In response to rapidly deteriorating air quality across Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has rolled out a tougher version of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) — shifting several key restrictions to earlier stages of pollution. Under the revamped framework, many measures that were previously triggered only at Stage II (AQI 201–300, Read More…
New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality continues to worsen, with the capital ranking as the sixth most polluted city in India in October 2025, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). The city recorded an average PM2.5 concentration of 107 µg/m³, nearly three times higher than September’s levels, Read More…
Delhi woke up today to a dense, suffocating blanket of smog as air pollution levels shot up to hazardous levels. According to live data from Swiss air-quality tracker IQAir, the national capital recorded the worst air quality in the world among major cities on Tuesday morning. In several parts of Delhi, the concentration of ultra-fine Read More…
New Delhi: Torrential rains across northern India have triggered flooding concerns as the Yamuna river in Delhi rose above the danger mark today. Continuous downpours in the national capital and neighboring states have led to swollen rivers, waterlogging in low-lying areas, and severe traffic disruptions. The water level of the Yamuna has crossed the danger Read More…
New Delhi: In preparation for India’s 79th Independence Day, the national capital has been placed under an unprecedented security blanket. Over 10,000 police personnel, 3,000 traffic officers, paramilitary forces, and commandos have been deployed, backed by cutting-edge surveillance technology. The Red Fort — where the Prime Minister will hoist the national flag — is under Read More…
New Delhi: A powerful tremor rattled Delhi and its neighboring regions on Thursday morning, sending waves of panic across the National Capital Region (NCR). The earthquake, which struck at 9:04 AM, registered a magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter scale and lasted up to 10 minutes, according to early reports. The epicenter was located in Read More…
New Delhi: A wave of opportunity is sweeping through Delhi as luxury cars are being sold at jaw-droppingly low prices due to the government’s enforcement of a ban on old vehicles. With petrol cars over 15 years and diesel cars over 10 years no longer road-legal in the capital, owners are offloading their high-end vehicles Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 200 new electric buses in Delhi, underscoring the government’s strong commitment to sustainable urban mobility and environmental protection. The grand event in the national capital was attended by key dignitaries including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. This initiative is a Read More…
New Delhi: In a game-changing step to tackle rising air pollution and traffic chaos, the Delhi government is drafting bold new rules to limit fossil fuel vehicle ownership. As per the proposed policy, each household will soon be allowed to own a maximum of just two petrol or diesel vehicles. The sweeping plan also includes Read More…
New Delhi: The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 19.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday, April 5, 2025 — slightly above the seasonal average by 0.7 degrees. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), strong surface winds are expected during the day, with the maximum temperature likely to soar to 39°C. The IMD has also Read More…