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US bolsters Middle East presence with ballistic missile defences to promot
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The United States is bolstering its military presence in the Middle East to safeguard its citizens and promote de-escalation. As part of this effort, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered the deployment of additional ballistic missile defence destroyers and fighter squadrons to the re
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UAE dispatches fifteenth aircraft to Lebanon, carrying 40 tonnes of aid
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
With this flight, the UAE has delivered 672 tonnes of relief to the brotherly Lebanese since the beginning of October 2024, with close follow-up from Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and under the supervi
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"Don't care for whole year, then blame firecrackers": BJP's RP Singh targe
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party leader R P Singh on Friday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party government for 'blaming' firecrackers for New Delhi's rising air pollution post-Diwali celebrations.
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Pakistan Airlines gets just one bidder, quotes PKR 10 billion for 60% shar
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Pakistan government's attempt to privatise Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) hit a snag as the only bidder, Blue World City, offered PKR 10 billion for a 60 per cent stake--far below the minimum sale price of PKR 85 billion. The bidding process saw no competition after five other parties
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Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai flags off mobile anti-smog guns
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday, flagged off the Anti-smog guns to tackle the rising Air pollution in the National capital. He stated that to control air pollution in Delhi, 200 anti-smog guns will be deployed throughout the city.
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Toxic foam in Yamuna raises pollution concerns in Delhi ahead of Chhath Pu
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The National Capital's Kalindi Kunj area saw toxic foam floating on the Yamuna River on Friday, raising concerns among residents and political leaders over pollution just ahead of Chhath Puja.
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Pakistan: Lahore sees poor response to 'Green lockdown' as city battles se
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Pakistan's Punjab government declared smog a calamity, implementing a series of measures including a green lockdown in smog hotspots, a ban on polluting activities, and a three-month compulsory leave for children with medical conditions related to air quality.
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Delhi Environment Minister praises residents for controlling pollution by
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Delhi's air quality, recently classified as "Very Poor," showed signs of improvement this Diwali, with Environment Minister Gopal Rai attributing the positive change to the responsible actions of residents who chose to light diyas instead of bursting firecrackers.
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Residents nationwide voice concerns over pollution levels after Diwali cel
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Delhi residents voiced their frustrations over the worsening pollution levels, particularly due to the aftermath of fireworks and the burning of crop residue in neighbouring states, after a thick layer of smog covered parts of Delhi on Friday, the day after Diwali, pushing the city's air qu
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No respite for citizens, Delhi registers warmest October month since 1951
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
October 2024 becomes the warmest October after 1951 in terms of both Maximum and Minimum temperatures in Safdarjung, New Delhi, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
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Haridwar: Sky covered in haze due to firecrackers pollution post-Diwali ce
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The sky is covered with smoky haze during the Diwali celebration on Friday morning in Haridwar. Due to firecrackers bursting on Diwali night, the city was enveloped with thick smoke and saw a drastic difference in air visibility.
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Post-Diwali smog pushes Delhi air quality to 'very poor'; other cities als
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
At around 7:00 am, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka reached 376. All these areas reported 'very poor' air quality levels, posing significant health risks.
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