With rising air pollution, the government has urged states to enhance healthcare readiness for the festive and winter seasons. Measures include discouraging stubble burning, limiting firecrackers, and promoting public transport. Vulnerable groups should minimize outdoor activities and use cleaner fuels. Public awareness campaigns and monitoring air quality are also emphasized.

A newlywed woman was allegedly gangraped by five men at a picnic spot in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district on October 21. No arrests have yet been made in the case.

Philip Ackerman praised the commuter-focused amenities at RRTS stations, the comfort-centric design of Namo Bharat trains, and green initiatives promoting sustainable regional transit development