Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi wakes up to 'poor' air as AQI in certain parts hits 255
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Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi woke up to deteriorating air quality on Friday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) around AIIMS recorded at 255, placing it in the 'poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi woke up to deteriorating air quality on Friday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) around AIIMS recorded at 255, placing it in the 'poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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12:18:30 PM IST, 23 Oct 2026
As we approached the 75th anniversary of our nation's independence, I envisioned this occasion not only as a springboard for a 'Viksit Bharat' but also as an opportunity to revive that essence of India which embraces 'Amrit' ideals—an India that, drawing upon the wisdom of countless centuries, remains deeply committed to the well-being of humanity across the ages. That is why I called for this celebration to be observed as 'Amrit Mahotsav'... Numerous spiritual, cultural, and social organizations have embraced 'Amrit Sankalps' at significant milestones in their own journeys, and now, the 'Chinmaya Mission' has also joined this national endeavor—this 'Amrit Kaal'—as part of the 'Amrit Mahotsav- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
12:00:52 PM IST, 23 Oct 2026
I have had the opportunity today to participate in the 'Amrit Mahotsav' of the Chinmaya Mission. It is a truly unique spiritual experience. This reflects the special affection and blessings that the saints have for me. The Chinmaya Mission is not merely an organization; it embodies the 'Chinmaya' philosophy—a vision established by a 'Chinmaya' sage. Its journey over these many decades has been defined by 'Chinmaya' resolutions... Thus, the name of this event—the 'Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav'—being held here at Bharat Mandapam is deeply meaningful
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
11:26:43 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Poland PM Donald Tusk arrives for the Polish-Indian business meeting in Bengaluru
11:16:28 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Delhi: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman chairs 30th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council
11:15:49 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar welcomed Polish PM Donald Tusk in Bengaluru today. PM Tusk will attend the India-Poland Business Forum in the city today
11:11:55 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan at Bharat Mandapam
11:03:12 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs Financial Stability and Development Council meeting
10:46:57 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Under the export promotion mission, we are willing to support everybody who wants to export anywhere in the world... We are willing to literally take care of the entire cost of certification. And others also, if there's some very expensive certification or process, we are happy to support them through the Export Promotion Mission. I urge both existing and new exporters: for whatever product in whichever area and whatever certification they require, please approach DGFT, and under the Export Promotion Mission, we will take care of the entire cost
- Union Minister Piyush Goyal
10:33:44 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
ED searches 13 locations across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Chandigarh over alleged fraudulent NRI housing loans
Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches at 13 locations across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Chandigarh under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) relating to fraudulent NRI housing loans obtained using forged documents. The entities covered in the search operation are Antriksh Promoters and Developers Pvt Ltd and Sunshine Infrawell Pvt Ltd: Officials
10:32:30 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
India's Mona Agarwal shatters world record to win gold in R8 women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 event at Asian Para Games
10:15:00 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Apple's first foldable, iPhone Duo, goes on sale in India. Customers walk in to experience the iPhone Duo at Apple's Saket store in Delhi
10:00:36 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
India vs New Zealand T20I
Ishan Kishan is ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand due to a low-grade right adductor strain, which he sustained during the first T20I of the series. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
09:50:34 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
President Droupadi Murmu arrives at the Raipur airport to depart for Bastar to attend the Muria Darbar during the Bastar Dussehra festival
09:39:55 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Patna: Polling for biennial elections to eight Bihar Legislative Council seats began at 8 am on Friday amid tight security, with 5.32 lakh voters eligible to decide the fate of 150 candidates
09:37:00 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Delhi: Toxic foam seen floating on the surface of the Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj this morning
09:33:01 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today cast his vote at New English High School, Mahal, in the Nagpur Division Graduates’ Constituency MLC Election 2026
09:16:35 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Welspun Corp bags Rs 5,500 crore US pipeline order
Welspun Corp has secured an order worth around Rs 5,500 crore to supply coated line pipes for a natural gas pipeline project in the US. The order will be executed from the company's US facility in FY29.
09:07:32 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Cipla says USFDA conducts inspection at Invagen Facility in New York
09:03:22 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Rupee opens at 94.79/$ vs Thursday’s close of 94.82/$
09:03:12 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Solar Defence & Aerospace Ltd., Nagpur delivers its Nagastra 2 Anti-Tank Loiter Munition System to the Indian Army
Solar Defence & Aerospace Ltd., Nagpur, has delivered its Nagastra 2 Anti-Tank Loiter Munition System to the Indian Army.
"Nagastra 2 is equipped with day-and-night surveillance cameras and a 4 kg tandem shaped-charge warhead, designed to penetrate targets protected by up to 650 mm of Rolled Homogeneous Armour (RHA). The system offers an operational range of 25 km in recover and reuse mode and 50 km in fire-and-forget mode, with an endurance of up to 60 minutes. These capabilities provide operational flexibility for precision engagement of armoured targets," said Solar Defence & Aerospace Ltd.
"A key technological feature of Nagastra 2 is its Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM) capability, designed to enhance its resilience in electronically contested battlefield environments. This capability strengthens its potential to operate in the presence of electronic warfare threats, including communication jamming, GPS jamming and spoofing," according to Solar Defence & Aerospace Ltd.
"Nagastra 2 is equipped with day-and-night surveillance cameras and a 4 kg tandem shaped-charge warhead, designed to penetrate targets protected by up to 650 mm of Rolled Homogeneous Armour (RHA). The system offers an operational range of 25 km in recover and reuse mode and 50 km in fire-and-forget mode, with an endurance of up to 60 minutes. These capabilities provide operational flexibility for precision engagement of armoured targets," said Solar Defence & Aerospace Ltd.
"A key technological feature of Nagastra 2 is its Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM) capability, designed to enhance its resilience in electronically contested battlefield environments. This capability strengthens its potential to operate in the presence of electronic warfare threats, including communication jamming, GPS jamming and spoofing," according to Solar Defence & Aerospace Ltd.
08:53:53 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
India's Haney wins gold medal in men's javelin throw F37/38 competition with world record effort of 60.49 at Asian Para Games
08:47:44 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Apple begins sale of its iPhone Duo. Visuals from Select City Mall in Saket area, Delhi
08:42:18 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
India's Jehan Dorab Madan and Shubham Wadhwa sign off with bronze medal in the men's doubles MD4 table tennis event at the Asian Para Games
08:41:55 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Saudi Arabia postpones UN Global Data Forum and Saudi Statistical Forum to 2027
08:37:47 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Patna, Bihar: Polling is underway for eight seats in the Bihar Legislative Council
08:37:25 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
India's Sandeep wins gold medal and Ajay Kumar claims bronze in men's 400m T64 athletics event at Asian Para Games
08:32:10 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Delhi: GRAP Stage 1 imposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality dips to the 'poor' category
08:26:15 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Voting begins for 5 Maharashtra Legislative Council seats; 182 candidates in fray: Officials
08:17:37 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
New York City bans horse-drawn carriages from June 2028
The New York City Council voted on Thursday to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park beginning in June 2028, ending a historic tourist attraction and long-standing industry.
08:15:34 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
AFC president reaffirms support for Infantino's new FIFA mandate
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president has reaffirmed the body's commitment to supporting Gianni Infantino in his new mandate as FIFA president.
08:08:04 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes 18 km NNW of Yongning, China
08:06:54 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
India’s Nimisha Chakkungalparambil claims silver medal in women’s long jump T47 event at Asian Para Games with a best effort of 5.37
08:12:52 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
UAE temporarily shuts Umm Al Quwain beaches after oil spill
The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said on Friday that its monitoring system had detected a tanker oil spill affecting beaches in Umm Al Quwain.
Odors reported in Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain posed no health risks to residents, the ministry said.
The ministry said all beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain had been temporarily closed until technical teams completed their assessments and determined the necessary safety and marine protection measures.
Odors reported in Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain posed no health risks to residents, the ministry said.
The ministry said all beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain had been temporarily closed until technical teams completed their assessments and determined the necessary safety and marine protection measures.
08:03:50 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Voting begins for 8 Bihar Legislative Council seats amid tight security, 150 candidates in fray: Official
08:03:39 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
UAE environment ministry says tanker oil spill affects beaches in Umm Al Quwain
08:00:20 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
India's Naveen Sivakumar wins gold medal in men's singles SL4 badminton event at Asian Para Games
07:56:13 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
India’s Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan signs off with silver medal after losing 12-21 13-21 to China’s Li Fengmei in the women’s singles SH6 final at the Asian Para Games
07:51:05 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
We can't let Iran have a nuclear weapon...We've knocked the hell out of them
- US President Donald Trump
07:32:00 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Earthquake of magnitude struck Tibet at 5.54 am: National Center for Seismology
07:31:40 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
India extends timeline for duty-free imports of 1 mn tons of sugar to December 31
07:30:51 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
India's Nitesh Kumar wins gold medal in men's singles SL3 badminton event at Asian Para Games
07:30:34 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
Oil prices little changed as supply concern lingers amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Oil prices were little changed in early Asian trade on Friday, after rising 4% to a five-month high in the previous session due to concern of further energy supply disruption after Houthi attacks on top exporter Saudi Arabia.
Brent crude futures was down 21 cents, or 0.2%, at $112.96 a barrel as of 0030 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was down 27 cents, or 0.3%, at $98.12.
On a weekly basis, WTI was on track to end two weeks of gain to finish lower. Brent, which settled at its highest since May 4 on Thursday, is set to close higher for the third successive week.
Brent crude futures was down 21 cents, or 0.2%, at $112.96 a barrel as of 0030 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was down 27 cents, or 0.3%, at $98.12.
On a weekly basis, WTI was on track to end two weeks of gain to finish lower. Brent, which settled at its highest since May 4 on Thursday, is set to close higher for the third successive week.
07:29:21 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
I settled 8 wars; Ukraine and Iran would be over pretty soon as well
- Donald Trump
07:29:03 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026
National Capital Region continues to grapple with ‘poor’ air quality. Visuals from Malviya Nagar
07:28:30 AM IST, 23 Oct 2026