The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has announced that it will resume making air quality data for Delhi-NCR public after resolving issues with multiple forecasting systems. The IITM used to generate two sources of air quality forecasts, which often differed in their predictions. The confusion caused by these discrepancies led to the decision...
Read MoreA man in Bengaluru was allegedly assaulted by his neighbor with a hammer while he was attending to an injured stray dog. The incident occurred when the man’s neighbor got offended by his act of caring for the dog. The man and his daughter were trying to help the injured animal when the neighbor...
Read MoreA six-day-old baby boy was kidnapped from a hospital in Kolar by a woman and two minors, but was rescued by police within seven hours. The baby was handed over to his mother and one of the culprits was arrested. The woman claimed that she had been paid to kidnap the baby. Police are...
Read MoreMangi Bai, a widow in Bhoat village, Baran district, is struggling to feed her four children after her husband’s suicide due to a loan burden. Despite owning agricultural land, Bai earns a meager income as an agricultural laborer and relies on government pension and food assistance. Her eldest daughter is intellectually disabled, and only...
Read MoreResidents of Rani Barod, a village in Baran district, Rajasthan, complain about lack of employment opportunities and government support. Despite the approval of an employment scheme by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, villagers claim they have not received any work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) for the past four years....
Read MoreThe Tamil Nadu government has granted permission to prosecute BJP state president K Annamalai for his hate speech against a Christian Missionary NGO. The government order states that Annamalai’s remarks were offensive to a particular religion and society, and fell under the definition of ‘Hate Speech’. The state public prosecutor recommended prosecution for offences...
Read MorePunjab recorded the highest number of stubble burning incidents this season at 766, while Haryana and Uttar Pradesh recorded 67 and 97 respectively. The air quality is expected to deteriorate to ‘very poor’ due to the increase in stubble burning and unfavorable meteorological conditions. The wind direction is expected to change on Saturday, leading...
Read MoreThe Parwan dam project in Rajasthan has faced significant delays in its execution, causing resentment among locals. The project, which started in December 2018, was originally planned to be completed by 2018. The dam would provide water for irrigation to 600 villages in Kota, Jhalawar, and Baran districts. Despite multiple foundation stone laying ceremonies,...
Read MoreThe construction of the airport in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, is causing frustration among locals as it remains incomplete. The airport, which will be maintained by the state government, has been delayed, with no construction work currently taking place. BJP leaders blame the Congress government for the slow progress, while Congress leaders argue that funds have...
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