What is the cloud seeding plan? Can artificial rain reduce Delhi-NCR pollution? Here’s all you need to know

The Capital’s skies have remained unusually dry even after Diwali, and according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), no favourable cloud window is expected before October 25.
Big boost to Indian Armed Forces as Centre approves Rs 79000 crore projects, to get Nag missiles, warfare ships and…

The procurement proposals were cleared at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
ISRO Chairman says Gaganyaan mission 90 per cent complete, crewed mission to take off in…

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said on Thursday that the Gaganyaan mission is growing constantly with almost 90 per cent of the development work being completed. The Gaganyaan mission is India’s first human spaceflight mission which is working in progress.
Railways sets up multi-level war rooms to manage passenger rush, says Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw; check details

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed that Indian Railways has established special “war rooms” at the divisional, zonal, and board levels to manage heavy passenger congestion during the festive season effectively. He said that the number of destinations in Bihar has been increased to 18.
No Modi-Trump meeting soon as PM to virtually attend ASEAN summit in Malaysia

The summit, hosted by Malaysia, will review the progress of ASEAN-India relations and discuss new initiatives to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The MEA said that strengthening relations with ASEAN remains a key pillar of India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision.
Piyush Goyal issues BIG statement on India-US trade deal: ‘Continue to engage with…’

India and the US are working towards a long-stalled trade deal aimed at reducing US tariffs on Indian imports from the current 50 percent. India and the US aim to boost bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030. Goyal was also recently in Germany to discuss the India-EU FTA among other things.
Hyderabad-Bengaluru private bus catches fire after bike collision, at least 20 passengers feared dead

A serious fire accident occurred in Ullindakonda cross, 20 kilometres from Kurnool town, in the early hours of Friday when a Bengaluru-Hyderabad bound Kaveri Travels bus caught fire, leaving several passengers feared dead.
Bihar Election 2025: PM Modi set to kickstart poll campaign from Samastipur today

This marks a significant moment in the election campaign as the PM will address public rallies in Bihar, starting with Samastipur at 12:15 PM and then in Begusarai at 2 PM. The Prime Minister will start the election campaign from Samastipur, the birthplace of Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur.
PM Modi to attend 22nd ASEAN-India Summit virtually, no bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump, here’s all you need to know

The summit, hosted by Malaysia, will review the progress of ASEAN-India relations and discuss new initiatives to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Read here to know more about this summit.
Delhi-NCR Pollution Update: National Capital’s pollution crisis deepens with overall AQI at 293, IMD predicts rain on…, check full forecast here

The city’s air quality has been a cause for concern, with several areas recording alarming AQI levels. Read here to know full forecast