Delhi faces stringent anti-pollution measures as air quality plummets to 'severe' levels
Delhi Pollution: The CAQM has imposed Stage-III restrictions of GRAP to address the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR. The measure includes a ban on non-essential construction work and Bharat Stage-III petrol and Bharat Stage-IV diesel vehicles. Stone crushers, mining activities, and construction and demolition activities are also closed. Key Points
Economic TimesCoating of GSLV Mark III was done at a factory of Sangli entrepreneur, says Ajit Pawar on Chandrayaan-3 mi
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has said that the coating of the GSLV Mark III rocket for the Chandrayaan-3 mission was done by Dazzle Dynacoates Pvt Ltd at a factory owned by Sandeep Sole in Sangli, calling it a matter of pride for the state. ISRO successfully launched Chandrayaan-3 on board an LVM3-M4 rocket. Key Points
Economic TimesMichael B. Jordan's Creed III to stream globally on Prime Video on this date-Entertainment News , Firstpost
Creed III is the third installment in the successful franchise and is Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut. Key Points
FirstpostUP civil court stenographer Grade III exam admit cards released, get link
NTA has released admit card for Stenographer Grade-III posts at recruitment.nta.nic.in. | Competitive Exams Key Points
Hindustan TimesKing Charles III was left sealed letter by Queen mum at death
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, who died aged 96 in September 2022, left a sealed death-bed letter for her son and heir King Charles III, a new book has... Key Points
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The king of alternative medicine: King Charles III's love for homeopathy, ayurveda and yoga
In 2018, King Charles III had hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Science Museum in London to launch a new Ayurvedic Centre of Excellence, aimed at creating a first-of-its-kind global network for evidence-based research on Yoga and Ayurveda. Queen Camilla is believed to be a Yoga enthusiast. Key Points
Economic TimesPNC sees growth opportunity in capital-led market disruptions
PNC Financial Services (PNC.N) CEO William Demchak on Tuesday said that the market disruptions caused by the Basel III endgame proposal is an opportunity for the bank to grow. Key Points
ReutersAmid fog delays, govt tells Delhi airport to operationalise runway equipped for low-visibility landing
CAT III-compliant runway under repair since Sept. Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says unruly behaviour 'will be dealt with strongly', after man slapped pilot on Indigo flight. Key Points
ThePrintStage-III of GRAP anti-pollution measures revoked in Delhi-NCR amid improvement in air quality
The sub-committee of CAQM revoked the Stage-III of GRAP in view of the forecasts by the IMD/IITM for meteorological conditions and air quality index of Delhi, officials said. According to the forecast, the AQI of Delhi has been progressively improving and has been recorded as 346 at 4:O0 PM which is about 55 AQI points below the threshold for invoking the GRAP Stage-III actions (Delhi AQI 401-450) and there is a likelihood of sustaining the improvement in AQI. Key Points
Economic TimesCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to launch on November 10
Activision confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III release on November 10, with possible inclusion on Nintendo Switch. Players may carry forward elements from previous games. Key Points
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‘Bear with us during this difficult period,’ says Aviation Minister Scindia amid flight delays
Visibility fluctuated for hours and even dropped to zero. Delhi Airport authorities were compelled to enforce shut-down of operations on CAT III runways for passengers’ safety. Key Points
ThePrintDGCA issues show cause notice to Air India & SpiceJet for rostering non-CAT III compliant pilots
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show cause notice to Air India and SpiceJet for rostering non-CAT III (Category III) compliant pilots. The action follows the diversion of over 50 Delhi airport-bound flights due to low visibility on December 24-25 and December 27-28. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi Minister Gopal Rai urges Centre to ban BS III, BS IV diesel buses in NCR areas of Haryana, UP, Rajas
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai called for a strict ban on subpar diesel buses in NCR areas of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. A surprise inspection revealed that all buses registered in these areas were BS III and BS IV vehicles. The Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management issued directions to allow only electric, CNG, and BS VI-compliant diesel buses from November 1. Key Points
Economic TimesHigh-level committee to examine Teesta Stage III dam breach: Sikkim CM
The Sikkim government has formed a high-level committee to investigate the Teesta Stage III dam breach that occurred on October 4. The committee, consisting of technical, financial, and subject experts, will examine the allotment process of the 1,200 MW project and assess the credibility, genuineness, technical know-how, and financial solvency of the consortium responsible for building the dam. Key Points
Economic TimesKing Charles III crowned monarch of UK and 14 other countries. Which are they?
King Charles III was crowned as the new monatrch of United Kingdom on Saturday. Along with Britain he also took over as head of state of other 14 nations. | World News Key Points
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Delhi Air Pollution: 340 buses impounded, 162 four-wheelers fined for violating GRAP III restrictions
At present, only BS VI emission standards-compliant light motor vehicles, electric vehicles, CNG vehicles are allowed to ply on the roads. So far, 301 overloaded trucks have been impounded while 3,683 vehicle owners were challaned for not having pollution under check. Key Points
FirstpostDelhi airport fully operationalises one runway for low-visibility landings, ‘war room’ set up
SOPs to alleviate passenger inconvenience were sent to all airlines Monday, says civil aviation minister. Adds 'incidence reporting' to be sought thrice daily for all 6 metro airports. Key Points
ThePrintNon-essential construction work, entry of diesel trucks banned in Delhi as pollution chokes capital
The Central Pollution Control Panel has imposed stringent measures in Delhi due to the city's deteriorating air quality, which has entered the 'severe' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 402. These measures include a ban on the entry of light commercial vehicles from outside Delhi and diesel-consuming trucks as part of Stage III of the pollution control plan. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi air turns 'hazardous': Here's what Delhi is doing to halt the air-pocalypse
Delhi pollution: The air quality in Delhi reached the 'severe' zone, leading to the implementation of stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan. Primary schools in Delhi will be closed for the next two days, and older emission standard vehicles are prohibited in certain districts of the National Capital Region. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 402, entering the severe category for the first time this season. Stubble burning and unfavorable meteorological conditions are cited as the reasons for the sudden deterioration. Key Points
Economic TimesRealtors cash in on growth opportunity in smaller cities
Homebuyers' interest in plotted developments has spiked, particularly after the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. The buoyant demand for warehousing has also pushed finalisation of land deals higher. During the 22-month period from January 2022 to October 2023, real estate developers purchased about 3,294 acres of land. A substantial proportion, or 44.4%, of these land deals was transacted in tiers II and III locations, with 1,461 acres being acquired in 17 land deals, according to a JLL India study. Key Points
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Natasha Poonawalla aced a ‘British Asian’ look during King Charles III’s coronation festivities
"Mixed n matched @burberry by @riccardotisci17 and a saree...," she shared on Instagram Key Points
The Indian ExpressBreaking Bad actor Bob Odenkirk finds out he is related to King Charles III
Bob Odenkirk is best known for shows like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. He finds out on a show that he is the 11th cousin of King Charles III. Key Points
Hindustan TimesKing Charles III health update: How is British Monarch after prostate treatment?
King Charles III underwent a successful surgery after visiting the hospital for prostate treatment. Wife Queen Camilla has accompanied the king to the private London clinic in west London, with the Princess of Wales, Kate, undergoing treatment for abdominal surgery in the past week. Key Points
Economic TimesConstruction resumes, ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel cars lifted as Delhi air improves
GRAP or graded action plan is a set of emergency initiatives taken to check the severity of the air pollution, determined by the air quality index (AQI). An AQI between zero and 50 is seen as good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor, and 401 and 500 severe. Key Points
Business TodayBuoyant residential realty drives land deals; non-metros too catch momentum
During the 22-month period from January 2022 to October 2023, real estate developers purchased about 3,294 acres of land. A substantial proportion, or 44.4%, of these land deals was transacted in tiers II and III locations, with 1,461 acres being acquired in 17 land deals, according to a JLL India study. Key Points
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Bayer cancels asundexian phase III study program
Germany's Bayer AG (BAYGn.DE) said on Sunday it is cancelling a phase III study program to investigate the efficacy and safety of asundexian, an oral Factor XIa (FXIa) inhibitor. Key Points
ReutersVande Bharat Metro to soon replace Mumbai local trains
Vande Bharat Metro is the mini version of India's first indigenous semi-high-speed train ‘Vande Bharat Express’. It was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24. Key Points
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Anurag Malu, a resident of Kishangadh in Rajasthan, went missing while descending from Camp III of Mt. Annapurna. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesColonial-era file puts Indian jewels in UK's royal treasury under spotlight
A colonial-era file unearthed from the the archives of the India Office was discovered recently. It sheds new light on various historical artifacts, including several precious jewels owned by King Charles III. Key Points
mintRetro amendment clears key GST doubt, but opens door for further litigation
The Finance Bill proposes to do away with GST on merchant trade, in-bond sale and high sea sales. But by not refunding the tax collected under these categories, the government is opening another can of worms. Key Points
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Zydus recalls over 55k bottles of generic drug in US
USFDA said the company is recalling the product due to failed impurities/ degradation specifications . An out-of-specification (OOS) result was observed during release testing of one lot for a related substance, i.e. Beta-lumicolchicine, it added. Zydus commenced the Class III recall on February 24 this year. Key Points
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