Statistically Speaking

Delhi’s air quality ‘Severe,’ city shrouded in haze

15 Nov 2023 08:59 AM IST

Air quality in parts of the national capital continued in ‘Severe’ category on Tuesday morning as the city woke up once again to smog that limited visibility. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 9 am today in Delhi was at

Star campaigners scheduled to visit Rajasthan this week; BJP to release manifesto

15 Nov 2023 08:56 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of BJP’s election campaign will again visit poll-bound Rajasthan this week, with a huge rally in Barmer on Wednesday, and Bharatpur and Nagaur later on Saturday. BJP party President JP Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah will be in Rajasthan with each addressing four

Assessing Ghanshyam Lodhi’s performance as Rampur’s MP

15 Nov 2023 08:53 AM IST

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

BJP adjusts strategy, fields veterans for elections

14 Nov 2023 09:08 AM IST

When it nominated seven MPs, including three Union ministers, and a general secretary for Madhya Pradesh assembly elections and organised whirlwind tours of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP left no room for doubt about its singular resolve to retain power in the state at any cost. Behind its high-decibel

45% spike in Diwali PM2.5 levels compared to last year

14 Nov 2023 09:06 AM IST

The concentration of fine particulate matters PM2.5 and PM10, known for causing respiratory issues, surged during Diwali, rising by 45 percent and 33 percent, respectively, compared to the previous year. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) conducted an analysis revealing these alarming figures. An Air Quality Index (AQI) above 400,

Assessing Satya Pal Singh‘s performance as Baghpat’s MP

14 Nov 2023 09:03 AM IST

A ground-level survey of the Baghpat parliamentary constituency was conducted by India News to analyse the performance of Satya Pal Singh, the Member of Parliament from Baghpat, and to gather voters’ feedback about him. Baghpat, with roots dating back to the Mahabharata era, has historical significance and produced leaders like

Minority voters play a significant role in outcome of election results

11 Nov 2023 09:12 AM IST

Ahead of the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, the election fervor has reached its peak, with rallies and campaigns visible across the state. In the Ujjain North Legislative Assembly, which is part of the state’s 22 seats, more than 18 percent of the voters belong to the minority section, potentially playing

AQI improves post-rainfall, odd-even scheme postponed

11 Nov 2023 09:08 AM IST

Morning showers in parts of Delhi on Friday offered marginal improvement in the toxic air that people in the national capital had been battling with over the past few weeks. The overall air quality in Delhi at 7 am today was 407, according to data by the government’s air-quality monitoring

Assessing Rajendra Agarwal’s performance as Meerut’s MP

11 Nov 2023 09:05 AM IST

A ground-level survey of the Meerut parliamentary constituency was conducted by India News to analyse the performance of Rajendra Agarwal, the Member of Parliament from Meerut, and gather voters’ feedback about him. Rajendra Agarwal, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Meerut Lok Sabha constituency in the

Delhi’s air quality still severe, but slight relief likely ahead of Diwali

10 Nov 2023 08:58 AM IST

The air quality in Delhi was recorded in the “severe” category on Thursday morning, with a marginal improvement expected just ahead of Diwali as meteorological conditions are likely to become slightly favourable. The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 420 at 8 am on Thursday, compared to 426 at

Unpacking Delhi’s Odd-Even scheme: History and past efficacy

10 Nov 2023 08:56 AM IST

In a bid to curb the rising pollution, the Delhi government has announced that the Odd-Even vehicles rule will come into effect from 13 November in the national capital and its surrounding regions. That will be implemented over and above the GRAP4 measures under which all BS3 and BS4 vehicles

Following SC rebuke Punjab Advocate General says ‘measures being taken’ to contain stubble burning

10 Nov 2023 08:53 AM IST

Following the Supreme Court’s latest rebuke over stubble burning, Punjab Advocate General (AG) Gurminder Singh said that a host of measures have been taken to address the problem. Punjab Advocate General (AG) Gurminder Singh said the state government has “stepped up” its action against controlling stubble burning following the Supreme