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Congress, Left, CJP protests in Delhi for 'regime change', not over CEC, SIR: Keralam BJP chief

BJP Keralam president Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged the protests in Delhi by Congress, CJP and the Left parties have nothing to do with the CEC or SIR and intends to bring about a regime change akin to what happened in Bangladesh. He further claimed that opposition parties were united by their…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Rubio calls for end to Russia-Ukraine war as Moscow claims strikes on Kyiv’s military targets

NEW DELHI: US secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated that president Donald Trump wants Russia and Ukraine to focus on ending their four-year-old war. His remarks come against the backdrop of ongoing military operations, with Russia's defence ministry claiming that its forces have struck several military-industrial facilities in Ukraine.

The Times of India · Oct 19

This carnival of protest on the streets of Delhi has shaken Narendra Modi like nothing before

The singing, dancing and sheer joy in the face of police brutality at the protests led by the Cockroach Janta party show people no longer fear India’s regime, says poet and writer Meena Kandasamy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj flags stampede risk over reduced CR Park Durga Puja pandal timings

AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bhardwaj has accused the Delhi Police of disrupting Durga Puja celebrations in CR Park by restricting pandal timings from midnight to 10 pm. He warned that shorter operating hours could lead to overcrowding and increase the risk of stampedes, while alleging that police personnel damaged equipment…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

7 Ramlila Ground Health Risks That Have Nothing to Do With the Food Stalls

The Smoke Is Not Just AtmosphereThe effigy fire at a large Ramlila ground can release particulate matter at levels comparable to a moderate industrial event. Burning bamboo, cloth, paper mache, and chemical-based paints produce fine particles, PM2.5 and coarser PM10, that travel deep into the lungs. People with asthma, chronic…

Times Life · Oct 19

Bolivia and India Explore Mining Ties That Could Shape the Global Battery Supply Chain

Bolivia and India are advancing a minerals pact covering satellites, lithium, and a $100M wind park — while La Paz plays Washington and New Delhi against each other.

Latin Times · Oct 18

What made this US woman in Delhi fall in love with India? Internet has suggestions after her kirana store video goes viral

An American woman living in New Delhi, Kristen Fischer, has sparked an online conversation after sharing a video of her visit to a neighbourhood kirana store less than a minute from her home. She is seen buying milk and curd while speaking to the shopkeeper in Hindi. The video prompted…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world

Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat

The Independent UK · Oct 18

Moving to Goa looked like a dream until reality hit: Ex-Cognizant HR opens up about quitting her corporate job to move to a city where others go on holiday

Finding purpose: Former Cognizant HR professional Arpita Sahu has opened up about the fears and financial uncertainty she faces after quitting her corporate job in Delhi and moving to Goa in search of purpose. In Instagram videos, she spoke about struggling with self-doubt, pressure to succeed and finding meaningful connections,…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

A protest, a price: Delhi trade faces Rs 400 crore daily risk, says CAIT

Protests in Delhi could put business transactions worth over Rs 400 crore at risk daily, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). Its estimate is based on the capital's average daily turnover of Rs 2,200 crore. Traders have warned that prolonged disruptions could affect supply chains, livelihoods and…

The Economic Times · Oct 18