TMS Ep561: Air pollution, Bihar caste survey, Samvat 2080, Rafah crossing

It has been a fortnight since Delhi saw clear skies. The sun has almost disappeared behind a thick wall of toxic gray haze. Concerned about its impact on people’s health, the Supreme Court on November 7 directed the governments of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to take urgent steps to douse farm fires. The Supreme Court is also exploring long-term measures to address this recurring threat. Will this Supreme Court direction solve North India’s pollution problems?

Besides the usual pollutants, the air of northern India is also becoming thicker and charged with politics as the general elections draw closer. And political parties try to outdo each other in recruiting voters. In an obvious move, Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) has come out with the caste survey report. The detailed findings were presented in the state assembly this week.

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Let’s now shift our focus to the financial markets. Dalal Street is all set to enter Samvat 2080 after a year that saw markets hit record highs before retreating sharply. As Samvat 2079 comes to an end with modest returns, will gains in Samvat 2080 continue?

Not only in India, but the financial markets around the world are keeping a close eye on the ongoing war in West Asia. The world is also concerned about the developing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. The only way aid enters the region is through Rafah Crossing. Listen to this episode of the podcast for more.