The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), making school closures mandatory under Stages 3 and 4. Previously, state governments decided on implementing these measures. Under the new guidelines, schools in NCR districts like Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddha Nagar will also be shut during hazardous air quality levels.

Shares of Adani Group companies lost about ₹2 lakh crore ($22 billion) in market value in early trade on Thursday after US prosecutors charged Gautam Adani in an alleged bribery and fraud scheme. Adani Enterprises fell 10%, Adani Ports fell 20%, Adani Total Gas fell 15%, Adani Green fell 17%, Adani Power fell 13% and Adani Energy Solutions fell 20%.

Music composer AR Rahman and his estranged wife Saira Banu's lawyer has denied online rumours that their separation is linked to bassist Mohini Dey's split from her husband Mark Hartsuch. "There is no connection at all. Saira and Mr Rahman made this decision on their own," said Vandana Shah. She said Rahman and Banu's divorce would be "amicable".

Actress Sobhita Dhulipala, who is meticulously planning every detail for her wedding has opted for a Kanjivaram silk saree with real gold zari for her wedding function. She will also wear a simple white khadi saree woven in Ponduru, Andhra Pradesh. Sobhita is personally involved in every detail, adding a heartfelt touch to her big day.

Swara Bhasker, who's married to NCP-SP leader Fahad Ahmad, hit out at trolls questioning her clothes after marriage. "I didn't realise my wardrobe choices post marriage are a national cyber debate (bizarre!)," she said, while sharing more pictures of her after marriage. She was earlier criticised for meeting with Maulana Sajjad Nomani, who has opposed women's education.

'Jawan' actress Nayanthara thanked several producers, including Shah Rukh Khan and Chiranjeevi, for giving her necessary NOCs (no objection certificates) for her documentary. She said the producers granted the NOCs "without hesitation or delay". This came as actor-filmmaker Dhanush sent her a ₹10-crore copyright violation notice over a 3-second behind-the-scenes clip from 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan'.

A video has gone viral on social media showing a Pakistan fan being asked to leave the Bellerive Oval stadium in Hobart for raising former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan's posters. In the video, the guard asks the fan to leave the stadium or surrender the poster. The poster showed Imran holding the World Cup trophy.

The US on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution demanding an "immediate, unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza. Only the US voted against the resolution while the 14 other members of the council voted in favour. Notably, this is the fourth time President Joe Biden's administration has vetoed a UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire since the war began.

Aditya Ultra Steel Ltd posted strong results from the April to September period of Financial Year 2024-25. The company reported ₹312.39 crore in revenue and ₹5.87 crore in net profit. The company is investing ₹15.35 crore in a 5,000 KWP solar power plant in Gujarat.

Gautam Gambhir, who is currently in Australia, got a stay order in a cheating case from the Delhi High Court. In a case wherein home buyers were allegedly cheated involving Gautam Gambhir, the session’s court had earlier passed an order to set aside a trial court order of discharging him and others.

The surface at Optus Stadium in Perth is renowned for its pace and bounce. When the cracks appear on the pitch in dry conditions, it provides more assistance to fast bowlers and also brings spinners into play. Some of those cracks become very wide and take the shape of a snake. The first India-Australia Test will take place in Perth.

Alexander Zverev addressed his ATP semi-final loss to Taylor Fritz. The German tennis player said, "I felt like, statistically and shot-wise, my level maybe was even higher than his until the important moments. That's where I kind of blew it." Zverev lost to Fritz with figures of 3-6, 6-3, 6-7.

Virat Kohli, the former Indian captain, revealed his best Test knock in Australia during the team’s headshot session ahead of the upcoming BGT down under. In his response to Mohammed Siraj’s question in the video posted on Team India’s Instagram, Virat Kohli regarded his Test hundred from six years ago at the Optus Stadium in Perth as his best one.

Australian government on Thursday introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media use for children under 16. The ban carries fines of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million) for social media platforms for systemic breaches. "We know some kids will find workarounds, but we're sending a message to...companies to clean up their act," PM Anthony Albanese said.

After Gautam Adani was charged in the US over alleged $250 million bribery, Congress' communications in-charge Jairam Ramesh in a post on X questioned the "intimate nexus between PM Modi and his favourite businessman". "The US SEC's actions also cast poor light on how its Indian counterpart SEBI investigated violations of securities and other laws by Adani Group," he added.

Tensions flared in Hyderabad's Mailardevpally area following an explosion outside the Parja Pathi temple on Laxmiguda Road on Monday morning. The blast occurred as Sugunaram, the temple priest, was cleaning the temple's surroundings. He sustained injuries and is receiving treatment at a private hospital. Police, along with a forensic team are investigating the cause

The TTD has decided to reduce the darshan time of Sri Venkateswara Swamy from 20 to 30 hours to two to three hours using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced technology by taking the experts' advice. A decision to this effect was taken during the maiden meeting under the Chairmanship of Board Chairman BR Naidu on Monday.

PM Narendra Modi was conferred with Dominica's highest national award 'Dominica Award of Honour' by President Sylvanie Burton on Wednesday. PM Modi was also conferred 'The Order of Excellence' by Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. He received the awards for his support to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his commitment to strengthening India-Guyana relations, PMO said.

US indictment against Gautam Adani alleges Adani personally met with an Indian government official to advance the alleged bribery scheme to secure solar energy contracts. Adani, nephew Sagar, and Adani Green Energy CEO Vneet Jaain also held meetings with each other to discuss bribes. Another defendant Rupesh Agarwal used PowerPoint and Excel to summarise options for paying and concealing bribes.

A woman was mauled to death by a leopard near Bengaluru, officials said on Monday. The woman had gone to cut grass at an agricultural field near her home in Bengaluru Rural district on Sunday evening when the incident happened, officials added. The field, where she was working, was adjacent to a forest which is frequented by leopards.

A youth was booked by police for allegedly stalking and threatening a girl after she broke up with him in Indore. The accused reportedly threatened to kill all her family members if she did not marry him. The victim approached the police station and filed a complaint against him.

A doctor was duped of ₹54 lakh on pretext of securing a postgraduate medical seat for her son in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. The accused posed as a staff member from a career counselling company and assured her son's admission in a medical college in Dehradun. The victim transferred the amount in instalments of ₹48 lakh and ₹6 lakh.

Ex-Australia pacer Brett Lee, while talking about ex-India captain Virat Kohli's form in Test cricket, said, "He may've only got 93 runs in the three-match Test series against New Zealand...but who cares?" "When he comes out here, he has a great record in Australia," Lee added. Stating that Kohli has an "Australian mentality", Lee added, "He has a never-say-die attitude."

As Adani Group stocks tumbled after the bribery case in US, Bernstein India head of research Venugopal Garre said the market reaction was for the short-term. Garre added that markets are likely to move past the news within a day or a week. Gautam Adani and others allegedly promised $250-million bribes to Indian government officials for solar energy contracts.

India and Guyana signed 10 MoUs during PM Modi's visit to enhance collaboration in health, hydrocarbons, and agriculture sectors. Agreements include deploying a UPI-like payment system, cultural cooperation, and affordable medicine supply to CARICOM nations. The hydrocarbon MoU focuses on crude sourcing and natural gas development and agriculture pact emphasises research and scientific exchange.