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Congress leader’s comments are in the context of the FICCI-EY report attributing 22% deaths in India in 2023 to air pollution; the report argues air pollution is a major public health challenge, and the National Clean Air Programme’s focus on PM10 needs to be supplemented by explicit PM2.5 targets

Employees whose recruitment process had commenced before September 1, 2004 but appointments were made thereafter are eligible for the one-time option  

The Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and Government Ophthalmic Hospital received around 50 cases, with about 10 cases having to be admitted, a senior official said.

Officials say the catchment area serves as a primary habitat for wild elephants in the Devikulam range in Keralam’s Idukki

Manali Village recorded the highest AQI at 296, followed by Arumbakkam at 265, Kodungaiyur at 215, Royapuram at 184 and Velachery Residential Area at 142

Move in the wake of government bid to enhance domestic production of quarry products

IT and Industries Minister said this inaugurating a 20,000 sq ft GCC of SplashBI, which plans to create 275 jobs, invest $100 million over 5–7 years

The Jan Suraaj party founder urges Brahmins in Bihar’s Mithila to rethink BJP Hindutva, linking secularism, social justice, and Muslim-OBC political coalitions

First phase to see works worth ₹50 crore with focus on improving pilgrim amenities, developing the riverfront and streamlining traffic and parking

Bindhu Krishna noted that several upcoming projects will develop Mattupetty into a hub capable of attracting international research scholars and tourists

G7 foreign ministers are convening in Paris to examine the implications of recent midterm elections on US foreign policy. They are particularly concerned about potential changes in relations regarding Iran, Ukraine, and Europe. As tensions continue, American allies worry that Washington may prioritize unilateral decisions over traditional multilateral approaches. Discussions will focus on military assistance to Ukraine amid ongoing threats to its energy infrastructure.

The development has plunged the US chipmaker, a key player in the global artificial intelligence industry, into an unprecedented crisis. The company also lacks a clearly identified successor to its chief executive. The more serious concern is the allegation that Huang “has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort.”