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New Study Links Governmentality to Increased Stubble Burning in India
A new study reveals how governmentality and market failures contribute to the stubble burning crisis in India, worsening air quality and affecting farmers.
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Delhi AQI Surges Past 400 as Diwali Firecrackers Ignite Severe Smog
Delhi's air quality index crossed 400 on Diwali, with severe pollution levels recorded. Firecracker use amid GRAP Stage III worsened the situation, causing thick smog.
Railways and IRCTC Ordered to Compensate Passenger ₹15,620 for Missed Train
A consumer commission in Punjab has ordered the Railways and IRCTC to compensate a passenger ₹15,620 after he missed his train due to a lack of timely information on schedule changes.
Anti-Drug Activist Parvinder Singh Jhota Cremated Amid Protests in Mansa
Parvinder Singh Jhota, an anti-drug activist, was cremated in Mansa after being shot dead on October 13. His death has sparked widespread protests and political controversy.
Punjab Police Captures Notorious Gangster Afridi After 10-Month Manhunt
Punjab Police has secured the deportation of gangster Gurwinder Afridi from Ethiopia after a 10-month international manhunt, with a reward of ₹5 lakh for information leading to his arrest.
Punjab and Haryana Clash Over Stubble Burning Accountability
Punjab and Haryana are embroiled in a dispute over stubble burning, with each state blaming the other for contributing to Delhi's pollution crisis. This article explores the ongoing tensions.
Lok Sabha Speaker Urges Lawmakers to Embrace Dissent for Democracy's Strength
At the Janpratinidhi Sammelan, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls for lawmakers to embrace dissent as a vital component of democracy, reflecting on Haryana's growth.
Autopsy of Anti-Drug Activist Jhota Completed, Cremation Scheduled for Nov. 8
The autopsy of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was conducted at PGIMER, Chandigarh, with cremation planned for November 8 in Mansa, Punjab.
Ro Khanna Condemns Hindu Nationalism, Backs Student Protests in India
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna's remarks against Hindu nationalism and in support of student protests in India have drawn sharp responses from Indian officials and the USCIRF.
Gurugram's 'The Theka' Allegedly Operated ₹10 Crore Liquor Racket
The ED has uncovered a major liquor racket in Gurugram, where 'The Theka' allegedly sold over 1 lakh bottles, generating ₹10 crore in illegal proceeds. Investigations are ongoing.
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: AQI Hits 474 in Rohini Amid Supreme Court Scrutiny
Delhi's air quality crisis worsens as AQI nears 400, with Rohini recording 474. Supreme Court flags vehicular emissions and traffic congestion as key issues.
Congress Urges Voters to Reject BJP Amid Rising Inflation Crisis
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh emphasizes the urgent need for voters to express outrage against inflation by defeating BJP in upcoming elections, citing financial burdens on rural households.
Haryana CM Accuses AAP of Misusing ₹1,600 Crore Flood Relief Funds
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has accused the AAP government of misusing ₹1,600 crore allocated for Punjab's flood relief, sparking a political controversy.
Supreme Court Resolves Energy Dispute: Himachal to Receive 11,973 MU from Punjab, Haryana
The Supreme Court has settled a long-standing energy dispute, mandating Punjab and Haryana to supply Himachal Pradesh with 11,973 million units of electricity over 20 years.