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Spanish design label EBANO, renowned for its handcrafted semi-precious stone creations, has launched in India through STRROT

Eighteen-year-old Aneesha Narain received Rotary's Young Achiever Award for her leadership and humanitarian work, presented by Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo. The award recognizes her significant contributions, including Project Ogaan, which provided woollen clothing to 7,000 individuals. Narain, a student at Lady Shri Ram College, pledged her award money to the Rotary Foundation.

JMI's Department of Social Work celebrated its annual Alumni Meet

Jamia Millia Islamia's Faculty of Management Studies hosted the Annual Conference on Medical Tourism, focusing on India as a global wellness destination.

A 40-year-old man has been arrested for creating fake Instagram accounts and cyberbullying a Mumbai-based news anchor. He allegedly used her photographs with defamatory content and threatened to disrupt her marriage. Police traced the digital footprint to Mumbai, leading to his apprehension.

Four individuals, including three siblings, were arrested for robbing an 86-year-old woman in Dwarka. The accused posed as prospective tenants to scout the house before forcibly entering and stealing gold jewellery. The stolen items were recovered from their possession.

A building's fifth floor collapsed in Jwala Nagar, northeast Delhi, on Tuesday morning, injuring at least five people. Fire services responded promptly, and a rescue operation is ongoing to ascertain if anyone else is trapped. The injured have been transported to a hospital for treatment.

An Indian national from Arunachal Pradesh faced an 18-hour detention at Shanghai airport. Chinese immigration officials deemed her Indian passport invalid, claiming Arunachal Pradesh is part of China. Her passport was seized, and she was denied onward travel. Consular intervention eventually secured her release. The incident has sparked strong reactions and calls for diplomatic action.

Volcanic ash poses a significant threat to aviation, with abrasive particles melting and solidifying in jet engines, leading to potential stalls or shutdowns. Past eruptions like Eyjafjallajkull in 2010 and Mount Pinatubo in 1991 caused widespread flight cancellations and airspace closures, disrupting millions of passengers and damaging aircraft.

A volcanic ash cloud from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano entered western India on Monday evening, moving across northern states. While unlikely to significantly impact Delhi's air quality, the plume is traveling at high altitudes and could disrupt air traffic, causing delays. Authorities and airlines are closely monitoring the situation for safe air travel.

Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano's ash plume, erupting after 12,000 years, is heading towards northwest India, including Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR, and Punjab, by Monday night. Airlines are cancelling flights and rerouting planes as a precaution. While the ash is expected to primarily affect aviation at high altitudes, hazy skies are also anticipated.

Delhi and NCR woke up to a thick haze on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the 'very poor' to 'severe' categories. Anand Vihar recorded the highest AQI at 402. The air quality is expected to remain poor until November 26. Meanwhile, 22 individuals were arrested following a protest at India Gate against rising pollution.

A horrific incident in northwest Delhi saw a six-year-old boy brutally mauled by a neighbour's pet Pit Bull, losing his right ear. The dog's owner has been arrested, and the animal is now in custody. Authorities are investigating the dog's registration, highlighting a lack of specific breed bans and limited municipal powers for penalties in such cases.

Delhi's government has mandated work from home for 50% of employees in state and private offices due to persistent near-severe air quality and smog. This measure aims to curb emissions from transport and office activities, which significantly contribute to the city's pollution load during winter. Essential services remain exempt, while private offices must implement staggered hours.