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Smog covers Delhi after Diwali fireworks, 34 of 37 areas turn 'red': AQI updates

India, Oct. 21 -- Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Tuesday morning after a large number of people in the national capital region or NCR celebrated Diwali with firecrackers on Monday night. Thirty-f... Read More


Why Nigeria should not be designated a country of concern - Bishop Kukah

Nigeria, Oct. 21 -- The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has urged the United States not to re-designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over religious freedom, argu... Read More


Smog chokes Capital: Political fire sparks

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- A political slugfest erupted over Delhi's deteriorating air quality post-Diwali, with the Opposition AAP slamming the city government and the ruling BJP blaming stubble burning i... Read More


Pollution levels steady compared to previous years: Minister Sirsa

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Delhi woke up to a thick haze and "very poor" air quality the morning after Diwali, but Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said pollution levels had remained largely stab... Read More


NDMC steps up drive to cut Lutyens' Delhi pollution

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has launched an intensive drive to tackle rising air pollution levels, deploying its manpower and machinery round-the-clock to improve the ... Read More


Delhi's Diwali radiance unique this year, govt serious over pollution concerns: CM

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Tuesday said the "radiance and brilliance" of Diwali in Delhi this year was "unique", while asserting her government was serious about taking effective... Read More


CM calls on PM Modi, discusses clean Yamuna Mission, Chhath preparations

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday in what was described as a cordial and productive meeting focused on Delhi's development, the Clean Yamuna ... Read More


NDMC lights up Connaught Place

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has adorned the heart of the Capital with a spectacular display of lights and decorations to mark the festive spirit of Diwali. Connaught P... Read More


NITI Aayog proposes new panel to supercharge India's net-zero push

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- India's top government think-tank has called for setting up a panel to guide policy and coordinate multi-ministry efforts on climate action and energy transition, two people awar... Read More


Finnish author's 2023 novel to come to India on October 23; will bring spotlight back on Steller's sea cow

India, Oct. 21 -- The publisher MacLehose Press will bring out the ebook version of Finnish author Iida Turpeinen's award winning novel Beasts of the Sea in India on October 23, 2025. It will bring ba... Read More