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HealthPhoto: NDTV BusinessMumbai's air quality has deteriorated, with increased smog caused by road dust, vehicle emissions, and industrial activities. The city's hazy skyline has raised concerns about pollution sources and the effectiveness of monitoring and enforcement of pollution control measures. Authorities face scrutiny as residents experience worsening air pollution conditions.
NDTV Business··Mumbai
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduThe second phase of Rajasthan gram panchayat elections took place on October 25, 2026, in 3,314 gram panchayats across 16 districts. Only elected ward panch members voted for up-sarpanch posts. Reports included minor clashes, protests, and stone pelting. A booth-level officer, Ashok Baria, died suddenly during the nomination process in Dungarpur district. Disputes also occurred in Alwar district's Kathumar tehsil.
The Hindu·
SciencePhoto: The News MinuteAt the UN biodiversity conference CBD COP17 in Yerevan, marine researcher Robert Panippilla presented a digital community biodiversity register to correct the omission of indigenous fisher knowledge from Kerala's 2017 marine biodiversity register. Between 2013 and 2015, local fishers documented over 2,000 species and traditional knowledge in Thiruvananthapuram, but much was excluded due to scientific oversight. The 2026 conference reviews progress on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
The News Minute··Thiruvananthapuram
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldDelhi police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old class 12 student found burnt at Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in east Delhi's Krishna Nagar. Authorities are examining CCTV footage, questioning teachers, classmates, and family, and exploring personal reasons including a suspected breakup. The girl reportedly set herself on fire behind the guard room during school hours while carrying a bottle of flammable substance.
Deccan Herald··Delhi
PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldUS House Speaker Mike Johnson has requested additional campaign funds from former President Donald Trump as Republicans face unexpectedly competitive races ahead of the November midterms. Trump’s political operation quickly allocated nearly $30 million to support vulnerable House candidates. The move comes amid concerns about a challenging political environment and low Republican voter turnout risking the party’s narrow House majority.
News18 World·
HealthPhoto: TOI WorldA recent clinical trial involving 63 participants with uncontrolled hypertension found that transcutaneous autonomic neuromodulation, a technique stimulating the ear nerves, may effectively reduce blood pressure. Participants with severe hypertension showed encouraging results despite prior medication use. Further research is needed to confirm the safety and efficacy of this non-invasive method for managing hypertension.
TOI World·
NDTV Business··Mumbai
Photo: NDTV BusinessMumbai's air quality has deteriorated, with increased smog caused by road dust, vehicle emissions, and industrial activities. The city's hazy skyline has raised concerns about pollution sources and the effectiveness of monitoring and enforcement of pollution control measures. Authorities face scrutiny as residents experience worsening air pollution conditions.
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