Saurav Gupta

Delhi’s fight against pollution hit by staff shortage

Delhi’s fight against pollution hit by staff shortage

With 153 vacancies out of a total of 344 sanctioned positions, city’s primary pollution control agency is struggling to combat…

November 22, 2024

Delhi Metro gives boost to govt’s push for public transport amid worsening air quality

While the Delhi Metro is running more trips, DTC is facing hurdles in increasing bus services due to fleet and…

November 21, 2024

Delhi’s Toxic Air: 1 in 3 children suffer from respiratory illness, nebulizer sales soar amid crisis

Delhi’s air quality plummets with AQI reaching the ‘severe plus’ level at 457; a survey reveals an alarming number of…

November 21, 2024

Delhi Pollution: Why PM2.5 matters more than the AQI

Air quality is often measured using Air Quality Indices (AQIs); however, while AQIs are determined and read through different methods,…

November 20, 2024

Sangeeta Jaitley’s last-minute entry shakes up the DDCA presidential race

Sangeeta's decision to contest against her son and incumbent president Rohan has stirred up the election and taken everyone by…

November 20, 2024

After season’s coldest night, Delhi wakes up to another day with toxic air

Dense fog coupled with the temperature drop reduced visibility to 500 metres by 8:30 am. The IMD has predicted persistent…

November 20, 2024

WATCH | Two booked for abusing Indian python at Greater Noida event following PETA India’s intervention

At a Greater Noida event on October 6, a python's head was forcibly clamped in an accused’s teeth, sparking outrage…

November 19, 2024

Delhi: CBI court clears accused of child trafficking, transfers case to lower court

The CBI's investigation into a child trafficking network led to multiple arrests, including Pooja Kashyap, with infants recovered from various…

November 18, 2024

Delhi’s fare-free bus scheme for women: Relief comes with risks

While not having to pay for bus rides helps women financially, they still face harassment and risks on Delhi's buses

November 18, 2024