Delhi-NCR Pollution Update: National Capital’s air quality inches closer to ‘very poor’ category ahead of Diwali, AQI records 257, IMD says…

According to AQI.in, breathing in Delhi is currently as harmful as smoking 6.1 cigarettes a day. This estimate is based on the average PM2.5 concentration over the past 24 hours, assuming continuous exposure during that time.
Ahead of Diwali on October 20, THIS state bans manufacturing, sale, bursting of firecrackers

THIS state is prohibiting the manufacturing, sale, and bursting of all types of sound and light-emitting firecrackers in the state ahead of Diwali, which falls on October 20.
Brave Indian army soldier revives 8-month-old infant, who stopped breathing on Dibrugarh-bound Rajdhani Express, Army honours ‘Exemplifying courage…’

In a ‘heroic way’ a Sepoy (Ambulance Assistant) Sunil of the 456 filed hospital saved the life of an eight month old infant in the Rajdhani Express en route to Dibrugarh.
When will India receive ‘good news’ on tariffs? Commerce minister Piyush Goyal says, ‘Have said many times…’

Back in August, US President Donald Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff against India “plus penalty”, citing its business with Russia. Later, he declared an additional 25 percent tariff, again accusing New Delhi of fueling the Ukraine war by continuing to purchase Russian oil.
BIG BLOW to NDA in Bihar, Chirag Paswan’s LJP(RV) candidate Seema Singh’s nomination from Marhaura rejected ahead of elections due to…

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) candidate from Marhaura and Bhojpuri actress Seema Singh’s nomination has been cancelled by the returning officer ahead of the Bihar elections 2025. Why was the nominations cancelled?
Who is Nagma Mohamed Mallick? A DU-graduate, India’s first woman Deputy Chief of Protocol, now appointed as Ambassador to Japan

Nagma Mohamed Mallick, a 1991-batch Indian Foreign Service Officer (IFS), has been named the next Ambassador of India to Japan. Mallick, who is presently posted as Ambassador to the Republic of Poland, is expected to “take up the assignment shortly”, said the government.
Delhi metro passengers ALERT! DMRC revises timings on Diwali, Choti Diwali, last train to depart at…, check metro schedule to Noida, Ghaziabad

Ahead of Choti Diwali and Diwali, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has released the statement announcing revised timings for Delhi Metro applicable for October 19 (Sunday) and October 20 (Monday).
Defence minister Rajnath Singh flags of first batch of BrahMos missiles, says ‘Lucknow unit turnover to touch Rs 30000000000…’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in Lucknow on Saturday, said BrahMos is not just a missile but a symbol of the growing indigenous capabilities of the nation.
Delhi-NCR: Delhi’s air quality remains ‘poor’ for fifth consecutive day ahead of Diwali, Ghaziabad worst; check here

With Diwali approaching, Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category for a fifth consecutive day on Saturday, i.e.. October 18, as the Air Quality Index (AQI )plunged to 268, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Bihar elections 2025: Polling day to be paid holiday? EC makes BIG announcement for employees, says ‘fine to be imposed on any…’

Ahead of Bihar elections, the Election Commission made big announcement for employees. In an official release, EC declared that the dates of polling, ie. Novemebr 6 and 11, will be a paid holiday for the the employees.