Delhi air pollution worsens as AQI stays ‘very poor’; seven areas enter ‘severe’ zone, Narela worst at 418
Delhi woke up to another day of hazardous air on Monday as pollution levels remained firmly in the ‘very poor’ category, while seven areas of the city slipped into the ‘severe’ zone, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 366 on Monday morning. […]
PM Modi Emphasises Global Partnerships at WHO Traditional Medicine Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the growing need for global cooperation in traditional medicine, saying the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine strengthened international collaboration in health. Speaking at the closing ceremony at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said the summit brought together health ministers, policymakers, scientists, and experts […]
Seven Elephants Killed, Five Rajdhani Coaches Derail After Collision in Assam
At least seven elephants were killed and a calf injured after a herd collided with the Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam’s Hojai district early Saturday morning, triggering the derailment of the locomotive and five coaches and disrupting rail services across the Northeast. Railway officials confirmed that no passengers were injured in the accident, which […]
India Growing at Over 8%, Says PM Modi in Muscat; India–Oman Trade Pact Set to Open New Chapter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the resilience and momentum of the Indian economy, stating that India has sustained growth of over 8% despite global uncertainties, as he addressed the India–Oman Business Forum in Muscat ahead of the signing of a landmark trade agreement between the two countries. Speaking to business leaders and policymakers, […]
U.S. Brands Maduro Government a ‘Terrorist Regime’, Orders Naval Blockade of Venezuelan Oil Tankers
The United States has sharply escalated its confrontation with Venezuela after President Donald Trump ordered what he described as a “total and complete” naval blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers and formally designated the government of President Nicolás Maduro as a “foreign terrorist organisation”. The move, announced late Tuesday, marks one of the most aggressive steps […]
Delhi Smog Tightens Grip as Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’; Flight Operations Affected by Low Visibility
A dense blanket of toxic smog continued to choke large parts of the national capital on Thursday, with air quality remaining firmly in the ‘very poor’ category and visibility dropping sharply across several areas. The worsening pollution prompted authorities to activate the strictest emergency measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), even as flight […]
Dense Fog Triggers IndiGo Travel Advisory; Passengers Warned of Possible Flight Delays
IndiGo on Tuesday night issued a travel advisory warning passengers of potential flight delays and disruptions on Wednesday morning due to dense fog across North and East India. The airline urged travellers to plan their journeys with extra buffer time and closely monitor flight schedules, as reduced visibility could slow air traffic operations during early […]
Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Venezuelan Oil Tankers, Escalating Pressure on Maduro
US President Donald Trump has ordered a naval blockade of Venezuelan oil shipments, sharply escalating Washington’s confrontation with President Nicolás Maduro and raising concerns about regional stability and global energy supplies. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced what he described as a “total and complete” naval blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, authorising US forces to […]
Luthra Brothers Brought Back to India, Taken to Goa to Face Charges in Deadly Nightclub Fire Case
Goa Police on Sunday brought back Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of a Goa nightclub that caught fire earlier this month, killing several people. Authorities are now taking the brothers to Goa to face further legal proceedings. Police have registered cases of culpable homicide and negligence against the two men. Officials returned them […]
Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Crisis on December 17
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will take up for hearing on December 17 a plea concerning the worsening air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, as the national capital continues to grapple with severe smog and hazardous air quality. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pamcholi took […]