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Get the appGetA Swiss group has declared Delhi the world's most polluted major city on the eve of Diwali. On this day, 19 monitoring stations in Delhi recorded 'very poor' air quality with severe Air Quality Index (AQI) levels. This marks the worst air pollution Delhi has experienced on Diwali eve in a decade, with AQI nearing the severe category.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe BJP criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge after he referred to Diwali as 'Khushiyon Ka Eid' during a media interaction. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused Kharge of appeasement politics and labeled him 'anti-Sanatan.' Bhandari also referenced Sonia Gandhi's recent comments on the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition, accusing Congress of focusing on vote-bank appeasement even during Diwali.
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BusinessPhoto: TOI WorldAn Ohio homeowner was ordered to pay a contractor $45,806 for a concrete foundation with cosmetic defects in the basement walls. The court ruled that the structural integrity was intact despite visible surface flaws. The homeowner's refusal to pay, citing reduced property value, was rejected. The appeals court upheld the decision, prioritizing structural safety over cosmetic issues.
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PoliticsPhoto: NDTV BusinessIsraeli President Isaac Herzog has officially assigned opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the task of forming the next government. Eisenkot has six weeks to build a coalition after Benjamin Netanyahu lost his parliamentary majority, marking a significant political shift in Israel.
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EntertainmentPhoto: Amar EntertainmentThe big-budget film 'Ramayana' was released in theaters on November 5. It has received a positive response both in India and abroad. On its fourth day, the film is being shown in 18,466 shows across the country, indicating strong audience interest during the Diwali festival.
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WorldPhoto: HT WorldIranian media reported that explosions in southern Iran on Saturday evening were linked to Iranian military activities, not US strikes. Both Iran and the US confirmed attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said two vessels hit mines and a third caught fire, while the US disabled a vessel in the Gulf of Oman. No official confirmation of missile strikes on Iranian territory was given.
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A Swiss group has declared Delhi the world's most polluted major city on the eve of Diwali. On this day, 19 monitoring stations in Delhi recorded 'very poor' air quality with severe Air Quality Index (AQI) levels. This marks the worst air pollution Delhi has experienced on Diwali eve in a decade, with AQI nearing the severe category.
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