Several Kerala cadre IAS officers were added to a WhatsApp group named ‘Mallu Hindu Officers,’ reportedly created from the number of IAS officer K Gopalakrishnan, who claimed his phone was hacked. The group, seen as contrary to secular principles, prompted a police complaint and investigations by intelligence agencies.

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Delhi government and police, demanding an explanation for the ineffective enforcement of the Diwali firecracker ban. The court highlighted the severe pollution levels in the city, surpassing even the previous two years, and requested detailed reports on the measures taken to implement the ban and curb stubble burning in neighboring states.

The three-day fair has become a key cultural attraction, where around 500 donkeys and mules are showcased.