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Delhi plans artificial rain to wash away toxic pollutants
Nov 20, 2018The scientists, for the first time in India, are going to induce artificial rain over Delhi this week to wash away toxic pollutants from the air and provide residents respite from the poor air quality. “If... -
Cricket world body rejects Pakistan compensation claim over India
Nov 20, 2018The International Cricket Council on Tuesday dismissed a compensation claim by Pakistan over India’s refusal to honour an agreement to play bilateral series. “Following a three-day hearing and having considered detailed oral and written submissions, the... -
Air pollution level continues to worsen in New Delhi
Nov 12, 2018The air pollution level in India’s capital city New Delhi Monday continued to be in the very poor category, officials said. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall air quality index (AQI) remained... -
Shikhar Dhawan hits 92 as India sweep T20 series
Nov 12, 2018Opener Shikhar Dhawan smashed 92 as India completed a six-wicket Twenty20 international win on the last ball against West Indies on Sunday to sweep the three-match series. Dhawan put on a crucial 130-run third wicket stand... -
Netflix CEO Hastings says no plans for cheaper India offerings
Nov 10, 2018Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings said that the streaming video company had no plans for cheaper prices in the hotly competitive India market and that an executive’s comments suggesting otherwise had been “misunderstood.” In an interview... -
Air pollution level continues to worsen in New Delhi
Nov 9, 2018The air pollution level in India’s capital city New Delhi on Friday continues to be in the severe category, officials said. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall air quality index (AQI) remained... -
Another tiger killed in India after hunting controversy
Nov 6, 2018Villagers in northern India stalked and killed a tiger in a nature reserve just days after the state- sanctioned shooting of another big cat caused outrage and threats of legal action. In the latest incident, a... -
Delhi schools asked to restrict outdoor activities
Nov 4, 2018Authorities here have asked Delhi schools to restrict their outdoor activities as stubble burning in neighbouriung Punjab and Haryana blackened skylines of the Indian capital. Officials and media reports today said the Delhi government overnight issued... -
India inaugurates world’s tallest statue
Oct 31, 2018India inaugurated the world’s tallest statue on Wednesday with fireworks, folk dances and floral tributes, deploying tight security amid an outcry by local groups over the soaring cost of the 182-metre (600-feet) sculpture of an independence... -
New Nissan KICKS unveiled in India
Oct 26, 2018Nissan has unveiled the progressive design of the most awaited SUV in India: the New Nissan KICKS. “We are excited and proud to unveil the engaging and provocative design of the New KICKS,” said Thomas Kuehl,...