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“Supreme Court Extends Nationwide Ban on Polluting Firecrackers to Curb Pollution”

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that its 2021 ruling, which allowed the use of only green firecrackers, will now apply to the entire country, not just the Delhi-NCR region. The court emphasized that it is the responsibility of all citizens to protect the environment and curb air and noise pollution. The ruling comes during a hearing on a petition regarding the use of firecrackers containing polluting chemicals.

“Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis: Local Factors Outweigh Farm Fires, Says CSE Report”

A recent report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) reveals that the alarming spike in air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR is not solely due to stubble burning, but primarily driven by local factors such as vehicle emissions. The report emphasizes the need for urgent multi-sector action to reduce pollution from vehicles, industry, power plants, waste burning, construction, and dust sources.

“Delhi Takes Drastic Measures in Response to Worsening Air Quality: Diesel Bus Entry Banned, Construction Limited”

Two men in Uttar Pradesh, previously arrested for assaulting a policeman, escalated the situation by firing at three police personnel while being taken for a medical check-up. The incident occurred after a child was run over by a speeding bus in Mahoba, leading to a clash with the police.

“Delhi’s Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’ as Minimum Temperature Drops, New Pollution Hotspots Identified”

Delhi-NCR continues to grapple with 'very poor' air quality as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remains elevated at 303. A combination of low temperatures, stagnant winds, and agricultural fires in neighboring states contributes to the deteriorating air quality.

“Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates to ‘Poor’ at 231 AQI Amid Rising Farm Fires and Cooler Temperatures”

Delhi's air quality index has deteriorated to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 231, as farm fires surge in Punjab. The Centre's air quality panel has initiated the 'Graded Response Action Plan' (GRAP) to curb pollution, imposing measures like banning coal usage in hotels and restaurants in the National Capital Region.

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69-Year-Old St Stephen’s Graduate Impersonates Ex-IPS Officer to Defraud Officials

A shocking case has emerged where a 69-year-old man from Delhi, Anil Katyal, posed as a retired IPS officer to manipulate government officials and get work done in exchange for monetary benefits. Katyal, a resident of Greater Kailash-1, was arrested after he attempted to intervene in a fraud investigation involving his businessman friend Vinod Kapoor, claiming to be an advisor to the Union Home Ministry.

Delhi Air Quality Improves Slightly to Severe; Schools in NCR to Close Under Revised CAQM Guidelines

The air quality in Delhi witnessed a slight improvement on Wednesday but remained in the "severe" category, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 419, down from 444 on Tuesday. This comes after touching nearly 500 in the "severe plus" category earlier this week, marking one of the worst air quality levels since AQI tracking began in 2015, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

“Wedding Procession in Gurgaon Bursts Firecrackers Amid Hazardous AQI, Video Goes Viral”

As the air quality index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR continues to hover at hazardous levels, a viral video of a wedding procession bursting firecrackers on a road in Gurgaon has ignited a social media storm. The video, captured from a resident’s balcony, shows a thick haze blanketing the area while the baaraat lights firecrackers, adding to the already polluted air.

Independent Candidate in Maharashtra’s Beed Passes Away After Heart Attack at Polling Station

An independent candidate from Beed, Balasaheb Shinde, tragically passed away after suffering a heart attack while awaiting his turn to vote at a polling booth on Wednesday. The incident occurred at the Chhatrapati Shahu Vidyalaya voting center during Maharashtra’s assembly elections.

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