The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will be implemented in Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution. The plan includes measures such as restrictions on overaged vehicles, a ban on coal and firewood in eateries, and the banning of certain vehicles when the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches a certain level. The plan has been revised...
Read MoreA female sea lion named Sally briefly escaped her enclosure at the Central Park Zoo in New York City due to heavy rains and flooding. She safely rejoined the other sea lions in the pool after her escapade. The incident occurred during intense rainfall that caused water levels to rise within the zoo. Fortunately,...
Read MoreFormer President Donald Trump mocked President Joe Biden’s past awkward stage exits during a speech at the California Republican Party convention. Trump questioned Biden’s fitness for a second term as president, ridiculing him for appearing lost and confused in embarrassing moments caught on camera. Trump imitated Biden’s confusion, pretending to search for the stairs...
Read MoreAnother 7,000 members of the biggest US automobile workers’ union on Friday joined its already major strike against the country’s “Big Three” Detroit car manufacturers. UAW president Shawn Fain said the latest members to join the strike were at two plants in Chicago and Michigan, who downed tools at 1600 GMT. “Our courageous members...
Read MoreA new program called ‘New India Debates’ has been launched by New India Junction to engage with first-time voters and the youth. Shot exclusively in different universities, the program features student debaters discussing important national issues followed by interactions with chief guests of ‘national celebrity stature.’
Read MoreIndian edtech company Byju’s has postponed the release of its FY22 results to the second week of October, causing concern among regulators and stakeholders. The delay follows the resignation of the company’s former auditor, Deloitte, earlier this year. Byju’s has recently experienced a series of challenges, including the departure of senior executives and the...
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