Delhi Cold weather conditions continued to prevail in the city, while air quality deteriorated further, remaining in the “very poor” category. According to station-wise data, Nehru Nagar recorded the worst air quality, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 360, placing it firmly in the “very poor” range. Other monitoring stations across the city Read More…
In a major step to curb worsening air pollution, petrol pumps across Delhi have stopped supplying fuel to vehicles that do not have a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, effective from today. Alongside this, old vehicles that violate age norms are no longer permitted to enter the national capital, as authorities tighten enforcement under Read More…
New Delhi witnessed major air traffic disruptions on Tuesday as dense fog enveloped the national capital, prompting the Civil Aviation Ministry to review airport preparedness and operational measures at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). According to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, at least 100 flights were cancelled, while over 300 flights faced delays, causing significant inconvenience Read More…
New Delhi: With air pollution levels rising sharply, authorities have enforced Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) after air quality deteriorated to the severe category. The move comes as hazardous smog conditions continue to pose serious health risks to residents. Under GRAP-III, all construction Read More…
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…