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India accelerates fight against TB, deaths drop 38pc

November 14, 2026

Modi heads to Manila for key ASEAN, East Asia summits

November 13, 2026

India, South Africa discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation

November 12, 2026

Srikanth beats World No. 8 Naraoka in Japan Masters

November 12, 2026

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Delhi-NCR continues to breathe in very poor quality air

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to deteriorate, posing severe health risks for the people living...

Study of parasite genomes may predict malaria drug resistance

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Analysing malaria parasite genomes may usher new and more effective treatments for the deadly mosquito-borne disease...

Scores feared dead in Nigeria boat accident

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Scores of people were dead after a wooden boat carrying over 200 passengers and crew capsized...

Gukesh holds Ding Liren with black pieces in Game 4 of World Chess Championship

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India's Gukesh Dommaraju held reigning champion Ding Liren of China to a draw in Game 4...

India to dominate oil and gas transmission pipeline additions in Asia by 2028

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India is projected to dominate oil and gas transmission pipeline length additions in Asia by 2028,...

Sensex surges 759 points, Bharti Airtel and Sun Pharma top gainers

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The Indian stock market closed in green on November 29 as both the equity benchmark indices...

Suspense continues as ICC fails to reach a decision on schedule of Champions Trophy

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The suspense over the venues and schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy continues, as a crucial...

Core sector industries post 3.1 pc growth in October

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India's core sector, comprising industries such as coal, electricity, steel and cement, posted a 3.1 per...

India clocks 5.4 per cent GDP growth in Q2, remains fastest growing economy

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India's economy clocked a GDP growth rate of 5.4 per cent for the second quarter (July-September)...

India ranks 2nd on national index score among 29 countries