Delhi air quality dips to ‘very poor’: AQI crosses 300 in several areas, GRAP II in force; cloud seeding trials to continue today

Delhi’s air quality remains poor, prompting authorities to enforce GRAP II measures. A ban on non-BS-VI commercial vehicles entering the capital starts November 1. Water sprinklers are deployed as the city experiences “very poor” and “poor” AQI levels. Cloud seeding operations are also underway to combat pollution.

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US-China ties: Trump hopes to ‘solve a lot of problems’ with Xi – but Taiwan maybe be off agenda

US President Donald Trump anticipates significant progress in his upcoming talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, expecting many issues to be resolved. He indicated that the sensitive topic of Taiwan might not even be discussed, stating, “Taiwan is Taiwan.” Trump also expressed optimism about lowering fentanyl tariffs, believing China will cooperate on the drug crisis.

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Netanyahu strikes Gaza: Donald Trump explains why Israelis should hit back; maintains ‘nothing would jeopardise ceasefire’

US President Trump stated the Gaza ceasefire would not be jeopardized despite Israel retaliating after Hamas attacked soldiers, though Gaza’s civil defense reported 30 deaths from Israeli strikes. Tensions rose over a dispute regarding the return of hostage remains, with Hamas delaying a handover and Israel accusing them of staging the discovery.

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Shreyas Iyer latest injury update: How and why Team India doctor rushed him to Sydney hospital after nasty fall

India’s vice-captain Shreyas Iyer suffered a life-threatening spleen laceration and internal bleeding during a third ODI against Australia in Sydney. Swift medical intervention at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney arrested the bleeding without surgery. Iyer is now stable and recovering well, with teammates and the BCCI confirming his improving condition.

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Lawrence Bishnoi group claims killing of Indian-origin businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi in Canada; victim denied extortion demand

The Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate has claimed responsibility for the targeted killing of an Indian-origin businessman, Darshan Singh Sahsi, in Canada. The gang alleges the murder stemmed from Sahsi’s refusal to pay an extortion demand. This incident follows Canada’s recent designation of the Bishnoi syndicate as a terrorist entity, a move the gang appears to have…

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