Delhi NCR

-November 19, 2024

Delhi gasps for breath as air quality remains in ‘severe plus’ category

Delhi gasps for breath as air quality remains in ‘severe plus’ category

Out of the 32 monitoring stations in the capital, 31 recorded AQI levels exceeding 480. Two stations, Alipur and Sonia Vihar, maxed out at 500

-November 19, 2024

Delhi’s severe pollution takes centre stage at COP29

Delhi’s severe pollution takes centre stage at COP29

Children in cities have 40 per cent lower lung capacity compared to those in rural areas, Co-Founder of Breathe Mongolia said

-November 19, 2024

Delhi Air Pollution: DU suspends physical classes till Nov 23

Delhi Air Pollution: DU suspends physical classes till Nov 23

The Delhi government has termed the worsening air quality a "medical emergency" and urged institutions to take preventive measures to safeguard public health

-November 19, 2024

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

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 over animal cruelty

-November 19, 2024

Delhi Police recovered drugs worth Rs 358.4 crore during Lok Sabha polls: Data

Delhi Police recovered drugs worth Rs 358.4 crore during Lok Sabha polls: Data

According to the police data, from January 1 to October 15, the police lodged 856 cases under the Act while arresting 1,209 people. They lodged 1,144 cases and made 1,468 arrests during the corresponding period last year.

-November 18, 2024

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

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 locations, and further evidence of falsified adoption papers.

-November 18, 2024

Flight disruptions in Delhi amidst severe fog: 15 diversions, over 100 delays

Flight disruptions in Delhi amidst severe fog: 15 diversions, over 100 delays

Airlines informed passengers through X that flights may be affected due to poor visibility conditions in the national capital, which is also grappling with high pollution levels.

-November 18, 2024

ASI to provide free sanitary pads at Delhi’s Agrasen ki Baoli and Qutub Minar

ASI to provide free sanitary pads at Delhi’s Agrasen ki Baoli and Qutub Minar

The initiative has been made possible through ASI's “Adopt A Heritage 2.0” program, which enables the government body to partner with private firms for upkeep of monuments across India