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More Delhi areas now in severe AQI category

A thick layer of smog enveloped the national capital Wednesday morning as its air quality remained in the 'very poor' category with an overall AQI of 363, while more areas fell into the \"severe\" zone.

Convene meeting to approve artificial rain plan for Delhi

Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said he has written to the central government reiterating his request to convene a meeting of all stakeholders to approve a cloud seeding proposal to artificially induce rain to combat air pollution in Delhi.

18 farmers arrested for stubble burning in Haryana's Kaithal

Amid the ongoing ruckus over rising pollution levels, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bir Bhan on Wednesday informed that the Haryana Police in Kaithal district has arrested 18 farmers till now for stubble burning and cases have been registered against 22 farmers.

Air pollution's death toll could surpass COVID-19's

\"A 2021 report said that almost 8 million people in the world died because of air pollution. This is more than the number died due to COVID-19\" -Dr Randeep Guleria Former Director

They are not deterring from politics: BJP slams AAP

Leader of opposition in Delhi assembly Vijender Gupta slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the national capital over the rising air pollution and said that they are not deterring from politics even when AQI is crossing 350.

Atishi blames BJP's 'dirty politics' for pollution in Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday accused the BJP's \"dirty politics\" of being responsible for the rising air and water pollution in Delhi.

PATROLLING PACT: CONGRESS RAISES MANY QUESTIONS

Days after India and China firmed up an agreement on patrolling by their militaries along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, the Congress on Wednesday said it expects the disengagement will restore the status quo ante as it existed in March 2020 and asked the government to take the people of India into confidence on the matter.

States have regulatory power over industrial alcohol: SC

In an 8:1 majority ruling, the Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned a seven-judge bench verdict and held that states have regulatory power over production, manufacture and supply of industrial alcohol.

Bengal doctors wary of Mamata govt's moves

Almost 48 hours after the West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front (WBJDF) called off the fast-unto-death protest following a two-hour meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her officials, junior doctors said they will continue their movement until justice is served for their colleague and their unmet demands from the State are addressed.

'MP govt sets target to create over 1 lakh jobs': CM Mohan Yadav

Ahead of the 5th edition of Regional Industry Conclave which is scheduled to be held in Rewa, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that the Madhya Pradesh government is continuously working for the youth and to take the state forward.

HC grants bail to gangster Chhota Rajan in 2001 Jaya Shetty murder case

The Bombay High Court granted bail to gangster Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje, also known as Chhota Rajan in the 2001 Jaya Shetty murder case on Wednesday.

Centre notifies appointment of 5 advocates as Bombay HC judges

The Centre on Wednesday notified the appointment of five advocates as judges of the Bombay High Court.

MAHARASHTRA CM CONFIDENT OF MAHAYUTI RETURNING TO POWER

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the Kamakhya temple on Wednesday to pay obeisance before the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

Drone show in Andhra sets 5 world records, CM Naidu praises organisers

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday evening expressed his gratitude towards the organisers and participants of a drone show that has set five world records.

Kameng Cultural Museum inaugurated, showcasing pride of Arunachal Pradesh

The Kameng Culture and Heritage Museum, a landmark institution celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of Arunachal Pradesh, was inaugurated on Wednesday by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu, according to an official release.

Pune ATS arrests 21 Bangladeshis, 10 accused sent to police custody

Police have arrested 21 Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly illegally residing in Ranjangaon area, according to Pune police officials.

Bihar: One dead, two lose eyesight after consuming spurious liquor

After the havoc created due to the death of 33 people due to the consumption of poisonous liquor in Siwan (Chapra) and Gopalganj, a case of the death of one individual and hospitalization of two others due to the same reasons came to light on Wednesday from the Hathori Police station area of Muzaffarpur.

Under-construction building collapses in Bengaluru; 5 dead, 5 injured

Five bodies have been recovered, and five people were injured after an under-construction building collapsed in the Horamavu Agara area of eastern Bengaluru amid heavy rain, said Bengaluru police sources.

Kolkata Airport suspends flights for 15 hours ahead of Cyclone Dana

Flight operations at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata will be suspended for 15 hours starting at 6:00 PM on Thursday as a precautionary measure ahead of Cyclone Dana.

BJP gears up for legislative meeting ahead of special Haryana Assembly session

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has convened a crucial meeting of its legislative party on October 24 at the residence of Chief Minister Nayab Saini in Chandigarh, just one day ahead of a special session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha set for October 25.

Haryana resident arrested in Baba Siddique murder case

In a significant development in the murder case of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique, the Mumbai Police have arrested another suspect, Amit Hisamsing Kumar, a 29-year-old resident of Nathwan Patti, Kaithal, Haryana. His arrest, confirmed by the Mumbai Crime Branch on Wednesday, marks the total number of individuals apprehended in connection with the case at 11.

Weather forecasts at Gram Panchayat level to be launched today

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), in collaboration with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), will be providing 5 days daily weather forecasting and provision to check hourly weather forecasts to Gram Panchayats all over the country.

PRIYANKA GANDHI FILES NOMINATION FOR WAYANAD LS SEAT BYELECTION

Rahul remembers victims of deadly landslide that hit Kerala in July

IAF airlifts NDRF team, relief material ahead of Dana landfall

As part of preparations ahead of the predicted landfall of Cyclone Dana on the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal, two Indian Air Force (IAF) aircrafts on Wednesday lifted 150 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel and relief material to Bhubaneswar, as per an IAF official.

Babita Phogat fires back at Sakshi Malik over protest claims

In a war of words, wrestler-turned-BJP leader Babita Phogat hit back at Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik over her recent claims about Babita's involvement in the protests against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

MODI, XI UNVEIL ROADMAP FOR REVIVING INDIA-CHINA DIALOGUE

Meeting between Special Representatives and revival of foreign minister-level talks on cards

I.N.D.I.A bloc crumbles in West Bengal for bypolls

The much-vaunted I.N.D.I.A bloc, already on shaky ground across much of India following the Lok Sabha election defeat, has crumbled in West Bengal.

Man climbs atop electricity pole, seeks audience with PM

A 40-year-old man on Wednesday climbed a high-voltage electricity pole in Delhi's Shahdara demanding immediate action by the government on environmental issues, police said.

After squabbling for days, MVA partners agree on seat-sharing

Congress, NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT) to contest 85 seats each

Punjab, Haryana face SC wrath as air quality continues to worsen

Rebuking Punjab and Haryana for failing to curb stubble-burning, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said their efforts were a \"mere eyewash\".