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Earlier, defence minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks, in Bangkok, with his New Zealand and Australian counterparts Ron Mark and Linda Reynolds respectively and reviewed New Delhi's defence cooperation with the two Pacific nations.

The Winter session of the Parliament is ongoing and the discussion on air pollution and climate change expected to be on the floors in the Lok Sabha. The discussion assumes significance as Delhi and its adjoining regions have been battling severe pollution levels in the last few days mainly due to stubble burning by farmers in Haryana and Punjab.

Vodafone Idea and Airtel will suitably increase the prices of its tariffs effective December 1, 2019, both companies said in separate statements.

Strong, gusty winds and a clear sky with ample sunlight paved the way for an improved air quality in and around Delhi-NCR. All private and government schools in the region reopened after being shut due to severe air pollution. 

According to Thailand's ministry of defence, the Union minister arrived in Bangkok on Friday (November 15) and was received by air chief marshal Chewchan Ruddit, special advisor to the office of the permanent secretary for defence

According to reports, the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in Lodhi Road in Delhi was 218 (PM 2.5) and 217 (PM 10) today (November 17) morning. Mathura Road registered a figure of 304, IIT Delhi docked at 324 and Airport Terminal 3 at 315

The air quality of the national capital took a hit due to a combination of firecracker emissions, stubble burning and unfavourable meteorological conditions in the past few weeks. The government intends to ensure no company shuts down because of financial instability, said finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressing the issue of pressure on telecom sector. All this and more on today's episode of MyNation in 100 seconds.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal called for a press conference and addressed the media about the ongoing air pollution that has covered the national capital for weeks. Speaking to media, Delhi CM said that Odd-Even scheme would be implemented if the air quality does not reduce by November 18

Kaun Banega Crorepati  11 is all set to go off air on November 23. Host Amitabh Bachchan to wrap up the shoot today

Air quality in Delhi has turned 'severe' and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal is contemplating extending the odd-even scheme. Will this help in reducing the pollution level?
 

'What a superb international debut for #DhanushSrikanth as he wins three gold medals at the #AsianShooting Championships. He won the 10m air rifle individual, team and mixed with #ShreyaAgrawal. Great going by the #KheloIndia talent,' SAI tweeted

The overall air quality of Delhi and the NCR has entered the ‘Severe’ category. The effective stubble fire counts estimated by SAFAR-integrated multi-satellite methodology have shown decreasing trend and were 740 on November 11, but the transport level wind direction is forecast to be highly favorable for plume intrusion for the next two days, SAFAR stated.

Indian Railways largest fully air-conditioned waiting hall opened at Patna Junction in the state of Bihar. This is now the biggest waiting hall at a railway station in India. Union minister and Patna Sahib MP Ravi Shankar Prasad inaugurated the newly built waiting room in Patna junction. Watch Video For More Information

Speaking exclusively to MyNation, Air Commodore MK Chandrasekhar spoke about the Sino-Indian border conflict, a war between China and India that occurred in 1962