Chilly Weather Grips Delhi as Minimum Temperature Drops to 10 Degrees

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New Delhi: On Saturday, Delhi experienced a chilly start as the minimum temperature plummeted to 10 degrees Celsius, marking a departure of four notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The IMD further forecasted that the maximum temperature for the day would hover around 27 degrees Celsius. Additionally, strong surface winds are expected to sweep across the region during the daytime.

However, despite the relatively cool weather, the overall air quality in the city deteriorated, falling under the ‘poor’ category on the Air Quality Index (AQI).

In the Anand Vihar area, PM 2.5 levels stood at 300, while PM 10 reached 259, both categorized as ‘poor’ according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The AQI scale categorizes air quality as follows: ‘good’ (0-50), ‘satisfactory’ (51-100), ‘moderate’ (101-200), ‘poor’ (201-300), ‘very poor’ (301-400), and ‘severe’ (401-500).

Similarly, in Dwarka Sector 8, PM 2.5 levels were recorded at 346, with PM 10 at 318, both falling under the ‘very poor’ category. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions, especially those vulnerable to respiratory issues, due to the air quality conditions.

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Maha Oppn walks out over youth’s death in Parbhani, murder of sarpanch in Beed

Nagpur, Dec 17 (IANS) The Opposition staged a walk out in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Tuesday citing that the state government was not serious in taking action in the case relating to the death of a Dalit youth after the desecration of the Constitution in Parbhani and also in connection with the killing of a sarpanch from Beed district.

The Opposition members, including Nana Patole, Nitin Raut and Sandeep Kshirsagar raised these issues expressing their concerns over the manner in which the Dalit youth died in Parbhani and also the killing of the Beed sarpanch in broad daylight.

The BJP legislator from Kej constituency from Beed district Namita Mundada also shared the Opposition’s concern over the murder of a sarpanch from her Assembly segment, saying that there has been anger among the residents over it.

She urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who was present in the Assembly, to immediately take action for the arrest of the killers involved in this case.

Earlier, Congress legislator Nitin Raut urged Speaker Rahul Narwekar to allow him to talk on the death of a Dalit youth in Parbhani after the desecration of the Constitution there.

He said one of the agitators died due to a heart attack and the police have lodged a complaint against him.

He also took strong objection against the police and the district administration in handling the situation claiming that the Dalit community was targeted.

He demanded that the House discuss the issue on Tuesday.

The Speaker said that it has already been decided to have a discussion under rule 101 on Wednesday considering the seriousness of the incident.

However, the Opposition was not happy with the Speaker’s reply, and demanded immediate discussion.

Congress legislator Nana Patole, who had raised the Parbhani violence issue on Monday, reiterated that the House should hold the debate today.

He claimed that the Dalit youth was allegedly killed in a police lathi-charge.

He further alleged that the police launched a combing operation four hours after the violence.

“The law and order situation across the state will further deteriorate if the government does not take action against the concerned people and assure the state of restoration of law and order by instilling confidence among the Parbhani residents,” he said.

The Speaker reiterated that the debate will take place on Wednesday.

The NCP(SP) legislator Sandeep Kshirsagar raised the issue of the killing of the sarpanch from Beed district and alleged that one of the perpetrators was still absconding.

He demanded that the administration should arrest the killers and lodge a case for murder.

He brought to the notice of the chief minister that the case has been currently lodged for extortion. He said that the Beed residents would organise an agitation soon if action was not taken against one Walmiki Karad for his alleged involvement in the killing of the sarpanch.

The Opposition made repeated attempts urging the Speaker to take up the Parbhani and Beed issues on Tuesday for discussion. However, the Speaker rejected their demand.

After that, Patole announced that the Opposition was staging a walk-out citing that the government lacks seriousness.

Patole also announced that the Congress legislators would boycott the proceedings of the House for the entire day.

Earlier, the Opposition staged a protest on the Parbhani and Beed issues at the entrance of the state legislature.

–IANS

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Maha Kumbh: Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara to take out grand procession in Prayagraj today

Prayagraj, Dec 14 (IANS) The Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara will take out its grand procession on Saturday as part of the Maha Kumbh festivities in Prayagraj.

The procession will begin at 11 A.M., with a large crowd accompanying the sadhus and seers as they make their way to the Maha Kumbh cantonment. The sadhus and seers will proceed to Triveni Marg Akhara’s camp from the Shri Maujgiri Ashram.

Prominent figures such as Mahants, Mahamandaleshwars, Jagadgurus, and Naga sadhus will lead the procession, which promises to be a spectacular display.

In royal style, they will ride chariots, carriages, and horses, with musical bands from Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, and Uttarakhand adding grandeur to the event.

The Mahamandaleshwar of the Akhara will ride in a silver howdah, while the Naga sadhus will take the lead on horseback.

Mahant Hari Giri, International Patron of Juna Akhara, and President Mahant Premgiri Maharaj will oversee the arrangements.

The preparations come after the sadhus and sages of the Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara made a grand entry into Sangam city last month, marking the start of their participation in the Maha Kumbh.

Under the leadership of Mahant Hari Giri, the procession had commenced from Ramapur in Andawa and concluded at the Shri Maujgiri Panch Dashnam.

Additionally, the entry procession featured well-equipped chariots, carts, and horses, with sants riding in royal splendour to the accompaniment of drums and musical instruments. Crowds lined the streets to welcome them and the sants from different parts of the world who were also present.

The Maha Kumbh festival, held on the banks of the Sangam in Prayagraj, will officially commence with the first main bathing day on Makar Sankranti on January 13.

This religious gathering is expected to draw millions of devotees and pilgrims, highlighting the spiritual significance and cultural heritage of the event.

–IANS

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Tejashwi Yadav targets Amit Shah over remarks on Ambedkar

Patna, Dec 19 (IANS) Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, has criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah following his controversial remarks about B.R. Ambedkar, widely regarded as the architect of India’s Constitution.

Speaking to media persons on Wednesday, Tejashwi condemned Home Minister Shah’s comments as “highly objectionable” and alleged that they reflected the BJP and RSS’s larger agenda.

The RJD leader also accused Home Minister Shah’s remarks of revealing the BJP and RSS’s true intentions, citing the “17 seconds” of the latter’s statement as particularly telling.

“The BJP and RSS have a history of attacking prominent leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Karpoori Thakur, Jawaharlal Nehru, and now Ambedkar. They (Jan Sangh and now RSS) had no role in India’s freedom struggle, were resorting to such attacks because they had “no achievements” to their name,” Yadav said.

He also accused the RSS and Jan Sangh of having “surrendered” to the British during the colonial era, a statement aimed at undermining their credibility in comparison to the towering leaders of the independence movement.

He also emphasised the significance of B.R. Ambedkar to the people of Bihar and the country, calling him a source of “fashion, passion, inspiration, and motivation”.

Tejashwi’s remarks were part of a broader condemnation by the RJD against Home Minister Shah’s controversial comments about Ambedkar.

The Bihar Opposition leader’s words were echoed by other RJD leaders, who also criticised Home Minister Shah’s statement.

Shiv Chandra Ram, an RJD MLA, targetted two Union Ministers — Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi — for their silence on the issue, despite both hailing from the Dalit and Mahadalit communities, respectively.

The RJD MLA accused both the Union Ministers of failing to speak out against the objectionable remarks made by Amit Shah and even claimed that the two leaders were “laughing” during Home Minister’s comments in the Parliament.

“We are highly disappointed that Paswan and Manjhi, who claim to represent Dalit and Mahadalit interests, seemed to be indifferent to the disrespect shown to Ambedkar, who is considered a hero for these communities. These leaders were more concerned with their own families and personal gains rather than genuinely advocating for the welfare of Dalits and Mahadalits,” he said.

–IANS

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