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Aircraft preparing for cloud seeding operation to bring artificial rain over Delhi amid rising air pollution.

Delhi to Attempt Artificial Rain Again as Pollution Chokes Capital; New Aircraft to Be Deployed

Delhi Government, IIT Kanpur and Delhi International Airport Limited are preparing another cloud-seeding operation on November 10–11 using a Beechcraft 200 aircraft, after previous experiments failed to produce rainfall.

Bihar government announces firecracker and private boat restrictions near Chhath Puja ghats in 2026.

Bihar Bans Firecrackers, Private Boats Near Chhath Ghats Ahead of Puja 2026

The Bihar Disaster Management Department has issued nine-point safety guidelines to district administrations, directing them to identify dangerous ghats, deploy rescue teams and strengthen medical and crowd-control arrangements for the four-day festival.

World Bank praises India’s water management initiatives, including Jal Jeevan Mission and Namami Gange, as a model for developing nations.

World Bank Praises India's Water Management Model: Jal Jeevan Mission, Namami Gange Gain Global Attention

World Bank Global Director for Water Saroj Kumar Jha says India's experience in drinking water supply, river conservation and sanitation could offer valuable lessons to developing countries ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference.

India US joint crackdown on international drug cartels and synthetic drug trafficking.

India-US Plan Joint Crackdown on Global Drug Cartels: Synthetic Drugs and Chemical Supply Chains in Focus

Following a high-level meeting in New Delhi, both countries have agreed to strengthen intelligence sharing, monitor chemical supplies and coordinate action against international drug trafficking networks.

Karnataka finds 31.2% ethanol in petrol, seeks investigation and consumer compensation.

Karnataka Finds 31.2% Ethanol in Petrol, Seeks Probe and Compensation for Consumers

Laboratory tests commissioned by the Karnataka government reportedly found ethanol levels exceeding the 20% E20 benchmark in several petrol samples. The state has demanded an investigation, action against oil companies and compensation for motorists who may have suffered losses.

Delhi Metro announces revised train timings for Diwali 2026.

Delhi Metro Diwali 2026 Timings: Last Train at 10 PM, Pink Magenta and Grey Lines to Start at 6 AM

DMRC has revised Metro timings for November 8, 2026. The last train will depart from terminal stations at 10 PM across all lines, while three corridors will begin services an hour earlier.

New Delhi Railway Station introduces separate entry and exit gates for Diwali and Chhath 2026.

New Delhi Railway Station Introduces Separate Entry and Exit Gates for Diwali, Chhath Rush; Check Gate Numbers

Northern Railway has designated color-coded entry gates for reserved and general ticket holders and introduced one-way passenger movement to control overcrowding during the festive season.

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