The Yamuna Development Authority (YIDA) has initiated plans to acquire approximately 812 acres of land for the project, with an estimated cost of over Rs1400 crores. Read here to know more about this project.

Meanwhile, in other localities, the pollution levels were markedly higher, with the AQI crossing the 400 mark, placing it in the ‘severe’ category. Jahangipuri area hit AQI of 401, indicating a severe level, according to CPCB as of 7 am.

Varanasi has launched India’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered water taxi, offering eco-friendly travel between Namo Ghat and Ravidas Ghat.