Delhi NCR

Patriot Bureau -October 16, 2024

Delhi: IIC annual festival to be held from October 18

Delhi: IIC annual festival to be held from October 18

Taking place from October 18 to 22, the cultural festival will feature performances and exhibitions centred around this year’s theme ‘Kalpavriksha: The Nationalist Movement – Freedom and Identity'

VIVEK SHUKLA -October 16, 2024

A house for Mr. Rushdie?

A house for Mr. Rushdie?

The celebrated author’s family is involved in an intergenerational property dispute regarding 4 Flag Staff Road, just two doors down from the CM’s residence

Saurav Gupta -October 16, 2024

Residents protest against Okhla waste-to-energy plant amid rising health concerns

Residents protest against Okhla waste-to-energy plant amid rising health concerns

Sukhdev Vihar residents blame the plant for respiratory issues, pollution, even cases of cancer as legal battles and ‘environmental violations’ persist

VIVEK SHUKLA -October 16, 2024

The unsettling history of 33 Shamnath Marg: Once abode of Delhi’s Chief Ministers

The unsettling history of 33 Shamnath Marg: Once abode of Delhi’s Chief Ministers

From unceremonious exits to deep superstitions, the address is a symbol of misfortune for Delhi’s political elite

PTI -October 15, 2024

Delhi govt rolls out AI-enabled violation detection system to enhance road safety

Delhi govt rolls out AI-enabled violation detection system to enhance road safety

The government has floated a tender for an Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) violation detection system using artificial intelligence and deep learning technology.

Saurav Gupta -October 15, 2024

Are sensors meant to measure Delhi’s air pollution data really reliable enough?

Are sensors meant to measure Delhi’s air pollution data really reliable enough?

Amid rising pollution levels, concerns over the accuracy of city’s air quality data fuels doubts about sensors calibration and potential manipulation

Patriot Bureau -October 14, 2024

Delhi faces two days of poor air quality as AQI reaches 234

Delhi faces two days of poor air quality as AQI reaches 234

After Dussehra, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) entered the "poor" category on Sunday with a reading of 224, marking 19 days since the last instance of poor air quality on September 25

Patriot Bureau -October 14, 2024

Delhi Metro’s Blue Line achieves carbon neutral certification

Delhi Metro’s Blue Line achieves carbon neutral certification

These efforts are in line with the central government’s goal to reach net zero emissions by 2070, the officials said