AAP-Congress announce seat sharing arrangements for Delhi, Punjab, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana

Many Colorado Schools Have Yet to Address Lead Contaminated Drinking Water

Many Colorado Schools, Have Yet to Address Lead , Contaminated Drinking Water . 'Newsweek' reports that water contaminated with lead has been detected across ten of the largest school districts in Colorado. . According to an analysis by the Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG), over 2,000 water fixtures tested positive for high levels of lead. . After a year of first detecting the contamination, over half have yet to be addressed. Kids may be out of school for the summer, but schools have a lot of homework to do to ensure sources of lead-contaminated drinking water are addressed before kids return in the fall, Kristin Schatz, Clean air advocate at CoPIGR, via 'Newsweek'. Exposure to lead can be particularly harmful to kids, with a significant impact on learning, growth and behavior. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there is no level of lead exposure for children that is considered "safe.". According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there is no level of lead exposure for children that is considered "safe.". 'Newsweek' reports that a 2022 state law required all elementary schools and child care centers serving grades preschool through fifth grade to test for lead. The results of those tests were made public in 2023, and schools were required to remediate any water sources with 5 parts per billion (ppb) or more of lead. The results of those tests were made public in 2023, and schools were required to remediate any water sources with 5 parts per billion (ppb) or more of lead. Of the 2,201 contaminated drinking water sources with lead levels of 5 ppb or more, only 36% of those sources have been addressed, according to CoPIGR's report. Knowledge is power. Parents armed with the state's lead testing results should have an easier time getting school administrators to 'get the lead out' and if they are not responsive, it should be easier to hold them accountable, Kristin Schatz, Clean air advocate at CoPIGR, via 'Newsweek'

Footage shows toxic foam floating on Yamuna in Delhi as Indian capital battles hazardous pollution

A layer of toxic foam was seen floating on the surface of the Yamuna river at Kalindi Kunj in Delhi Today morning. The foam at the Yamuna river made global headlines in 2019 when the devotees of Chhat puja were seen standing in waist-deep toxic forth in the Yamuna at Kalindi Kunj. #YAMUNARIVERNEWS #FOAMINYAMUNARIVER #DELHIPOLLUTION #ONEINDIA #ONEINDIANEWS

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor accuses Modi 3.0 for favourable treatment to satisfy coalition partners

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "... Budget of health and education ministries have been reduced, so I asked them the reason. There is no politics in this. Two states have been given favourable treatment to satisfy their coalition partners. We know this is how it works and we also have the right to protest against it... I am happy for the people of Bihar for getting such a generous package. It is a very big deal... 3 Congress and 1 DMK Chief Minister said they would not attend the NITI Aayog meeting because there was nothing for their states in the budget... Maybe Mamata Banerjee has an issue which she wants to discuss..." #ShashiTharooronBudget #budget2024 #ShashiTharooraccusition #oneindia #oneindianews ~HT.97~ED.101~

Andhra Floods: Congress Leader YS Sharmila Visits Flood-Affected Areas In State, Questions PM Modi

YS Sharmila Reddy, Congress party chief in Andhra Pradesh, waded into waist-deep floodwaters on July 24 to highlight the Union government's indifference to the state's flooding crisis. Visiting Nandamur village in West Godavari, Sharmila criticized the Modi government for neglecting Andhra Pradesh in the recent Budget, while states like Bihar, Assam, and Himachal Pradesh received flood relief funds. Over 420 villages are inundated, with 9,078 people evacuated to relief camps. #AndhraFloods #AndhraPradesh #YSSharmila #janasenaparty #chirribalaraju #apfloods #polavaram #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.194~GR.122~HT.336~

Budget 2024: 'Only for Two People' and Fails Expectations Says Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has voiced strong criticism of the Union Budget 2024-25, calling it disappointing and accusing the BJP government of catering to just two people while neglecting broader public needs. Kharge points out unmet expectations for MSP on crops, subsidies on pesticides, and a lack of focus on railway safety despite numerous accidents. He also claims the budget is more about saving the government’s position rather than addressing key issues. Watch to hear Kharge’s full statement and analysis of the budget's shortcomings. #BudgetWithOneindia #UnionBudget2024 #NirmalaSitharaman #BahiKhaata #IndianEconomy #BudgetSpeech #PMModi #EconomicSurvey #FinanceMinister #ParliamentSession #HistoricBudget

Haryana Shuts Down Internet in Nuh Ahead of Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra After Last Year's Violence

The Haryana government has ordered a 24-hour suspension of mobile internet and bulk SMS services in Nuh district ahead of the Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra. This decision, effective from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM Monday, aims to prevent the spread of misinformation and ensure public safety following the violent clashes during last year's procession. Last year, violence erupted during the Vishva Hindu Parishad procession, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, including the tragic killing of a mosque's naib imam in Gurugram. This year, unprecedented security measures are in place, including police, paramilitary forces, and drone surveillance, to ensure a peaceful yatra. #NuhYatra #InternetShutdown #BrajMandalJalabhishek #HaryanaNews #YatraViolence #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #LatestUpdates #ProcessionSecurity #SocialMediaBan ~PR.274~ED.103~GR.124~HT.96~

Monsoon Mayhem In India: Heavy Rain Lashes Mumbai, Delhi, UP, Assam | Flood-like Situation

The Monsoon has created havoc across India, with Mumbai recording extremely heavy rainfall, the water level of the Saryu river rising in Ayodhya, an orange alert issued for Karnataka, and Assam grappling with floods again. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for several states, including Karnataka, Goa, Arunachal Pradesh and Maharashtra. Additionally, an orange alert has been issued for Assam and Meghalaya. #HeavyRain #India #MonsoonMayhem #MonsoonFuryIndia #DelhiRain #Monsoon #DelhiNCR #UttarakhandRain #MumbaiRain #WeatherUpdate #RainAlert #DelhiMonsoon #IndiaWeather #RainNews #NorthIndiaRain #HeavyRains #DelhiWeather

Editors' Roundtable: From Budget to Bengal - Unpacking India's Hot Topics| Oneindia

OneIndia's Editors' Roundtable with Pankaj Mishra delves into a diverse range of pressing issues. The show covers economic topics like budget expectations and market trends, alongside political developments in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It explores India's performance in the Olympics and cricket, while also addressing health concerns like the Chandipura virus outbreak in Gujarat. The discussion extends to global tech issues, international politics including Trump's legal troubles, and domestic matters such as religious tensions in West Bengal and the ongoing quota debate in Karnataka. This comprehensive roundup offers viewers a nuanced perspective on current affairs across various sectors. #OneIndiaRoundtable #IndianPolitics #EconomyWatch #CurrentAffairs ~HT.97~PR.320~ED.102~

Special Flight Dispatched for Stranded Passengers as Air India Flight AI183 Makes Emergency Landing

An Air India Boeing 777, Flight AI183 from New Delhi to San Francisco, made an emergency landing in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, after a fire alarm was triggered in the cargo hold. Despite the scare, no fire or smoke was found, and all 244 people onboard were safely evacuated. A special flight from Mumbai has been dispatched to take the stranded passengers to their final destination. Watch the full report for more details on this incident and the measures taken to ensure passenger safety. #AirIndia #EmergencyLanding #Krasnoyarsk #FlightSafety #AviationNews #BreakingNews #NewDelhi #SanFrancisco #AI183 #Boeing777 #Russia #PassengerSafety #Aviation #TravelNews ~HT.178~PR.274~ED.101~GR.124~

Team India Returns With World Cup: Fans Celebrate Across Delhi To Celebrate the Moment| Watch

The Indian Cricket Team has returned victorious from the World Cup in Barbados, touching down in New Delhi. A meeting with Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to celebrate their spectacular achievement. Team Oneindia is on-site to provide comprehensive coverage of this historic occasion, ensuring fans can experience every moment. The nation eagerly anticipates the team's reception and subsequent celebrations, marking a significant milestone in Indian cricket history. #IndianCricketTeam #CricketWorldCup #T20WorldCup #ViratKohli #RohitSharma #Bumrah #ICT #BCCI #Cricketnews #Sportsnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.102~HT.334~

Team India Returns With World Cup: Special Cake At ITC Maurya To Commence the Celebrations| Watch

The Indian Cricket Team has returned home after their triumphant World Cup victory in Barbados. Landing in New Delhi, the national capital, they're scheduled to meet Prime Minister Modi to commemorate their spectacular achievement. Following this, the team will participate in a celebratory roadshow in Mumbai, culminating at Wankhede Stadium. The nation is abuzz with excitement as fans express their elation over the team's remarkable success. This homecoming marks a momentous occasion for Indian cricket and its supporters. #IndianCricketTeam #CricketWorldCup #T20WorldCup #ViratKohli #RohitSharma #Bumrah #ICT #BCCI #Cricketnews #Sportsnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews

WATCH: Heavy rains cause deadly collapse at Indira Gandhi Airport

A portion of a canopy at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 1 collapsed early Friday due to heavy pre-monsoon rains, killing one person and injuring six others.