The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has ordered that all bus services between Delhi and other NCR cities in Haryana, Rajasthan, and UP must use cleaner fuel from November 1. The commission aims to improve public transport services by directing the state governments to ensure that inter-city and inter-state buses are electric, CNG,...
Read MoreThe Mehrauli Archaeological Park in New Delhi has been transformed and revamped, with the restoration of several heritage structures. Visitors can now enjoy a self-serve cafe while exploring the park. The Quli Khan’s Tomb and Metcalfe’s boathouse have been restored, along with a rejuvenated water body. The park, which has 55 monuments, has been...
Read MorePune is currently experiencing unusual weather patterns in October, with higher temperatures, humidity, and light haze in certain areas. Night temperatures have been consistently above normal, while daytime temperatures have remained warm. The combination of humidity and pollution has led to higher real-feel temperatures. The higher humidity levels also contribute to the accumulation of...
Read MoreBrazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will partially veto a bill that restricts Indigenous groups’ claims to ancestral lands, overriding Congress’s recent approval of the legislation. The president’s veto will reject a core stipulation of the bill that only recognized Indigenous peoples’ right to claim territories they occupied or disputed legally in October...
Read MoreThe National Medical Commission (NMC) has invalidated all admissions confirmed after September 30 in private colleges in Pune, India. This move comes after the admissions were conducted in violation of a directive issued by the NMC in July. Niharika Jain, a student who secured an MBBS seat after two attempts, is now unable to...
Read MoreThe Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) cleared illegal encroachments on a 100-meter stretch of the Mundhwa to Kharadi road to widen the carriageway by 20 feet. The operation was conducted overnight to minimize disruption to traffic. The encroachments included a civic toilet, two buildings, 17 trees, and some hoardings. The PMC plans to remove four...
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