Latest News Today Highlights: Delhi Set for First-Ever Artificial Rain on October 29 to Curb Pollution, Says CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said, "Preparations have been completed for the first time in Delhi to induce artificial rain through cloud seeding. Today, experts have successfully tested it in the Burari area. The weather department has indicated the possibility of cloud presence on October 28, 29, and 30. If conditions remain favourable, Delhi will experience its first artificial rain on October 29. This initiative is not only historic from a technical perspective but is also set to establish a scientific method to combat pollution in Delhi. The government's objective is to make the capital's air clean and the environment balanced through this innovation. Best wishes to our cabinet colleague Manjinder Singh Sirsa and all officials involved in making this effort successful."

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta tweets, "Preparations have been completed for the first time in Delhi to induce artificial rain through cloud seeding. Today, experts have successfully tested it in the Burari area. The weather department has indicated the possibility of cloud presence on… pic.twitter.com/u7kNYGyoas

— ANI (@ANI) October 23, 2025

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has rolled out a digital system to monitor the production and movement of high-risk pharmaceutical solvents.

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has rolled out a digital system to monitor the production and movement of high-risk pharmaceutical solvents pic.twitter.com/cFSiRlJdxQ

— ANI (@ANI) October 23, 2025

The Commission directed the CEOs to finalise their preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in their respective States/UTs. After the presentations by senior officers of the Commission on the SIR process, queries raised by the CEOs were also clarified.

ECI's two-day Conference of CEOs on SIR preparedness concludesThe Commission directed the CEOs to finalise their preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in their respective States/UTs. After the presentations by senior officers of the Commission on the SIR… pic.twitter.com/x5Qza6hK9P

— ANI (@ANI) October 23, 2025

In the 14th India-Bhutan meeting held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from October 16–17, 2025, both sides reviewed bilateral security cooperation and border management issues, including mobile signal spill over, future roadmap for Integrated Check Posts, maintenance of boundary pillars and cross-border movement: Ministry of Home Affairs.

In the 14th India-Bhutan meeting held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from October 16–17, 2025, both sides reviewed bilateral security cooperation and border management issues, including mobile signal spill over, future roadmap for Integrated Check Posts, maintenance of boundary pillars and…

— ANI (@ANI) October 23, 2025

Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Delhi, intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok on October 20, 2025. The passenger was followed and stopped after crossing the Customs green channel. Upon examination of the baggage, officers recovered six packets of a green-coloured substance, suspected to be hydroponic weed (ganja), weighing approximately 3,000 grams. Further investigation into the case is underway: Delhi Customs.

Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Delhi, intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok on October 20, 2025. The passenger was followed and stopped after crossing the Customs green channel. Upon examination of the baggage, officers recovered six… pic.twitter.com/Ps55ONRWGV

— ANI (@ANI) October 23, 2025