BJP acknowledged that MGNREGA had played a role in addressing rural distress but argued that the scheme no longer reflected current rural realities.

More than 500 flights were delayed, and at least 14 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport due to bad weather and low visibility conditions.

As Delhi-NCR’s toxic air sparks warnings for children, the elderly and those with respiratory illness, veterinarians and animal welfare groups are flagging a quieter crisis unfolding among pets and stray animals.