The national capital reported alarming AQI levels, Bawana recorded an AQI of 409, Alipur at 387, Anand Vihar at 393, Dwarka Sector 8 at 362, IGI Airport at 344, Dilsahd Garden at 220, ITO at 359, Mundka at 377, Najafgarh at 379, New Moti Bagh at 411, Patparganj at 389, RK Puram at 376 and Wazirpur at 399, as per the data of SAFAR
09 November,2024 12:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSupriya Sule accused him of assisting the accused in the Porsche case, even providing them with biryani and pizza at the police station
09 November,2024 09:51 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentSome also jumped into the well of the House following which Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather directed that they be marshalled out
09 November,2024 08:06 AM IST | AgenciesThere were no immediate reports of casualties from Yinxing, the 13th major storm to hit the disaster-prone Southeast Asian archipelago this year
09 November,2024 08:03 AM IST | AgenciesDuring his first term, Trump became the first and only foreign leader to recognise Israel’s control of the Golan, which it seized from Syria in the 1967 Mideast war. Israel thanked him by rebranding this outpost after him
09 November,2024 07:57 AM IST | AgenciesAddressing the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, Putin also said Russia is developing relations with India in all directions and there is a great degree of trust in bilateral ties
09 November,2024 07:51 AM IST | AgenciesIsrael to send planes to fly fans back home
09 November,2024 07:42 AM IST | AgenciesThe MEA spokesperson underlined that it is Dhaka’s “special responsibility” that the minorities be given security
09 November,2024 07:23 AM IST | AgenciesBombay’s changing landscape has diminished its walkability, stripping residents of open spaces and walkable paths. As we lose access to public spaces, this article reflects on the impacts and advocates for a more walkable, inclusive city.
09 November,2024 07:20 AM IST | Lindsay PereiraMumbai's Andheri Station is set for a major redevelopment, with five new towers and modern facilities for seamless transport connectivity, aiming to transform the area into a bustling commercial and commuting hub.
09 November,2024 07:13 AM IST | The EditorialThe search for flight MH370 was originally called off in 2018 after an extensive operation that lasted four years. During this time, authorities found multiple wreckage parts washed up on the shores of Réunion Island. However, the final resting place of the main wreckage of flight MH370 was never located within the original search area.
08 November,2024 10:53 PM IST | Prasun ChoudhariThe 24 crew members aboard the Ramon Margalef were preparing Friday to use its sensors and submergible robot to map an offshore area of 36 square kilometres
08 November,2024 10:49 PM IST | APCJI-designate Justice Sanjiv Khanna said that Justice Chandrachud had a mission to improve the top court. He further mentioned that as a tech enthusiast, he had transformed the top court and built a just world wherever he walked
08 November,2024 10:45 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe women, residents of the same neighbourhood, were allegedly frustrated by the noise made by the puppies, according to locals
08 November,2024 10:41 PM IST | Meerut (UP) | PTIAdityanath accused the Yadav-led party of opposing the Election Commission's decision to reschedule the assembly bypolls in Uttar Pradesh from November 13 to November 20
08 November,2024 10:37 PM IST | Lucknow (UP) | PTICM Soren asserted that his government has implemented various welfare schemes to ensure the safety and wellbeing of women, particularly daughters
08 November,2024 10:32 PM IST | Jamshedpur | PTIThe reserve is home to a resident tiger, T1, and the sighting of this new tiger is a very encouraging development for us, said Dr. V. Clement Ben, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests – Wildlife West
08 November,2024 08:24 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavThe Congress leader alleged that the RSS-BJP's mission was to 'destroy' the Constitution of the country, while the INDIA bloc 'wanted to protect' it. The Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 will be held in two phases: November 13 and 20
08 November,2024 07:01 PM IST | Lohardaga | mid-day online correspondentUddhav Thackeray took a dig at the BJP stating that it has to bring leaders from outside the state to campaign ahead of the Maharashtra polls
08 November,2024 06:46 PM IST | Buldhana | mid-day online correspondentThe Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission said it has sent letters on the guidelines -- which seem to be an attempt to segregate men and women in public spaces to improve women's safety -- to all district magistrates in the state to ensure compliance on the matter
08 November,2024 06:05 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondentThe court deemed the petition 'frivolous' and said the petitioner had 'personal agenda' instead of any 'genuine public concern' for filing the case. The Additional Solicitor General, who represented the Union of India in the case, confirmed that Sadhguru’s award was conferred after due process and in recognition of his contributions to society
08 November,2024 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
As winter approaches, Lahore, Pakistan, has become the world’s most polluted city, with its AQI soaring to 1,067 on Nov 2, and 553 on Nov 9, categorized as ‘hazardous.’ The severe pollution, largely attributed to kiln emissions and crop burning, has prompted the government to close schools and enforce work-from-home mandates to safeguard public health. Efforts to mitigate the crisis include the introduction of eco-friendly kiln technologies and the establishment of a ‘Smog War Room’ in Punjab, where an eight-department committee coordinates response measures. Environmental experts emphasize the need for robust data to ensure sustainable solutions. The winter season, with its colder temperatures, exacerbates smog in South Asia, making air pollution a persistent health threat in the region. Immediate actions and long-term strategies are crucial to improving air quality and protecting public health.
Leaders of the eight provinces held a virtual meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to discuss what he calls a world-first national approach that would make platforms including X, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook responsible for enforcing the age limit
08 November,2024 03:03 PM IST | Melbourne | APThe Baloch Yakjehti Committee has also criticised the abduction of the two Baloch youths and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan
The Canadian House of Commons has unanimously passed a motion rejecting China's sovereignty claim over Taiwan, affirming that UN Resolution 2758 does not affect Taiwan's political status or participation in international organisations.
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On the first day of Chhath Puja, devotees gathered at Patliputra Ghat in Patna to perform sacred rituals, take a holy dip in the Ganga, and prepare offerings for the Sun God.
05 November,2024 11:20 AM IST | PatnaIn a recent viral video from Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari Temple, devotees were seen drinking water dripping from an elephant spout, mistaking it for holy water or ‘Charan Amrit.’ The water was actually discharge from the temple’s air conditioning system, sparking debate on faith and scientific awareness.
Haridwar’s Chandi Ghat prepares to host the eighth annual Ganga Utsav, celebrating the River Ganga’s cultural, spiritual, and ecological importance. This year’s festival features a unique Women’s River Rafting Campaign, cultural performances, and new conservation initiatives, including the reintroduction of Mahseer fish.
Incredibly, the classy Yorkshireman sped past the 1,000-run mark for 2024 whilst piling up centuries at the incredible rate of around one every four innings. That is a superhuman performance
07 November,2024 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian ChappellADVERTISEMENT