India News
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: AQI Crosses 400 Mark Pushing Capital Into Severe Pollution Category
Nov 08, 2025 11:14 pm CST
Delhi's air quality has reached critical levels with multiple areas recording AQI above 400, placing it among India's most polluted cities. Stubble burning contributes 30% to the pollution crisis, while the national capital's air quality is expected to remain in the 'very poor' to 'severe' range in coming days, posing serious health concerns for residents.
PM Modi's 2-Day State Visit to Bhutan: Strengthening India-Bhutan Strategic Partnership and Infrastructure Development
Nov 08, 2025 11:07 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bhutan on November 11-12 to strengthen bilateral relations and inaugurate the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project. The visit includes reviewing progress on two key railway projects connecting India and Bhutan, participation in celebrations for the Fourth King's 70th birth anniversary, and attending the Global Peace Prayer Festival featuring sacred Buddha relics from India. This visit underscores India's position as Bhutan's largest development partner, with a Rs 10,000 crore commitment to Bhutan's 13th Five Year Plan.
VVPAT Slips Dumped in Bihar: Election Official Suspended for Electoral Negligence
Nov 08, 2025 10:46 pm CST
An assistant returning officer in Bihar's Samastipur district was suspended after VVPAT slips from mock polls were found dumped along a roadside. While the Election Commission confirms the actual polling process remains uncompromised, legal action has been initiated against the official for negligence in handling electoral materials during the ongoing assembly elections.
MK Stalin Asserts DMK's Unmatched Political Legacy Ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2026 Elections
Nov 08, 2025 10:34 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin emphasizes DMK's decades-long struggle and historical significance during the party's 75th anniversary celebrations, warning political rivals that the party's foundation of sacrifice and perseverance cannot be easily matched as Tamil Nadu approaches the 2026 state elections.
From "Katta" to Missiles: Rajnath Singh Announces Defence Corridor for Bihar's Industrial Transformation
Nov 08, 2025 10:26 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announces plans to establish a defence corridor in Bihar, shifting the state's manufacturing focus from country-made weapons to sophisticated military equipment like missiles and cannons. The initiative aims to create employment opportunities while transforming Bihar's industrial landscape, as Singh criticizes opposition parties for making unrealistic promises and engaging in divisive politics.
Critical Gap: Less Than 1% of Climate Funding Allocated to Health Systems Despite Projected 15.6 Million Deaths by 2050
Nov 08, 2025 10:06 pm CST
A new report by Adelphi reveals that only 0.5% of multilateral climate funding has been directed toward adapting health systems to climate change since 2004, despite projections that climate change could cause up to 15.6 million deaths by 2050. With COP30 approaching, the report highlights an urgent need to bridge the gap between climate finance and health priorities, especially for vulnerable regions like South Asia, which receives no country-specific health adaptation funding despite facing 18% of projected climate-related health impacts.
Tragic Family Dispute in Uttar Pradesh: Father Beaten to Death by Sons Over Property Inheritance
Nov 08, 2025 09:52 pm CST
In a shocking incident from Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, a 60-year-old man was fatally beaten by his own sons during a property dispute. The conflict arose when the father, Durga Prasad, decided to transfer land ownership to his daughter-in-law, excluding two sons who subsequently attacked him. Police have registered a case while the accused remain at large.
Amit Shah Vows to Tackle Infiltration in Bihar as NDA Projects 160+ Seats in Elections
Nov 08, 2025 09:50 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses infiltration concerns in Bihar's Seemanchal region, confidently predicting an NDA victory with over 160 seats in the upcoming elections. Shah outlines a five-year plan to remove illegal infiltrators, shut down illegal businesses, and eliminate encroachments, highlighting the unity of the five-party NDA alliance under Modi and Kumar's leadership.
Fourth Khangri Glacier Expedition: Scientists Study Climate Change Impact on Eastern Himalayan Glaciers in Arunachal Pradesh
Nov 08, 2025 09:38 pm CST
The fourth Khangri glacier expedition has begun in Arunachal Pradesh to study how Himalayan glaciers respond to climate change. Led by glaciologist Dr. Parmanand Sharma, the multidisciplinary team will conduct research in one of India's least studied cryosphere regions. The expedition aims to monitor glacier mass balance, assess Glacial Lake Outburst Flood risks, and understand implications for the Brahmaputra river system's water security affecting millions in northeastern India.
Delhi Traffic Advisory for Akon Concert: Routes, Parking and Public Transport Guidelines
Nov 08, 2025 09:22 pm CST
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive advisory for Akon's November 9 concert at JLN Stadium, expecting 10,000 attendees. The notice includes designated entry points, parking arrangements at Gates 7-9, traffic restrictions from 4-11 PM, and strong recommendations to use public transport. Emergency vehicles will have passage but are advised to avoid B.P. Marg and CGO Complex Road during the event hours.