An unexpected drop in temperatures caused by unseasonal rainfall may have reduced pollution levels in the national capital and the northern plains, but it will further delay maturing of paddy, leaving a shorter window for farmers in Punjab and Haryana to sow the next crop, forcing cultivators to resort to burning stubble, and leading to a more intense pollution spike in the region.
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‘82 or 92…still effective’: Sharad Pawar after nephew Ajit's retirement jab
NCP leader Sharad Pawar responded to nephew Ajit Pawar's retirement jab, asserting that he will still be effective whether he is 82 or 92.