Delhi people complain of breathing issues as air quality dips
Residents of Delhi on Tuesday complained about breathing difficulties and irritation in their eyes following the rise in air pollution after Diwali celebrations. According to the CPCB, Delhi's air quality slipped to 'very poor' category as the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 359 as of 10 am today. Notably, the Supreme Court had allowed green firecrackers on Diwali.
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01:47 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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Residents of Delhi on Tuesday complained about breathing difficulties and irritation in their eyes following the rise in air pollution after Diwali celebrations. According to the CPCB, Delhi's air quality slipped to 'very poor' category as the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 359 as of 10 am today. Notably, the Supreme Court had allowed green firecrackers on Diwali.
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Shivakumar issues first statement after meeting Mazumdar-Shaw over Bengaluru's criticism
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar issued his first statement after meeting Biocon Chairman Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Tuesday over her criticism of Bengaluru's infrastructure. "They agreed that they're going to cooperate with Bengaluru and that they'll not hurt the city. They'll support the system," Shivakumar said. He added that he has taken over local bodies of areas adjacent to Bengaluru.
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02:54 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar issued his first statement after meeting Biocon Chairman Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Tuesday over her criticism of Bengaluru's infrastructure. "They agreed that they're going to cooperate with Bengaluru and that they'll not hurt the city. They'll support the system," Shivakumar said. He added that he has taken over local bodies of areas adjacent to Bengaluru.
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Afghanistan's ex-VP wishes Indians on Diwali, says 'Please be mindful of Deoband madrasa'
Afghanistan's former Vice President Amrullah Saleh in a post on X said, "Happy Diwali to all Indians and Hindus across the globe! Wishing you well." "Please be mindful of the Deoband madrasa in the meantime," Saleh, who is anti-Taliban, added. Notably, Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban-ruled Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, visited the Darul Uloom seminary in UP's Deoband recently.
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02:52 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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Afghanistan's former Vice President Amrullah Saleh in a post on X said, "Happy Diwali to all Indians and Hindus across the globe! Wishing you well." "Please be mindful of the Deoband madrasa in the meantime," Saleh, who is anti-Taliban, added. Notably, Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban-ruled Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, visited the Darul Uloom seminary in UP's Deoband recently.
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What is Lokpal of India, anti-corruption body looking to buy βΉ70-lakh BMW cars?
Lokpal of India is a first-of-its-kind anti-corruption authority established under Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. It can investigate corruption allegations against PMs (with some exceptions), Union Ministers, MPs and government officers under Groups A, B, C and D. The current seven-member Lokpal has faced criticism from some quarters for seeking to buy BMW cars worth βΉ70 lakh each.
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02:48 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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Lokpal of India is a first-of-its-kind anti-corruption authority established under Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. It can investigate corruption allegations against PMs (with some exceptions), Union Ministers, MPs and government officers under Groups A, B, C and D. The current seven-member Lokpal has faced criticism from some quarters for seeking to buy BMW cars worth βΉ70 lakh each.
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Karan Johar twins with his kids for Diwali
Karan Johar celebrated Diwali with his twins, Yash and Roohi, in coordinated Manish Malhotra outfits. Sharing photos from their home puja, Karan wrote, βFrom mine to yoursβ¦ have a happy festive season!β The stylish trio lit up social media with their warm smiles and playful energy, spreading festive cheer to fans and followers.
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Karan Johar celebrated Diwali with his twins, Yash and Roohi, in coordinated Manish Malhotra outfits. Sharing photos from their home puja, Karan wrote, βFrom mine to yoursβ¦ have a happy festive season!β The stylish trio lit up social media with their warm smiles and playful energy, spreading festive cheer to fans and followers.
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Kartik Aaryan welcomes new puppy 'Chatori' this Diwali
Kartik Aaryan melted hearts online as he introduced a new puppy, gifted by his sister for Diwali. Named Chatori the younger sibling of his dog Katori, the adorable pup was featured in a video Kartik captioned, βBest Diwali Gift Ever.β Fans loved the Aaryan familyβs growing fur squad, making it a truly pawsome Diwali moment.
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Kartik Aaryan melted hearts online as he introduced a new puppy, gifted by his sister for Diwali. Named Chatori the younger sibling of his dog Katori, the adorable pup was featured in a video Kartik captioned, βBest Diwali Gift Ever.β Fans loved the Aaryan familyβs growing fur squad, making it a truly pawsome Diwali moment.
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Nitish Kumar will not remain in NDA after Bihar polls: Pappu Yadav
Ahead of Bihar Assembly elections, independent MP Pappu Yadav claimed that JD(U) leader and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will quit the BJP-led NDA. He said, "The way BJP and Chirag Paswan have isolated Nitish to maintain their strike rate, I donβt think Nitish will remain in...NDA after the elections." "Only Congress will give Nitish the respect he deserves," he added.
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03:10 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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Ahead of Bihar Assembly elections, independent MP Pappu Yadav claimed that JD(U) leader and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will quit the BJP-led NDA. He said, "The way BJP and Chirag Paswan have isolated Nitish to maintain their strike rate, I donβt think Nitish will remain in...NDA after the elections." "Only Congress will give Nitish the respect he deserves," he added.
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World's first living computer goes global
The world's first living computer made by Swiss startup FinalSpark has gone global, with at least 10 universities worldwide collaborating with it. The computer runs on 'bioprocessors', which are clusters of neurons called organoids that perform simple computational tasks. The brain organoids are created from human skin cells, reprogrammed into stem cells, and then developed into neurons.
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03:05 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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The world's first living computer made by Swiss startup FinalSpark has gone global, with at least 10 universities worldwide collaborating with it. The computer runs on 'bioprocessors', which are clusters of neurons called organoids that perform simple computational tasks. The brain organoids are created from human skin cells, reprogrammed into stem cells, and then developed into neurons.
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03:05 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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Supreme Court chose right to burn crackers over right to live: Amitabh Kant on pollution
Ex-NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant shared concerns over Delhi pollution and said, "Supreme Court in its wisdom has prioritised the right to burn crackers over the right to live and breathe." Calling for "ruthless and sustained execution" to save Delhi, he said action plan is vital to end crop burning, modernising thermal power plants and shifting all transport to electric.
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03:05 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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Ex-NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant shared concerns over Delhi pollution and said, "Supreme Court in its wisdom has prioritised the right to burn crackers over the right to live and breathe." Calling for "ruthless and sustained execution" to save Delhi, he said action plan is vital to end crop burning, modernising thermal power plants and shifting all transport to electric.
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'Never trust an Indian,' says Trump's incoming aide
Paul Ingrassia, US President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the White House Office of the Special Counsel, is being criticised after Politico revealed his racist remarks in Young Republicans Telegram group and private text chains. In one of the messages in 2024, Ingrassia wrote "never trust a Chinaman or Indian" in apparent reference to then-presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
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03:04 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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Paul Ingrassia, US President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the White House Office of the Special Counsel, is being criticised after Politico revealed his racist remarks in Young Republicans Telegram group and private text chains. In one of the messages in 2024, Ingrassia wrote "never trust a Chinaman or Indian" in apparent reference to then-presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
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Veteran actor Asrani asked wife not to announce death news
Veteran actor Asrani passed away on Monday afternoon. According to Asrani's manager, he didn't want any commotion after his death and asked wife Manju Asrani not to announce the news publicly. That's why his funeral was attended only by family and close friends, and the news was announced only later, a report said.
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03:00 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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Veteran actor Asrani passed away on Monday afternoon. According to Asrani's manager, he didn't want any commotion after his death and asked wife Manju Asrani not to announce the news publicly. That's why his funeral was attended only by family and close friends, and the news was announced only later, a report said.
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03:00 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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In a 1st, AI anchor presents current affairs on TV in UK
An AI news anchor, named Aisha Gaban, appeared on TV screens in UK on Monday in a historic first. Gaban presented the current affairs as part of a "deliberate on-screen stunt" to highlight the speed at which AI technology is developing, as per Channel 4's statement. "I don't exist, I wasn't on location reporting this story," Gaban told viewers.
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03:28 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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An AI news anchor, named Aisha Gaban, appeared on TV screens in UK on Monday in a historic first. Gaban presented the current affairs as part of a "deliberate on-screen stunt" to highlight the speed at which AI technology is developing, as per Channel 4's statement. "I don't exist, I wasn't on location reporting this story," Gaban told viewers.
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03:28 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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When will Govardhan Puja be celebrated this year & what are the muhurat timings?
Govardhan Puja, which is celebrated to remember Lord Krishna's act of lifting the Govardhan Parvat to save Vrindavan's villagers from heavy rainfall, will be marked on October 22 this year. The muhurat timings will be from 6:26 am to 8:42 am and 3:29 pm to 5:44 pm, according to Drik Panchang. It is also known as Annakut Puja.
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03:28 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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Govardhan Puja, which is celebrated to remember Lord Krishna's act of lifting the Govardhan Parvat to save Vrindavan's villagers from heavy rainfall, will be marked on October 22 this year. The muhurat timings will be from 6:26 am to 8:42 am and 3:29 pm to 5:44 pm, according to Drik Panchang. It is also known as Annakut Puja.
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Techie stuck on call on Diwali amid internet outage, says 'Family thinks I work for govt'
A techie said despite asking their manager not to put them on call for Diwali, they were left alone to handle it. "His words were, 'Relax, nothing ever happens this time of the year.' Fast forward to tonight. AWS is down. Teams are blowing up," they said, adding, "My family thinks I work for government because I'm handling some emergency."
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03:25 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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A techie said despite asking their manager not to put them on call for Diwali, they were left alone to handle it. "His words were, 'Relax, nothing ever happens this time of the year.' Fast forward to tonight. AWS is down. Teams are blowing up," they said, adding, "My family thinks I work for government because I'm handling some emergency."
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Bengaluru's 'Namma Metro' marks 14 years of service
Bengaluru's Namma Metro has completed 14 years, growing from 6 km Purple Line to a 97 km network connecting East-West, North-South, and Yellow Line corridors. The metro has transformed urban commuting, reduced traffic congestion, and promoted eco-friendly travel, becoming an essential part of city life. Officials say continuous expansions promise faster and more sustainable transport across city.
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Bengaluru's Namma Metro has completed 14 years, growing from 6 km Purple Line to a 97 km network connecting East-West, North-South, and Yellow Line corridors. The metro has transformed urban commuting, reduced traffic congestion, and promoted eco-friendly travel, becoming an essential part of city life. Officials say continuous expansions promise faster and more sustainable transport across city.
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Burj Khalifa lit up for Diwali, wishes in Hindi displayed
The world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, was lit up to mark the festival of Diwali 2025. It was lit up in hues of gold, orange, and red. The display was accompanied by traditional Indian music and the message 'Festival of lights brings happiness, harmony and prosperity, wishing you happy Diwali' glowing brightly, along with wishes in Hindi.
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03:43 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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The world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, was lit up to mark the festival of Diwali 2025. It was lit up in hues of gold, orange, and red. The display was accompanied by traditional Indian music and the message 'Festival of lights brings happiness, harmony and prosperity, wishing you happy Diwali' glowing brightly, along with wishes in Hindi.
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Man says Swiggy delivered chicken instead of veg meal on Diwali, calls it 'emotional trauma'
A man shared his ordeal on LinkedIn after Swiggy allegedly delivered non-vegetarian food instead of vegetarian food on Diwali. "What got delivered was Tandoori Chicken Classic. To a Marwari family...It's emotional trauma," his post read. "I...hope no other family goes through this. Because sometimes, what's delivered on your plate can hurt far beyond the taste," he added.
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03:43 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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A man shared his ordeal on LinkedIn after Swiggy allegedly delivered non-vegetarian food instead of vegetarian food on Diwali. "What got delivered was Tandoori Chicken Classic. To a Marwari family...It's emotional trauma," his post read. "I...hope no other family goes through this. Because sometimes, what's delivered on your plate can hurt far beyond the taste," he added.
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Tejashwi to campaign against his own party's candidate in Bihar
Amid seat-sharing dilemma in Mahagathbandhan, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav will campaign against his own party's candidate in Bihar. RJD fielded Afzal Ali Khan from Gaura Bauram; however, Mukesh Sahani's Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) & RJD made a last-minute deal, following which VIP announced their candidate from Gaura Bauram for whom Tejashwi will campaign. Khan has refused to withdraw his nomination.
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03:37 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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Amid seat-sharing dilemma in Mahagathbandhan, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav will campaign against his own party's candidate in Bihar. RJD fielded Afzal Ali Khan from Gaura Bauram; however, Mukesh Sahani's Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) & RJD made a last-minute deal, following which VIP announced their candidate from Gaura Bauram for whom Tejashwi will campaign. Khan has refused to withdraw his nomination.
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03:37 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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List of world's most polluted cities today released, Delhi ranks on top
Swiss air quality monitoring platform IQAir ranked Delhi as the world's most polluted city on Tuesday (October 21). Most areas in the national capital recorded 'very poor' to 'severe' air quality a day after Diwali. Pakistan's Lahore and Karachi, India's Kolkata and Mumbai, Uzbekistan's Tashkent were also on the list, along with Congo's Kinshasa, Kuwait's Kuwait City and Australia's Canberra.
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03:34 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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Swiss air quality monitoring platform IQAir ranked Delhi as the world's most polluted city on Tuesday (October 21). Most areas in the national capital recorded 'very poor' to 'severe' air quality a day after Diwali. Pakistan's Lahore and Karachi, India's Kolkata and Mumbai, Uzbekistan's Tashkent were also on the list, along with Congo's Kinshasa, Kuwait's Kuwait City and Australia's Canberra.
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What steps can one take to protect themselves as AQI turns unhealthy?
As AQI (Air Quality Index) turns unhealthy, try to stay indoors as much as possible and use a HEPA-filter air purifier inside home to reduce PM2.5 and other toxins. Wear a well-fitted N95/N99 mask while going out to filter fine particles. Avoid going outside during peak or rush hours and strictly avoid smoking indoors to avoid indoor air pollutants.
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03:34 pm Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
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As AQI (Air Quality Index) turns unhealthy, try to stay indoors as much as possible and use a HEPA-filter air purifier inside home to reduce PM2.5 and other toxins. Wear a well-fitted N95/N99 mask while going out to filter fine particles. Avoid going outside during peak or rush hours and strictly avoid smoking indoors to avoid indoor air pollutants.
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