Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday took a jibe on Bharatiya Janata Party saying, "Talenge toh or bhi bura harenge (If they postpone it, they will lose even worse)" after Election Commission rescheduled by-elections in Uttar Pradesh.
"The response from the police was disgusting - they acted as the arm of the Khalistanis - they attacked the Hindus, they did not push the Khalistanis off. They attacked the Hindus in their own mandir," Daniel Bordman said.
The Punjab government in Pakistan has announced the closure of primary schools in Lahore for one week due to worsening smog and deteriorating air quality in the city, ARY News reported on Sunday.
India's batting woes, particularly against spin, continued to worsen, as a six-wicket haul from Ajaz Patel and a fine spell from Glenn Phillips spun the Kiwis to history, beating India in the third Test at Wankhede Stadium by 25 runs and sealing a 3-0 series win, India's first-ever at hom
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
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir are facing escalating challenges due to severe load-shedding, a crisis intensified by deforestation and climate change. These issues, coupled with government inaction, have plunged the region into deeper turmoil.
The air quality deteriorated in the national capital on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) being recorded at 352, in the 'very poor' category, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). This is worse than the average AQI recorded at 255 on Sat
The Joint Employees Federation also expressed disappointment at the Congress government's decision to abolish vacant posts and stressed the need for dialogue to avoid a worsening situation in Himachal Pradesh.
BJP leader Shazia Ilmi on Saturday criticised the AAP-led Delhi Government for its handling of the city's worsening pollution crisis, highlighting the alarming presence of toxic foam in the River Yamuna and the resulting breathing difficulties for residents.
In another step to mitigate rising air pollution in the state, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday announced that the Delhi government will monitor hotspots across Delhi through drones, adding that his government is working day and night to control the pollution.
Director of General Health Services (DGHS), Dr Atul Goel, on Friday wrote to all states and union territories regarding the rising air pollution, urging the state health departments and healthcare facilities to enhance their preparedness.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the Haryana government has been giving Rs 1000 per acre to farmers who refrain from burning stubble, addressing concerns over worsening air quality in the Delhi-NCR region.