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Benefits on EV purchase, fuel vouchers: Centre approves scheme to cut pollution levels in Delhi

Benefits on EV purchase, fuel vouchers: Centre approves scheme to cut pollution levels in Delhi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that the Union Cabinet has approved a scheme aimed at reducing pollution levels in Delhi–NCR. He added that the initiative will improve air quality, promote cleaner transport, and benefit vehicle owners by supporting the shift to less polluting vehicles. Air pollution in the Delhi-NCR remains a severe public health challenge, particularly during winter months. (REUTERS) Here’s everything you need to know about the scheme: The two-year scheme is designed to cut air pollution in the Delhi–NCR region and promote cleaner mobility. It will be funded through the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The scheme will be implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), in coordination with the governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The total financial outlay for the scheme is ₹9,585 crore, which includes ₹5,041 crore from the Central Government and additional support through tax concessions from participating states. The scheme is expected …

‘He was to come home for holidays’: Dreams cut short as Delhi building collapse kills two friends

‘He was to come home for holidays’: Dreams cut short as Delhi building collapse kills two friends

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Kapil, 28, was hopeful about making it to the coveted Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) on Saturday after his interview had gone well. He gathered five of his friends for a small celebration at a canteen in Delhi’s Saidulajab area in the evening, his friends told news agency PTI. NDRF team conduct a rescue operation as the building collapsed in Saidulajab, Saket last night, in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, May 31, 2026. (Ishant Chauhan/ Hindustan Times) But celebration turned into tragedy when a multi-storey building collapsed and the debris crashed onto the tin-shed canteen that is frequented by students preparing for competitive examinations such as Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE). Kapil died, along with his friend Nalin Ray, both former students of Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology (MIT) in Bihar and later associated with a coaching institute in Delhi. Celebration turns into tragedy “Kapil had called his friends because his interview had gone very well. They were sitting together in the canteen when …

Monsoon forecast cut to 90 per cent, IMD warns of below-normal rainfall

Monsoon forecast cut to 90 per cent, IMD warns of below-normal rainfall

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that India is likely to receive below-normal rainfall during the 2026 monsoon season. Overall rainfall between June and September is expected to be around 90 per cent of the usual average, with a possible variation of 4 per cent. This is lower than the earlier estimate of 92 per cent issued in April and is also the lowest pre-monsoon forecast released by the IMD in recent years. According to the weather department, there is a 60 per cent probability that rainfall this year will fall in the “deficient” category, which refers to rainfall below 90 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA). The IMD, however, clarified that it does not officially declare drought conditions and only classifies rainfall levels. Monsoon arrival likely delayed The monsoon, which was earlier expected to arrive in Kerala and southern regions on May 26, is now likely to reach the state during the first week of June. Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary M Ravichandran said, “The monsoon has arrived on India’s southern …

Brutal June, above-normal heat wave days, rain forecast cut further: Key IMD projections

Brutal June, above-normal heat wave days, rain forecast cut further: Key IMD projections

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Amid rising temperatures and a severe heat wave raging across the country, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), on Friday (May 29), issued its second-stage long-range forecast for the southwest monsoon season. IMD predicts below-normal rainfall over several key area of the country amid rising temperatures in June (Parveen Kumar/HT) The forecast projects below-normal rainfall across several key areas of the country along with warning of continued heat wave conditions in multiple states starting in June, as reported by HT earlier. Director General of Meteorology Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra addressed a press conference wherein he revealed that the country is expected to receive 90 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA) rainfall during the June-September monsoon season, with a model error margin of four per cent — a projection that is two per cent lower than the April forecast. “We are providing the second-stage update for the June-September monsoon. Quantitatively, we expect 90 per cent of the LPA, with a 4 per cent model error,” he added. Below-normal rainfall As per the regional forecast, Northeast India …

Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express cut flights as fuel costs surge

Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express cut flights as fuel costs surge

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Major Indian carriers, including Air India, IndiGo and Air India Express, will reduce domestic flight operations starting June amid rising fuel costs, softer seasonal demand and operational pressures linked to the West Asia conflict, officials familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The reduction in flight operations of Indian carriers will begin in June. (Representational Photo/Bloomberg) Air India will cut around 22% of its domestic flights from next month, officials said. The airline had earlier reduced about 27% of its international operations. The reductions come amid a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel prices following the US-Israel conflict with Iran, which has increased operating costs for airlines. Indian carriers have also faced longer flying times and higher expenses because of the continued closure of Pakistani airspace to Indian airlines. Air India, which reported a record annual loss of more than $2 billion in 2025-26, said the latest cuts were part of a temporary network rationalisation exercise. “In continuation of our previously announced adjustments to select international services between June and August 2026, we have temporarily …

Bowling lineups have work cut out: SRH asst coach on Travishek & Vaibhav-Jaiswal | Cricket News

Bowling lineups have work cut out: SRH asst coach on Travishek & Vaibhav-Jaiswal | Cricket News

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4 min readMay 26, 2026 09:42 PM IST With Sunrisers Hyderabad facing Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator at Mullanpur on Wednesday, the focus will be on the opening pairs of the two sides. Sunrisers’ opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head have amassed 563 runs and 393 runs respectively; Royals’ openers Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal have amassed 583 runs and 397 runs respectively. Sunrisers’ assistant coach James Franklin quipped that bowling lineups of both sides will have their work cut out in the Eliminator. “Absolutely, I mean, both pairs of openers for both teams are exciting cricketers. They are destructive in their own ways and means. We have obviously seen for a few years now, the dynamic partnership that we have with Travis (Head) and Abhishek (Sharma) and then obviously the emergence from the fag end of last year’s IPL and this IPL, Vaibhav (Sooryavanshi)and (Yashasvi) Jaiswal as an opening partnership has been very destructive. So I would say both the teams’ bowling line-ups have got their work cut out for them. But …

Dhurandhar triggers OTT battle as Netflix and JioHotstar drop ‘Raw and Undekha’ cut on May 22 | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar triggers OTT battle as Netflix and JioHotstar drop ‘Raw and Undekha’ cut on May 22 | Bollywood News

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When Dhurandhar released in December 2025, the film was expected to do well, but few predicted it would become the massive box office phenomenon it eventually turned into. Before the film hit theatres, Netflix had acquired its OTT rights, and after a hugely successful theatrical run, the film premiered on the platform on January 30. Following the unexpected scale of Dhurandhar’s success, JioHotstar aggressively pursued and acquired the streaming rights for Dhurandhar 2, which released in theatres on March 19, 2026. Cut to May, and the franchise has now sparked a full-blown OTT clash, with both Netflix and JioHotstar announcing the release of Dhurandhar Raw & Undekha on the same day. In a move that has left fans both excited and confused, the makers have announced that Dhurandhar’s ‘Raw & Undekha’ version will stream simultaneously on both Netflix and JioHotstar from May 22. ALSO READ: Drishyam 3 movie review: A close shave for Mohanlal, Jeethu Joseph as Georgekutty battles himself On Wednesday, both platforms shared separate announcements about the release of the uncut version of …

UK07 Rider Anurag Dobhal says he sold ‘ ₹10 crore bike collection’ during financial crisis: ‘Electricity was cut off’

UK07 Rider Anurag Dobhal says he sold ‘ ₹10 crore bike collection’ during financial crisis: ‘Electricity was cut off’

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YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 fame Anurag Dobhal grabbed headlines in March this year after crashing his car during an Instagram Live session. In the same month, the YouTuber welcomed his first child with his wife, Ritika and is now trying to rebuild his life. In his latest vlog, Anurag claimed he had sold his bike collection, reportedly worth ₹10 crore, due to a severe financial crisis. Anurag Dobhal reveals he’s only left with two bikes. Anurag Dobhal reveals he sold his ₹10 crore bike collection Anurag visited the garage he had built to house his expensive bike collection and became emotional as he spoke about the difficult phase in his life. He said, “The empire we built is empty today. We had to sell off most of the bikes last year. We only have two bikes left. I had to sell the bikes because I was dealing with a financial crisis daily, and I was in dire need of money. Only I know how I survived that time; there was instability around me. …

Chhaya Vora on gossip after her Gangubai Kathiawadi scenes were cut: ‘Didn’t affect me’ | Bollywood News

Chhaya Vora on gossip after her Gangubai Kathiawadi scenes were cut: ‘Didn’t affect me’ | Bollywood News

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6 min readMumbaiUpdated: May 17, 2026 08:00 PM IST Veteran actor Chhaya Vora began her career in Gujarati theatre in 1986. After spending nearly eight years working in theatre and television, she stepped away from acting altogether. Following a 13-year hiatus, Chhaya returned to the industry with a successful second innings. From appearing in Mitron to landing a role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi, she steadily rebuilt her career and most recently played a grandmother in Bhoot Bangla. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Chhaya spoke about her journey and said, “I took a break for 13 years after I got married. When my son turned 12, my friends from the theatre industry asked me to resume work. I wanted to enjoy family life. So, I resumed doing plays, because it was convenient and gave me time too. I also worked on television. I did Zee TV’s first show, Dillagi. In my second innings, I played Jackky Bhangnani’s mother in Mitron, then played Alia Bhatt’s mother in Gangubai Kathiawadi.” Also Read: ‘Should be ashamed’: …

Kamal Haasan urges film industry to cut excess amid West Asia crisis | Tamil News

Kamal Haasan urges film industry to cut excess amid West Asia crisis | Tamil News

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Inflated budgets, soaring entourage expenses, and unnecessary wastage of money just to project scale have long been persistent issues in the Indian film industry. Over the years, several A-list actors and producers have voiced concerns about these challenges. Most recently, Kamal Haasan addressed the industry directly, urging stakeholders to adopt “practical and sustainable operating practices for efficient filmmaking.” On Friday evening, Haasan took to X to post a detailed note with the caption, “My appeal to our Industry.” Referencing the ongoing crisis in West Asia, which has escalated over the past few months due to military clashes between Iran and U.S.-Israeli forces beginning around February, the actor-filmmaker highlighted its economic ripple effects on India. He warned that these developments could soon impact the film industry as consumer behaviour and spending patterns shift. In his note, he wrote: “The continuing crisis in West Asia is deepening and the world is facing growing pressure on energy, trade, logistics, and economic stability. India too is inevitably feeling the impact of rising fuel, energy, logistics, and production costs. For …