Month: October 2025

The Centre has launched a nationwide compliance drive to tighten monitoring of the edible oil sector and curb irregularities across the supply chain.

India has risen to the ninth position globally in total forest cover and retained its third rank in forest area gain, according to FAO’s Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025. The Environment Ministry credited the achievement to sustained policies, public participation, and nationwide afforestation efforts under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.

Check the Air Quality Index (AQI) in your city and stay informed about the air quality levels, from good to severe. Take necessary precautions to protect your health and breathe easy.  

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to ‘severe’ category on the Diwali eve, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching alarming levels. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to mitigate the pollution crisis.

Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains in Tamil Nadu. According to the weather department, the northeast monsoon has strengthened over Tamil Nadu, bringing widespread rainfall and atmospheric disturbances to southern India.

Ayodhya Dham lit up with over 26 lakh diyas on Sunday during Deepotsav 2025, earning two Guinness World Records for Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the celebration symbolised India’s enduring spiritual heritage and the fulfilment of a centuries-old faith.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the advance release of Rs 1,950.80 crore for Karnataka and Maharashtra to aid flood-affected areas, as part of a broader nationwide disaster relief effort. The Centre has so far released more than Rs 13,600 crore under the State Disaster Response Fund to 27 states during 2025-26.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has confiscated smuggled Chinese firecrackers worth over Rs 5 crore at Tuticorin Port under ‘Operation Fire Trail’. Four people have been arrested in coordinated raids across Chennai, Tuticorin and Mumbai.

The Centre has revised the maximum number of notaries in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Nagaland, following requests from the State Governments. The move aims to address the growing demand for notarial services amid population growth and administrative expansion.

Delhi AQI Update: On Sunday morning, the air quality in Delhi remained in the ‘poor’ category. The air quality index (AQI) around the national capital’s ITO was recorded at 284, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).