Artificial intelligence could eliminate 60-70 per cent of manual operational tasks in banks' risk functions, allowing lenders to redirect resources towards deeper risk analysis, strategic decision-making and AI development, according to a report by McKins ... read..
Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has articulated a stark ideological divergence between her political philosophy and that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, framing their long-standing rivalry not as a personal feud, but as a batt ... read..
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday extended his greetings to the Gujarati community on the occasion of Gujarat New Year, wishing them happiness, peace, and prosperity. ... read..
Social activist and founder of Barefoot College in Rajasthans Tilonia, Sanjit Bunker Roy, passed away on Tuesday morning, with Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Ashok Gehlot expressing condolences over his demise and remembering his contribution to r ... read..
Preparations are underway at the Yamuna ghat in Delhis ITO area ahead of Chhath Puja, with arrangements being made at the site for the festival. ... read..
Excitement is at its peak among book lovers who have been eagerly awaiting Congress veteran Sonia Gandhis memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', which finally hit the bookstores today. ... read..
Sonia Gandhi's memoirs "Belonging: A Journey of Love" has hit the bookstores across the country on Tuesday. According to publisher Harper Collins India, the memoir is being released across several bookstores nationwide, including Higginbotham in Chennai, ... read..
India's benchmark Nifty could rise to 28,000 by December 2027, offering an upside of around 12 per cent from current levels, as improving corporate earnings, lower crude oil prices and a more measured pace of artificial intelligence-related spending suppo ... read..
The air quality across the national capital witnessed some relief as Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 307, in the very poor category on Tuesday morning, according to the data recorded at 7:00 AM by the Central Pollution Control Board ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended Gujarati New Year greetings to people, wishing them happiness, peace, prosperity and well-being on the occasion. ... read..
India's credit growth accelerated to 21 per cent year-on-year in October, led by stronger borrowing across corporate and small business segments, prompting HSBC's banking team to raise its loan growth forecast for the current financial year to around 18 p ... read..
The Delhi Government has introduced a new system to ensure that people do not have to keep visiting government offices or wait for months to get routine work done. Under the new law, officials will be held responsible if government services are not delive ... read..
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu visited the coaching hub of Mukherjee Nagar in North Delhi on Monday evening, engaging in informal interactions over tea with competitive exam aspirants. ... read..
Amid reports of Chinese vloggers livestreaming from slums in Dhaka and falsely presenting them as locations in Delhi, Chinese studies expert Professor Srikanth Kondapalli has termed the trend an "ideological struggle" aimed at undermining India's progress ... read..
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has strongly countered Karnataka Minister Arshad over allegations of excessive ethanol blending in petrol, terming the claims a "classic case of choosing sensationalism over responsible governance." ... read..
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that he spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with their conversation focusing on the Ukraine conflict and ongoing diplomatic initiatives. ... read..
Congress leader Mumtaz Patel, voicing grave concern over the deteriorating air quality across northern India, urged political parties and citizens to rise above partisan politics and avoid framing the environmental crisis through a religious prism, emphas ... read..
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has called for making strategic thinking an integral part of national education, stressing that India's national security preparedness must extend beyond the armed forces and government institutions to in ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to inaugurate celebrations at S-VYASA University in Bengaluru on 13 November, according to an invitation issued by the organisers. ... read..
Andhra Pradesh is looking to strengthen its position as a global investment and technology destination, with representatives from 58 countries set to participate in the 31st CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on November 12 and 13, as the state seeks ... read..
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey has raised questions over Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhis 2018 Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. ... read..
Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi's memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, is set to be released across bookstores in the country on Tuesday, with publisher HarperCollins saying the book will be available from 10 am. ... read..
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met a high-level corporate delegation led by Piyush Arora, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of koda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), to discuss vital facets of the country ... read..
By Divya MalhotraNew Delhi | November 9, 2026 7:41:29 PM IST
From keeping babies indoors and investing in air purifiers to rethinking festive traditions, mothers share their post-Diwali pollution worries, while paediatricians explain how to safeguard infants and toddlers amid hazardous AQI levels. ... read..
As audiences across the country have lined up to watch Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Ramayana', Valmiki's epic is a timeless work of art that has spawned several incarnations across India and abroad, including Southeast Asia. ... read..
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha suffered a setback in the Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) elections after losing the polls in the women's category on Monday, while Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal and former athletes Anju Bobby G ... read..
The brother of a 10-year-old boy who died after a firecracker exploded during Diwali celebrations in Delhi's Narela area has alleged medical negligence at Harishchandra Hospital, claiming that doctors failed to provide prompt treatment and that the child' ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which the two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict and ways to strengthen India-Ukraine bilateral cooperation. ... read..
The Ministry of Power concluded Special Campaign 6 for the disposal of pending matters and institutional cleanliness, generating Rs 15.74 crore in revenue through the disposal of office scrap and electronic waste. ... read..
Doctors from AIIMS and Apollo Hospitals have warned of the health risks posed by severe air pollution in Delhi, saying that even healthy individuals, including young people, are reporting symptoms such as throat irritation and respiratory discomfort. ... read..
Profitability of Indian banks is expected to improve through the remainder of FY27, supported by recovery in net interest margins (NIMs), sustained credit growth and lower credit costs, although deposit mobilisation and potential asset quality pressures w ... read..
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, received 42 Diwali-related burn injury cases, including 11 major burns requiring hospital admission, with one child reported to be in a very serious condition, Dr Maneesh Singhal, Head of the ... read..
Hockey India on Monday announced the Indian mens squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, scheduled for 15 to 23 November 2026 in Auckland. ... read..
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Women's Selection Committee has announced India's squads for the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa in December, with Smriti Mandhana set to lead the side across all three formats. ... read..
Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to settle at 6 per cent in October 2026, up from 5.54 per cent in September, with risks tilted to the upside, even as core inflation remains insulated to some extent by corporate absorption of input costs and softeni ... read..
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'Very Poor' category on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 344 at around 4 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it has attached immovable properties valued at Rs 10.63 crore in Kashmir in a case linked to the misuse of the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) scheme. ... read..
India's investment outlook is strengthening as accelerating credit growth and rising corporate revenues point to stronger private capital spending, while a possible cooling of global energy prices could ease pressure on company margins, according to an HS ... read..
India and Lebanon held their first-ever Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on Monday, reviewing the entire gamut of bilateral relations and discussing ways to strengthen cooperation across political-security, economic and socio-cultural sectors. ... read..
Global financial services firm HSBC has upgraded Indian equities to 'overweight' from 'neutral', citing resilient corporate earnings, improved growth prospects and more reasonable valuations following a prolonged period of market correction and underperfo ... read..
The Indian Super League is in its fifth week of games, and the promising viewership numbers have left NorthEast United FC owner and Bollywood actor John Abraham feeling bullish about the future of Indian football. ... read..
Authorities have seized approximately 1,286.35 kg of meat suspected to be beef after it was transported from Hyderabad to the New Washing Line (NZM) railway yard in Delhi via train. ... read..
BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Monday took a swipe at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his description of Diwali as an "Eid of happiness", saying it seemed as though the Congress chief "might start crying" while speaking about the Hi ... read..
Indian swimmer Tirthank Pegu described his bronze medal at the Youth Olympics as a dream come true, crediting a year of dedicated preparation with his coach, while asserting that the recent success of Indian swimmers on the international stage was not sud ... read..
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) plans to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) computing capacity to up to 224 graphics processing units (GPUs), as it strengthens its technology infrastructure to support growing AI workloads and future computing requi ... read..
The Delhi High Court issued notice to Delhi Police on Abdul Nasir alias Khawar Hayat's plea seeking interim bail on medical grounds in an MCOCA case. His regular bail plea was dismissed by the trial court. ... read..
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has denied claims that Cybertruck is "unprofitable," announcing plans to halt its production in about eight months to prioritise Cybercab manufacturing. ... read..
Congress MP Pawan Khera on Monday launched a counteroffensive against the BJP, defending party president Mallikarjun Kharge's "Eid of Happiness" remark and stating that Eid literally means festival. ... read..
The Delhi High Court has recently acquitted 2 convicts of 28 year old murder case citing discrepancies casting a grave doubt on the statement and recovery of sword cited as weapon of alleged offence and long duration of clothes with blood stain worne by a ... read..
The National Green Tribunal has sought a fresh and updated report from the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (J&KPCC) on the condition of wetlands in Kashmir, after finding that crucial information regarding their existing area was missin ... read..
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday expressed shock over the massive fire in Jammu's Warehouse area, which engulfed several shops and warehouses. He said that reports of a delay of fire brigade services were also "disturbing". ... read..
Shares of US-based technology giant Nvidia fell more than 5 per cent in out-of-hours trading on Monday following an internal investigation into whether its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jensen Huang, was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation, acco ... read..
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, on Monday announced the full schedule of the Khelo India Youth Games 2026. To be hosted by Telangana from December 11-22, KIYG, a flagship event of the sports ministry, will feature 27 comp ... read..
Global food commodity prices declined 1.2 per cent in October, supported by lower prices of cereals, dairy products and meat amid weaker import demand, according to data released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). ... read..
Delhi Fire Services received 214 fire-related calls during Diwali celebrations, including 24 incidents linked to firecrackers, while AIIMS, New Delhi, recorded 42 Diwali-related burn injury cases, including 11 patients with major burns, according to offic ... read..
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended National Day greetings to Cambodia, highlighting the strong civilisational linkages shared by the two countries. ... read..
Delhi Minister and BJP leader Kapil Mishra on Monday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), alleging 1200 incidents of stubble burning in Punjab on Sunday, the day of Diwali, and demanded a probe. ... read..
India's cement industry is witnessing healthy demand growth, but rising input costs are putting pressure on profitability, with the ability of manufacturers to sustain recent price increases emerging as a key factor for earnings recovery, according to a r ... read..
Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary D Raja on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on "Dimagi Naxals", saying the Prime Minister "must be ashamed" of making such a statement, while accusing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak ... read..
Australia batter Steve Smith has consulted a specialist in New York over the neck injury that forced him to miss the final Test against South Africa, with hopes that he will recover in time to feature for New South Wales against Queensland in the Sheffie ... read..
A day after Diwali celebrations, residents of the national capital woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Monday, as air quality deteriorated to the 'severe' category at several monitoring stations, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 400 in multiple ... read..
