Bhupendra Yadav
90% Reduction in Stubble Burning Across Punjab and Haryana: Government Reports Progress Amid Delhi's Air Quality Challenges
Dec 01, 2025 07:24 pm CST
The Indian government reports a significant 90% reduction in stubble burning incidents in Punjab and Haryana during the 2025 paddy harvesting season compared to 2022 levels. Despite this progress, Delhi-NCR continues to face air pollution challenges from multiple sources, though the capital has recorded its best average AQI levels in eight years with increased "good" air quality days and fewer "severe" pollution days.
Dharmendra Pradhan Appointed as BJP's Election In-charge for Critical Bihar Assembly Elections
Sep 25, 2025 05:39 pm CST
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has been named the BJP's election in-charge for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, with CR Patil and Keshav Prasad Maurya serving as co-in-charges. This crucial electoral contest will test the Nitish Kumar-led NDA coalition against opposition forces, with all 243 legislative seats at stake. The BJP has also announced election leadership for upcoming contests in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.