India
Delhi Won't Get Relief From Pollution Till November 7-8 as Wind Direction Remains Unchanged: IMD
Despite there being a slight increase in wind speed on Saturday, an IMD official said the winds have largely been 'negligible'.
Govt Releases New Map of India With Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh
The new map also shows three districts — Muzaffarabad, Punch and Mirpur — which are under Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
After Kejriwal Assures No Increase in Cab Fares, Ola Waives off Peak Pricing During Odd-Even Scheme
Ola said that it will also work closely with its driver-partners to ensure maximum availability of vehicles during peak hours as well as during the staggered timings.
'Not the End of Story': Undeterred by Chandrayaan-2 Setback, ISRO Chief Shares Plan of New Satellite Launches
What was supposed to be India's first soft landing on the Moon, Chandrayaan-2 ended in failure when the robotic Vikram lander seemingly crashed into the lunar surface.
Pollution Maintains Chokehold on Delhi-NCR as Air Quality Breaches Index in Some Areas; Angela Merkel Weighs In
The worst air quality in Delhi-NCR was recorded in Karol Bagh at 633, followed by Ghaziabad at 571. Overall, Delhi recorded an AQI of 435.
No Breather for Delhi as Capital Continues to Choke With Air Quality Dipping to 'Severe' Category
According to the air quality index (AQI) in Lodhi Road area, major pollutants PM 2.5 and PM 10 were recorded at 500 on Saturday.
Five Die After Inhaling Toxic Gas that Leaked from Sewer Tank in UP Village
According to Superintendent of Police of Sultanpur Himanshu Kumar, the incident took place Katghara Patti village under the Dostpur police station area.
Situation of Kashmiris Unsustainable and Must Improve: German Chancellor Angela Merkel on India Visit
Merkel was responding to a question on how the German government saw the lockdown in Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 in August.
After Modi-Merkel Meet, Germany Agrees to Provide 1 Billion Euros to India for Green Urban Mobility
The two countries signed a joint declaration on the matter after PM Modi met German Chancellor Merkel, who was on a two-day visit to the country for the 5th Indo-German Inter-Governmental Consultations to strengthen bilateral ties.
DGCA Orders IndiGo to Replace All Pratt Engines on Airbus A320neo Planes by January 31
The inflight incidents have caused "serious concern" and the decision to order the engines be replaced was taken after "considerable deliberations", said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Stubble Burning in Delhi's Neighbouring States Fell by 41% in Last 2 Yrs, Centre Tells SC as Capital Chokes
In its affidavit filed on the direction of the top court on October 22, the central government admitted that stubble burning is a chief cause of bad air in Delhi-NCR in the months of October and November.
Jagan Reddy to Appear for Hearings in Illegal Assets Case After CBI Court Turns Down Plea
Jagan had sought the exemption from personal appearance in the court saying that he is holding a constitutional post and needs to attend several important programmes and also that there would be expenses on his travel and security.
Air Pollution: Eat These Foods To Build Resistance Against Effects Of Air Pollution
While wearing marks and taking measures to avoid harmful air always helps, one should also be careful about the diet around this time.
Within Four Days Around Diwali, 50 Cases of Pick Pockets Reported from Connaught Place
Cops have arrested two people on Tuesday identified as Wazarat alias Ujarat and Mohammad Saddam. A gang is also being suspected behind the pick pockets.
Traffic Congestion, Dust Making Ghaziabad Most Polluted City in India
Traffic is a major reason due to which Ghaziabad is facing an rise in pollution. To combat the issue, GDA has roped in Central Road Research Institute (CRRO) to make a plan on traffic movement.
As Air Pollution Grips Delhi, Here Are Small Steps to Escape from It
The main sources of pollution are the transport system, construction/demolition activities, road sweeping, coal-fired energy plants and brick-kilns, and most importantly, rice stubble burning in bordering states during winter months.