Top News Of The Day: India's Surprise Zero Emissions Offer By 2070

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement that the nation will reach net zero by the year 2070 was a scientifically calculated decision and not one under any pressure, said officials. This is the first time India has set for itself a target to achieve net zero. At the Climate Summit in Glasgow, PM Modi announced five targets as contributions to contain global warming. Radhika Iyer bring us the details; The BJP, dominating the northeast, is facing setbacks in two northern states it rules, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, in the bypolls for 29 assembly and 3 Lok Sabha seats; NCP's Ajit Pawar and former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh are facing action from central agencies. While prime properties, including real estate in Nariman Point, related to Ajit Pawar and his family were attached by the Income Tax department, Anil Deshmukh was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate and other top stories.