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A new study has revealed that toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’, known as perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have been found in drinking water samples worldwide. The study conducted by researchers from the University of Birmingham and Hainan University found 10 ‘target’ PFAS chemicals in tap and bottled water available for consumption in major cities across the UK and China, Independent reported. These chemicals are notorious for not breaking down in nature and persisting in the environment. In their findings published in ACS ES&T Water, the researchers found that perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) were detected in over 99 per cent of their samples of bottled water. Further testing revealed varying levels of PFAS in bottled water from different… Read More »‘Forever Chemicals’ Found In Bottled And Tap Water From Around The World: Study

<p>On Sunday, October 20, a loud explosion was heard in the Prashant Vihar area of Delhi’s Rohini district, causing panic in the neighborhood. The blast occurred near the wall of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) school. A large cloud of smoke was also seen following the explosion, creating a sense of fear among local residents. The Delhi Police and the fire department had received information about the blast prior to the incident. Both teams arrived at the scene but found nothing suspicious. The Delhi Police is investigating the call, and fire department personnel are also present. According to the Delhi Fire Service, they received a report of an explosion outside the CRPF school in… Read More »Breaking News: Powerful Explosion Shakes Delhi’s Prashant Vihar Near CRPF School

<p>Before winter arrives, Delhi’s air is already turning toxic, with AQI levels in many areas nearing 350. The water of the Yamuna River has also become poisonous. Meanwhile, a war of words continues between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had repeatedly promised that by the next Delhi Assembly elections in 2025, the Yamuna would be so clean that people could take a dip in it. This wasn&rsquo;t a one-time pledge. He made this commitment multiple times, even when AAP first contested the Delhi Assembly elections. In every manifesto, Kejriwal vowed to revive the Yamuna. But has that promise been fulfilled? Is the Yamuna… Read More »Delhi Pollution: CM Atishi Inspects Anti-Dust Campaign as Kejriwal’s Clean Air Drive Gains Momentum | ABP News

Celebrations sparkled up the Times Square in New York City yesterday as the Indian community and several US citizens gathered to observe the Hindu festival of lights. The event featured performances from various cultural groups. Among the notable attendees were Mayor Eric Adams, New York State Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar, Senator Chuck Schumer and Consul General of India in New York, Binaya Pradhan. Ms Rajkumar has been a key advocate for recognizing Diwali as a school holiday in the USA throughout.  Mayor Adams took to social media platform X (formerly, Twitter) to address the event. “Proud to be with our Hindu brothers and sisters today for the annual Diwali at Times Square celebration as we push… Read More »Diwali At Times Square: Indians Mark Festival Of Lights Ahead Of US Polls

A 30-year-old man was beaten to death in northwest Delhi’s Rohini on the suspicion of theft, the police have said. A woman and her three sons have been arrested in this connection, police said. The incident, police said, took place around 4 am yesterday. Sandip, a labourer originally from Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, entered a house late on Friday night. The family members caught him, suspected that he intended to commit theft and beat him up brutally with sticks. “A woman identified as Sunita and her three sons Sumit, Amit and Vineet caught hold of Sandeep and thrashed him with sticks, leaving him critically injured,” a senior police officer said, according to news agency… Read More »Delhi Woman, 3 Sons Arrested For Beating Man To Death On Theft Suspicion