Web archive - November 2, 2024

World

New Delhi becomes world's most polluted city after Diwali celebrations

Extensive fireworks displays, despite a government ban, contributes significantly to Indian capital's poor air quality

World

US Supreme Court allows Pennsylvania provisional ballots

Justices reject emergency appeal from Republican National Committee to block provisional ballots counting

World

Concerns grow after Trump raises electoral fraud claims

Trump continues to propagate the narrative that his loss in 2020 election to President Biden was due to fraud

Entertainment

YSL Woody speaks up after Young Thug’s release on 15-year probation deal

"Thank you God," YSL Woody shares, reacting to Thug’s long-awaited freedom.

Pakistan

Section 144 imposed in Islamabad to curb air pollution

Two month ban placed on release of toxic gases from vehicles, factories, brick kilns, and burning of waste and crops.

World

Hamas senior official Izz al-Din Kassab assassinated in Gaza: IDF

Kassab reportedly handled Hamas coordination with other groups.

World

Indian military to oversee social media content moderation

Previously, the Indian Army relied on MeitY for content removal, which often resulted in significant delays.

Life & Style

WATCH: Driver escapes car after driving it into lake in India

Learner driver accidentally plunges car into Telangana lake while practicing with instructor; both swim to safety.

Sindh

IDEAS 2024 Defence Exhibition set to begin in Karachi this month

Four-day biennial event—from 19 to 22 Nov—promises variety of displays, discussions related to defence industries.

World, Technology

400 year old 'vampire brought back to life' by scientists

Using DNA, 3D printing and modelling clay, scientists reconstruct Zosia's face, story buried by supernatural beliefs