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Canada’s biggest grocery store CEOs are going to be called back to Parliament, and this time MPs want them to explain how they are stabilizing food prices.

Also read: The air quality struggles of Delhi and Mumbai, explained in charts Besides, district officials will be conducting field visits to ensure the strict implementation of pollution mitigation measures. The Delhi government has also been instructed to run additional buses in the capital under the "Paryavaran Bus Sewa" campaign to bolster public transport in a bid to reduce vehicular emissions.

World Cup match scheduled to take place at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 25 October. The Australia vs Netherlands World Cup match will start from 2 pm to 10:30 pm on Wednesday. According to the Delhi Traffic Police's latest advisory, "There will be a diversion of traffic for half an hour after the conclusion of the match".

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.

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.

Greater Noida West or Noida Extension has emerged as one of the fast-growing real estate micro-markets in the National Capital Region (NCR) post the pandemic. This region, in fact, is gaining popularity as a residential real estate destination in NCR for a combination of reasons. While the micro market’s relatively affordable residential typologies comprising 2&3 BHK units, as compared to other parts of NCR, has attracted middle class and first-time home buyers, its proximity and connectivity to the economic hubs and through widened roads and metro network have been instrumental in making the location more accessible.

ANI. The statement also stated, as per the dynamic model and forecasts for weather/ meteorological conditions and air quality made available by IMD/IITM, there is a likelihood of the average AQI of Delhi dipping to the 'Very Poor' category (DELHI AQI- 3O1-4OO) on October 23 and 24, 2023 owing to unfavourable meteorological and climatic conditions.

US envoy Eric Garcetti lauds Delhi metro, says, 'Wow! you make travelling so easy!' On 19 October, Garcetti travelled in the Delhi Metro and interacted with passengers on board. He said he had a great time riding the Delhi metro for the first time and meeting fellow passengers.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a warning that it will halt construction activities, regardless of whether they are on private or government properties if proper dust and pollution control measures are not implemented, a report by PTI stated. Municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal said, “Construction is going on at a whopping 6,000 sites in the city currently", an official release quoted Chahal as saying on Friday.

air quality levels, AQI has increased in the national capital from ‘moderate’ to ‘poor’ category. According to the AQI scale, the air quality check of between 0 and 50 are is "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 450 "severe" As per SAFAR, AQI at Delhi airport (T3) was registered at 273, IIT Delhi recorded 228, Noida recorded AQI at 290.

GRAP II, the government takes steps like increasing the parking fees to discourage the use of personal vehicles and increasing the frequency of CNG/Electric buses and metros. 1. People to use public transport and minimize the use of personal vehicles.

ALSO READ: Delhi’s air quality remains ‘poor’; some areas record AQI above 300. Details here On Saturday, Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 248.

₹1,836.14 crore, surpassing expectations. Surprisingly, this growth didn't emanate from their two-wheeler sales, which declined 13.5% in in volume terms to 881,583 units, but from the legacy three-wheeler auto rickshaws, a segment Bajaj commands with a 60% market share. Sales of these high margin vehicles--both the passenger and goods transport versions, used for last-mile logistics--have been surging in India.

Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) connecting Sahibabad to Duhai Depot. PM Modi inaugurated the priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor at Sahibabad RapidX Station in Uttar Pradesh and flagged off the RapidX train connecting Sahibabad to Duhai Depot, marking the launch of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in the country. «No matter how much money is spent; time should be saved. Because in the office I have to punch my attendance on time. Looks like a very good facility here.

Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the priority section of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System Corridor that will reduce travel time drastically and ensure better connectivity of the national capital with west Uttar Pradesh. He also dedicated two stretches of the east-west corridor of Bengaluru metro. The PM flagged off the Namo Bharat RapidX train at Sahibabad station, marking the launch of RRTS in India. He also travelled on the Namo Bharat train.

Siddaramaiah on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to approve the phase-3 of Bangalore Metro covering an additional length of 45-km at an estimated cost of Rs 15,611 crore. The state government has already submitted the detailed project report (DPR) of phase-3 to the centre, the CM said at the virtual launch of the two sections of the Purple Line of Namma Metro by the PM. With Challaghatta-Kengeri and Baiyappanahalli-KR Puram sections open, the metro network’s length has increased to 74-km and about seven lakh people were using it daily, the CM added. The government has commissioned a detailed project report (DPR) for connecting Sarjapur and Hebbal covering a length of 37-km.

₹5-6 lakh, which is on the higher side. We will look at how to incentivise it." The Delhi minister noted that last-mile connectivity is another focus for the government.

Navratri, a season of celebration, devotion, and new beginnings, is often considered an auspicious time to make significant life decisions. Among these decisions, buying a property is one of the most crucial. With the Navratri season upon us, we present you with valuable insights on how to make your property purchase not only auspicious but also well-informed and secure.

The move is aimed at facilitating smooth movement of commuters for the Durga Puja Carnival on that day. At the carnival on Red Road, people are expected to attend in droves. Idols of the top community Durga Pujas in Kolkata are displayed in a colourful parade at the annual carnival. It may be mentioned here that the UNESCO had in 2021 accorded the Intangible heritage status to the Durga Puja in the city. The West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) said it will operate 23 additional buses till midnight on October 27. The Regional Transport Authority (RTA), Kolkata, has also written to all private bus, minibus, taxi and auto-rickshaw unions to ensure the availability of sufficient public transport for smooth transportation of people on that day, an official said. Based on report by ANI

Also Read: US is India’s ‘optimal choice’ as a partner, says Jaishankar Garcetti recently said the “great minds" back in his homeland and India can find more paths to peace, ANI reported. "I'm so proud to see the United States of America and India working together for a more peaceful world.

On the London Stock Exchange, a system “incident” stopped trade in hundreds of shares. The London Stock Exchange issued a statement on October 19, regarding an incident that led to trading being halted in some segments.