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90% surge in respiratory illnesses among children, adults in Delhi OPDs du
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Medical experts have reported a nearly 90 per cent increase in respiratory illness cases among both children and adults visiting outpatient departments (OPDs), directly linked to prolonged exposure to toxic air.
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Delhi govt directs schools to shift to online mode upto class-5 as air qua
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In view of the severe air pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi Government on Monday issued a circular directing schools to shift to online mode from hybrid for students up to class 5.
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'People will hand over Mumbai to Mahayuti in BMC polls': Maharashtra CM De
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The polling for the elections for 29 Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra, including the BMC, will be held on January 15, with the results to be announced on January 16, the State Election Commission said on Monday.
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Bhupender Yadav chairs high-level review of air pollution action plans of
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
This was the first review under a series of review meetings on City-specific action plans in NCR, which would culminate in a State-level review in the coming days. The review is being conducted in the prescribed format, as desired by the Minister during the earlier review meeting held on
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Maharashtra: Tough fight between Mahayuti and MVA as BMC to go to polling
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The polling for the elections for 29 Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), will be held on January 15, with the results to be announced on January 16, the State Election Commission said on Monday.
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Punjab Congress chief moves High Court to mandate videography of vote coun
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Punjab Congress chief and Lok Sabha MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking mandatory videography of the counting of votes in recently held Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in order to ensure "free, fair and transparent" elect
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Pakistan: Garbage dump along Malir river leaves Karachi residents, commute
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Residents and students near Karachi's GTS Imtiaz garbage transfer station are facing health and daily life disruptions due to stench, dust and toxic gases. Authorities say the site is being modernised into a covered facility to reduce pollution and risks.
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Will pass effective, enforceable orders on air pollution, says Supreme Cou
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday said that it will pass effective orders that are enforceable in matters relating to worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
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Urban, rural areas of Islamabad and Karachi grapple with garbage crisis
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In Islamabad, Dawn reported, rural areas have been particularly neglected. With no formal system in place, residents dispose of garbage in nullahs and open grounds. "Secondary collection by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is irregular, and rural waste management contracts that expire
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"Why raise this in House?": Priyanka Gandhi on BJP using 'Kabar Khudegi' r
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Reacting to remarks raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Congress rally, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday questioned why the issue was being raised in Parliament, alleging that the Union Parliamentary Minister was disrupting proceedings and accusing the ruling side
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Singapore issues advisory to its nationals in Delhi as air quality turns '
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The advisory came after the Central Pollution Control Board invoked GRAP Stage 4 on December 13 as air quality in Delhi and surrounding areas deteriorated sharply. At this stage, construction and industrial activities are heavily restricted, while schools and offices are advised to shift to
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BJP's UP strategy unfolds: New state Chief aims for 2027 glory
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The new state BJP President outlined his priorities, saying his aim was to take the part to victory when the state goes to polls in 2026.
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