The big news: Centre seeks united response to combat Delhi's air pollution, and 9 other top stories
Government imposed a one-day ban on Assam news channel over violations, and Bengaluru FC was defeated 0-1 by Iraq's Air Force Club in AFC Cup final.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Delhi pollution levels alarming, need united response, says Centre: Union Environment Minister Anil Dave said that there was an 'emergency situation' in the Capital, and it should not be turned into a political blame game.
- Assam news channel to be taken off air for a day for violating programming guidelines several times: The channel had revealed the identity of a minor, who was hired as domestic help and then tortured brutally by the employers.
- Bengaluru FC defeated 0-1 by Iraq's Air Force Club in AFC Cup final: Hammad Ahmadi scored the only goal of the match.
- I know I have done good work, says Shivpal Yadav as he takes jibe at Akhilesh at Samajwadi Party celebrations: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, who attended the silver jubilee celebrations, hinted at an alliance and said he wanted to 'strengthen Samajwadi Party’.
- Petrol price up by 89 paise a litre, diesel by 86 paise: This is the sixth time since September 1 that companies have hiked the prices.
- Madhya Pradesh government to withhold cash reward for policemen till judicial inquiry gets over: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had announced a reward of Rs 2 lakh each for the officers involved in the shootout.
- One militant killed during encounter in Shopian district: A soldier was also injured in the incident that took place after security forces received inputs that four armed men were hiding near Dobjan village.
- Amit Shah claims BJP to be free of hooliganism as he launches campaign rally in Uttar Pradesh: He said the state has not seen any development under Akhilesh Yadav’s rule and added that only a couple of statues will come up if Mayawati comes to power.
- Haryana receives Rs 13.75 lakh fine from 1,406 farmers for stubble burning: Meanwhile, poor air quality forced around 1,800 primary schools in New Delhi to remain shut on Saturday.
- Indian women's hockey team wins the Asian Champions Trophy: Striker Deepika Thakur scored the winning goal 20 seconds before the match came to an end.