Amid dissent, National Conference to set up advisory groups for its MLAs

'Even if pollution increased on Diwali, it would eventually subside': UP CM Yogi

PT Usha's Setback in IOA Women's SOMs Poll Clouds Her Re-election Bid

P.T. Usha lost the women's Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit seat in the Indian Olympic Association election, complicating her push for a second term as IOA president. The Constitution and election rules still offer a narrow path for her through a National Sports Federation. Instead, her supporters are appealing to the International Olympic Committee to intervene over alleged irregularities in the vote. The development leaves the outcome of the IOA leadership contest uncertain. The article explains how the remaining electoral options could unfold.

Firecrackers Drive Most of Delhi's Post-Diwali Pollution, Study Finds

A study has found that firecrackers were responsible for about 80% of the pollution recorded in Delhi after Diwali. The assessment covered the post-festival period, with a specific focus on a November 9 measurement window. Vehicular emissions contributed only 6.9% of PM2.5 pollution during that window, a far smaller share than firecrackers. Secondary inorganic aerosols accounted for 5% and secondary organic aerosols for 4.5% of PM2.5 levels. The findings point to fireworks as the dominant source of the city's post-Diwali air pollution spike.

Centre eases norms for medical device makers as 80% of allocated outlay goes unused

The central government has relaxed certain eligibility and procedural requirements for medical device manufacturers. The move comes after a large share of the budgeted incentive outlay remained unutilised, with roughly 80 percent going unspent. Officials see the changes as a way to encourage greater participation from firms and speed up disbursement under the scheme. The relaxed norms are intended to make it easier for manufacturers to access benefits that were previously hard to claim.