November 11, 2024 1:45 PM

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Delhi-NCR air quality remains ‘very poor’

The air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to be in the very poor category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 353 was reported in the national capital at 1 this afternoon. The Met Department has forecast that Delhi-NCR is likely to experience smog and shallo...

November 11, 2024 1:39 PM

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Australian govt appoints country’s first anti-slavery commissioner

In Australia, the government has appointed the country's first anti-slavery commissioner. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus today announced that Chris Evans, a former senator and human rights official, will serve as the inaugural Australian anti-slavery commissioner for a five-year term commencing in De...

November 11, 2024 1:29 PM

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Kerala starts trial run of state’s seaplane in Kochi

Opening up the possibility for new vistas in the tourism sector of Kerala, the trial run of the state's seaplane project was flagged off at a function held in Kochi this morning. Kerala Tourism Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas flagged off the amphibian aircraft from the backwaters at Kochi Marina. It la...