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 […]
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 […]
‘Safety Is Our Top Priority’: Aviation Ministry Issues Heavy Fog Alert in North India, Flyers Asked to Stay Vigilant
Dense fog and worsening air quality across northern India disrupted flight operations on Monday, prompting the civil aviation ministry and airlines to issue advisories urging passengers to check flight status before heading to airports. New Delhi witnessed widespread flight disruptions on Monday as dense fog and poor visibility enveloped large parts of northern India, prompting […]
Heavy Smog Engulfs Delhi as Air Quality Nears ‘Severe’; Airport Issues Advisory
Delhi and its surrounding areas woke up to a dense blanket of smog on Saturday morning, with air quality levels edging dangerously close to the ‘severe’ category across large parts of the national capital. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 390 at 8 […]
Luthra Brothers Detained in Thailand 5 Days After Goa Nightclub Fire That Killed 25
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, where a devastating fire claimed 25 lives have been detained in Phuket, Thailand, five days after fleeing India. The brothers had boarded an IndiGo flight from Delhi just hours after the tragic blaze ripped through the Arpora-based club late Saturday night. […]
Goa Fire Tragedy: Nightclub Co-owner Ajay Gupta Detained in Delhi; Key Accused Still Absconding
The Goa Police on Tuesday (December 9, 2025) detained Ajay Gupta, one of the four owners of the ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub in Arpora, where a catastrophic fire killed 25 people over the weekend. Gupta was picked up from Delhi after a Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued against him. A police spokesperson confirmed […]
Cold Wave Intensifies Across North India; Delhi Sees Slight Breather in Air Quality
Winter tightened its hold over north India on Tuesday as temperatures dipped sharply across multiple states, even as Delhi recorded a marginal improvement in its air quality after days of “very poor” conditions. The national capital woke up to fog-laden skies and a biting chill. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a stronger cold […]
Goa Nightclub Owners Flee to Thailand Hours After Deadly Fire That Killed 25, Police Launch Global Hunt
Authorities in India have launched an international search for two nightclub owners who allegedly fled the country just hours after a devastating fire killed 25 people at their upscale venue in Goa. Police confirmed that brothers Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of Birch By Romeo Lane, boarded a flight from Delhi to Phuket, Thailand, soon […]