As paddy harvest season reaches its peak, the practice of setting crop residue on fire to quickly clear fields has once again emerged as a key contributor to the alarming air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.
Harshita Das
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Harshita is a sub-editor at Outlook India. She works for the news desk and covers national as well all international news.
About The Author
Harshita is a sub-editor at Outlook India. She works for the news desk and covers national as well all international news.
The Taliban conducted a sixth public execution since it reclaimed power in Afghanistan in 2021. The man, who was executed, was a convicted murderer.
US Presidential Elections 2024 LIVE Results: With counting almost done across 50 states and Washington, D.C., Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump clinched victory and has been elected the 47th president of the United States by defeating his Democratic counterpart Kamala Harris with JD Vance by his side as his running mate.
In the southern town of Rafah, which now hosts over half of Gaza’s population, the situation is dire. The town's makeshift shelters are overflowing, with families huddled in tents or simply exposed to the elements.
The detention of Sonam Wangchuk and other Ladakhi protesters has escalated tensions between Ladakhis and the central government sparking the ‘Ladakh Bandh.’ Rahul Gandhi has raised his voice in support of Ladakh and criticized the government for the detention.
The Coldplay concert ticket scenario has led to an intensified controversy in the country as Mumbai Police has issued a second summon to BookMyShow CEO and technical head. Following the outrage, Shiv Sena has also written to the Chief Minister and demanded a probe into the matter.
Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir are undergoing assembly elections and party leaders are addressing rallies to support their candidates. The first phase of polls has already been concluded in J&K on September 18 and the second is scheduled for September 25. Haryana polls are scheduled to be held on October 5.
Anura Dissanayake's victory is a historic moment for his party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, as he becomes the first Marxist leader to assume the presidency in Sri Lanka. This represents a broader shift within Sri Lankan politics.
French Prime Minister Barnier announced the new cabinet after weeks of political uncertainty. The new government includes both centrist and rightist members as the government is in alliance.
BJP chief JP Nadda released its manifesto ahead of Haryana assembly polls on Thursday in Rohtak. The manifesto focuses on employment creation, education, healthcare, and more.
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