New Delhi: On Monday morning, air quality in Delhi deteriorated significantly, with a thick layer of smog covering many areas. The Central Pollution Control Board reported that the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached a severe level of 483 at 7 am. Residents expressed concerns about the impact of pollution, noting symptoms like eye irritation, coughing,.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 18 to attend the G20 Summit hosted by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. In a message on X, PM Modi expressed his anticipation for the summit discussions and meaningful conversations with global leaders. Landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to take part.
Kolkata: A report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) reveals that thermal power plants in West Bengal produce 18 times the air pollution compared to the 17.8 kilotonnes released from the burning of 8.9 million tonnes of paddy straw. Currently, none of the thermal power plants in the state have.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left Nigeria on Sunday evening for Brazil to participate in the G20 Summit, following what he described as a “productive visit” to the West African nation. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced, “PM @narendramodi emplanes for Brazil after concluding a productive visit to Nigeria.” Before his.
Manipur: On November 17, the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF), a prominent Kuki-Zo tribal organization, reported that at least five churches, one school, a petrol station, and 14 tribal homes were set ablaze by attackers from rival communities in Jiribam. The ITLF condemned the destruction, noting that security forces in Jiribam failed to protect these.
Guwahati: In Assam’s Cachar district, numerous Meitei groups came together for a protest on Sunday, expressing outrage over the abduction and brutal murder of six Meitei women and children in Jiribam district, Manipur. The demonstration started with a candlelight march in memory of the victims, followed by chants calling for justice. Protesters issued a clear.
Tehran: A chlorine gas leak in Isfahan province, Iran, has resulted in 60 people being poisoned, according to the official news agency IRNA. The incident occurred at 1:40 PM local time on Sunday when a semi-trailer truck carrying chlorine gas cylinders overturned on an intercity road in Shahreza County, located 80 km south of Isfahan..
On November 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray on the 12th anniversary of his death. In a message shared on X, he described Thackeray as a “great” leader and visionary who advocated for Maharashtra’s development and the empowerment of the Marathi community. Modi noted Thackeray’s strong belief in promoting Indian culture.
New Delhi: The volume of goods transported on India’s new dedicated freight corridors (DFCs) has seen a remarkable increase this financial year, doubling compared to 2023-24. Data from the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL) reveals that net tonne kilometres (NTKMs)—a measure of freight volume—rose to 62,282 million between April and October 2024..
Chennai: A significant police presence has been established in Chinna Udaippa village, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, where local residents are protesting the expansion of the airport. Over a thousand police officers have been deployed to ensure law and order amid the protests. The protesters are demanding compensation of three cents of land and a house.
