Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, Shivakumar, are actively engaged in campaigning for the Congress party in Telangana. Siddaramaiah is scheduled to speak at a rally in Kamareddy, where Revanth Reddy is contesting against KCR.
Following another day of “severe” air quality index (AQI) levels in the Delhi-NCR region, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates relief ahead of Diwali. A shift in wind direction from northwest to southeast, influenced by a fresh western disturbance in northwest India, is expected to decrease the impact of stubble burning smoke. However, the extent of relief remains uncertain due to anticipated slow wind speed.
Simultaneously, the fate of Delhi government’s proposed odd-even car-rationing scheme will be determined on Friday during its Supreme Court hearing. In response to criticism, the Delhi government is likely to present findings from independent scientific evaluations supporting the efficacy of the odd-even policy as an effective emergency measure.
Unfazed by criticism, the Delhi government has proposed artificial rain through cloud seeding on November 20-21 across the capital to reduce suspended particulate matter in the air. The government is willing to bear the entire cost if supported by the Centre.
The Winter session of Parliament is scheduled to commence on December 4 and continue until December 22, with expectations of being a contentious period. The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee’s report on the “cash-for-query” allegations against TMC MP Mahua Moitra will be tabled during the session. The committee recommends her expulsion for “unethical conduct” and calls for an intense, legal inquiry into her actions.
In Telangana, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy Shivakumar are actively campaigning for Congress candidates. Siddaramaiah will address a public meeting in Kamareddy, where A Revanth Reddy is contesting against Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR). Shivakumar will participate in an election campaign in Kodad and Huzurnagar.
