Amid row over 100m rule, govt asked Survey of India to map Aravalis based on it | Gurgaon News

GURGAON: On Wednesday, the Union environment ministry (MoEF) announced it would look to further reduce permissible mining area in the Aravalis. However, exactly a week before that, on Dec 17, it had moved forward to operationalise a new 100m definition of Aravalis – which has drawn all-round protests – by instructing Survey of India (SoI)…

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‘Wrong to support those who criticise our nation’: BAI rejects pollution, hygiene concerns at India Open; downplays criticism | Badminton News

India’s PV Sindhu returns to Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh during the women’s singles round of 32 match at the India Open 2026 badminton tournament, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Wednesday pushed back against criticism over playing conditions at the ongoing India Open 2026, with its general…

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Auto trade: US tariffs to bite in H2 as contract uncertainty clouds outlook; ACMA flags margin stress

The auto component industry expects the real impact of US tariffs to play out in the second half of the current financial year, with uncertainty beginning to cloud fresh export contracts even as existing supplies continue, industry body ACMA said on Wednesday.Despite global headwinds, the sector posted steady growth in the first half of FY26….

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RBI proposes changes to banks’ forex positions

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday proposed changes to rules governing banks’ foreign exchange positions. The amendments to net open position (NOP) were made following a comprehensive review of the existing instructions, according to an official statement. NOP refers to the difference between banks’ total foreign currency assets and liabilities, revealing their exposure to currency fluctuations…

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5,000-year-old whale bones and harpoons from Brazil reveal the earliest evidence of organised whaling |

Historians and archaeologists long considered that the origins of organised whaling lay in the Arctic region of the Earth. A recent discovery in southern Brazil disproves this hypothesis. In the region of Babitonga Bay, in the state of Santa Catarina, it has been found that the local native tribes practised the organised hunting of large…

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IND vs NZ: KL Rahul’s ton in vain as Daryl Mitchell powers New Zealand to 7-wicket win; series tied at 1-1 | Cricket News

India vs New Zealand (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) NEW DELHI: New Zealand outplayed India on Indian conditions as Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 131 overshadowed KL Rahul’s fighting century to secure a seven-wicket win in the second ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Wednesday, levelling the three-match series 1-1. Chasing 285, the visitors finished at 286 for…

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Aamir Khan’s family, partner Gauri Spratt, ex-wife Kiran Rao, children Ira and Junaid attend Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos screening | Hindi Movie News

The makers of the upcoming film Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos hosted a star-studded special screening in Mumbai on January 14, drawing several big names from the film industry. Producer Aamir Khan arrived with his partner Gauri Spratt, while his former wife Kiran Rao was also present, making it a rare family reunion under one roof.Aamir…

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‘Andhadhun’, The Lunchbox’, Masaan’: 4 open-ended Bollywood films and where to watch them on OTT

Bollywood is a treasure trove of films that ignite the imagination and spark profound discussions. Our selection features four standout titles: ‘No Smoking,’ ‘Andhadhun,’ ‘Masaan,’ and ‘Piku.’ Known for their ambiguous endings, these films invite you to explore varied interpretations. Find out where you can stream these cinematic masterpieces and immerse yourself in their intriguing…

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Former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth defends India Open amid criticism: ‘Every country has its own challenge’ | Badminton News

India’s Kidambi Srikanth (PTI Photo/Nand Kumar) NEW DELHI: Former world No.1 Kidambi Srikanth has spoken in support of the playing conditions at the ongoing India Open. He said he has not faced any serious problems at the venue. He also felt that small organisational issues can happen anywhere and are not limited to one country….

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