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New Delhi: Dense smog returned to the national capital on Saturday as the air quality index climbed into the Very Poor category, prompting renewed public health concerns and heightening calls for heightened pollution control measures. Residents across the city woke up to a heavy blanket of haze that sharply reduced visibility and raised alarm among vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, and people with respiratory issues. Monitoring stations recorded a significant increase in particulate matter levels, with PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations surging well above safe limits. The deteriorating air quality comes amid seasonal changes, lower wind speeds, and cooler temperatures,…

Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has welcomed a comprehensive free trade agreement with India, describing it as a significant economic milestone that opens access to a market of 1.4 billion consumers and strengthens ties between the two countries. Luxon said the pact marks an important step in expanding trade and investment opportunities, particularly for New Zealand’s exporters in key sectors such as dairy, meat, seafood, wood products and wine. He underscored the potential for the agreement to boost economic growth, create jobs and deepen bilateral engagement across a range of industries. The Prime Minister noted that India’s fast‑growing…

New Delhi: Delhi Police launched a massive enforcement operation under the banner of Operation Aaghat ahead of New Year celebrations, arresting over 150 individuals and seizing illegal firearms, sharp-edged weapons, ammunition, narcotics including ganja, illicit liquor, cash, vehicles and other contraband in one of the most extensive pre-festive crackdowns in recent years. The operation was described by authorities as a proactive measure to disrupt criminal networks, curb organized crime, and prevent potential offences during the upcoming celebrations, when public gatherings, nightlife activity, and festive travel typically increase across the national capital. The operation was carried out across multiple locations in…

Faridpur (Bangladesh): A concert by veteran Bangladeshi rock musician James was cancelled on Friday night after violence erupted at the venue during anniversary celebrations of Faridpur Zilla School, leaving at least 20 people injured and triggering panic among attendees. The concert was scheduled as part of the 185th anniversary programme of the historic educational institution and was to be the concluding highlight of the two-day celebrations. James, popularly known as Nagar Baul, was set to perform before a large gathering of students, alumni and local residents. According to organisers and eyewitnesses, trouble began shortly before the performance when a group…

Mumbai: Shafali Verma once again underlined her status as one of India’s most destructive batters as her blistering unbeaten 79 powered India Women to a comprehensive series-clinching win against Sri Lanka Women in the third T20 International. Chasing a modest target, India completed the task with ease, winning by eight wickets and taking an unassailable lead in the series. From the moment she walked out to bat, Shafali set the tone with fearless stroke play, dismantling the Sri Lankan bowling attack and ensuring the chase never drifted into uncertainty. Her innings was a mix of raw power and controlled aggression,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Gauri Warriors emerged champions of the Imperial T20 League 2025, defeating Shree Mahalasa Sanskrutik Mandal in the final of the leather-ball cricket tournament organised by V Strikers Sports Club at the Shri Shantadurga Devasthan ground, Khandola. The tournament was held from November 16 to December 21 and concluded in the presence of several dignitaries, including Goa Cricket Association president Mahesh Dessai, GCA vice-president Paresh Phadte, Betki-Khandola Sarpanch Dilip Naik, and V Strikers Club president Praviraj Haldankar. On the occasion, Dessai was felicitated for his continued support to the development of cricket in Goa, particularly at the grassroots…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: The Additional Sessions Court in Mapusa has granted temporary protection from arrest until December 30 to Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane, in connection with a document falsification case registered against their firm, GS Hospitality Goa Arpora LLP. The court has also issued notice to the investigating officer seeking a response in the matter. The order comes amid parallel proceedings in the nightclub fire case. On the same day, the Mapusa Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court extended the police custody of the Luthra brothers until December 29 in connection with…