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Iranian FM Araghchi to visit India for BRICS summit to bolster ties

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will visit India for the upcoming BRICS summit. This high-level participation signifies strengthening ties between Iran and India. The meeting in New Delhi is crucial for multilateral cooperation. Araghchi will engage in bilateral discussions with other ministers, including India's Foreign Minister. This visit builds…

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Bengaluru techie quit his Rs 30 lakh job to chase a dangerous dream, only to end up being arrested

Delhi Police have arrested a 31-year-old Bengaluru-based software engineer, Ravi Rathore, for allegedly running a fake online trading racket that duped hundreds of investors of nearly Rs 100 crore through a fraudulent mobile app and website promising guaranteed returns. According to PTI, investigators said the accused used manipulated profit displays,…

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Living under notice: Fear and uncertainty along the Yamuna in Delhi

Yamuna Bazar is home to around 310 families, nearly 1,100 people, spread across 32 ghats. For most residents, their livelihoods are inseparable from the river. Some work as priests conducting rituals, others sell flowers, while many earn a living by ferrying people in boats. Many say they have lived in…

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Delhi air pollution update: Govt introduces new 100 GSM rule for green nets to fight construction dust

Delhi green nets: Delhi has introduced a new minimum quality standard for the green nets used at construction sites after pollution authorities found many existing nets were too thin to effectively block dust. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has now made it mandatory for all construction and demolition sites…

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Chanel for Chandigarh, Mango for Mangaluru: India’s luxury map shifts beyond metros

India's retail landscape is shifting as smaller Tier-2 cities are now attracting global brands and premium malls, outperforming larger metros. A new study reveals a parallel retail economy emerging, driven by strong consumption power and modern infrastructure in these rapidly developing urban centers.

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North East woman's assault in Delhi: Meghalaya CM calls for stringent action against accused

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has voiced strong concerns regarding the alleged assault and racial harassment of a woman from Assam in Delhi. He has demanded strict legal action against the perpetrators. Sangma emphasized that such incidents of violence and discrimination against people from the Northeast are unacceptable and…

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Delhi HC directs DDA to ensure no parking or commercial activity on Yamuna flood plains

The Delhi High Court has ordered the Delhi Development Authority to stop all activities, including parking and commercial use, on the Yamuna flood plains at Sur Ghat. The court emphasized the area's ecological sensitivity and its Zone-O classification. Religious and commercial activities are now restricted. Alternative parking will be arranged…

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22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (May 12, 2026) on IBJA, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Tanishq and Kalyan Jewellers

Gold prices are high today, May 12, 2026. Major jewelers show rising rates for 22k gold. This follows a call to reduce gold buying for a year to help foreign exchange reserves. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association wants policy changes to use household gold better. They suggest allowing gold…

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Delhi rain time today: Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad to get showers as IMD sounds yellow alert. Here's what commuters need to know

Delhi-NCR weather today: Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram are under a yellow alert for Tuesday due to dust storms and thunderstorms with light rain. Gusty winds up to 50 kmph are expected, with weather activity intensifying in the afternoon and evening. Thundery developments may persist on Wednesday, with temperatures dipping…

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Congress high command seeks wider consultations as Kerala CM decision remains elusive

Congress leaders are in Delhi to discuss Kerala's next Chief Minister. The party high command is consulting former state presidents and working presidents. Key contenders include Ramesh Chennithala, V D Satheesan, and K C Venugopal. A decision is expected soon as the party seeks broader consensus.

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Petrol, Diesel prices today hiked? Check the latest rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other cities as OMCs bleed Rs 1,000 crore per day

Petrol, Diesel prices today (May 12): Petrol and diesel prices remained steady on May 12, 2026, despite rising concerns over India's energy security and escalating crude oil prices. The government is absorbing daily losses to shield consumers, while urging citizens to curb fuel consumption amid Middle East tensions. India maintains…

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PBKS vs DC yesterday's Match 2026: Axar Patel, David Miller lead Delhi Capitals to record-breaking win over Punjab Kings. Here's a look at the updated IPL points table

Yesterday IPL Match PBKS vs DC: Delhi Capitals achieved a historic 200+ chase, defeating Punjab Kings by three wickets. Axar Patel and David Miller's fifties laid the foundation, with Ashutosh Sharma and Madhav Tiwari sealing the win. Despite Punjab's 210/5 powered by Shreyas Iyer and Priyansh Arya, DC's victory propels…

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Ponting's Punjab in freefall as Aussie bowlers pounded

Aussie bowlers took 4-152 in 11 overs on a run-laden night in the Himalayan foothills, but Mitchell Starc ended up smiling as his Delhi Capitals team won.

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Railway utilised 98 pc capex by Feb-end; trains to dominate flights in new corridors: Vaishnaw

Indian Railways achieved 98 percent budget utilization for FY26. New high-speed corridors will significantly cut travel times, making trains the preferred mode over flights. Mumbai to Pune will take 28 minutes, and Delhi to Varanasi just 3 hours and 50 minutes. The railway network has seen extensive electrification and new…

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Delhi’s women gig workers are battling far more than the punishing heat

In Delhi’s blistering summer, when temperatures soar past 45°C, most of us tap an app from the comfort of our air-conditioned rooms. Minutes later, the doorbell rings. Your favourite meal has arrived. A beautician comes home to make life easier. A domestic worker helps keep your routine running smoothly.

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Nitin Gadkari launches no-stop toll system on UER-II; How does the 'Free Flow' tolling work and how will it help Delhi commuters?

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling at the Mundka-Bakkarwala plaza on Delhi’s Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II). The new system allows vehicles to pass through without stopping, promising faster travel, reduced congestion, and lower emissions in the national capital.

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Delhi gets smart tolling upgrade as Nitin Gadkari inaugurates MLFF system on UER-II

India’s highway infrastructure is entering a new phase of technology-driven mobility with the launch of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system on Delhi’s Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II). Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the new Mundka–Bakkarwala toll plaza on Monday, marking the capital’s latest addition…

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Nitin Gadkari inaugurates second barrier less Mundka-Bakkarwala toll plaza on UER-II

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated a new barrier-less toll system in Delhi. This advanced technology allows vehicles to pass through without stopping. India is expanding this system to multiple toll plazas nationwide. The rollout aims to reduce traffic jams and save travel time and fuel. More plazas will be…

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22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (May 11, 2026) on Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers and IBJA after PM Modi’s announcement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to temporarily reduce gold purchases for one year to ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves and imports. Following his appeal, gold prices saw a slight dip. Today, 22k gold is priced around Rs 13,945 per gram at major retailers, with Tanishq showing a slightly…

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Medical boards are gatekeeping abortion access

The Supreme Court, on April 30, disagreed with an appeal by a medical board, and permitted a 15-year-old girl in her third trimester to terminate her pregnancy. This was the second such case this year alone where the Delhi-based All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has argued for the…

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Railways clears 2 projects in northwest Delhi to reduce congestion: CM

The Railways has approved crucial infrastructure projects for northwest Delhi. Widening of the Haiderpur-Badli rail overbridge will ease Mukarba Chowk traffic. An elevated loop connecting Shalimar Bagh and Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar also received approval. These projects aim to significantly reduce congestion and improve connectivity. The Delhi government is committed…

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Noida International Airport may lose fare edge over IGI despite UP’s fuel tax relief. Why?

Flyers may not find cheaper flights from the new Noida International Airport as higher airport tariffs and passenger charges offset Uttar Pradesh's lower aviation fuel tax. Airlines warn these costs could make fares similar to or higher than Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, potentially discouraging passenger shift.

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Congress workers remove flex boards across Kerala after appeal by CM contenders

Kerala Congress leaders have asked supporters to stop public campaigns and remove flex boards supporting individual leaders for the chief minister's post. This appeal follows discussions with the Congress high command in New Delhi. Party workers across Kerala have begun removing posters and cancelling rallies.

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AI study finds hidden mathematical laws shaping cuisines across cultures

A new study reveals that recipes follow mathematical laws, much like human language. Researchers at IIIT-Delhi used AI to analyse over 118,000 recipes from 26 cuisines. They found four statistical laws shaping cooking globally.

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It all adds up: Kiwi guided by Aussie to epic IPL ton

Perth Scorchers sledgehammer Finn Allen has bludgeoned an incredible unbeaten IPL match-winning ton -- with a little help from his Kolkata mate Cameron Green.

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