Delhi's air quality remains hazardous post-Diwali, with 'severe' pollution levels recorded in Anand Vihar. Many areas are in the 'very poor' category, prompting authorities to activate Stage II of the GRAP. Residents report breathing difficulties as smog blankets the city, with transport and industries contributing significantly to the pollution.
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A young fan breached security at Gaddafi Stadium during a cricket match. The fan sought to meet star batsman Babar Azam. This occurred on Azam's birthday. Security personnel intervened and removed the fan. The Pakistan Cricket Board has not yet commented on the incident. Babar Azam remains a popular figure among fans.
Veteran music director M.C. Sabesan, known as Sabesh, has passed away at 68. He, along with his brother Murali, composed music for numerous Tamil films, beginning their careers in the late 1990s under the mentorship of their elder brother Deva. The duo's notable works include 'Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi' and 'Thavamai Thavamirundhu'.
Luka Doncic is expected to play tonight against the Dallas Mavericks after a stellar preseason debut, though the Lakers may limit his minutes. LeBron James is still recovering from a sciatica injury, and Adou Thiero is out with knee swelling. Doncic, however, is healthy and ready to boost the Lakers' prospects for the upcoming season.
A festive weekend trip turned terrifying for Hyderabad-Bengaluru bus passengers as flames engulfed their vehicle. Survivors recounted harrowing escapes, using fists and laptops to break windows and flee the inferno. Amidst panic, acts of courage and desperation unfolded as individuals fought for survival, leaving lasting impressions of the near-fatal ordeal.
A Diwali celebration at IIT Guwahati devolved into a dangerous 'firecracker war' between students from two hostels. The chaotic scene, with rockets and crackers launched between buildings, necessitated police intervention. The incident, captured in a viral video, saw the campus sky lit up in a manner resembling a battlefield.
An Air India flight from Mumbai to Newark made a safe return to Mumbai due to a suspected technical problem. This incident caused the cancellation of both the outbound and inbound flights. Air India is assisting affected passengers with hotel stays and rebooking them on alternative flights to ensure they reach their destinations.
Two controversial dating safety apps, Tea and TeaOnHer, have been removed from Apple's App Store for violating privacy and content moderation rules. Concerns over sharing minors' data and user complaints led to the ban. Despite this, similar apps are emerging, raising ongoing questions about digital safety and privacy in the dating world.
Due to relentless downpours, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway has halted operations as debris has obstructed the tracks. Compounding this issue, an emerging low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal is forecasted to strengthen, leading to fishing advisories being issued along Tamil Nadu's shores.
A third-floor balcony collapsed near the University of Cincinnati on Friday evening, sending ten people to the hospital, including one critically injured. Officials reported five serious injuries and four minor ones, with the building primarily housing students celebrating a recent exam. An investigation into the cause of the collapse is underway.