Punjab Records Over 2,000 Farm Fires as AAP Faces Criticism Over Stubble BurningMore than 2,000 farm fire cases have been recorded in Punjab till November 4, despite claims by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann that stubble burning has not contributed to air pollution in Delhi. Over 600 FIRs and 40 lakh rupees in penalties have been imposed so far, with Tarn Taran reporting the highest number at 558 cases and Patiala recording 110 cases.
A political blame game has intensified between Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and the Punjab government, with AAP stating that farmers are being targeted unfairly and that harvest in Malwa has not yet begun. However, ground reports confirm ongoing stubble burning incidents across the state.Delhi Police Registers FIR Against Meta India Over Child Sexual Abuse ContentThe Delhi Police have registered a First Information Report against Meta India following directions from the National Human Rights Commission.
The legal action addresses the availability of child sexual exploitative and abuse material on Meta-owned platforms, including Instagram. Investigations revealed that platforms allegedly hosted paid advertisements using objectionable keywords, redirecting users to external messaging channels where illegal abuse material was commercialised.
The commission scrutinised Meta as an active publisher of paid content rather than a passive intermediary, highlighting potential violations under the POCSO Act. Officials reiterated that platforms operating in India must strictly adhere to Indian regulations to safeguard children online.Rahul Gandhi Challenges PM Modi To Open Debate On US Deal And Adani Issue As BJP Hits BackA political face-off has intensified between the Congress and the BJP after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to an open debate.
Gandhi called for a public discussion covering the India-US deal, the Adani issue, and alleged foreign connections, suggesting the media and youth be present and that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat could act as judge. He also initiated a social media poll among young citizens.
In response, Union ministers and the BJP asserted that Parliament, rather than social media or public roads, is the constitutional venue for debates between the Leader of Opposition and the Prime Minister, noting government readiness to discuss issues such as SIR and EVMs.RSS Defends SIR, Warns Of Anarchy As Opposition Demands CEC OusterThe Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh defended the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, backing the deletion of deceased and ineligible voters. The organisation warned against forces attempting to cause social unrest, incite youth, and engineer regime change outside democratic norms, citing possible involvement of disruptive foreign elements.
While the Congress and opposition parties demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged disenfranchisement, the RSS urged that political opposition should be based on facts and called on the government to address genuine concerns of young people.