China's mega hydel project along Brahmaputra serves as wake-up call for India's pending hydroelectric project

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Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 have been lifted in Delhi and NCR due to improved air quality post continuous rain. AQI stands at 348 at 5:00 PM, 341 at 6:00 PM, and 334 at 7:00 PM. Restrictions on vehicles and construction eased, while vigilance under Stage I & II of GRAP remains for maintaining air quality. Full Article

Hafiz Abdul Rahman Makki, brother-in-law of Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed and deputy chief of banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa, passed away in Lahore due to a heart attack after suffering from diabetes. Makki, who had been previously imprisoned for terror financing, was a designated global terrorist by the United Nations in 2023, facing restrictions on assets, travel, and arms. His death marks the loss of a key figure in the extremist group, known for advocating Pakistan's ideology....

Israeli officials confirmed that the Air Force conducted its largest strike in Yemen, targeting key infrastructure like Sanaa International Airport. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom was present during the strike, with one crew member injured. The operation, involving 100 aircraft and coordinated with the United States, extended to Hodeidah’s port and a power station, with plans for further strikes in retaliation for Houthi actions. Full Article

The emergence of China's new stealth fighter jet, the J-36, believed to be a 6th-generation model, has caused a stir in global military circles. The aircraft's advanced design and capabilities suggest a significant shift in aerial dominance, potentially posing a threat to global military powers, especially in the Indo-Pacific region. The J-36 features a tailless triangular configuration to reduce radar signature, three-engine configuration for high-speed and high-altitude operations, and advanced stealth technologies for effective combat...

Schools in Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana are closed today to mourn the passing of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Karnataka has declared a seven-day mourning period, while Himachal Pradesh will remain closed till tomorrow. The nation is in mourning, with flags at half-mast and public entertainment programmes prohibited as a mark of respect. Full Article