Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday warned the Centre that people won’t let their leaders roam on roads if they end UPA-era Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme.

North India is grappling with a red alert for dense fog, severely impacting visibility and travel. Simultaneously, Delhi and surrounding regions are experiencing ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ air quality, with authorities urging residents to limit outdoor exposure. Flights are facing delays due to the challenging weather conditions.

IMD has issued a yellow alert across several Karnataka districts. Bengaluru, meanwhile, has recorded its lowest temperature in 8 years, marking a sharp dip.