New Delhi: As pollution levels in Delhi have surged over the past few weeks, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi NCR, starting Monday. This action came after Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 441 by 4 PM on Sunday.
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.
Jalandhar (Punjab): In a significant operation against drug trafficking, the Jalandhar Rural Police arrested five individuals, including a wanted woman smuggler, during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Ganna village, Phillaur subdivision, on Sunday. The operation was executed under the supervision of Deputy Superintendent of Police Swaran Singh Bal, with three dedicated teams systematically.
Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gehlot has resigned from both the Cabinet and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), citing concerns over corruption and the party’s departure from its commitment to public welfare. In a letter to party leader Arvind Kejriwal, Gehlot expressed that the ongoing corruption allegations linked to Kejriwal’s former official residence have caused significant.
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva expressed support for former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Minister Kailash Gahlot’s resignation, stating that anyone who truly cares about Delhi cannot associate with a “gang of robbers.” Gahlot’s resignation, which he attributed to unfulfilled promises and internal party issues, is a significant political shift ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections..
