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Delhi’s ‘very poor’ air may slip into ‘severe’ zone today

The air quality in Delhi continued to deteriorate, settling into the ‘very poor’ category on Thursday and is likely to become ‘severe’ by Friday. Read more

Several Sena, NCP, Cong political heavyweights likely in new Maharashtra govt

The Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party-Congress government in Maharashtra is likely to have several political heavyweights, including Ajit Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal, Jayant Patil and Balasaheb Thorat. Read more

Army HQ sets the ball rolling for a code of conduct

A piquant situation developed at the 33rd Biennial Battalion Commanders Conference of Madras Regiment last April when Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) BD Mishra decided to attend the event at Wellington, Tamil Nadu. Read more

Hostile nuclear-armed Pakistan keeps India on constant alert: US lawmaker

Islamic insurgents are a constant threat, spreading terror throughout Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere in India, an American lawmaker said on Thursday and urged his Congressional colleagues to support New Delhi in its fight against terror. Read more

‘In a 5-Test series 2 can be played with pink ball,’ Dilip Vengsarkar

The low spectator turn out in Test matches in India has been a growing concern for the last few years with captain Virat Kohli even proposing to limit Test cricket to 5 venues only. Read more

Anu Malik quits as Indian Idol 11 judge after renewed protests led by Sona Mohapatra: Report

Days after denying allegations of sexual misconduct, music composer Anu Malik has reportedly stepped down as one of the judges of singing reality show Indian Idol. Read more

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 22, what’s in store for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and other zodiac signs

The position the sun, the moon and planets decide how our day is going to look, and horoscopes help by giving a little hint about what the day is going to be like for you. Read more