GRAP Stage 1 invoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality worsens; vehicle curbs from November 1

Russia set to ship first diesel cargo to US amid global supply shortage

Russia is preparing to deliver its first 40,000-tonne diesel shipment to the United States on Thursday. The cargo is part of an agreement intended to ease worldwide diesel shortages. Ukraine has warned that the arrangement could indirectly help fund Russia's military operations in the ongoing war. More diesel shipments are expected to follow. European energy markets may see significant price swings as a result.

Lambeth Council plans to drop demolition of two London housing estates

Lambeth Council has proposed halting the planned demolition of the Central Hill and Cressingham Gardens estates in London. Instead, the council would concentrate on upgrading the homes already standing and strengthening community bonds. The change would also spare current residents from being forced out of their homes. The proposal still requires Cabinet approval, which is scheduled for October 21. The move ends a campaign that had lasted about 12 years and is intended to protect the community and the estates' architectural character.

Orange alert in 5 Kerala districts, fishermen told to stay off coast

Toddler dies of starvation in Kerala; family had been on a welfare watchlist since 2022

A young child died of starvation in Kerala, and the family had reportedly been on a watchlist since 2022. The case has drawn attention to whether welfare monitoring in the state failed to prevent the death. Details of the timeline and the response from authorities are central to the ongoing scrutiny. The incident has prompted questions about the effectiveness of child protection mechanisms in the region.