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11:06 AM

Light rain likely in Delhi, air quality index still in 'very poor' category

The air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded in the 'very poor' category for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday morning, even as the weatherman has forecast light rain or drizzle later in the day. The minimum temperature settled at 17.2 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average, as per data shared by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The capital's 24-hour average AQI stood at 348 on Tuesday morning around 9.15 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data.

The AQI had worsened from 339 on Sunday to 354 on Monday. It was 381 on Saturday.

10:39 AM

India logs 625 new Covid-19 infections in last 24 hours, 0 death

India saw a single-day rise of 625 fresh COVID-19 cases, the lowest since April 9, 2020, while no death was reported in a span of 24 hours in first such instance since March 2020, the Union health ministry said on Tuesday.

 

The country's infection tally has climbed to 4,46,62,141, while the active cases have declined to 14,021, the ministry data updated at 8 am stated.

10:37 AM

BJP has formed PIL gang against UPA govt in Jharkhand: Hemant Soren

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren hit out at the opposition BJP, accusing it of "forming a PIL gang" to disturb the UPA government in the state.

 

Soren also claimed that the saffron party had been "looting" the state since it was formed.

10:31 AM

Former US president Donald Trump to make a 'big announcement' on Nov 15

Former President Donald Trump said Monday he will be making a big announcement next week in Florida as he teased a third presidential run while campaigning in Ohio ahead of the final day of voting in this year's midterm elections.

 

I'm going to be making a very big announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at Mar-a-Lago," Trump said before a cheering crowd in Vandalia, Ohio Monday night, where he was holding his final rally of the midterm season to bolster Senate candidate JD Vance. We want nothing to detract from the importance of tomorrow."

10:20 AM

Despite Munugode performance, BJP may have a long way to power in Telangana

The outcome of the keenly-watched "winner takes it all" Munugode bypoll in Telangana has seen the emergence of BJP as the runner up, relegating Congress to the third spot, but it may still not be an easy task for the saffron party to come to power in the state in next year's Assembly polls.

 

In the bitterly-fought contest in last week, the ruling TRS on Sunday managed to scrape through with a 'meagre' margin of over 10,000 votes,. The BJP stood second, while the Congress lost the security deposit.

10:11 AM

Thane logs 11 new Covid-19 infections in a day; active tally at 341

As many as 11 new cases of coronavirus have been detected in Maharashtra's Thane district, taking its tally of infections to 747,012, a health official said on Tuesday.

 

These latest cases were reported on Monday, he said, adding that there are currently 341 active COVID-19 cases in the district, which comes under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

9:59 AM

Prakash Javadekar appointed head of Rajya Sabha's ethics panel

Former Union minister Prakash Javadekar and BJP MP C M Ramesh have been appointed as chairpersons of Rajya Sabha's ethics and housing committees, respectively.

 

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar reconstituted several committees and appointed their chairpersons, according to notifications issued by the Secretariat of the Upper House.

9:46 AM

Layer of smog lingers in Delhi sky, AQI continues to remain very poor

A layer of smog lingers in Delhi's sky as the air quality in the national capital continue to remain in the 'very poor' category on Tuesday morning with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 321, as per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

 

On Monday morning the overall AQI of the city stood at 326

9:45 AM

UNGA designates Nov 18 as World Day for prevention of child sexual abuse

The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution to designate November 18 every year as the World Day for the prevention of and healing from child sexual exploitation, abuse and violence.

 

The resolution invites all member states, relevant organisations of the UN system and other international organisations, world leaders, faith actors, civil society, and other relevant stakeholders to commemorate this World Day each year in a manner that each considers most appropriate, Xinhua news agency reported.

9:27 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people on Guru Nanak Dev's birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru Nanak Dev.

 

"May his noble teachings continue to guide us in our endeavour of building a just and compassionate society," Modi said.

9:16 AM

Buckingham Palace unveils new monogram for Queen Consort

The Buckingham Palace has unveiled a new monogram for Camilla, the Queen Consort.

 

Designed by Prof Ewan Clayton, a core member of staff at The Royal Drawing School, the cypher combines Camilla's initial "C" and "R" for Regina -- the Latin word for queen, the BBC reported.

9:03 AM

Time to act faster on climate change, syas British PM Sunak at COP27

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday declared that it was time to act faster on climate change because it is the right thing to do as he committed 11.6 billion pounds as the country's commitment to the climate fund during his address at the COP27 summit in Egypt.

 

In his first major address on the world stage since taking charge at 10 Downing Street, the Indian-origin leader pointed to green energy investment as a "fantastic source of new jobs and growth" as he pledged to build on the room for hope created during the UK's presidency of COP26 in Scotland last November.

8:54 AM

Focus on breaking liquor supply chains, Nitish Kumar tells officials

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has asked all officials concerned to ensure strict implementation of the prohibition law, with focus on stemming the supply of liquor to the state.

 

Chairing a meeting of top officials in his office on Monday, Kumar asked them to identify the routes being used to smuggle liquor to Bihar from other states.

8:38 AM

EU officials warn of economic slowdown due to energy crisis, high inflation

The European economy is slowing down and a contraction is predicted at least for the winter months due to the energy crisis and high inflation, European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni has warned.

 

"If we look at high-frequency indicators and the economic sentiment, we see that many things point to a contraction in economic activity this winter," Gentiloni said at a press conference of the Eurogroup on Monday.

8:29 AM

Centre's policies broke backbone of small businesses, farmers, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the policies of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government have "broken the backbone" of small businesses while benefitting selected businessmen.

 

Rahul Gandhi's remarks came while addressing a gathering in Maharashtra after the Bharat Jodo Yatra entered its Maharashtra leg on Monday evening on its 61st day of the march.