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air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'very poor' category on Tuesday morning, as per SAFAR-India. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the Air Quality Index in the overall Delhi region was in the 'very poor' category at 303. In the Delhi University area and Pusa, the quality of air was recorded as 'very poor' and 'poor' with AQI at 335 and 242, respectively.

Ravan Dahan on Dussehra. Take a look at state-wise Ravan Dahan tradition in India, 1) Delhi: One of the best spots to witness the Dussehra celebrations is on the grounds of the Red Fort in Delhi. The Ravan Dahan is a component of this magnificent festival.

Dussehra or Vijayadashami with great enthusiasm as it is called a day to honor the victory of good over evil. Let's take a look at Ravan Dahan and Vijayadashami's timings, As per the Hindu calendar, the auspicious time for the burning Ravana effigies will begin at 5.22 pm on October 24, Tuesday.

Catch all LIVE Updates on AQI levels in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities. Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a set of guidelines and measures implemented to combat air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India, which includes Delhi and its surrounding areas. When the Air Quality Index of Delhi NCR ranges from 201 to 300, it will be termed 'poor' and classified under Stage 1 restrictions. AQI levels between 301-400 is called 'very poor' and falls under Stage 2.

Pernod Ricard said its independent investigation revealed certain employees were involved in engaging with the government and key conspirators linked to Delhi's now-scrapped excise policy. «The company had engaged an independent third party to carry out an internal investigation on the Delhi Excise policy issue which highlighted certain findings including involvement of certain employees in activities relating to formulation and implementation of Delhi Excise Policy 21-22 and engagement with government officials and other third parties/alleged key conspirators/specific distributors/retailers,» Pernod said in its latest annual filings with the Registrar of Companies. It added that these findings are not conclusive in nature, given the ongoing investigation and are subject to interpretations by the legal counsel. The French alcobev firm's license in Delhi was not renewed after investigating agencies named the company in a case of alleged corruption and cartelisation linked to the excise policy.

awareness regarding stubble burning," Dr Wazir Singh said. Dr Wazir Singh emphasized on the efforts by the administration in educating the farmers which created awareness around sustainable agricultural practices, which helped reduce the cases of stubble burning.

World Cup on Monday. Chasing a 283-run target, Afghanistan were lifted by Ibrahim Zadran (87), Rahmat Shah (77 not out) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65) as they scored 286-2 in 49 overs. Pakistan had made 282-7 in their 50 overs with 74 from skipper Babar Azam and 58 from opener Abdullah Shafique but the total did not prove tough enough for a clinical Afghanistan.

ALSO READ: Delhi air pollution: Govt explains why 13 hotspots saw AQI over 300, to depute special teams In his letter to Kejriwal, Rai said, "A K Singh, Principal Secretary of the Environment Department; Ashwani Kumar, DPCC Chairman and Principal Secretary of the Revenue Department; and Ashish Kundra, Transport Commissioner, did not attend the important meeting today. Their absence makes it extremely difficult to make any significant decisions and ensure their implementation." "Therefore, I request that, to effectively address the serious pollution situation, a meeting of the National Capital Civil Service Authority should be convened as soon as possible, and officers who are sensitive to the issue of pollution and can actively work to reduce pollution should be appointed," he concluded.

Arvind Kejriwal wants to get the upper-middle-class using public transport. This is a great idea that poses even greater challenges. Public transport needs to offer riders comfort, convenience and reliability in order for the well-heeled to even consider using it.

Intikhab Alam was stunned into silence after hearing about the demise of Indian great Bishan Singh Bedi, his closest friend across the border. Bedi's death felt like a personal loss for Alam, who spoke to PTI over the phone from Lahore. Their friendship dates back to 1971 when Bedi toured England with the Indian team and Alam, representing Surrey, played the legendary left-arm spinner in a tour game.

Atul Save is planning to soon convene a meeting with key stakeholders from the state’s Finance Ministry, Urban Development (UD), and Revenue Departments to review these charges. Realty developers have been urging the state government to consider a 50% reduction in these premiums to make the city more affordable for homebuyers and businesses. Representatives of realtors’ body CREDAI-MCHI had recently met the state’s Revenue Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil to highlight the issues leading to Mumbai's waning allure as the country's financial capital, primarily due to its exorbitant real estate prices. “I will soon convene a meeting with developers along with UD, FM, and Revenue department to understand their concerns and consider reducing the premiums and permission fees.

A look at the records of Bishan Singh Bedi Also Read: Cricketers, politicians express condolences on Bedi's demise Bedi had also featured in 10 One-Day International (ODI) matches, in which he took seven wickets. He was said to be as instrumental in the team's first ODI victory, during the 1975 World Cup, when he ended up with magical figures of 12-8-6-1 against East Africa. Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! Born in Amritsar, Bedi played cricket from an early age, and went on to play for Delhi at the first-class stage.

Marg, Patparganj, Sonia Vihar, and Moti Bagh witnessed AQI levels above 300 today due to local reasons. Special teams will be deputed here to identify and inspect local sources of pollution there," Gopal Rai said as per news agency ANI. The development comes as the Delhi government and other weather-related bodies expect air quality to worsen in the upcoming days.

Indian Railways is set to operate nearly 300 special trains, making a total of 4,480 trips, in order to cater to the increased demand during the festive season, including Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath. The announcement of 283 special trains was made by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. According to the details shared by the minister, South Central Railway will run 58 trains, making a total of 404 trips.

New Delhi: The government has identified eight more pollution hotspots in addition to the existing 13 in the national capital, and special teams will be deployed there to check pollution sources, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Monday. After a meeting with 28 departments to ensure the effective implementation of pollution mitigation measures in the capital, Rai said the government has also decided to use dust suppressant powder to prevent dust pollution in the city.

By Ashima Agarwal

E[co]work has launched a first-of-its-kind co-working space in NCR’s Ghaziabad region for microentrepreneurs, dismantlers, and recyclers in the e-waste sector in a bid to institutionalize e-waste management. The licensed facility is equipped with dismantling units, storage spaces, tables, tools, office and meeting rooms, equipment, and washrooms to offer the informal e-waste sector a space dedicated to dignifying and formalizing their work.

cash-for-query allegations against party lawmaker Mahua Moitra, saying that appropriate action will be taken place after the investigation in a parliamentary forum. It is alleged that Mahua Moitra received expensive gifts or money to ask questions about Gautam Adani in Parliament. The TMC leader's former friend Jai Anant Dehadrai filed a separate complaint with the CBI against Moitra.

warehousing demand across the top five cities was recorded at 17 mn sq ft of gross leasing in the first three quarters of 2023. Despite a relatively slower growth during H1 2023, leasing activity picked up in Q3 2023, registering a 55% QoQ growth.

Israel-Hamas war news: The India's Ministry of External Affairs has informed that the sixth flight under the rescue Indians from war-torn Israel and Gaza- Operation Ajay- has landed in national capital Delhi. This comes even as Israel's retaliatory strikes on Hamas in Gaza entered its 15th day.

Godrej Properties subsidiary ₹5 lakh for not following environmental safety rules during construction in New Delhi, PTI reported.In a statement on Saturday, Godrej Properties said that its subsidiary, Godrej Vestamark LLP, was served this penalty on October 16 under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act 1957.The violation by the subsidiary pertains to not complying with the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) order from April 10, 2015, and the Ministry of Environment and Forests Guidelines from 2010 regarding safety measures during their New Delhi project's construction. (Read More)In the second quarter of fiscal year 2023-24, ICICI Bank demonstrated substantial growth, with its standalone net profit climbing by 35.8% year-on-year (YoY) to reach ₹10,261 crore.