Delhi-NCR air quality remains severe with AQI reaching 420

November 15, 2024 8:14 AM

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Delhi-NCR air quality remains severe with AQI reaching 420

The air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to be in the severe category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 420 at 7 am. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Bawana was recorded at 456, IGI Airport at 447, Anand Vihar at 441, Okhla Phase-2 at 422, ITO at 352 and Chandni Ch...

Bihar: Millions of devotees take holy bath on Kartik Purnima

November 15, 2024 11:52 AM

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Bihar: Millions of devotees take holy bath on Kartik Purnima

In Bihar, millions of devotees are taking holy baths in Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Mahananda, Saryu, Bagmati and other rivers on the occasion of Kartik Purnima today. In the capital city Patna, a large number of devotees offer prayers after holy baths and perform rituals of Dana (दान) to poor people on th...

UP: Ghats overflow with pilgrims for Kartik Poornima

November 15, 2024 7:57 AM

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UP: Ghats overflow with pilgrims for Kartik Poornima

In Uttar Pradesh, Ghats of holy rivers are brimming with pilgrims reaching for the auspicious bathing on the occasion of Kartik Poornima today. Preparations are also in full swing for the celebration of Dev Deepawali at Varanasi where Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will grace the occasion.

Campaigning intensifies ahead of Maharashtra assembly election

November 15, 2024 2:19 PM

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Campaigning intensifies ahead of Maharashtra assembly election

Hectic campaigning is going on in Maharashtra for the Legislative Assembly Elections and leaders of all political parties are canvassing in various districts of the state. Speaking at a rally in Sangli, NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar today claimed that the BJP wants to change the constitution and like-m...

New Zealand: Maori lawmakers protest in parliament over controversial treaty bill

November 15, 2024 7:20 AM

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New Zealand: Maori lawmakers protest in parliament over controversial treaty bill

New Zealand’s parliament was briefly suspended yesterday after Maori lawmakers staged a ceremonial haka dance in protest of a vote on a controversial bill that would redefine the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous Maori and the British Crown.   The 1840 Treaty of Waitangi granted M...

PM Modi to inaugurate 1st Bodoland Mahotsav

November 15, 2024 7:38 AM

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PM Modi to inaugurate 1st Bodoland Mahotsav

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 1st Bodoland Mahotsav in New Delhi today. The two-day Mahotsav is a mega event on language, literature, and culture to sustain peace and build a Vibrant Bodo Society. Prime Minister's Office said in a statement that the Mahotsav aims to integrate the ...

India’s exports surge 7.28% during April-Oct

November 15, 2024 7:06 AM

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India’s exports surge 7.28% during April-Oct

India's export performance during April-October 2024 has shown strong growth, with an overall increase of 7.28 per cent, totalling 468.27 billion dollars, up from 436.48 billion dollars during the same period in 2023. According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, merchandise...