Barabānki News Digest
No city-tagged headlines were received for Barabānki, which is a district of Uttar Pradesh rather than Odisha, so this edition covers India-wide news, led by reports of post-Diwali smog and air pollution costs.
India News
Post-Diwali Smog Visible Over Northern India
Satellite images captured thick smog over northern India two days after Diwali. Reports tie the haze to seasonal pollution in the region.
Crackers Blamed for Most of Delhi's Monday Pollution
A Times of India report attributes 80% of Delhi's pollution on a Monday to firecracker smoke.
Air Pollution Cost Estimated at $95 Billion a Year
FICCI, India's oldest industry body, warns that air pollution costs the country $95 billion annually.
Sonia Gandhi Memoir Draws Scrutiny
Reports describe Sonia Gandhi's memoir as addressing the Babri issue, the Bofors matter and family-related controversies, and say the BJP has criticised the book.
Congress to Host 'Bharat Summit' With Foreign Delegates
The Indian National Congress is set to host a 'Bharat Summit' with delegates from 70 countries, according to The Indian Express.
Amit Shah Sets Three-Year Roadmap for Drug-Free India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah outlined a three-year roadmap aimed at making India drug-free by 2029.
Defence Exports to Europe Rise
Defence Secretary says India has emerged as the third-largest arms exporter to Europe.
India Joins 24-Country 6G Initiative
India has joined a global initiative on 6G technology with 24 other countries, according to News On AIR.
Three Workers Die at Tata iPhone Parts Plant in Tamil Nadu
Three workers died at a Tata plant in Tamil Nadu that makes iPhone parts, according to Al Jazeera.
Man Dies After Assault Over Rs 200 Temple Lights Payment in UP
Police say a man died after being assaulted in a dispute over a Rs 200 payment for temple lights in Uttar Pradesh, according to NDTV.