Lambeth Council plans to drop demolition of two London housing estates

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

Delhi-NCR has activated Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan because air quality has deteriorated. Under the measures, coal-fired tandoors and diesel generators at eateries face restrictions to curb pollution. From November 1, vehicle curbs will apply, with non-compliant vehicles being the main target. Staggered office hours and higher parking fees are intended to ease congestion and cut emissions. Authorities will keep monitoring air quality and may add further steps if required.

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.

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.