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Delhi chokes as AQI records at 452, thick smog covers NCR

Large parts of the city were covered in a dense layer of toxic smog, significantly reducing visibility and causing discomfort to residents.

CAQM invokes GRAP IV as AQI nears ‘severe plus’ mark in Delhi-NCR

The Commission for Air Quality Management said Delhi’s AQI reached 446 at 6 pm due to slow winds, unstable atmosphere, unfavourable weather conditions, and poor pollutant dispersal.

Capital trouble: Delhi groundwater crosses ‘over exploited’ mark, warns RBI report

After unacceptable Uranium levels, now RBI report shows chronic overuse and inadequate replenishment of groundwater in Delhi. New Delhi district saw highest extraction in 2024.

Rahul seeks debate on air pollution in Lok Sabha with bipartisan approach—‘let’s talk about the future’

Gandhi said the Centre and Opposition should put away their differences to work together for issues that are critical, instead of indulging in politics of blame often seen during debates.

Smog persists in Delhi, air quality reduces to ‘very poor’

Despite marginal improvements in recent weeks, large parts of the capital remained shrouded in dense and toxic smog, characterised by low visibility. The AQI reached 386 at 7:00 a.m. on Friday.

UNDP says 1.1 million hectares in Sri Lanka submerged after Cyclone Ditwah

The cyclone made landfall on Sri Lanka's eastern coast on 28 November, unleashing intense rainfall and exposing 2.3 million people to cyclone-driven flooding, said the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Delhi air quality improves marginally, AQI remain in ‘poor’ category at 269

In a post on X, the Chief Minister of Delhi stated that hundreds of sprinklers are being used to wash the city's Ring Road.

Delhi wakes up to dense smog with AQI in ‘poor’ range at 292

Morning visuals from India Gate & Kartavya Path showed landmarks obscured by grey haze, while pollution spiked in Akshardham, where AQI hit 319, falling into the ‘very poor’ category.

2 Kuno cheetah cubs dead in 3 days—one ‘separated from family’, other hit by car

The cub found dead Friday had been released into wild with its mother by CM Yadav the day before. The one hit fatally by car Sunday had strayed out of national park.

Delhi air remains ‘very poor,’ AQI records at 303

Despite a slight improvement from the recent weeks, several parts of the city remained shrouded in a dense layer of toxic smog, with visibility remaining significantly reduced in areas.

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What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

The initial ceasefire functioned less as a resolution and more as a pause—an opportunity for both sides to recalibrate, while claiming victory.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.