Delhi air quality: Of the total 38 monitoring stations, 34 were in the ‘red zone’, indicating ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ air quality.

US President Donald Trump announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him India will significantly reduce its oil purchases from Russia. Trump mentioned this during a White House Diwali event. He also indicated that both leaders are working on trade deals. A potential meeting between Trump and Modi is being considered for the upcoming ASEAN summit.

This year’s focus on India was more than a visual theme; it was a meaningful tribute to a civilisation that has long stood as a beacon of cultural storytelling