Delhi-NCR AQI nears ‘severe’ levels in several areas; average remains 362
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The air quality in Delhi-NCR remained alarmingly poor on Thursday, approaching ‘severe’ levels in multiple areas, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city recorded at 362, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several areas in Delhi exceeded the 400 AQI mark, which falls under the […]
Op against terrorists ends in Kupwara, one militant killed
Srinagar, Nov 7 (IANS) The operation against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Kupwara district ended on Thursday with the killing of one terrorist and recovery of arms and ammunition from the slain militants, officials said. “The operation against terrorists in Lolab area of Kupwara district ended, resulting in elimination of one militant and recovery […]
JPC chief Pal to meet Karnataka farmers today over Waqf notices
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) constituted for mulling the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and BJP MP Jagdambika Pal will visit Vijayapura in Karnataka on Thursday. He announced the decision to visit Vijayapura and speak to the farmers there after a controversy arose over Waqf Board notices to […]
Shri Kalki Mahotsav to begin with ‘mahayagya’ in UP from today
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) A four-day religious event, Shri Kalki Mahotsav, is all set to begin with the performing of a ‘mahayagya’ (act of worship to God) on Thursday in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh for which necessary preparations have been completed. Several famous personalities from different walks of life are expected to participate […]
Starship’s sixth test flight to take off on November 18: SpaceX
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) After a historic test flight of Starship last month, SpaceX on Thursday announced the sixth, aiming to launch on November 18. During Starship’s fifth test flight in October, the Super Heavy booster successfully returned to the launch site and was caught by the “chopstick arms” and catch tower at Starbase. […]
Sensex and Nifty down 1 pc in early trade amid heavy selling
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) The Indian stock market opened in red on Thursday as heavy selling was seen in metal, auto, financial service, pharma, FMCG, energy, private bank and infrastructure sectors in early trade. Sensex was trading at 79,549 after falling more than 800 points or 1 per cent. At the same time, Nifty was […]
Hyundai Motor pips Volkswagen to become world’s 2nd-largest automaker
Seoul, Nov 7 (IANS) Hyundai Motor Group has outperformed Volkswagen Group to become the world’s second-largest automaker in terms of operating profit, industry data showed on Thursday. According to automotive industry data, Hyundai Motor Group achieved sales of 69.4 trillion won ($49.6 billion) and an operating profit of 6.5 trillion won during the third quarter. […]
S. Korea to foster radiopharmaceuticals industry for exports by 2035: Science Ministry
Seoul, Nov 7 (IANS) South Korea aims to fully self-supply radioactive isotopes by 2030 as part of efforts to foster the local radiobiology industry and begin exporting radiopharmaceuticals by 2035, the science ministry said on Thursday. “We have devised a strategy to spearhead into the global radiopharmaceuticals market by improving domestic production capabilities of radioactive […]
Apple releases iOS 18.2 public beta with AI emoji app, ChatGPT-Siri integration
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Apple has released iOS and iPadOS 18.2 software updates into public beta that include new features like an AI emoji generator app, ChatGPT integration with Siri and visual search using iPhone 16 cameras. The new Apple Intelligence features, that were earlier available to developers, are now in public beta, like […]
Centre invites proposals to set up Centres of Excellence on Green Hydrogen
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The government on Thursday announced to invite proposals for setting up Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in research and development for Green Hydrogen. The call for proposals (CfP) has been issued by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the CoEs will be set up under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. […]
