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The Day Ahead
1. President Draupadi Murmu will be on an official visit to Kerala for the second day; she will possibly visit the Sabarimala Temple today.
2. Today marks the second longest governmental shutdown in the history of the United States, continuing for 22 days.
3. Pakistan will face South Africa in the 2nd Test match, day 3, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 10:30 am today.
4. Australia will face England at Holkar Stadium in Indore, from 3 pm, for the Women’s World Cup.
News This Morning
Delhi's pollution breaks 5 year record after Diwali: AQI crosses 400; Delhi minister says stubble burning in Punjab has increased pollution
Delhi's air quality has deterio