'CM Rekha Gupta can't even properly pronounce AQI, let experts tackle pollution': AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi unit President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday criticised Chief Minister Rekha Gupta over the worsening air quality in the national capital, stating that she is unaware of the Air Quality Index (AQI) and its parameters, adding that she must leave the pollution problem for the experts to deal with.

Gunshots were heard from the besieged Soan Martha village around 6 pm when the forces launched a search operation to track down the terrorists. This exchange of fire is the third major encounter in the Jammu and Kashmir district. 

Messi In India: A video going viral on social media captured a packed Mumbai local train compartment overflowing with Lionel Messi fans, all buzzing with excitement. 

Since its establishment in 1932, the IMA has trained and commissioned over 67,000 officers, all of them men, until now. Sai’s commissioning marks a defining milestone in the Indian Army’s evolving journey towards greater inclusion.

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has urged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to register an FIR against suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir. The VHP alleges that the proposed construction of a mosque modelled on the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad, named after Babur, is an offense under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and is likely to outrage Hindu religious feelings.

Dense fog crippled Delhi's airport on Monday, leading to 228 flight cancellations and five diversions.Visibility plummeted, impacting operations under CAT III conditions.Authorities urged passengers to check flight status, prioritizing safety amidst the severe air quality and persistent smog.Airlines also issued advisories, warning of schedule disruptions.

The Supreme Court urged the Centre and Tamil Nadu to avoid making the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) school establishment a language issue. Justices emphasized focusing on rural students' education and suggested the state present its two-language policy for consideration, viewing it as an opportunity, not an imposition.

Nitin Nabin became only the second person in the party’s history to hold this position after the current party chief, JP Nadda. Minister of Road Construction of Bihar and five-time MLA, Nitin Nabin, is the son of veteran BJP leader Navin Kishore Prasad Sinha.

Amid a barrage of AI deepfakes, U Sudhakar Reddy of STOI looks at how celebrities and courts are taking recourse to existing laws to counter the menace and protect their rights

The attack was reportedly orchestrated as a joint ISI-LeT conspiracy, with instructions from the ISI to use only Pakistani terrorists to execute the operation, keeping local involvement minimal to maintain secrecy.

Referring to allegations of interference by a BJP MLA in a Hydroelectric Power Project, Abdullah emphasised that power projects are of national importance and called for law enforcement agencies to act against anyone obstructing them.

Delhi AQI Alert: The Delhi government announced that classes for grades 6 and above will continue as per the previously issued instructions. All schools have been instructed to comply with this order and inform the respective parents immediately. 

Delhi schools are shifting students up to Class V to online learning due to severe air pollution, with the AQI reaching 498. Physical classes for younger children are suspended until further notice. Older students (Class VI and above) will continue with existing arrangements. Authorities advise precautions as pollution is expected to remain high.

Thane Regional Mental Hospital is undergoing redevelopment. This plan involves cutting down over half of its trees. This action will impact the environment and the therapeutic benefits nature provides to patients. Experts suggest decentralizing the hospital to preserve green spaces. The loss of these trees affects local biodiversity and urban well-being.

Security forces have established contact with terrorists in the Majalta area of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter began after a cordon-and-search operation, with intermittent firing reported. Reinforcements have been deployed, and escape routes are blocked.

The announcement was made through an official letter from BJP National General Secretary and headquarters in-charge Arun Singh, stating that BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda has appointed Saraogi with immediate effect.

Kashmir, known as the paradise on earth, is witnessing massive air quality changes for the first time. IMD attributes the AQI deterioration to a prolonged dry spell with no rain or snow. While doctors advised the elderly and children’s and patients to stay indoors as the illness ratio has risen abruptly. 

The Chittorgarh District Collectorate was placed on high alert after a bomb threat email, prompting a security search that found no suspicious material.

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav chaired a high-level meeting to undertake a detailed review of the action plans of Ghaziabad and Noida aimed at tackling air pollution in the two cities.

The NIA has filed a chargesheet naming seven accused, including LeT and TRF, in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The chargesheet identifies Pakistani handler Sajid Jatt and three slain Pakistani terrorists, along with two locals who harbored them. The attack resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians.

The NIA has filed a chargesheet naming seven accused, including LeT and TRF, in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The chargesheet identifies Pakistani handler Sajid Jatt and three slain Pakistani terrorists, along with two locals who harbored them. The attack resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians.

The 91 awards were won across Zee Media’s expansive portfolio, spanning Zee News, WION, Zee Business, Zee Bharat, Salaam TV, regional and digital platforms, recognising excellence in journalism, editorial depth, innovation, storytelling, and audience impact. 

PM Modi arrived in Jordan’s Amman as he kicked off his three-nation tour, which will also include visits to Ethiopia and the Sultanate of Oman.

The United States’ recently announced Pax Silica initiative signals a move to turn control over technology supply chains into strategic power, shaping who sets the rules in the age of artificial intelligence. India is not part of the first group. That matters, not because of symbolism, but because it reveals where leverage in the next technology order will lie.

Retired IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal has taken charge as the Chief Information Commissioner after being sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The Indian Army displayed a Turkish-made Yiha kamikaze drone, shot down on May 10 during a conflict with Pakistan. Launched from Lahore with a 10-kg explosive payload, the drone was intended for Jalandhar but was intercepted by Army Air Defence. Pakistan deployed numerous such drones during the clashes.

The Indian Army displayed a Turkish-made Yiha kamikaze drone, shot down on May 10 during a conflict with Pakistan. Launched from Lahore with a 10-kg explosive payload, the drone was intended for Jalandhar but was intercepted by Army Air Defence. Pakistan deployed numerous such drones during the clashes.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removed the hijab of a woman AYUSH doctor during an appointment letter distribution event in Patna. The incident, captured on video, has sparked political criticism, with the Rashtriya Janata Dal accusing the CM of a "Sanghi" mindset. The doctor appeared visibly upset after the headscarf was removed.

Suresh Goyal is set to become the new director general of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) on January 5, 2026, succeeding Poonam Gupta. With over three decades of experience in both private and public sectors, Goyal most recently served as MD and CEO of the National Highway Infra Trust.

Opposition leaders have strongly criticized the Centre's move to repeal and replace the MGNREGA, questioning the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name. Critics allege a conspiracy to dismantle a rights-based law, calling the renaming hypocritical and an insult to the Father of the Nation. The proposed bill aims to revamp rural employment with a new framework.