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

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

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

The National Conference is moving to form advisory groups for its MLAs as it grapples with internal dissent within the party. The party has sought to project unity, with its leadership stating that its members remain together as one organisation. The step is aimed at giving legislators a structured role and channel for their concerns. The details of the groups' composition and functioning are central to how the party plans to manage the friction among its ranks.

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.

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.