Delhi bans fuel for old vehicles, Karnataka sees surge in heart attack deaths in Hassan

The Delhi government has initiated a campaign to tackle air pollution by prohibiting fuel for older vehicles. Diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years are now banned from refuelling at Delhi petrol pumps, following a 2018 Supreme Court ruling. Over 6.2 million vehicles are under scrutiny, with enforcement through CCTV cameras and alerts at petrol pumps.

And in Karnataka, Hassan district has reported 23 cardiovascular-related deaths in 40 days, prompting the Chief Minister to form an expert committee to investigate the cause within 10 days. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah suggested a potential link to COVID-19 vaccines, a claim that contradicts Indian Council of Medical Research studies. The committee, led by Dr. Ravindranath from Jayadeva Institute, will examine various factors including lifestyle, stress, and undiagnosed conditions, with victims ranging from 19 years old. The government has launched health schemes like Hriday Jyoti and Gruha Arogya to monitor public health.