National News Highlights
Delhi emerged as the world’s most polluted major city on Saturday, with air quality deteriorating sharply ahead of Diwali. Authorities intensified pollution-control measures as residents faced increasing health concerns.
The Supreme Court urged citizens to make the fight against air pollution a people’s movement, observing that government restrictions and judicial directions alone cannot solve Delhi-NCR’s recurring pollution crisis.
With pollution levels worsening, authorities directed schools in Delhi and surrounding areas to offer online classes. Residents were also encouraged to work from home to reduce exposure and traffic-related pollution.
The Central Board of Secondary Education released the date sheet for the 2027 board examinations. Both Class 10 and Class 12 examinations are scheduled to begin on February 16, 2027.
The Election Commission decided to provide another opportunity to electors whose names could not be included in the draft electoral rolls because they were marked absent, shifted, dead or duplicate.
Indian Railways announced the operation of approximately 18,000 special trains during the festive season to manage the increased passenger rush around Diwali and Chhath Puja.
The Jharkhand High Court set aside the state government’s decision to cancel the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level examination and its associated recruitment advertisement.
India and Myanmar commenced their inaugural tri-services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise, RAHAT MITRA, strengthening cooperation in disaster response and emergency management.
A national preparedness exercise focused on combating Foot-and-Mouth Disease concluded in Bengaluru, strengthening India’s readiness to respond to animal disease outbreaks.
India defeated New Zealand by four runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the second ODI at Wellington. Gurnoor Brar claimed four wickets as India secured a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
International News Highlights
Russia carried out extensive overnight missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, damaging energy infrastructure and disrupting electricity, water and heating supplies. Casualties and damage to residential buildings were also reported.
Qatar’s Prime Minister confirmed that diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran were continuing to prevent further regional escalation. He expressed optimism about reaching an agreement through negotiations.
Iranian media reported that two missiles struck Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. The developments came amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts involving the United States and Iran.
Hundreds of workers rallied in support of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, while women’s groups organised demonstrations against him. The protests came amid allegations involving illegal police wiretapping.
The United Nations reported a sharp rise in attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians during the olive harvest in the occupied West Bank. The attacks have affected agricultural livelihoods, damaged olive trees and increased concerns over civilian safety.
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