Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai lauded veteran journalist P Ramaiah at the book release event of 'Naanu Hindu Ramaiah' and said that the latter was a "Tapasvi" in the field of journalism.
The capital witnessed a drop to the severe category for the first time this season due to poor dispersion of pollutants owing to weak winds, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Addressing the Chintan Shivir of home ministers of states via video conferencing, PM Modi said, "Today the nature of crimes is changing. We need to understand the new age technologies. We have entered the 5G era. Hence we need to be more vigilant."
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said stubble burning was the cause behind air pollution as Delhi was wrapped in a blanket of smog and the air quality remained in the "very poor" category.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan attacked the Pakistan government while calling the death of Pakistan journalist Arshad Sharif a 'targeted killing'.
Ex-Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Ruchi Ghanashyam said that Rishi Sunak's appointment as new UK Prime Minister is a "major milestone."