Statistically Speaking

Exploring Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Causes, evacuation plans, previous incidents

24 Nov 2023 08:45 AM IST

The Uttarakhand tunnel collapse on November 12, 2023, involved a section of the Silkyara Bend – Barkot tunnel, part of the Char-Dham all-weather road project. Situated on the Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarkashi, the under-construction tunnel, also known as Silkyara Tunnel, trapped 41 workers. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF),

Rajasthan’s electoral spotlight: Key Assembly Poll constituencies under scrutiny

24 Nov 2023 08:43 AM IST

As Rajasthan gears up for assembly polls this Saturday, BJP and Congress star campaigners engage in rallies and verbal sparring. Polling across the state’s 200 constituencies is scheduled for 25th November, with results expected on 3rd December. The 2023 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election will determine all 200 members and is

Jammu faces escalating violence: Nearly 47 lives lost this year

24 Nov 2023 08:41 AM IST

A total of 47 individuals, comprising 15 security personnel and 25 terrorists, lost their lives this year in three Jammu districts, as confirmed by officials on Wednesday. The surge in violence is attributed to “desperate attempts from across the border” to reignite militancy. Another soldier fell during an anti-terrorism operation

Delhi air quality dips into ‘severe category’ today

23 Nov 2023 09:13 AM IST

The air in the National Capital dipped into the ‘severe category’ on Wednesday, from ‘the ‘very poor’ category a day earlier, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. As per the CPCB data recorded at 7:00 am, the AQI at Anand Vihar was 405, and in Jahangirpuri, it was 428.

Rajasthan elections: Key insights into reserved constituencies

23 Nov 2023 09:11 AM IST

As Rajasthan gears up for the imminent polling day, the state’s political history and the dynamics surrounding reserved constituencies have come into focus. The state, known for its pendulum swings between the Congress and the BJP, has seen no single party securing consecutive victories since 1998. An intriguing facet lies

Assessing Pradeep Chaudhary’s performance as Kairana’s MP

23 Nov 2023 09:01 AM IST

A ground-level survey of the Kairana Parliamentary constituency was conducted by India News to analyse the performance of Pradeep Chaudhary, the Member of Parliament from Kairana, and gather voters’ feedback about him. Pradeep Chaudhary, an Indian politician, secured a seat in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s Parliament,

Delhi’s air quality continues to remain in ‘very poor’ category

22 Nov 2023 08:58 AM IST

The National Capital continued to experience ‘very poor’ air quality on Tuesday morning, with an air quality index (AQI) of 323, as per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India). AQI in IIT Delhi was recorded at 321, the Airport (Terminal 3) area at 336 and

After BJP, Congress releases manifesto for Rajasthan polls

22 Nov 2023 08:54 AM IST

The Congress manifesto stated that wherever the party forms its government, it has also promised for a caste survey in Rajasthan. The BJP, which released its manifesto for Rajasthan on Thursday, has promised to set up a special cell to investigate ‘anti-Bharat’ sleeper cells across the state. The manifesto also

Assessing Rajesh Verma’s performance as Sitapur’s MP

22 Nov 2023 08:50 AM IST

Rajesh Verma MP, Sitapur TOTAL MARKS-10 5.69/10 A ground-level survey of the Sitapur parliamentary constituency was conducted by India News to analyse the performance of Rajesh Verma, the Member of Parliament from Sitapur, and gather voters’ feedback about him. Rajesh Verma, an Indian politician, secured a seat in the Lok

Assessing Anurag Sharma’s performance as Jhansi’s MP

21 Nov 2023 09:14 AM IST

A ground-level survey of the Jhansi parliamentary constituency was conducted by India News to analyse the performance of Anurag Sharma, the Member of Parliament from Jhansi, and gather voters’ feedback about him. Anurag Sharma, an Indian politician, secured a seat in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s Parliament,

Crackdown yields Rs 1760 crore seizure across five poll-going states

21 Nov 2023 09:04 AM IST

The Election Commission informed here in Delhi on Monday that action has been taken with an effective strategy to stop the use of money power and drugs in election states and more than Rs 1760 crore has been seized in three states. In this seizure, cash, drugs, precious metals like

At AQI of 310, air quality in Delhi continues to remain in ‘very poor’ category

21 Nov 2023 09:02 AM IST

The air quality in the national capital continued to remain ‘very poor’ on Monday morning, with an AQI of 310. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India), the air quality index in Delhi was recorded at 310 at 8:30 am on Monday, categorising it