UPDATED: Oct 30, 2026 17:37 ISTIn an interview with Maria Shakeel, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav outlined the central government's plan to curb pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region. He stated that over 25 meetings were conducted with municipal corporations to formulate actionable plans focusing on local hotspots.

The minister highlighted that targets, timelines, and monitoring have been centralized via an Integrated Command Center to ensure transparency. Stressing collective responsibility, Yadav noted, "humne kaha hai swachh hawa mein hisse ki hissedari, hum sabhi ki bhagidari." Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSKochi Mercedes Crash: Kerala CM Visits Victim's Family Amid Probe Into Police LapsesThe Kerala Chief Minister visited the family of Jaibal Krishnan, a 55-year-old man who was killed on October 25 in Kochi after being struck by a speeding Mercedes allegedly driven by a minor.

The incident triggered protests outside the police station by the victim's family, who alleged that investigating officers showed lapses and applied lighter charges to grant station bail to the minor accused. With the victim's residence falling under the Paravur constituency in Ernakulam, the Chief Minister met the victim's son and daughter to extend government support and assure them of justice as the investigation continues into the case.Delhi Traders Urge Rahul Gandhi To Postpone Pre-Diwali Ramlila Maidan RallyMore than a dozen market associations across Delhi have written to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition figures requesting the postponement of their planned rally at Ramlila Maidan.

Highlighting the festive season ahead of Diwali, traders expressed concerns that holding such a massive political rally would disrupt pre-festival sales and harm their livelihoods. While stating they do not oppose the right to protest, the business bodies urged leaders to delay the march, pointing out that a mock parliament programme had already been deferred.

Meanwhile, opposition parties maintaining the planned march is a one-day event at a notified venue questioned why objections were not raised during previous political demonstrations.Row Over November 1 Delhi Rally: Opposition Steps Up Attack on BJPA major political controversy continues to escalate ahead of the scheduled November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi. Opposition parties have intensified their attacks on the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging that participants travelling from different states to attend the event are being stopped from entering the national capital.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has refuted these charges, calling the allegations false. Amid the political showdown, calls have been renewed urging people to assemble in large numbers for the march starting from the Minto Road and Connaught Place junction towards Ramlila Maidan.

Meanwhile, another aspect of the debate has emerged concerning local traders associations.