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Jairam Ramesh criticises overreliance on GRAP as Delhi enters 'Severe' pol
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
He mentioned that the GRAP guidelines were mandated by Supreme Court in 2017 due to the rising smog incidents in New Delhi. Ramesh noted that the use of the measures was expected to become less necessary over time as year-round emission reduction improved.
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Farm fire incidents see decline of over 65% in Haryana and 35% in Punjab i
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The average AQI (Air Quality Index) in Delhi for the period between 1st January - 9th November 2025, has been recorded 175, which was 189 during the corresponding period of last year. PM2.5 and PM10 concentration levels are 75 ug/m3 and 170 ug/m3 respectively during this period, as agains
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Proactive measures taken by CAQM to contain air pollution
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In June 2025, CAQM had directed for zero tolerance for open waste burning, enhanced night-time surveillance, and intensified citizen awareness campaigns in collaboration with RWAs, industry associations, and local bodies. These measures can contribute in reduction in open waste burning in
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HRCP slams Pakistan's failing governance in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa amid rising
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to The Express Tribune, the HRCP's latest fact-finding report, "Caught in the Crossfire," paints a troubling picture of Pakistan's internal security challenges. The report discloses that almost two-thirds of all terrorist incidents reported nationwide in 2025 took place in K-P, wit
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Inter- ministerial team established to deal with violence in schools
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In light of the increasing number of incidents of violence in recent weeks, Education Minister Yoav Kish ordered the immediate establishment of an inter-ministerial team to formulate a comprehensive national plan to combat violence in educational institutions and in the community.
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"Vote fraud happened in Haryana's Julana Constituency": Vinesh Phogat
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress leader and athlete Vinesh Phogat alleged incidents of "vote fraud" in Haryana's Mulana constituency, saying her team identified 12 such cases. She also criticised the government for neglecting sports, claiming Haryana's performance in athletics has declined in recent years.
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Pakistan's security failure deepens as Balochistan drowns in bloodshed, la
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A fresh spate of violence swept across Balochistan, leaving nine people dead and two others abducted in separate incidents across Kalat, Nasirabad, and Jhal Magsi districts, exposing once again the province's worsening security landscape, as reported by Dawn.
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Punjab records 3,284 stubble burning from Sept 15 to Nov 6, Haryana witnes
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
During the review meeting, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) noted that between September 15 and November 6, 2025, Punjab recorded 3,284 stubble burning incidents compared to 5,041 during the same period last year, indicating marginal improvement
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"This cannot be put into practice...": Maneka Gandhi criticizes SC ruling
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Animal rights activist & BJP leader Maneka Gandhi on Friday expressed shock and concern, saying there are not enough animal shelters to keep the strays after the Supreme Court's ruling on removing street dogs from all public institutions.
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BSF recovers two drones along Punjab border
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In two separate incidents along the Punjab border, Border Security Force (BSF) recovered two drones from farming fields near the Ferozepur and Amritsar border based on an extensive search operation, BSF Punjab Frontier said in a press release on Thursday.
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Balochistan faces fresh attacks amid continued neglect
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In two separate incidents, unidentified armed groups attacked a police station in Kachhi district and targeted a security check post on Quetta's Western Bypass with hand grenades.
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Bihar polls: Voting held in Bhimbandh in Munger after two decades; village
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Voting was conducted peacefully across the three assembly constituencies of Munger district, with visible enthusiasm among residents of Bhimbandh.
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