This week, the Centre's air quality panel issued specific directions to allow only certain categories of vehicles in Delhi-NCR from November 1 amid rising concerns about air pollution. Journalist Soumya Vishwanathan's parents got justice after 15 years when a Delhi court convicted all accused in the case. Here we tell how the police solved the mystery around the journalist's death. On the international front, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau was booed while he was in a mosque in Toronto. Apart from this, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is in news, but for personal reasons.
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced on Friday that from November 1, only electric, CNG and BS VI-compliant diesel buses will be allowed to operate between Delhi and cities and towns in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan falling within the NCR region. This measure of the panel aims to combat air pollution which is caused by diesel-powered buses operating in the region, with the ultimate goal of transitioning them to electric vehicles, reported news agency PTI.
‘It's A Shame’: Trudeau Booed At Canada Mosque Over Response To Israel-Hamas War — WATCH
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau encountered a vocal crowd during his recent visit to a mosque in Toronto that booed him due to his response to the Israel-Hamas conflict. A video capturing the moment has been shared widely on social media platforms. As reported by The Toronto Sun, the Prime Minister made an unannounced visit to a mosque in the Etobicoke area of Toronto on Friday, an event that notably missing from his public itinerary.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday that she has officially parted ways with her partner television journalist Andrea Giambruno. The announcement came amid mounting criticism for his recent "sexist remarks" both on and off the air, reported news agency Reuters.
Tattoo, Stolen Watch, Techie Murder Probe: How Cops Cracked Soumya Vishwanathan Case
A hand tattoo, a stolen wireless set, CCTV footage and the investigation into the killing of an IT professional led police to solve the murder case of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan. A Delhi Court passed its verdict in the 2008 murder case, convicting all the accused on Wednesday.
Coffee And Moroccan Cookies: How An Israeli Woman Distracted Hamas Captors For 20 Hours
An Israeli woman reportedly distracted her Hamas captors by serving them coffee and Moroccan cookies till her police-officer son rescued her. According to a report by New York Post, Israeli couple Rachel Edri and David were held captive inside their Ofakim residence by the Hamas militants for 20 hours.