Delhi cloud seeding trials: IIT Kanpur director explains why artificial rain efforts fell short

A Cessna aircraft equipped with salt-based and silver iodide flares was used to conduct cloud seeding trials in Delhi, aiming to trigger artificial rainfall.
Cyclone Montha: One dead, thousands evacuated as storm weakens over coastal Andhra, IMD predicts…

The storm’s effects were also felt in Odisha, where normal life was disrupted across 15 districts. Read here to know what IMD said in its forecast.
8th Pay Commission: How much salary hike can central government employees expect?

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the Terms of Reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission, marking a key step in the process to review and revise the pay structure and service conditions of central government employees.
Delhi-NCR AQI Update: National Capital’s air quality remains ‘very poor’, GRAP II norms in place as pollution continues to bite

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in RK Puram area of southwest Delhi remains “very poor” at 308, as of 7:00 AM on Wednesday. Read here to know full forecast.
SNAP cutoff could hurt Texas grocers and the rest of the economy, experts say

The ongoing government shutdown means more than $600 million per month won’t go to millions of Texas SNAP beneficiaries who pump that money into the state economy.
TribCast: Unpacking the constitutional amendments

Texas Politics Project’s Joshua Blank joins the TribCast to walk through the 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot this November
Bell, Cecil
Relating to prohibiting certain criteria in a local governmental agency contractor selection process.
Dean
Relating to the use of certain federal funds received by the state to provide property tax refunds to Texas homestead owners.
Dean
Relating to requiring voter approval for certain local tax rate increases adopted pursuant to a disaster declaration.
McLaughlin
Relating to building standards for youth camps located within or near certain floodplains.