Topic: Bhopal

Firecracker smoke on Diwali can pose risks to eye health

Smoke from fireworks and firecrackers on Diwali can harm eye health, causing irritation, redness, watering and dryness, doctors warn.

Low-sodium salt could save lakhs of lives in India annually

A global study says replacing regular salt with potassium-enriched low-sodium salt could prevent around four lakh deaths in India every year.

Pollution worsens health as AIIMS doctors raise patients’ medicine doses

Rising pollution in Delhi-NCR is worsening respiratory problems, with AIIMS doctors increasing medicine and inhaler doses for several patients.

Air pollution cuts life expectancy, Delhi faces 8.2-year health loss

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy in major Indian cities, with AQLI 2025 data showing Delhi residents could gain up to 8.2 years if pollution met WHO limits.

Morning earthquake tremors in two states, Chamba records 3.2 magnitude

Earthquake tremors were felt on Friday morning in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh and Narayanpet in Telangana, with magnitudes of 3.2 and 2.5 recorded by the NCS.

Pollution grips Delhi-NCR as AQI crosses 400 in nine areas

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR continues to worsen, with AQI crossing 400 in nine areas. CPCB data recorded Delhi’s average AQI at 389 at 6 a.m.

Tiger seen again in Beed forests, villages put on alert

After a tiger’s presence was recorded in Maharashtra’s Beed district forests after nearly 100 years, its movements are being tracked through camera traps.

Bengaluru cab driver accused of killing seven members of family

A Bengaluru cab driver has been arrested after allegedly claiming he killed seven family members, including his wife. Police are verifying the claims and evidence.

Leopard Attacks Farm Labourer’s Daughter In Fields Of Dhari’s Devla

A leopard attacked the daughter of a farm labourer family in Devla village limits of Dhari taluka in Gujarat’s Amreli district, leaving her seriously injured.

Cyberattack on French Blood Bank Tried Raising Temperature to 110 Degrees

A cyberattack targeted cooling systems at three centres linked to France’s EFS, with hackers trying to raise plasma storage temperatures to 110 degrees Celsius.

Seven killed in firing by Pakistani security forces in Rawalakot

At least seven people were reportedly killed and 18 seriously injured in firing and alleged drone attacks during action against protesters in Rawalakot, PoK.

Republicans suffer historic US midterm defeat, questions rise over Trump

President Donald Trump’s Republican Party has suffered a major setback in the US midterm elections, with Democrats securing majorities in both the House and Senate.

Musk Deletes Republican-Supporting Posts After Major US Midterm Election Setback

After the Republican Party’s defeat in the US midterm elections, Elon Musk deleted some X posts supporting Republican candidates, including an October 29 appeal to voters.

Bangladesh to buy Chinese fighter jets; Pakistan may provide training

Bangladesh is preparing to buy J-10CE fighter jets from China in a proposed $2.2 billion defence deal, while reports say Pakistan may help with training.

BJP Organises ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ March in Ghaziabad

A ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ march was organised in Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh, with the participation of BJP National General Secretary...

28 Newly Selected Scientific Officers Receive Appointment Letters

A special appointment letter distribution programme was organised in Lucknow for 28 newly selected Scientific Officers recruited through the Uttar Prade...

BJP holds Ghaziabad march, Yogi targets opposition over democratic institutions

The BJP took out a foot march in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, under its “Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy” campaign, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath targeting the opposition.

Sanjay Raut attacks BJP over Amitabh Bachchan’s security and democracy

Sanjay Raut attacked the BJP over Amitabh Bachchan’s security and asked how democracy will survive, citing Maharashtra’s law-and-order concerns and film industry threats.

Child Adhiraj dies after being crushed by tractor-trolley in Sambhal

A young child, Adhiraj, died in a tragic road accident in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, after coming under the wheels of a tractor-trolley.

Modi’s call to Pawar stirs Maharashtra political speculation over Supriya Sule

A phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sharad Pawar has stirred political discussion in Maharashtra, with speculation focusing on Supriya Sule and the NCP factions.