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An Indian national from Arunachal Pradesh faced an 18-hour detention at Shanghai airport. Chinese immigration officials deemed her Indian passport invalid, claiming Arunachal Pradesh is part of China. Her passport was seized, and she was denied onward travel. Consular intervention eventually secured her release. The incident has sparked strong reactions and calls for diplomatic action.

Volcanic ash poses a significant threat to aviation, with abrasive particles melting and solidifying in jet engines, leading to potential stalls or shutdowns. Past eruptions like Eyjafjallajkull in 2010 and Mount Pinatubo in 1991 caused widespread flight cancellations and airspace closures, disrupting millions of passengers and damaging aircraft.

A volcanic ash cloud from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano entered western India on Monday evening, moving across northern states. While unlikely to significantly impact Delhi's air quality, the plume is traveling at high altitudes and could disrupt air traffic, causing delays. Authorities and airlines are closely monitoring the situation for safe air travel.

Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano's ash plume, erupting after 12,000 years, is heading towards northwest India, including Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR, and Punjab, by Monday night. Airlines are cancelling flights and rerouting planes as a precaution. While the ash is expected to primarily affect aviation at high altitudes, hazy skies are also anticipated.

Delhi and NCR woke up to a thick haze on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the 'very poor' to 'severe' categories. Anand Vihar recorded the highest AQI at 402. The air quality is expected to remain poor until November 26. Meanwhile, 22 individuals were arrested following a protest at India Gate against rising pollution.

A horrific incident in northwest Delhi saw a six-year-old boy brutally mauled by a neighbour's pet Pit Bull, losing his right ear. The dog's owner has been arrested, and the animal is now in custody. Authorities are investigating the dog's registration, highlighting a lack of specific breed bans and limited municipal powers for penalties in such cases.

Delhi's government has mandated work from home for 50% of employees in state and private offices due to persistent near-severe air quality and smog. This measure aims to curb emissions from transport and office activities, which significantly contribute to the city's pollution load during winter. Essential services remain exempt, while private offices must implement staggered hours.

A touring exhibition brings the ancient creation story Songlines: Tracking The Seven Sisters to the Humayuns Tomb World Heritage Site Museum

In Delhi's Karawal Nagar, women like Rekha and Manju Kumari endure harsh conditions, cracking almonds for meager wages in dusty, airless rooms. Despite a protest, their working environments remain unsafe, with inadequate protection from dust and a lack of basic facilities, highlighting the silent toil behind a winter delicacy.

Parents of Shourya Patil, a 16-year-old student, protested outside his school after his alleged suicide. His father claims Shourya faced severe mental stress due to harassment by several teachers. An FIR was registered, and police are questioning teachers named in the student's suicide note.

At Museo Camera, a fresh perspective awaits with the launch of PARALLAX: Five Lenses, One World, an engaging exhibition curated by Dinesh Khanna. Open until December 30th, this showcase invites attendees to delve into five unique photographic narratives that challenge perceptions of reality.