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Inhalable microplastics, a hidden toxin worsening Indian cities’ air

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 04:00
A first-of-its-kind study has examined inhalable microplastics in four Indian cities. These are plastic particles smaller than 10 µm, which researchers have warned can also smuggle in toxic co-pollutants such as heavy metals and hormone-disrupting compounds
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Caught in a Limbo: Unfinished ramps delay full benefits of double-decker flyover, rotary flyover at Baiyappanahalli fails to take off

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 01:30
Despite the commissioning of Namma Metro’s Yellow Line, large sections of the double-decker flyover that runs alongside the elevated corridor remain incomplete, continuing to test the patience of thousands of daily commuters
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Singapore High Commission’s advisory on air pollution triggers war of words

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 21:26
The advisory posted by Singapore High Commissioner Simon Wong on X urged Singapore nationals in the Delhi National Capital Region to pay heed to restrictions imposed under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi
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Army celebrates Vijay Diwas, hails indigenous technology

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 21:15
The Defence Ministry said the celebrations highlighted the Indian Army’s steady transformation into a modern, innovative and self-reliant force
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Act against Oppn. MLAs behind interference in power projects of national importance in Kishtwar: Omar Abdullah

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 21:12
“It should be viewed seriously. These are institutions of national importance and no interference should be allowed. Such projects are not just for J&K but the entire country,” said Omar Abdullah
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Why full audio clip on Manipur violence was not sent to forensics, asks SC

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 21:00
The top court said it was a “little disturbed” by the affidavit filed on behalf of the petitioners that “states to the effect that only select clippings were sent” for forensics
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Minimum temperature in Telangana likely to dip by 3-4°C over next two days

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 20:30
According to data from Telangana Development Planning Society, between December 14 and 15, seven districts in the State recorded minimum temperatures of 10°C or below with Sirpur in Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district recording the lowest minimum temperature of 7.6°C.
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In Kochi Corporation, Palluruthy is LDF’s only bright spot

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 19:43
The front performed relatively better in certain pockets and far worse in others across the four CPI(M) area committee limits within the civic body
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‘AQI’, ‘AQI’ chants greet CM Rekha Gupta at Messi event in smog-hit Delhi

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 19:42
A video showing a section of the crowd chanting 'AQI', 'AQI' has gone viral on social media, prompting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to attack Ms. Gupta over the ‘severe’ pollution levels gripping the capital.
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Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam moves Madras High Court to take back its elephants

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 19:13
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan directs Principal Chief Conservator of Forests-cum-Chief Wildlife Warden to inspect a 2.94 acre facility created by the Mutt at Konerikuppam to house the pachyderms
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Association seeks GI tag for Thoothukudi pearls

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 19:02
It highlights the cultural and symbolic significance of Thoothukudi pearls in Tamil tradition, where they were associated with purity, divinity and royal power. The pearls were traditionally used in temple offerings, royal ornaments and diplomatic gifts
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