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Diwali was celebrated across India as Delhi-NCR air quality fell to 'very poor' levels, with AQI nearing 400 and 19 monitoring stations reporting severe readings.
India Today
Diwali Lights and Fireworks Across India
Reports from BBC and Al Jazeera describe Diwali celebrations with lights and fireworks across India, with coverage extending to its global diaspora.
India Lose Under-19 Asia Cup Match to Pakistan
India's Under-19 team lost to Pakistan by three wickets in the Under-19 Asia Cup.
Anuj Shrivatri Becomes India's 100th Grandmaster
International Master Anuj Shrivatri has become India's 100th Grandmaster, according to ChessBase India.
Plan for World's Highest Railway Station
India is planning the world's highest railway station as part of a Rs 1.3 lakh crore project, according to NDTV. The report says the plan would surpass China's.
India Becomes Third-Largest Arms Exporter to Europe
Defence Secretary said India has emerged as the third-largest arms exporter to Europe, according to News On AIR.
Gold Prices Fall Less in India Than Globally
Gold prices dropped about 24% globally but only about 20% in India, Livemint reports. The article examines why domestic buyers are not seeing the full price correction.
Rent-a-Grandchild Businesses Growing in India
Businesses offering companions to elderly people are growing in India, according to an Al Jazeera report.
19 Indian Seafarers Evacuated from Yemen
The Indian Embassy said 19 Indian seafarers stranded in Yemen have been evacuated, according to The Hindu.
India A Squad Named for ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup
Badoni has been included in the India A squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup after Patidar opted out, according to Cricinfo. The BCCI has also issued a squad update.
Global Health Insurers and Medical Tourism in India
A report from Asia Insurance Review discusses how global health insurers could boost medical tourism in India.
India News
Delhi-NCR Air Quality Reaches 'Very Poor' on Diwali
Air quality in Delhi-NCR turned 'very poor' on Diwali, with AQI nearing 400, according to NDTV. Reports say 19 monitoring stations recorded severe AQI and levels are expected to worsen to 'severe'.
Delhi Records Most Polluted Diwali Eve in a Decade
Delhi recorded its most polluted Diwali eve in 10 years, according to DW.com. The report comes as smoke engulfed the city during Diwali night.
Top Court Cites Vehicles as Major Cause of Delhi Pollution
The Supreme Court said vehicles are a major cause of pollution in Delhi, according to DW.com.
Mirabai Chanu Wins India's First Gold at Commonwealth Games 2026
Mirabai Chanu won India's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in weightlifting, according to News On AIR.
India Joins 24-Country 6G Initiative
India has joined a global initiative on 6G technology with 24 other countries, according to News On AIR.
Oil India Suspends Four Officials After Fire in Assam
Oil India Limited suspended four officials after a fire at its Assam facility killed three people, according to NDTV.