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The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 330 (very poor) at 8 a.m. on November 3, 2026, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data

Over the years, both complete or partial bans on firecrackers have been openly flouted by people in the national capital

Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani passed an interim order while hearing a petition filed by Mr. Akoijam challenging his dismissal. The court also issued notice to the university and listed the matter for further hearing in January 2027

The CAQMs GRAP sub-committee noted that Delhis AQI had risen sharply from 117 in the moderate category on October 31 to 261 in the poor category on November 1, before reaching 324

The Hindu finds rockets, bombs and flowerpots sold discreetly in Sadar Bazar and Jama Masjid, with some green-labelled crackers lacking QR codes; vendors cite demand for louder fireworks as police seize over 1,100 kg

The Central Bureau of Investigation sought his transit remand to produce the accused before a special court in Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Supreme Court allowed bursting certified green crackers between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on November 7 and November 8, 2026 during Deepavali

Delhis air quality deteriorated to the very poor category on November 2, with the AQI touching 310. As pollution levels rise across north India, the Delhi government has introduced winter restrictions, including curbs on older vehicles, construction activities and private offices. Heres what the measures mean and why Delhi continues to battle severe air pollution every winter.

Jairam Ramesh of Congress said the National Clean Air Programme focuses heavily on PM10, but it is the finer particulate matter PM2.5 that is the real killer as far as public health is concerned

Protesters demand reinstatement of Manasvi Vashistha and Inspector Arun Kumar, transferred after an advocate suffered a head injury and lawyers launched an indefinite strike

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 310 (very poor) at 8 a.m. on November 2, 2026, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data

Justice Neena Bansal Krishna passed the order on October 30 while hearing a contempt petition filed by the childs mother

Carlos Fortes (73), Akshat Mehra (90+2) and Juan Pena (90+4) were on target for Delhi, which had trailed 0-2 at the break following goals from Muhammad Ajsal (6) and Zothanpuia (27)

Justice Amit Mahajan passed the order on October 29 while hearing a womans plea that her identity had been exposed through court records available on the internet

The BJP took out a Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) foot march to counter the Opposition over its allegations over electoral rolls

Addressing an INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi, Abdullah accused the BJP-RSS of repeatedly questioning the loyalty of Muslims by calling them Pakistanis and said they too had sacrificed their lives for the country

The SP chief said those who once boasted about making India a Vishwaguru are now busy manipulating the electoral rolls

Narendra Modi ji and Amit Shah ji, understand this -- after Gyanesh Kumar, we will stand against you, Rahul Gandhi said

Citizens, youth groups, farmers and political party workers gather ahead of the Ramlila Maidan rally, saying a united movement is needed to fight alleged vote theft and electoral roll irregularities

Mandatory 50% work-from-home for Delhi government and private offices, doubling of parking charges also kicks in from November 1; enforcement likely to be lenienttill Deepavali

The advisory also asks commuters to avoid unnecessary travel towards Astha Kunj Park, Nehru Place and adjoining roads during the programme, use alternative routes wherever possible and avoid roadside and unauthorised parking near the venue

The Congress leaders request comes after a traders body in central Delhi urged him to postpone the rally until Deepavali as they expressed concern over its impact on their business.

Inspecting the election materials, Collector says a total of 1,104 polling stations have been set up to enable voters to exercise their franchise freely

Considering the export potential, especially of the MSMEs in the Union Territory, Federation of Indian Export Organisations, set up by the Union Ministry of Commerce, has been organising programmes to help MSMEs identify new overseas buyers, explore additional markets

The host recovers with two opportunistic strikes in the opening half

The opposition INDIA bloc convened a symbolic public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges residence in New Delhi.

A scenic, well-kept residential neighbourhood near Purushothaman Nagar in Chromepet is being let down by indiscriminate garbage dumping, sewage in an open canal and potholes on a key link road

The depression over Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by November 2; landfall is expected between Narsapur and Nellore on November 3, with maximum wind speed of 120 kmph

The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority has also made it compulsory for all pilots to submit a report to the authorities after every flight, detailing weather conditions and other important operational information

The IAF accorded a ceremonial guard of honour to the outgoing Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh at the Race Course Air Force Station before he handed over the baton to Ashutosh Dixit

Move reflects the closure of institutional avenues, says LoP Rahul Gandhi; terms it a political weapon against all who colluded to destroy votes; warns ECI officials that they are first target; says CEC should be tried for treason

Chintuang was a Myanmar-based supplier of the 49.1 kg methamphetamine consignment seized in August 2025, while Lalrammuana was the main handler and Jabrul Haque its intended receiver at Damchhera-Kanhmun border; Abu Saleh was allegedly the operator whose account received 11.44 crore