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Delhi Enforces GRAP-I Pollution Restrictions, Doubles Parking Charges to Curb Rising Pollution
Delhi has rolled out GRAP Stage I due to poor air quality in the national capital region, which has compelled authorities to initiate steps to curb pollution. The restrictions came into force from October 21, 2026, with an AQI crossing 244. The AQI is classified as ‘poor’. Along with the measures announced under GRAP, it…
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Delhi Enforces GRAP-I Pollution Restrictions, Doubles Parking Charges to Curb Rising Pollution
Delhi has rolled out GRAP Stage I due to poor air quality in the national capital region, which has compelled authorities to initiate steps to curb pollution. The restrictions came into force from October 21, 2026, with an AQI crossing 244. The AQI is classified as ‘poor’. Along with the measures announced under GRAP, it…
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Delhi Enforces GRAP-I Pollution Restrictions, Doubles Parking Charges to Curb Rising Pollution
Delhi has rolled out GRAP Stage I due to poor air quality in the national capital region, which has compelled authorities to initiate steps to curb pollution. The restrictions came into force from October 21, 2026, with an AQI crossing 244. The AQI is classified as ‘poor’. Along with the measures announced under GRAP, it…
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Mysuru Dasara Takes on a National Appeal as Two State Chief Ministers Join the Procession for the First Time
Mysuru Dasara 2026 gained a pan-Indian flavour with the participation of chief ministers from two states in the annual Vijayadashami procession. Organised on October 21, Wednesday, the program saw the presence of many politicians, artists, sports persons and thousands of other spectators who came to participate in and watch the cultural celebrations. V. D. Satheesan,…
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Durga Puja Concludes with Sindoor Khela and Ravan Podi Celebrations Across Odisha
The celebrations for Durga Puja concluded in Odisha on Wednesday, October 21st, as devotees took part in various rituals marking the end of the festival through their devotion to the goddess. Many gathered at puja pandals in Odisha in order to mark the end of festivities. In Bhubaneswar, Ravan Podi was celebrated in various places,…
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Durga Puja Visarjan in Odisha: Security Measures Strengthened in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar
Security measures have been put in place in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, Odisha, for Durga Puja idol immersions to maintain law and order and ensure devotees’ safety. The visarjan procession is anticipated to attract many people as they gather to see Goddess Durga off in a respectful farewell during Durga Puja festivities. Police officers and other…
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Swami Swaroopananda Launches You Are The Sky, Bringing Vedantic Wisdom to Modern Emotions
Published by Pan Macmillan India, the highly anticipated book sold close to 7,000 copies ahead of its official unveiling at India Habitat Centre. New Delhi, October 21, 2026: Swami Swaroopananda, Global Head of Chinmaya Mission, a spiritual and educational organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of Vedanta, unveiled his new book, You Are The Sky: An Ancient Guide to Modern Feelings, at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Published by Pan Macmillan India,…
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Stock Market Today: Sensex Falls 143 Points as Oil Prices Rise Again
The Indian stock market experienced a fall as the BSE Sensex declined by 143 points in light of rising crude oil prices and global economic uncertainty. The rising prices of crude oil have created anxiety among investors, since there were concerns over the negative effects of such prices on the level of inflation, earnings, and…
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Delhi Enforces GRAP-I Pollution Restrictions, Doubles Parking Charges to Curb Rising Pollution
Delhi has rolled out GRAP Stage I due to poor air quality in the national capital region, which has compelled authorities to initiate steps to curb pollution. The restrictions came into force from October 21, 2026, with an AQI crossing 244. The AQI is classified as ‘poor’. Along with the measures announced under GRAP, it…
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Mysuru Dasara Takes on a National Appeal as Two State Chief Ministers Join the Procession for the First Time
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Durga Puja Concludes with Sindoor Khela and Ravan Podi Celebrations Across Odisha
The celebrations for Durga Puja concluded in Odisha on Wednesday, October 21st, as devotees took part in various rituals marking the end of the festival through their devotion to the goddess. Many gathered at puja pandals in Odisha in order to mark the end of festivities. In Bhubaneswar, Ravan Podi was celebrated in various places,…
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Durga Puja Visarjan in Odisha: Security Measures Strengthened in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar
Security measures have been put in place in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, Odisha, for Durga Puja idol immersions to maintain law and order and ensure devotees’ safety. The visarjan procession is anticipated to attract many people as they gather to see Goddess Durga off in a respectful farewell during Durga Puja festivities. Police officers and other…
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Swami Swaroopananda Launches You Are The Sky, Bringing Vedantic Wisdom to Modern Emotions
Published by Pan Macmillan India, the highly anticipated book sold close to 7,000 copies ahead of its official unveiling at India Habitat Centre. New Delhi, October 21, 2026: Swami Swaroopananda, Global Head of Chinmaya Mission, a spiritual and educational organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of Vedanta, unveiled his new book, You Are The Sky: An Ancient Guide to Modern Feelings, at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Published by Pan Macmillan India,…
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