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).

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.

The victims were returning from a visit to Astamba Devi temple when the accident occurred, according to the police. Authorities said the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to plunge into the gorge. Read on for more details on this.