CEC Impeachment Row, BJP-Congress Clash, PM Modi's Unity Call

A political confrontation has broken out over the right to demonstrate after the Opposition claimed an undeclared emergency exists in the country and that they are being barred from protesting. Countering the narrative, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju circulated an archival 2011 video of Kapil Sibal, then Union Law Minister, stating that while citizens have a right to protest, there is no constitutional or fundamental right to protest at a venue of one's choice or block roads. The development comes amidst scrutiny over whether the Opposition is creating disruption through misinformation, alongside questions over their planned mock parliament and public impeachment proceedings.

The central government has announced a complete halt to construction and demolition activities across the National Capital Region from November 5 to November 20 to control dust pollution.

In an exclusive interview with India Today at the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) office, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav outlined the comprehensive multi-agency measures implemented across Delhi and NCR to combat winter air pollution. Yadav detailed the newly introduced Integrated Command and Control Centre, which tracks over 177 targeted action points across 16 corporations and 53 municipalities. Emphasizing a hotspot-based approach, he noted that targeted interventions—including mechanized road sweeping, monitoring construction sites for PM 10, online continuous emission monitoring in 98% of industrial units, and regulating diesel bus entries—are being tracked on a real-time basis. Addressing public concerns over recurring winter smog, Yadav underscored collective ownership and municipal governance, declaring, "Everyone is responsible. The citizens are responsible. सब लोग मिलकर के करेंगे." He stressed that proactive measures, transparent governance, and stringent monitoring will yield better outcomes.

Rajdeep Sardesai opens up about his prostate cancer diagnosis, surgery and recovery at the India Today Health Wealth Conclave 2026. In a candid conversation with his doctor, Dr Anshuman Agarwal, the journalist discusses early detection, family support and why his cancer journey taught him to stop taking life for granted.