India is grappling with air pollution from stubble burning and vehicle emissions. The air quality index (AQI) in 12 cities in the country surpassed 400, making it “dangerous.” Primary schools in Delhi have been closed today because the air quality index exceeds 470. At a press conference, Delhi Prime Minister Arvind Kejriwal stated that the recent drop in air quality was caused by excessive stubble burning. Politics should not be played on such a sensitive issue, according to him.
Egyptian media reports that ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, are set to resume next week. Israel is awaiting Hamas’s response to the ceasefire offer.
Israeli and US delegations, who were in Doha for negotiations, have returned home for consultations. The current agreement being discussed includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners, with plans for further talks on a permanent ceasefire and the release of additional hostages.
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