INDIA
Delhi Pollution: Air Quality Drops Back to 'Severe' Category
The AQI in Delhi-NCR's cities also remained high. City Faridabad was 290, Gurugram was 324, Ghaziabad 357, Greater Noida 295 and Noida was 345. In nine areas of Delhi, the AQI level remained above 300 and between 400.
India Denies Canadian Media Report on Nijjar Killing, Calls It a 'Smear Campaign'
The MEA on Wednesday further emphasized that such "smear campaigns" only "further damage our already strained ties" and said such reports should be dismissed with the "contempt they deserve".
Delhi Covered in Blanket of Smog, AQI Remains 'Very Poor'
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, in 12 areas of Delhi, the AQI level remained between 400 and 500. It was 408 in Alipur, 405 in Anand Vihar, 414 in Ashok Vihar, 418 in Bawana, 401 in Dwarka Sector 8, 435 in Jahangirpuri, 413 in Mundka, 411 in Nehru Nagar, 407 in Punjabi Bagh, 407 in Rohini, 412 in Shadipur, and Wazirpur remains at 436 level.
Centre Digitizes All 20.4 Crore Household Ration Cards to Ensure Foodgrain Access for the Poor
With the implementation of One Nation One Ration Card, national portability has ensured that all 80.6 crore NFSA beneficiaries across the country would continue to receive free foodgrains on a regular basis, irrespective of the state/district from where the ration card was issued, an official statement said.
Delhi-NCR Suffers as AQI Soars to 'Severe Plus' 500
According to the CPCB, areas such as Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, and Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in Delhi reported an AQI of 500 by 5 a.m.
Nigeria Awards PM Modi Its Highest National Honour, Praises India's Global Powerhouse Status Under His Leadership
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu honoured PM Modi after their bilateral meeting held at Abuja's Aso Rock Villa which serves as the office and residence of the Nigerian Presidency.
Delhi Suffers 'Severe Plus' Air Quality Amidst Dense Fog
Such a grave level poses alarming health implications particularly for vulnerable groups.
Patna High Court: Bihar Officials Benefit from Liquor Ban, Seeing It as Big Money
The court further claimed that the police is working hand in glove with the liquor smugglers and it is the poor who have borne the impact of the law.
UP Deputy CM Visits Jhansi Hospital Fire Site; 10 Dead, 16 Newborns Critical
Posting on microblogging site X, Brajesh Pathak said, "Today I inspected the unfortunate fire accident in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi and gave necessary instructions to the officials. During this, Principal Secretary, Medical and Health in Uttar Pradesh, Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma and other officials were present.
Air Quality in Delhi-NCR Remains Hazardous, Poses Risks to Residents
This is as the region continued experiencing hazardous levels of pollution, the Central Pollution Control Board reported. The AQI values remain treacherously high for a good number of the cities in Delhi's neighborhood.
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