Like every year, the air of Delhi has become poisonous this time too during the Diwali season. On Monday, October 20, 2025, the air quality in the national capital was recorded as very poor for the seventh consecutive day. In the morning the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 400, which falls in the ‘severe’ category. This means that breathing air has now become dangerous for health.

While on one hand the air has made breathing difficult in Delhi, on the other hand the layer of poisonous foam in the Yamuna river of Delhi has made the situation more serious. On Sunday and Monday, a layer of thick white foam was seen floating on the surface of Yamuna in Kalindi Kunj area. This foam is covering the natural beauty of the river as well as pointing towards a serious environmental crisis.

Local residents say that every year before the Chhath festival, such foam forms in the Yamuna, which contaminates the water and spreads bad smell. According to scientists, this foam is formed due to industrial waste and untreated sewage falling directly into the river. These chemical substances contain harmful elements like detergent, phosphate and ammonia which produce foam and toxic gases in water.

VIDEO | Delhi: Toxic foam floats over Yamuna in Delhi. Visuals from Kalindi Kunj.

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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 20, 2025

Supreme Court gives limited permission to green firecrackers

The Supreme Court has taken a big step to control pollution. The court has clearly said that only those firecrackers which have been approved by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) can be sold and burst in Delhi-NCR. These firecrackers cause up to 30% less pollution than traditional firecrackers and do not contain elements like sulfur or heavy metals.

However, the sale and use of serial fireworks is completely banned. The Supreme Court has also mandated that every green firecracker should have a QR code to verify that it is genuine and approved. Strict action will be taken against the sale or use of firecrackers without QR code.

When and for how long can crackers be burst?

The Supreme Court has set a fixed deadline for the use of green firecrackers. According to the order, their sale and burning will be allowed only from 18th to 20th October. On Diwali night, October 20, people can burn green crackers from 6 am to 7 pm and from 8 pm to 10 pm.

This time limit has been kept so that the level of pollution does not increase further. The court has also made it clear that if AQI is already in ‘severe’ condition in an area, then the local administration can ban both the sale and burning of firecrackers there.

Strict system of licensing and monitoring

Delhi Police has said that the orders of the Supreme Court will be strictly implemented. For this, 168 temporary licenses have been issued in the city so that green firecrackers can be sold at designated places only. Every retailer must ensure that they sell only NEERI approved and PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization) certified crackers.

Teams of police and administrative agencies have been formed to keep an eye on the sale. After Diwali, shopkeepers will be given two days to return the unsold firecrackers or destroy them safely. The licenses of those shopkeepers who do not follow the rules will be immediately suspended.

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The situation of Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh is again in the center of discussion. In fact, this time politics has started after the temple treasury was opened after 54 years. Taking aim at this, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said that this is unfortunate. Taking a jibe at the post on the social media handle, he said that so much greed is not good.

Today also on Sunday, the basement of Banke Bihari Temple will be opened to examine the treasure. The investigation will continue for approximately five hours.

Akhilesh Yadav’s post

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav targeted the Yogi government. Posting on X, he wrote, “A tax-bound request to the BJP government… at least leave the treasures of the temples. Even this much greed is not good. Unfortunate!” On the pretext of temple treasury, Akhilesh Yadav is doubting the intentions of BJP and the government. Anyway, the local people are opposing the Banke Bihari Corridor. Which has also been supported by Akhilesh Yadav.

The basement is opening on the orders of the Supreme Court

Let us tell you that this action has started from Saturday 18th October on the orders of the Supreme Court to investigate the basement and treasury of the temple. According to Mathura Circle Officer Sandeep Singh, there is a possibility of valuable and historical items in the treasure. Videography of the entire action is being done. Fire and ASI teams are also involved in this. This is the first time that the treasury of the temple has been opened publicly.

Survey will be held in the basement for five hours on Sunday

The basement will also be open on Sunday to examine the treasure. In which the teams will check the goods kept in it for more than five hours. For which special arrangements have been made for security. No problem has been reported yet.

Let us tell you that thousands of people visit Banke Bihari temple every day and this number increases during festivals.

Many dangerous incidents of dog bites are coming out from different parts of the country. In many cases, people have suffered serious injuries and some have lost their lives. Especially in large areas like Delhi-NCR, the number of stray dogs has increased rapidly, due to which the common people are facing a lot of trouble. For this reason, the Supreme Court has taken a tough stance and ordered the Delhi government and other local authorities to remove stray dogs from the roads as soon as possible to the shelter home. The court has also said that if someone hinders this work, strict action will be taken against it.

After this decision, protests have also been seen from Animal Lovers and Animal Welfare Volunteers in many places. During this time a statement of Maneka Gandhi’s sister and animal rights activist Ambika Shukla came out in which she said that rabies is a very delicate virus, which can be eliminated only by washing with soap and water. Now the question arises whether washing with soap is really enough to protect it from rabies or after that more treatment is required. So let’s know whether washing with soap can protect rabies.

Can rabies be avoided only by washing with soap?

To avoid rabies on dog bites, washing with soap is not enough. This is definitely an essential first step, but not a complete cure. According to WHO and health experts, if an animal has bitten, especially an animal that is suspicious or who can be rabbed, then the wound should be washed thoroughly with soap and flowing water for at least 10-15 minutes. By doing this, the viruses, bacteria and dirt on the surface of the wound can be quite clear, but keep in mind that it is just an initial first aid, it does not provide protection from rabies completely. After washing the wound, you have to meet a doctor immediately.

What a dangerous disease is rabies?

Rabies is a deadly disease. This is a virus that slowly affects the brain by reaching the human body due to the bite of an infected animal. Once the symptoms of rabies start, then it becomes impossible to treat and in most cases death occurs. According to WHO, every year thousands of people around the world die of rabies, of which most cases are from India. Every year about 18,000 to 20,000 deaths in India occur from rabies, which is more than 36 percent of the total deaths due to rabies in the world. The biggest threat to rabies, young children, people living in rural areas and people who live more with animals or handle them.

What to do if the dog bites?

WHO explains 3 levels of animal bites. In which the first is not just touching the animal or staying near it, there is no need for any treatment in it. After this, wash the wound on a mild injury by licking another scratch or animal and apply the vaccine immediately. Wash for at least 15 minutes with soap and water. It reduces the number of viruses. Apply antiseptic, such as datol, sevelon, or any Iodine an antiseptic. As soon as possible, see the doctor.

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The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate closure of the hand rickshaw running in Matheran, the hill station of Maharashtra. Describing it as inhuman, the court asked the state government to make a policy to provide e-rickshaws to those who run hand rickshaws. He should consider adopting an e-rickshaw system like Kevadia in Gujarat.

India’s Chief Justice BR Gawai wrote an order on behalf of a three -judge bench, saying, “No person draws the other by his own will. He does this because he has no other means of living, but such a trend is against human dignity. It will be a matter of downs to degrade the constitutional promise of social and economic justice.”

Supreme Court mentioned a historic decision of 1980

The court in its order has mentioned the 1980 historic ‘Azad Rickshaw Polers Association vs Punjab’ verdict. In that decision, many instructions were given to give dignified lives to the rickshaws. The Chief Justice said, “It is unfortunate to continue the hand rickshaw even after 78 years of independence, 75 years of the constitution and 45 years after this historic decision.”

It has been said in the order that the state government will have to formulate a policy to provide e-rickshaws to the people. She cannot avoid it by making an excuse for lack of funds. The court has given this order in a case related to environment and forest conservation.

The Supreme Court had instructed the state government to form an e-rickshaw policy in February

In fact, due to Matheran being an environmentally sensitive area, there is a ban on running petrol and diesel vehicles there. In such a situation, there is a means of rickshaw traffic for tourists and local people there. In view of the previous orders of the Supreme Court, some e-rickshaws have been made available there. In February this year, the Supreme Court asked the Maharashtra government to form an e-rickshaw policy in 6 months. Now the court has immediately stopped the hand rickshaw.

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Asaduddin Owaisi on Bihar Voters List: Hyderabad MP and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision that has been instructed to recognize 11 documents as well as three more documents – Aadhaar card, voter ID (EPIC) and ration card along with 11 documents already existing for voter verification in Bihar elections. Owaisi has described it as ‘an important step’ towards strengthening the voter verification process.

Not only records, strong evidence of identity
The Supreme Court has clarified in its order that these three documents can be used not only for records, but as proof of birth date and place of birth. Owaisi said that this decision follows the legal vision of the 1995 Babu Lal Hussain case and should be fully implemented.

AIMIM’s petition and legal effort
On this issue, AIMIM’s Bihar President Akhtarul Iman filed a petition in the Supreme Court. Senior advocate Mohammad Nizam Pasha advocated on his behalf. Owaisi appreciated this legal effort and said that this step has been taken to protect the rights of voters of Bihar.

Bihar Election “Intensive Revision”: The Supreme Court Ordered that, in addition to 11 documents listed by the election commission of India, 3 more should be considered: Aadhaar, EPIC & Ration cards. This is a welcome order, and we hope that precedent set in the 1995… pic.twitter.com/hcbkxa0wy5

– Asaduddin Owaisi (@Asadowaisi) July 11, 2025

Questions raised on ECI’s ‘misinterpretation’
However, Owaisi has questioned some ‘sources’ of the Election Commission (ECI). He says that these people are misinterpreting the order of the Supreme Court and considering it limited to keeping it only. He reiterated that this order is to make voter verification transparent and reliable.

Part of intensive revision process in Bihar
This order has come under the ongoing Intensive Revision process in Bihar, which aims to make the voter list updated and accurate. Owaisi said that this decision will strengthen voter identity not only in Bihar, but in the whole country.

AIMIM’s appeal – keep the documents ready
AIMIM has appealed to the voters to keep their documents – Aadhaar, Voter ID and Ration Card ready so that there is no obstruction in the verification process. The party has also spoken of spreading awareness on this issue.