Topic: Bhopal

Mumbai bans rockets, aerial firecrackers until November 25 in BMC limits

Mumbai Disaster Management Authority has banned sky rockets and other aerial firecrackers within BMC limits until November 25, 2026, after rising Diwali fire incidents.

Father allegedly kills son fearing property share demand in Latur

In Maharashtra’s Latur district, police arrested Yusuf Mubarak Syed, 58, for allegedly killing his seven-year-old son Arman over a property share dispute.

Several illnesses may rise after Diwali, take care of health

Several illnesses may rise after Diwali because of festive eating, late nights and firecracker smoke; doctors advise caution for children, elderly people and patients.

Diwali fires in Maharashtra kill six in Dharashiv, 142 Mumbai calls

Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra turned tragic as six members of one family died in a Dharashiv fire, while Mumbai recorded 142 fire incidents.

Millets may help slow blood sugar rise in diabetes patients

Millets such as bajra, jowar and ragi may help diabetes patients slow blood sugar rise after meals, but quantity and diet balance remain important.

Farmers Stage Major Kolhapur Protest Over Gokul Milk Union Row

Thousands of farmers protested in Kolhapur against voting rights for government-nominated directors on the Gokul Milk Union board, calling it interference in the cooperative’s democratic rights.

New coronavirus variant PJ.2.1 under discussion, tests needed for identification

A new coronavirus variant, PJ.2.1, is currently under discussion...

Delhi’s Toxic Air Becomes Medical Emergency, Patients’ Lives at Risk

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR after Diwali has become extremely serious, with Dr Randeep Guleria calling it a medical emergency that may endanger vulnerable patients.

Rising AQI May Damage Kidney Filters, Doctors Warn Amid Pollution

Rising air pollution in cities including Delhi-NCR can affect kidney health, with PM 2.5 linked to reduced filtering capacity, doctors warn.

Pracharaks’ dedicated lives should inspire national, global progress: Bhagwat

RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat said in Nagpur that the dedicated lives of pracharaks and swayamsevaks should inspire society to contribute to national and global progress.

Slum residents oppose rehabilitation 50 km from Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Slum residents around Sanjay Gandhi National Park oppose a plan to shift affected families about 50 km away, saying the commute will hurt jobs and education.

Western Disturbance Active, but No Rain Likely in Delhi-NCR for Now

People in Delhi-NCR are unlikely to get immediate relief from air pollution, with no rain forecast for the capital from November 10 to 15 despite a western disturbance.

Balconies disappear from Mumbai homes, turning into a luxury amenity

Balconies are gradually disappearing from new Mumbai flats as FSI rules and redevelopment make open space an expensive amenity for homebuyers.

Several shops gutted as massive fire hits Amritsar’s Jahajgarh Market

A massive fire in Amritsar’s Jahajgarh Market caused heavy losses, gutting several shops and goods worth lakhs to crores of rupees.

Maharashtra orders strict action against industrial units over Godavari pollution

Maharashtra has directed strict action against industrial units discharging untreated or partially treated waste into the Godavari and its tributaries.

Government employees in judicial custody for 48 hours automatically suspended

The Supreme Court has clarified that a government employee held in judicial custody for more than 48 hours after arrest is deemed automatically suspended.

Supreme Court seeks action report from states on Delhi-NCR vehicle pollution

The Supreme Court has sought details from Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan on action taken against polluting vehicles in Delhi-NCR.

Modi speaks to Zelenskyy, discusses Ukraine war and recent developments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone on Monday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and discussed the Russia-Ukraine conflict and recent developments.

Bangladesh denies Hasina new passport, presses for extradition under treaty

Bangladesh has refused to issue a new passport to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and said it will seek her return from India under the extradition treaty.

Trump’s immigration policy faces questions after Republican midterm setback in US

After the Republican midterm setback in the US, debate has intensified over President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, deportations and H-1B visa rules.