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Dozens of US states have accused Facebook and Instagram owner Meta of profiting "from children's pain," damaging their mental health and misleading people about the safety of its platforms. The suit, filed in the federal court in Oakland, California, adds to growing scrutiny of social media giants over how they serve their youngest users. India has the largest number of Instagram users in the world with over 330 million. What are the implications of this on children in India? Should we be concerned. We discuss.

Air pollution levels in Delhi spiked today. But besides Dussehra celebrations contributing to it, the annual stubble fire problem has also begun to rear its head. The Delhi government has estimated that stubble-burning will increase by the end of this month. Not just in Delhi, in Mumbai too the air quality index (AQI) has worsened. What can be a lasting solution?

Bishan Singh Bedi was a larger-than-life character, a phenomenal left arm spinner and was outspoken on and off the field. He led his life with a sense of conviction and honesty - the hallmarks of a great human being.  Three Legends of Cricket Remember the Legends of Bishan Singh Bedi.

The death of a businessman, reportedly after a fall while running from stray dogs, has reignited the discussion on what needs to be done to contain the stray menace on the streets of India. The stray menace has claimed several lives, including that of children. The debate on stronger action against stray dogs resumed on social media today. Many cited examples of the Netherlands and the US and how they have addressed the stray dog problem.

The Israel military has said that they have conducted "limited" grounds raids into the Gaza Strip overnight to fight Hamas fighters.  The army said the strikes were aimed at destroying sites where Hamas was assembling to attack Israel.  The raids had been conducted by the "armoured and infantry" battalions.  NDTV looks at this latest escalation in the crisis and its implications.

With the air quality in Delhi taking a turn for the worse, restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to check polluting activities have come into force. The dip in air quality was the result of low wind speed and a drop in temperature. Eight locations in the Capital clocked AQI higher than 300 on Monday. Why are we discussing something we have been doing ad nauseum for more than a decade. For a few simple reasons: there is now clear-cut data which links air pollution with death. That was not the case earlier. With this data, governments around the world have no objective reason not to act.

Troubles are mounting for Trinamool MP Mahua Moita, who is embroiled in the 'cash-for-query' row. While the BJP is gunning for Mahua Moitra, her own party has kept its distance from the controversy. We ask tonight, is this the end of political road for Mahua Moitra?

Today, both Congress and BJP released their first and second list of candidates for upcoming Rajasthan assembly elections. Internal strife within both parties is turning out to be a big challenge.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returned to Pakistan today. This time he returns from a four-year self-imposed exile. What does Nawaz Sharif's homecoming mean for Pakistan?

In a big twist In Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's 'cash for query' case,  Businessman Darshan Hiranandani's explosive affidavit comes as a big setback for Mahua Moitra.