Articles by Manjiri Chitre
Biden on Rishi Sunak becoming the next UK PM: 'Groundbreaking milestone'
Rishi Sunak became the UK's next prime minister - replacing his once rival Liz Truss - after winning the battle for leadership of Britain's Conservative party.
Updated on Oct 25, 2022 11:52 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Swati Bhasin
Delhi prepared to tackle incidents on Diwali, says city's fire service chief
The Delhi fire service has made all the arrangements to tackle fire incidents on Diwali even though bursting firecrackers have been banned in the national capital.
Published on Oct 24, 2022 01:57 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Swati Bhasin
Delhi ticked off the ‘10 most polluted cities of Asia’ list, Kejriwal reacts
Delhi's air quality on Monday inched towards the "very poor" category with the air quality index (AQI) at 298 at 6 am.
Published on Oct 24, 2022 12:34 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Swati Bhasin
Philippines students wear ‘anti-cheating’ hats during exams. See bizarre pics
Students at the Bicol University College of Engineering in Legazpi City were asked to design their own hats.
Published on Oct 24, 2022 11:46 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Swati Bhasin
Delhi's air quality inches closer to ‘very poor' category on Diwali morning
Earlier, the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) had predicted that the air quality may deteriorate to "very poor" on Monday morning.
Published on Oct 24, 2022 09:38 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Swati Bhasin
President, PM Modi lead Diwali greetings: 'Brightness and radiance'
Diwali - one of the most significant Hindu festivals - is observed annually on the 15th day of Kartik month.
Published on Oct 24, 2022 07:51 AM IST
Climate protesters throw mashed potatoes at Monet's Les Meules painting. Watch
The protesters - belonging to a German environmental group 'Letzte Generation' - justified their actions in the video.
Published on Oct 24, 2022 07:37 AM IST
Putin congratulates Xi Jinping for securing third term: ‘Look forward to…’
Xi Jinping and Putin had recently met on the sidelines of the SCO Summit.
Updated on Oct 23, 2022 01:49 PM IST
2 killed as huge fire breaks out in Andhra in cluster of cracker stalls
The incident was reported at the Gymkhana ground in the Gandhi Nagar locality.
Updated on Oct 23, 2022 12:23 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Reported by Srinivasa Rao Apparasu
Oyo begins internal probe after couple secretly filmed at Noida hotel: Report
The accused duo booked the same room a week later to take the camera out that had recorded intimate moments of a couple, the police said, reported news agency PTI.
Published on Oct 23, 2022 11:05 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
'Our Diwali started': Isro chairman after heaviest rocket launch
Terming the mission 'historic', Somanath, also the Secretary, the Department of Space credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support for the mission's success.
Published on Oct 23, 2022 07:52 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan booked in 'attempted murder' case in Islamabad
In the FIR, Ranjha mentioned that he was attacked when he appeared as a plaintiff in the Toshakhana case at the commission.
Published on Oct 23, 2022 07:19 AM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Days ahead of Diwali, Delhi's air quality drops to ‘poor’ category, AQI at 262
On Wednesday, the Commission for Air Quality Management said the air quality index (AQI) may move into the 'very poor' category by Saturday.
Published on Oct 21, 2022 09:19 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Sohini Goswami
If Monday is worst day of week, Friday the best one? Guinness & netizens respond
Earlier this week, the GWR declared Monday as the 'worst day of the week'.
Published on Oct 21, 2022 07:09 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Sohini Goswami
Fire breaks out at banquet hall in Delhi's Rohini, no injuries reported
Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg said 13 fire tenders were rushed to the blaze and that it is now under control.
Published on Oct 21, 2022 05:47 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
SC slams man's plea seeking to be made President of India: ‘Scurrilous'
The plea, filed by Kishore Jagannath Sawant who claimed to be an environmentalist for the past 20 years, said he was not allowed to contest the recent Presidential polls.
Published on Oct 21, 2022 04:55 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Sohini Goswami
India successfully tests new-gen nuclear-capable 'Agni Prime' ballistic missile
The 'Agni Prime' is a two-stage canisterised solid-propellant missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance system.
Updated on Oct 21, 2022 03:50 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Haryana minister on why 'Kejriwal not blaming Punjab for farm fires this year'
Taking a dig, the Haryana minister suggested that the Delhi CM is not blaming Punjab anymore because the state now has the AAP government, led by Bhagwant Mann.
Published on Oct 21, 2022 02:32 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Swati Bhasin
Ex-AIIMS boss cautions against new Omicron variants, says situation is different
According to the health expert, the chances of hospitalisation and ICU admissions are low.
Published on Oct 19, 2022 07:32 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Sohini Goswami
PM to Kharge on being elected Cong president: ‘May he have a fruitful tenure’
Kharge became the first non-Gandhi Congress president in 24 years, defeating Shashi Tharoor.
Updated on Oct 19, 2022 06:04 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Sohini Goswami
Uttar Pradesh govt cancels all doctors' leaves as Dengue cases rise
Between January and September this year, the state reported 2,103 dengue cases.
Published on Oct 19, 2022 04:52 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
On Kharge's win, Rahul says new Cong chief represents democratic vision of India
Kharge, on Wednesday, became the first non-Gandhi Congress president in 24 years.
Updated on Oct 19, 2022 06:03 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Sohini Goswami
‘Ashamed to be an Indian’: Kerala governor on killing of Kashmiri pandits
In the last year, several incidents of targeted killings have taken place in the Kashmir Valley.
Published on Oct 18, 2022 08:40 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
War: ‘Tech malfunction’ likely caused jet crash in residential area, says Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday expressed “deep condolences” to the families of the deceased in the plane crash.
Published on Oct 18, 2022 08:02 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Sohini Goswami
On Bilkis Bano case, Siddaramaiah's scathing attack on Amit Shah: 'Apologise'
In a series of tweets, Siddaramaiah hit out at the BJP government.
Published on Oct 18, 2022 05:51 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
PM Modi releases commemorative coins of ₹100 at Interpol general assembly.Pics
The General Assembly is Interpol’s supreme governing body and meets once a year to take key decisions related to its functioning.
Published on Oct 18, 2022 03:47 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Sohini Goswami
Kerala govt intensifies measures as new Covid subvariants rise globally
The health minister also urged people to take precautions and continue to wear masks.
Published on Oct 17, 2022 10:51 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Sohini Goswami
Iran: Satellite images show damage to notorious prison amid protest. See pics
On Saturday night, a massive fire broke out at the Evin prison that houses many of Iran's political prisoners and anti-government activists.
Published on Oct 17, 2022 07:56 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Sohini Goswami
PM Modi to address 90th Interpol General Assembly on Oct 18. Details here
Union home minister Amit Shah, Interpol president Ahmed Naser Al Raisi, and secretary general Jurgen Stock will also be present at the event.
Updated on Oct 17, 2022 05:43 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
On Mamata’s appeal to PM for Sourav, Suvendu makes a comeback. It has SRK too
Banerjee had said Ganguly must be allowed to contest the ICC election and that she would write to Modi in this regard.
Updated on Oct 17, 2022 04:57 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Sohini Goswami