Pollution levels turn extremely poor in Delhi-NCR following Diwali festivities

Following the celebrations of the Diwali festival, air quality in the Delhi and NCR region has become extremely poor. Due to the firecrackers burst on the night of Diwali, pollution levels have reached a critical stage. Heavy smog is being observed in several areas of the capital due to the smoke from firecrackers.

According to figures released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 372 at 1 am on the night of Diwali. This figure indicates that the air has become extremely polluted due to the festival celebrations.

According to a report by Amer Ujala, several incidents of fire were reported in various states across the country on the night of Diwali. These fire incidents spanned from Mumbai, Thane, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai, and Pune in Maharashtra to Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha. In these fire incidents, people were trapped in residential buildings in some places, while in others, factories, warehouses, and showrooms were engulfed in flames.

In an incident in Thane, Maharashtra, 50 people were safely evacuated. Similarly, three people were rescued in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. In the case of Nagpur, firecrackers were found to be the cause of the fire. Complete details of the damage caused at various locations have not yet been received.

According to this report, 19 Indian sailors stranded in Yemen for the last two weeks have been safely evacuated. All these sailors were stranded in Hodeidah and Sana'a. The Indian Embassy informed on Sunday that all sailors are safe and their health is also good. They are now returning to India.

Amidst rising tensions around the Red Sea and the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels of Yemen, the safe return of Indian citizens is being considered extremely important. The Embassy has thanked everyone who cooperated in this rescue operation.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will celebrate Diwali with drought-affected farmers. He will visit Maujpuri village in Jalna district today. Shinde will listen to the problems of the farmers and address issues such as crop loss, water scarcity, fodder problems for livestock, and financial difficulties. According to officials, Shinde will reach Shri Rameshwari Mahadev Sansthan located in Maujpuri village of Jalna taluka at 2 pm. There, he will engage in direct dialogue with drought-hit farmers and celebrate Diwali together with the affected farmer families.

According to a report by Amer Ujala, leading chip-making company Nvidia has launched a major investigation. This investigation is focusing on whether the company's CEO Huang and directors are being targeted by a Chinese intelligence agency.