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The suspect, T. Nishad, was arrested from Kondotty in Malappuram district

Data on air pollution missing from several monitoring stations of the Delhi Government at the peak of air pollution during the intervening night of November 8 and 9

Delhi’s air quality plunged to the edge of the “severe” category on Monday as post-Deepavali pollution surged, with AQI readings above 400 across the capital and smog spreading to Mumbai, Lucknow and other major cities.

Doctors say most patients were treated without surgery, but eight children require surgical intervention, while bystanders also accounted for numerous injuries from a range of fireworks, underscoring the festival’s risk to ocular health

Blaze is estimated to have caused losses worth lakhs of rupees, as the shop had stocked up on accessories for premium cars, according to Fire and Rescue Services personnel

Delhi's Diwali pollution is influenced by both firecrackers and vehicles, which have varying impacts. Vehicle emissions contribute significantly to the city's daily PM2.5 pollution throughout the year. Fireworks, while contributing to pollution during the festive season, spike levels of harmful particles rapidly. The combination of these emissions complicates air quality situations during Diwali, especially given challenging weather conditions.

The rupee has gained strength for the second consecutive session, dipping below the 94-per-dollar mark. This positive movement can be attributed to declining crude oil prices and an uptick in foreign fund inflows. Additionally, prospects for better diplomatic ties in the Middle East have bolstered optimism in the forex market.

Sheikh Hasina has applied for a new passport and national identity card, indicating her intent to return and address the legal matters awaiting her in Bangladesh. Despite a prior ban, her Awami League party continues to enjoy robust support. Her return is likely to heighten the existing political unrest and may further complicate India-Bangladesh relations, as discussions on her extradition unfold.

As per the current order, dated October 4, Ms. Khanna is required to route the files related to IT/ICT and Grievances/PGRS through Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Pawan Kumar Sharma, bringing back the oversight which the July 28 order had sought to remove

Five of the eight Shigella cases reported in Malappuram district are linked to a wedding feast at Korakkuthu in Elamkulam panchayat near Perinthalmanna

In separate fire incidents during Diwali, at least 12 family members lost their lives in Madhya Pradesh. Six people died after a fire broke out at a goldsmith's house in Chhapara town. Another six, including a two-month-old infant, were killed in a fire at a crockery shop in Barhi town. The cause of both fires has not yet been determined by officials.

Sunil Gavaskar recently commented on Virat Kohli's pursuit of 100 international centuries during an ODI match. Kohli contributed significantly to India's victory but fell short of his century with a score of 74 runs. Gavaskar suggested a teammate might help Kohli reach his milestone without affecting the team's chances of winning. He emphasized that Indian cricket fans are eager to see Kohli achieve this landmark.

The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) declared it a Level-I fire call at 10.11 p.m., deploying a large number of its personnel along with those from the police, BEST, ward and 108 ambulance service for dousing operations

Team India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Monday revealed that the management is also considering keeping Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi back for the Test camp, and head coach Gautam Gambhir will soon make the final call. Kotak and bowling coach Morne Morkel will go with the Test team, whereas Gambhir will stay back with the ODI team.

This is the fourth such incident in the State since the BJP came to power. Earlier, two rape suspects in Gaighata and Baruipur and a murder suspect in Dhulian were shot dead by police

New Zealand are experiencing significant challenges regarding player injuries ahead of the third ODI against India. Lockie Ferguson is ruled out of the final two ODIs due to a calf injury he sustained previously. Blair Tickner is also unable to play immediately and must follow a stand-down protocol after being hit while batting. Kristian Clarke has been included in the squad to provide additional fast bowling options.