SDM Slap Row News Live Updates: Supporters on rampage after Rajasthan Police arrest accused leader Naresh Meena

SDM Slap Row News Live: Teargas, torched vehicles as Rajasthan MLA candidate arrested for slapping SDM

Independent MLA candidate Naresh Meena was arrested on Thursday following a series of dramatic and violent events. The arrest came a day after he publicly slapped Malpura SDM Amit Chaudhary during bypolls in Rajasthan's Tonk district. The incident, captured on camera, saw Meena—running as an Independent and a former Congress member—grab Chaudhary by the collar before slapping him, leading to immediate tension. This altercation sparked ongoing protests from both Meena’s supporters and Rajasthan Administrative Service officials, extending well into Thursday.

SDM Slap Row News Live: Independent candidate Naresh Meena, who had allegedly slapped SDM Malpura Amit Chaudhary arrested by the police.

SDM Slap Row News Live: If anyone should be punished, then it should be me, says Naresh Meena

"District Collector and SP are responsible for the entire episode. All 60 people who have been arrested are innocent. If anyone should be punished, then it should be me," said Independent candidate Naresh Meena.

SDM Slap Row News Live: The situation will be under control, says Additonal SP, Tonk, Brijendra Singh Bhati

SDM Slap Row News Live: Supporters of Naresh Meena set fire on the state highway outside Samravata village, to protest against this arrest.

SDM Slap Row News Live: Former CM Ashok Gehlot on SDM assault case

On Tonk SDM alleged assault case & law and order condition in the state, Congress leader & Former CM Ashok Gehlot says, "Why did a situation arise where an SDM was slapped? How did he (Independent MLA Naresh Meena) have the courage to do such a thing? The BJP has no tolerance towards suggestions from the Opposition. What has the state government done in this year?.. When there is no fear among people, they take the law into their own hands, this is the situation in the entire state today."

SDM Slap Row News Live: Asked not to take law in hands and surrender, says SP Vikas Sangwan

"He has asked to not take law into his hands and surrender. Initially he was not in the mood but seeing the police force, he agreed. He will be charged under relevant sections. Older records will be opened and arrests will be made accordingly. 50-60 people have been detained in this case," said SP Tonk, Vikas Sangwan.

SDM Slap Row News Live: 60 arrested amid stone-pelting, arson in Tonk district

"There was a ruckus, stone pelting and arson incident in Samravata village late last night when police tried to apprehend Naresh Meena, independent candidate for Deoli-Uniara assembly constituency by-polls in Tonk district after he allegedly physically assaulted SDM Amit Chaudhary at a polling booth yesterday. Many vehicles were set on fire and vandalised. So far 60 people have been arrested in this case," said Ajmer Range IG Om Prakash

SDM Slap Row News Live: Rajasthan Police arrest independent candidate Naresh Meena

Rajasthan Police on Thursday arrested independent candidate Naresh Meena, who allegedly slapped a sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) outside a polling booth during by-elections to the Deoli-Uniara assembly constituency in Tonk district. Read more

City latest News Today Live: Supporters of independent MLA candidate on rampage

City latest News Today Live: Delhi airport issues advisory for passengers amid city's rising air pollution

As Delhi faces ongoing 'severe' air pollution, the Delhi airport issued a notice on Thursday, assuring passengers that all flight operations are currently running as usual. However, the airport has implemented 'Low Visibility Procedures' due to the poor air quality. Passengers are advised to reach out to their respective airlines for the latest flight updates.

City latest News Today Live: Toxic foam covers Yamuna river; drone footage from Kalindi Kunj

City latest News Today Live: Thick fog engulfs Delhi, drone footage from Sangam Vihar

City latest News Today Live: BJP spokesperson blames AAP for Delhi’s pollution crisis

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla says, "Delhi is covered under a layer of pollution. You cannot even go out without wearing a mask. Delhi has achieved a milestone as it has crossed Lahore in pollution. AAP has brought Delhi to a state worse than Lahore. Today, the AQI is crossing the mark of 500-600. They (AAP) blame UP, Haryana and Diwali for all this. Earlier, they used to blame stubble burning in Punjab, now they don't say anything"

City latest News Today Live: Environment minister Gopal Rai to hold pollution review meeting today

In response to increasing pollution levels, Delhi’s environment minister Gopal Rai will convene a review meeting with key departmental officials in the Green War Room at the Delhi Secretariat today at 11am, as announced by the office of the environment minister.

City latest News Today Live: Smog envelops Delhi; AQI reaches 'severe' 438 at Sirifort

City latest News Today Live: 'Pollution is a problem for all 12 months' says Delhi BJP chief

"The condition of Delhi is very concerning. From January till today, not a single day has passed when AQI level recorded under 50. Pollution is a problem for all 12 months, but it worsens during this time due to moisture in the atmosphere," says Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva.

City latest News Today Live: Dense fog persists across Delhi, as seen in visuals from the ITO area.

City latest News Today Live: Choking smog pushes Gazipur's air quality to 'severe' levels

A dense layer of smog has enveloped Gazipur, with air quality dropping to the 'Severe' category in several areas of the national capital, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

City latest News Today Live: Delhi smog hits ‘severe’ levels: AQI soars to 473

Delhi residents woke up to dense smog on Thursday morning, significantly reducing visibility and driving the air quality into the 'severe' category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 432. Specific areas saw even worse conditions, with Anand Vihar registering an AQI of 473, IGI Airport (T3) at 435, and ITO at 421, based on CPCB data at 7.00am.

City latest News Today Live: Season’s 1st fog, ‘severe’ punishment for Delhiites

The capital experienced its first fog spell of the season on Wednesday, reducing air quality to 'severe' for the first time this winter. This heavy fog transformed the city’s atmosphere into near gas-chamber conditions, while zero-visibility disrupted air traffic, marking the season’s first major flight delays since last winter.

City latest News Today Live: Punjab’s air quality deteriorates; Mandi Gobindgarh and Amritsar reach ‘Very Poor’ levels

Air quality in Punjab declined further on Wednesday, with several areas experiencing ‘very poor’ AQI levels. Mandi Gobindgarh, often referred to as Asia’s iron and steel hub, emerged as the most polluted city in the state, with an AQI reading of 322. Meanwhile, Amritsar reported similarly poor conditions, recording an AQI of 310.

City latest News Today Live: AQI surge reaches 451, yet CAQM holds off on stage III restrictions

The Air Quality Index (AQI) rose sharply, moving from 334 at 4pm on Tuesday to 366 by 9am Wednesday and escalating further to 451 by 8pm Despite this rapid deterioration, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) labeled it as an “episodic event” and opted not to implement stricter measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

City latest News Today Live: Chandigarh’s AQI surges to 500, air quality reaches hazardous levels

Chandigarh’s air quality took a significant downturn on Wednesday, with the average AQI reaching 372, placing it in the 'very poor' category. Alarmingly, there were multiple instances throughout the day when the AQI exceeded 400, even reaching the 500-mark in certain areas, pushing air quality into the 'severe' range.