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The Privileged Escape From India's Toxic Air

As Delhi's air quality reaches hazardous levels, a new cartoon brilliantly captures the privileged escape routes from pollution that remain inaccessible to millions of ordinary citizens.

Seechewal distributes water tanks to 25 Punjab villages

Renowned environmentalist Balbir Singh Seechewal launches major water conservation initiative, distributing water storage tanks to 25 villages across Kapurthala and Jalandhar districts to combat water scarcity.

Free Wheat Seeds for Flood-Hit Punjab Farmers

In a significant relief measure, the Punjab Agriculture Department provides free high-quality wheat seeds to farmers devastated by recent floods across Amritsar district.

Haryana farmers sell paddy below MSP: Charuni

Farmers in Haryana are being forced to sell their paddy below the Minimum Support Price, according to BKU leader Gurnam Singh Charuni. Despite government assurances, procurement centers are allegedly exploiting growers during the ongoing harvest season.

Wheat Crisis Deepens in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces severe wheat flour shortage as poor governance and administrative neglect push prices beyond reach of common people. Essential commodity becomes luxury item.

Trump's Nixon-Style Spending Freeze Raises Alarm

As Donald Trump considers freezing federal spending, historians draw chilling parallels to Richard Nixon's 1972 impoundment tactics that triggered constitutional crisis and economic turmoil.

Lahore: World's 2nd Most Polluted City, AQI 189

Lahore's air quality crisis deepens as the city records 'very unhealthy' AQI of 189, making it the second most polluted city globally. Find out what's behind this environmental emergency.

Afghanistan confirms 9th polio case in Uruzgan

Afghanistan reports its 9th polio case of 2025 in Uruzgan province as security challenges and vaccination barriers threaten eradication efforts in the conflict-ridden nation.

Israel Halts Gaza Aid as Ceasefire Falters

As ceasefire talks falter, Israel suspends all humanitarian aid to Gaza, escalating tensions and worsening the already dire situation in the region. Read the latest developments.

Saudia Flight Emergency Landing in Thiruvananthapuram

A Saudi Arabian Airlines flight from Riyadh to Kozhikode was urgently diverted to Thiruvananthapuram after a passenger suffered a serious medical emergency at 30,000 feet. The quick response by crew and airport authorities ensured immediate medical attent

SC Rebukes States Over ICU Standards Failure

SC takes stern action against Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh for failing to establish ICU guidelines. Health secretaries summoned for emergency hearing.

Chicago Mayor's $16.6B Budget Boosts School Funding

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveils historic $16.6 billion budget proposal with significant funding increases for public schools, migrant support, and climate initiatives while avoiding property tax hikes.

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