MUMBAI: Mumbai on Friday recorded its fifth highest Air Quality Index (AQI) of February at 130, categorised as ‘moderate’ by the Central Pollution Control Board’s SAMEER app.This was recorded in the evening based on data collected from various monitoring stations across the city, the CPCB-run official AQI monitoring application showed.Earlier this month, AQI had touched…
Columbia and other universities at risk as court lifts block on DEI orders A federal appeals court on February 6 allowed President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at federally funded institutions to move forward, reversing a lower court’s injunction that had paused their enforcement. The ruling enables federal agencies…
Bollywood megastars Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan represent a scale of fame most filmmakers aspire to collaborate with at least once in their careers. However, Sudip Sharma — the acclaimed writer and creator behind gritty dramas like Paatal Lok and Kohrra — has made it clear that chasing star power has never been part…
As per Vedic astrology, in 2026 every zodiac sign will have a fair share of happiness and prosperity, but experts believe that this year will be an exceptional transformative year for the mighty Leos. This will be because of Saturn’s presence in their 8th house; as the planets are aligning towards inner cleansing, the shift…
The Supreme Court passed an “extraordinary order” directing the Calcutta high court to appoint serving and retired judicial officers as Electoral Registration Officers to adjudicate claims and objections in West Bengal’s SIR process, with administrative and security support from state authorities. The Centre criticised Congress and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after around 10 Indian…
Thousands of US businesses scored a major victory after the US Supreme Court struck down emergency tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. However, while companies welcomed the decision, the process of getting refunds worth billions of dollars is expected to be slow and complex.In a landmark ruling with global economic implications, the court said Trump…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam, left, walks off the field with head coach Mike Hesson after a net practice session ahead of an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Pakistan, at R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo) Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson did not mince his words on Babar…
Australia celebrate after winning the T20 World Cup cricket match (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Australia ended their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign with a big win over Oman, but the victory came too late to change their fate. They were already out of the tournament after losing to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, so this match was…
Nasa on Friday set March 6 as the earliest possible launch date for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to fly around the Moon in more than five decades.Senior Nasa official Lori Glaze said additional work at the launch pad and a full dress rehearsal must still be completed before the agency can lock in…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant 2026 examination. This recruitment drives invites applications for the posts of Assistant Commandant in CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. Eligible candidates with a bachelor’s degree can apply online through the UPSC website.The CAPF exam…
