Delhi’s AQI Plunges To ‘Very Poor’ On Diwali, Likely To Worsen To ‘Severe’ Due To Firecrackers

A man from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was apprehended for illegally crossing into Indian territory along the Line of Control in Poonch district. The individual was identified as Saliiq son of Khalid from Bandi Abbaspur. Additionally, security forces discovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Mahore, prompting further investigations into possible links to terrorist activities. Full Article

Nepal's Chief of Army Staff General Ashok Raj Sigdel engaged in discussions with Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on bilateral defence cooperation and regional security concerns during his official visit to India. He also met with other key officials, including Chief of the Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, to strengthen ties between the two countries and exchange views on defence and security issues. The visit underscores both nations'...

Police personnel are checking hall tickets for candidates taking the SSC exams at a Visakhapatnam center. The Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Education and Board of Intermediate Education have released schedules for SSC and Intermediate Public Exams in 2025, with exams scheduled on alternate days to reduce student stress. SSC exams will run from March 17-31, while Inter exams for first and final year students will be held from March 1-19 and March 3-20 respectively....

Israeli attacks in Gaza killed at least 38 Palestinians, with 22 fatalities in a Beit Lahiya airstrike targeting Hamas militants. The Israeli military disputed the casualty count and stated the strike was near Kamal Adwan Hospital. In nearby Beit Hanoun, another Israeli airstrike caused casualties, with rescue operations ongoing. Full Article

The Student Innovation category of the upcoming hackathon will focus on problem statements from various sectors of national importance, including healthcare, education, and emerging technologies. Over 250 problem statements have been submitted by ministries, departments, and industries, marking a significant increase from previous years. More than 86,000 teams have participated at the institute level, with 49,000 student teams recommended for the national level round, making this year's edition the largest so far. Full Article

President Joe Biden has approved a new national security memorandum to counter growing cooperation among China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House. The classified document includes recommendations to improve interagency cooperation, share information with allies, utilize sanctions effectively, and prepare for crises involving these adversaries. The memorandum, developed by the Biden administration officials this summer, aims to guide the incoming administration in dealing with tightening relationships among...