Evening news wrap: Mahagathbandhan unveils manifesto for Bihar polls; Delhi conducts first cloud seeding trial & more

The Tejashwi Yadav-led Mahagathbandhan on Tuesday released its manifesto ahead of the upcoming Bihar polls next month. The document has been titled ‘Tejashwi’s Prann’.

Delhi has initiated its first cloud-seeding trials, deploying aircraft from Kanpur to release compounds like silver iodide over areas including Burari and Karol Bagh.


Meanwhile, India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that Shreyas Iyer is recovering well in Sydney after he sustained a spleen injury during a catch in the third ODI against Australia.

Here are top 5 news stories for the evening:

‘Tejashwi’s Prann’: Mahagathbandhan unveils manifesto for Bihar polls

The Mahagathbandhan unveiled its joint manifesto for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The document, titled “Tejashwi’s Prann”, features a prominent image of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on the cover with a photograph of Rahul Gandhi in the top left corner.

Tejashwi Yadav was joined by Congress leader Pawan Khera and CPI(ML) general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya during the unveiling of the manifesto. Read full story

Delhi conducts first cloud seeding trial to tackle rising air pollution

The first cloud seeding trial was conducted in parts of Delhi as air pollution levels in the national capital continued to worsen. The trial, aimed at inducing artificial rainfall to reduce pollution, is part of the Delhi government’s broader plan to combat deteriorating air quality during the winter months.

According to officials, cloud seeding was carried out over Burari, North Karol Bagh, Bhojpur, Mayur Vihar and Sadakpur areas. Read full story

‘He’s recovering well’: Suryakumar Yadav on Shreyas Iyer’s injury in Sydney

India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav provided an update on Shreyas Iyer’s injury and hospitalisation in Sydney saying that he is recovering well.

"He's recovering well, replying to us on phone that means he is doing absolutely fine. It is unfortunate what happened but the doctors are taking care of him. He'll be monitored for the next few days but nothing to be worried about," Suryakumar said on the eve of the five-match T20I series against Australia. Read full story

PM Modi cabinet clears terms for 8th Pay Commission

PM Narendra Modi led union cabinet has approved the terms of reference for the 8th central pay commission.

The 8th Central Pay Commission’s proposals will impact the salaries of approximately 50 lakh central government staff members and 69 lakh retired personnel. Read full story

Andhra Pradesh sets up 800 relief centres as Cyclone Montha nears landfall

The Andhra Pradesh government has set up more than 800 relief centres and moved pregnant women to hospitals as Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha is expected to make landfall around Tuesday midnight.

Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the cyclone’s impact and preparedness measures from the RTGS control room. Read full story
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