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<p>The Supreme Court has expressed strong displeasure towards the Punjab and Haryana governments regarding air pollution caused by stubble burning. The court criticized the lack of stringent action against those burning stubble, indicating its frustration over insufficient measures taken by the state governments. In a stern directive, the Supreme Court summoned the Chief Secretaries of both Punjab and Haryana, requiring them to appear on October 23. The court also ordered the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to initiate legal action against responsible officials. This development highlights the increasing concern over air quality issues in the region, particularly during the stubble burning season, as both states grapple with pollution levels.</p>

Unrelenting rain wiped out play on day one of the opening Test between India and New Zealand on Wednesday. The play was called off at 2.34 PM as heavy rain lashed the M Chinnaswamy Stadium after relenting for about half an hour earlier. The match officials came out to inspect the pitch around 2 PM after outfield and first layer of covers were removed around 1.50 PM. But there were large damp areas on either side of the pitch as hessians were brought out in a last-ditch attempt to get some game time. However, it was a futile effort as extensive damage was already done by rains of varying intensity from early morning. Earlier, even… Read More »Day 1 Of First Test Between India And New Zealand Called Off Due To Rain

Globally, there is an increase in online and phone frauds. These frauds frequently include impersonation, emotional manipulation, and promises of quick gains. Deepfake technology has given these schemes a new dimension, resulting in incredibly convincing fake identities and movies. According to a report by CNN, men had fallen prey to a romance scam that used deepfake artificial intelligence to lure its victims into parting with more than $46 million. In a news conference Monday, Hong Kong police in the Asian financial hub announced the arrests of more than two dozen members of the alleged scam ring, which they say targeted men from Taiwan to Singapore and as far away as India. Police said the 21… Read More »Hong Kong Busts Deepfake Scam, $46 Million Stolen In Romance Fraud

Maruti Suzuki has launched a new Swift Blitz edition. The Swift Blitz is based on the three entry-level variants of the hatchback- LXi, VXi and VXi (O). This includes the CNG and AMT variants as well. Hence, the prices start at Rs 6.49 lakh and end at Rs 9.85 lakh (ex-showroom India). The Blitz edition adds a layer of accessories to the package which are worth Rs 50,000. These additions make the entry-level variants look a little more premium and funky than the vanilla variants. These accessories include rear underbody spoiler (updated bumper), front fog lamps, illuminated door sills, rear upper spoiler, door visors and side body cladding. The Swift is powered by a 1.2-litre,… Read More »Maruti Suzuki Swift Blitz Edition Launched; Fifth Special Edition For Festive Season

The worrying flurry of bomb threats to Indian airlines – 12 in the past 48 hours – were discussed in a meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on transport, sources told NDTV Wednesday. This was preceded by a discussion between Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and officials from his ministry and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Aviation officials told MPs “critical leads” and a few initial suspects had been identified Late Tuesday – after an Air India flight from Delhi to Chicago was diverted to a remote airport in Canada on receipt of a bomb threat – the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security said it had launched an investigation into that hoax and… Read More »Amid Bomb Hoaxes, Aviation Officials Have “Critical Leads, A Few Suspects”