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In 2024, Delhi recorded its worst air quality in five years with an average AQI of 209, and no 'good air days'. December, despite being the cleanest on record, saw six 'severe' days. Experts highlight the need for stricter and more comprehensive measures to tackle pollution and achieve sustained air quality improvements.

Rohit Sharma's decision to open in the Melbourne Test against Australia did not pay off, leading to a collapse in India's batting order and a defeat. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized the move, suggesting Rohit should step down for Bumrah. He also questioned Virat Kohli's performance and recommended a batting order change.

A Yemen court sentenced Nimisha, a nurse from Kerala, to death in 2020 for murdering her local business partner. 

The Indian government is offering all possible assistance after Yemen's president approved the execution of Nimisha Priya's death sentence for the murder of her abusive husband. Priya's family and supporters are negotiating blood money to prevent her execution, despite challenges with raised legal fees.

The Maharashtra government has signed an agreement with Google, it said, adding the CM asked the transport department to increase the use of AI to strengthen the sector’s security and sustainability, using the agreement

Organised by the Serampore municipality, the Heritage Utsav, inaugurated virtually by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on December 19, will go on till January 2, shining the spotlight on this town that sits by the Hooghly barely 30 km from Kolkata

India's defeat in the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne has been highly criticized. Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali criticized coach Gautam Gambhir's tactics and the role of the coaching staff. Rishabh Pant's poor shot selection, which led to a key wicket for Australia, was seen as the turning point in the game, leading to India's collapse.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Tuesday, the last trading day of 2024. While BSE Sensex was below 77,900, Nifty50 was just above 23,550.

New Year's Eve 2025 Wishes and Quotes: As New Year's Eve approaches, there's a sense of magic and reflection. This article offers various heartfelt messages and quotes for friends, family, colleagues, partners, and neighbors to spread positivity and joy as we enter 2025. Wish everyone a year of happiness, success, and unforgettable memories.

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has decided to buy 86 small battery-operated mechanical sweepers to reduce dust in the densely-populated but narrow streets

Heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Manali and Solang Valley has left over 1,800 vehicles stranded, with social media warnings advising against travel to the area. Rescue efforts have succeeded in evacuating many vehicles, but around 200 remain stuck. The harsh weather has caused significant disruptions across the region, including landslides.

While Gavaskar praised Jaiswal for his gritty knock, the batting great once again was not impressed by Rishabh Pant's shot selection, which opened the floodgates for Australia.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial dismissal during the Boxing Day Test at MCG sparked debate as the third umpire overturned an initial not-out decision, despite Snickometer showing no edge. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma supported the decision, suggesting a deflection was clear. Jaiswal's coach, Jwala Singh, remains confident in Rohit's guidance to help the young cricketer move forward.

Victims' recovery and identification from the Jeju Air crash may extend to January 8, leaving families in anguish. Out of 179 fatalities, severe damage to bodies complicates identification, with preliminary DNA results awaited and interim handovers considered. The crash, with 179 fatalities, occurred due to landing gear failure.

In a letter to the Chief Cinister, L-G Saxena praised Atishi while expressing concern that Arvind Kejriwal had labelled her a "temporary Chief Minister"

BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of behaving like a bouncer during a Parliament scuffle, leading to Sarangi's injury. Sarangi was hurt while protesting with other BJP MPs, alleging Gandhi's actions caused another MP to fall on him, resulting in a head injury.