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Delhi Artificial Rain Project Postponed: With Monsoon Drenching City, Pilot Cloud Seeding Project to Curb Air Pollution Deferred to End of August
New Delhi, July 4: With monsoon drenching the capital, Delhi's pilot cloud seeding project to curb air pollution was deferred to the end of August, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Tuesday. The minister announced the change...

‘Sitaare Zameen Par’: Subhash Ghai Showers Praise on Aamir Khan, Says ‘Movie Brings Dignity to Hindi Cinema’
Mumbai, July 4: Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai took to social media to shower praise on Aamir Khan for his continued efforts to elevate the stature of Hindi cinema. Lauding his decision to release ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ in theatres and hold off on...

India News | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Participates in Havan at Inauguration of Camp Office
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday participated in the Havan performed at the inauguration of the camp office. The CM's husband Manish Gupta, son Nikunj Gupta, Ministers Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Manoj Tiwari...
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India's white-ball tour of Bangladesh virtually called off amid diplomatic tensions between neighbours: Report
India were scheduled to play three ODIs and as many T20Is in Bangladesh after the conclusion of the ongoing five-Test series in England. However, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has reportedly put the sale of media rights on hold, indicating the...

Delhi drenched as heavy rains lash parts of capital, IMD forecasts thunderstorms | Video
Delhi: Heavy rains pounded multiple parts of the national capital on Friday afternoon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, predicting thunderstorms along with lightning for the next two days. Visuals from...

Entertainment News | 'Raaj Karega Maalik' Song Unveiled: Rajkummar Rao Brings Heat in MC Square's Rap, Manushi Stuns with Her Dance Moves in 'Maalik's New Track
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Rajkummar Rao starrer 'Maalik' is creating a significant buzz in the entertainment industry with its teasers, trailers and new tracks. The makers have now released a song titled 'Raaj Karega Maalik',...

India vs England 2nd Test Day 3, Stream live: How to watch it on JioHotstar
If Day 2 began with experts and fans hoping India could push the score to 400 to give themselves a chance, Day 3 starts with the same people believing that Shubman Gill and his team could take control of the game by bowling out England for under...

Entertainment News | Trailer of Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Ibrahim Ali Khan's 'Sarzameen' out
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): The trailer of Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ibrahim Ali Khan-starrer 'Sarzameen' has been unveiled, garnering netizens' attention. Directed by Kayoze Irani, the film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran as...

Entertainment News | 'Chinki Minki' No More a 'jodi'; Fans in Disbelief as Influencer Mehra Twins Surabhi, Samriddhi Announce Split
Mumbai (Maharshtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Popular social media influencer sisters Surabhi Mehra and Samriddhi Mehra, also known as Chinki-Minki have announced a professional split. Famed for their perfect dialogue sync, Chinki-Minki were...

Delhi to get its first artificial rain in August 2025: What is it, and how does cloud seeding happen
Delhi is set to employ cloud seeding, a weather modification technique, to combat its hazardous air pollution levels. Led by the Delhi Environment Department and IIT Kanpur, this initiative aims to stimulate rainfall using specialized chemicals...

India News | Gujarat: Heavy Rainfall Brings Chaos to Banaskantha, IMD Issues Red Alert for Several District
Banaskantha (Gujarat) [India], July 4 (ANI): Banaskantha district in Gujarat is facing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, with Tharad being one of the worst-affected areas. Vehicles are struggling to cross waterlogged roads, causing...

India launches anti-dumping probe on polyethylene imports from six nations
India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies has initiated an anti-dumping probe into polyethylene imports from six countries after a domestic industry complaint. The investigation could lead to duties if material injury from cheap imports is...

India News | Nari Shakti: Astha Poonia Becomes Indian Navy's First Woman Fighter Pilot
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 4 (ANI): Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia officially became the first woman to be streamed into the fighter stream of Naval Aviation. Paving the way for a new era of women fighter pilots in the force, and...

Artists from all walks of life take part in ‘Unmukt’ art exhibition in Delhi
Photo: Naveen Bansal Van Kanya Arts Group has organized an art exhibition titled Unmukt at Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat. It was inaugurated by Vice Chairman Gandhi Smriti Vijay Goel on July 3. Goel also planted a Rudraksh tree under ek ped maa ke naam...

Delhi’s old cars ‘gassed out’ & the ‘curious case’ of the stranded British jet
New Delhi: As The Economist describes overcriminalisation in India, it says, “Welcome to India, where everything is against the law.” To put things in perspective, the death penalty is applicable to 301 crimes in India, and a paltry 46 in China....

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in high-rise in Goregaon, doused; no injuries reported
One man was rescued from the blaze that broke out in flat number 2005 at 1 pm at Raheja Residency on Arunkumar Vidya Marg, the Mumbai Fire Brigade official informed A fire broke out on a top floor flat of a 20-storey building in Goregaon East in...

India News | Operation Sindoor Was 'Masterly Stroke' to Stop War at Right Time: Deputy Army Chief
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Operation Sindoor was a carefully orchestrated military action that demonstrated India's resolve to stay ahead in the escalation ladder while preventing full-scale war, Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul R...

India and Israel – Allies in Innovation, Security, and Spirit: Reuven Azar
As the geopolitical landscape evolves and new alliances emerge, the relationship between India and Israel has stood out as one of resilience, vision, and mutual respect. At the confluence of ancient civilizations and modern democracies, this...

India’s Su-30MKI to undergo Super-30 overhaul, set to outclass Pakistan’s F-16s in aerial dominance
New Delhi: In a significant push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals...

India News | President Murmu Flags off Trophies of Durand Cup Tournament at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu unveiled and flagged off the Trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2025 at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, President Murmu said,...