: PM Modi says demonetisation brought in proof of black money, finished parallel economy

PM Narendra Modi said at the HT Leadership Summit that the information demonetisation unearthed on black economy was a treasure trove.

Here’s why former British PM Cameron wants to kidnap Sachin Tendulkar

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron wants to kidnap cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar for training the England cricket team, which is having a tough time during its ongoing India tour.

Demonetisation: Modi thanks people as survey results show huge support

Most of the people who took part in a survey to gauge public opinion on the scrapping of high-value banknotes have supported the move, results posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Twitter showed on Wednesday.

Heavy rain lashes Delhi, Gurgaon Police issue advisory

Fresh spells of rain lashed Delhi-NCR on Wednesday morning, causing worry among office-goers two days after heavy showers and waterlogging made commute a nightmare.

Row over MP’s tweet on Bolt’s beef diet

Ramdas Athawale wants beef ban lifted as Udit Raj nails Bolt’s diet secret

Both Dalit leaders touched an emotive issue as many states have banned the eating of beef and slaughter of cows, considered sacred in Hinduism, and self-styled cattle protectors have stepped up efforts to impose the prohibition.

BJP MP clarifies after Twitter post on Usain Bolt’s beef diet triggers storm

Bharatiya Janata Party parliamentarian Udit Raj was trolled on Twitter after posting on Sunday that Jamaican start athlete Usain Bolt has won nine Olympic medals due to the inclusion of beef in his diet.

Govt will soon propose a substitute to pellet guns, Rajnath says in Srinagar

Union home minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday the government will propose a substitute to pellet guns in a few days following widespread criticism of the crowd-control device that has left thousands of Kashmiris blind in the current unrest.

PM Modi takes on Pakistan in I-Day speech, rakes up PoK, Balochistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a veiled dig at Pakistan on Monday for “glorifying terrorists” and succumbing to a “life influenced by terrorism”.

As it happened: Need to fight against social evils, says PM on I-Day

As the nation soaks in festivities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will shortly deliver his I-Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Ahead of the India’s 70th Independence Day, the PM sought inputs from citizens on government websites. The best suggestions will be incorporated into his address.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan denied visa to the UK

‘Shocked and appalled’: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan tweets after UK visa rejection

Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan’s application for a British visa has been rejected, the musician tweeted on Friday.

National security, PoK figure in Kashmir all-party meeting

There can be no compromise on national security, but leaders have to win the confidence of the people in Jammu and Kashmir, said Prime Minister Modi after an all-party meeting to discuss the unrest in the Valley.

Issue of atrocities against Dalits shouldn’t be publicised: Rajnath in LS

Parliament discusses on Thursday the atrocities on Dalits, with Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati demanding a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the House.

At town hall event, PM Modi says self-styled cow protectors make him angry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that people who have set up shops in the name of ‘gau raksha (cow protection)’ make him very angry.

Colour and substance: The many shades of Navjot Sidhu

Beijing then, Istanbul now: A man stands up against the tanks, again

An attempted coup and a students’ movement appeared to have built a bridge between China and Turkey, with comparisons on social media between two photographs from these two events separated by 27 years magnifying the power of courage in the face of all odds.

Indian national Tarishi Jain killed in Dhaka restaurant attack: Sushma

An Indian teenager was among 20 foreigners who were killed after being taken hostage by a group of attackers at an upmarket cafe in Bangladesh capital Dhaka, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said on Saturday.

Hero’s farewell or villain’s exit? Ball in Shahid Afridi’s court

Shahid Afridi looks set to retire after the T20 World Cup, and it might not have anything to do with his love for India. But in that case history will remember the Pakistani cricketer as the one who went down after a dismal campaign on Indian soil despite all the love he claimed to have received in the neighbour country.

To publish or not? Aylan Kurdi's image haunts media

For those who carried the Syrian child's photos, the act of publication did not violate the sacredness of a body – an argument presented by some Twitter users.

I'll continue posting bikini pictures even in my 60s: Poonam Pandey

Often in news for controversies, Twitter ueen Poonam Pandey says the people triggering a hullabaloo over her revealing selfies on social media or other manoeuvres are actually hungry for "publicity". Confident of her acting prowess, Poonam, who was in Delhi recently, stresses that her focus is now on Helen, a project that will be directed by Ajit Rajpal.

Being super-human: 5 reasons why Salman can't be stripped off his halo

While the law has taken its course, Salman Khan's fans and well wishers are absolutely certain about the course they will follow; it's the road of a thousand tweets with hashtags such as #WeLoveYouSalmanKhan and of hitting the streets to say good luck to their idol.

Playing, revealing it his way: Sachin hasn't lost the sense of magic timing

The likes of Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan are rallying around the Master Blaster's claims of 'Evil Chappell', joining the chorus to shed some light on the 'darkest phase' of Indian cricket.

India-China ties: Crouching dragon, hidden tiger

India and China are unlikely to play up differences over their disputed border and will instead focus on boosting economic ties to give a new direction to relations between two of Asia's largest economies during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit beginning Wednesday. Here's a look at the highs and lows in ties between the neighbours.

Dear Laxman, who are you to draw the rekha for Sania Mirza?

BJP leader K Laxman questioning Sania Mirza's eligibility to be Telangana’s brand ambassador has again brought to fore the culture of intolerance breeding in present-day India. Poll: Does marrying a Pakistani make Sania Mirza less Indian?

The great divide: Argentina take on Germany on the pitch, Brazil fans off it

A roaring crowd, tireless Mexican waves, the national anthem and the rhythmic chanting of the heroes' names may give an adrenaline injection to a team. On the other hand, constant boos and ugly taunts can rile players.