It's duty of citizens to vote: RSS Chief on Maha local body polls

IANS | January 15, 2026 10:15 AM

Nagpur, Jan 15 (IANS) As voting is underway for the Maharashtra local body polls, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday emphasised the importance of elections in a democratic system and said it is the duty of every citizen to exercise their right to vote.

Delhi-NCR shivers as cold wave intensifies; AQI 'very poor' in several areas

IANS | January 15, 2026 10:07 AM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) continues to grapple with an intense winter spell, as bone-chilling cold wave conditions persist, worsening both weather and air quality across the region. The situation in the national capital remains extremely concerning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 350 mark in several areas, placing air quality in the 'very poor' to 'severe' categories.