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3 months of Yamuna water quality data missing, show govt records

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3 months of Yamuna water quality data missing, show govt records

The NGT, in a 2019 order, had directed the DPCC to maintain and publicly disclose monthly water quality data to ensure accountability.

Dense fog hits Delhi again, flight delays and cancellations likely; DIAL issues advisory

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Dense fog hits Delhi again, flight delays and cancellations likely; DIAL issues advisory

Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) on Tuesday morning said flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) are being conducted under CAT III conditions due to dense fog.

'Is this your father’s car?': Rapido driver assaults, threatens Gurugram woman for asking to lower music; held

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'Is this your father’s car?': Rapido driver assaults, threatens Gurugram woman for asking to lower music; held

The accused, identified as Pankaj, 22, a resident of Bahni Maharajpur in Rohtak, was arrested from Gurugram’s Sector 50 area after the woman called Gurugram police helpline.

6-month pregnant woman killed in Karnataka over inter-caste marriage; father among 3 arrested

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6-month pregnant woman killed in Karnataka over inter-caste marriage; father among 3 arrested

Karnataka Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the murder, including the victim’s father. A case has been registered at the Hubballi Rural Police Station and an investigation is now underway.



Video: Doctor assaults patient at IGMC in Shimla, attendants stage protest

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Video: Doctor assaults patient at IGMC in Shimla, attendants stage protest

The patient’s attendants claimed that a video of the alleged assault was recorded at at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla and later went viral on social media.

Hazardous air, severe questions: Is Delhi hoping nature will fix its pollution mess?

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Hazardous air, severe questions: Is Delhi hoping nature will fix its pollution mess?

The Delhi government has publicly underscored the role of meteorological factors like wind speed, fog and moisture in influencing air quality. 



Blooms in 30 years! What is Sikkim Sundari, the rare Himalayan flower that fascinated Anand Mahindra

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Blooms in 30 years! What is Sikkim Sundari, the rare Himalayan flower that fascinated Anand Mahindra

Sikkim Sundari is also known as the “Glasshouse Plant” due to its unique appearance. For 30 years, it survives as a small rosette of leaves, storing energy in harsh alpine conditions marked by freezing temperatures and intense ultraviolet radiation.

‘Sorry mummy, papa…’: B.Tech student found hanging in Raigarh hostel room, note cites exam stress

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‘Sorry mummy, papa…’: B.Tech student found hanging in Raigarh hostel room, note cites exam stress

The 20-year-old student, Princy Kumari, a B.Tech Computer Science student from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, was found hanging in her room by the hostel warden after her family raised the alarm.

Watch: Fire disrupts NCP’s Pune local polls victory celebrations, councillor among 16 injured

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Watch: Fire disrupts NCP’s Pune local polls victory celebrations, councillor among 16 injured

According to police, the incident occurred in the afternoon when NCP candidates Swarup Khomane and Monika Ghadge were being felicitated following their electoral victory.

Delhi’s air crisis deepens: Hazardous haze grips capital, multiple localities record ‘severe’ AQI

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Delhi’s air crisis deepens: Hazardous haze grips capital, multiple localities record ‘severe’ AQI

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), reflected on the Sameer app, showed Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 366 at 7am. By 7.20 am, the readings in several localities had deteriorated sharply. 



Kashmir sees first major snowfall as Chillai Kalan begins; key roads shut, flights cancelled

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Kashmir sees first major snowfall as Chillai Kalan begins; key roads shut, flights cancelled

The fresh snowfall made road conditions slippery in mountainous areas, forcing authorities to close several major routes.

Mumbai airport's digital revolution: How a 'thinking' air traffic system will unlock world's busiest single runway

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Mumbai airport's digital revolution: How a 'thinking' air traffic system will unlock world's busiest single runway

Currently operating as the world’s busiest single-runway airport for mixed-mode traffic, CSMIA handled over 55 million passengers and 330,000 aircraft movements in the 2024-25 financial year. The proposed system is designed to unlock new flight slots by enabling tighter, yet safer, sequencing of aircraft on final approach.

Gurugram issues WFH advisory for private firms, revises govt office timings amid GRAP-IV curbs

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Gurugram issues WFH advisory for private firms, revises govt office timings amid GRAP-IV curbs

The advisory comes after the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) enforced Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR.

Western Railway imposes month-long block on Borivali-Kandivali stretch; up to 80 locals cancelled daily

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Western Railway imposes month-long block on Borivali-Kandivali stretch; up to 80 locals cancelled daily

The block, which started on the night of December 20/21, will continue until January 18 and is part of work related to the construction of the sixth railway line.

Bengaluru, Mumbai lose critical US link as Air India cancels San Francisco routes

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Bengaluru, Mumbai lose critical US link as Air India cancels San Francisco routes

The decision is aimed at optimising aircraft deployment and managing rising operational costs linked to ongoing airspace restrictions, which have affected several carriers' flight paths.

Goa Zilla Panchayat Election Results 2025: BJP triumphs Honda, Xeldom; Congress wins in Davorlim

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Goa Zilla Panchayat Election Results 2025: BJP triumphs Honda, Xeldom; Congress wins in Davorlim

As per the figures released by the State Election Commission, 70.81 per cent of eight lakh-odd voters exercised their franchise.

Men breathing more toxic air than women in Delhi – Here’s why

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Men breathing more toxic air than women in Delhi – Here’s why

Men are generally more exposed to outdoor air pollution because they are more likely to work or spend time outside.

Video: Gwalior man, 90, killed as gravel-laden dump truck overturns on him

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Video: Gwalior man, 90, killed as gravel-laden dump truck overturns on him

The victim has been identified as Girraj Sharma, who lived with his grandson Satish Sharma. Local residents said Sharma was sitting outside his home when a dump truck arrived in the area for construction work at a nearby house.

Video: Fresh snowfall drapes Kashmir in white as Chillai-Kalan checks in

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Video: Fresh snowfall drapes Kashmir in white as Chillai-Kalan checks in

Snowfall was reported from the Gulmarg tourist resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, where nearly two inches of snow has accumulated, officials said.

Delhi airport sees smooth flight ops, but AAI issues fog warning for north India

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Delhi airport sees smooth flight ops, but AAI issues fog warning for north India

According to the advisory shared by the airport, "Flight operations at Delhi Airport are operating seamlessly." Passengers have been advised to stay connected with their respective airlines for the latest updates on flight schedules and any operational changes.

Maharashtra civic polls: Results today as Mahayuti and MVA lock horns in Vidarbha, Baramati

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Maharashtra civic polls: Results today as Mahayuti and MVA lock horns in Vidarbha, Baramati

Maharashtra civic elections are seen as a direct contest between the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The Mahayuti includes the BJP, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, while the MVA comprises Congress, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) and Sharad Pawar’s NCP.

Maharashtra: Nurse gang-raped in hotel after knocking on wrong room, three arrested

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Maharashtra: Nurse gang-raped in hotel after knocking on wrong room, three arrested

Around 11 pm, the woman stepped out of the hotel room to take a phone call. While returning, she mistakenly went to the second floor and knocked on the wrong room.

Bengaluru horror: 'Mentally unstable' man kicks 5-year-old in unprovoked attack, arrested - WATCH

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Bengaluru horror: 'Mentally unstable' man kicks 5-year-old in unprovoked attack, arrested - WATCH

Police identified the accused as Ranjith, also known as Ranjan, a resident of the same locality. He is a former gym trainer who had quit his job.

Delhi blast probe: NIA arrests 9th accused, a close associate of Umar-un-Nabi; suspect took 'sacrificial oath'

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Delhi blast probe: NIA arrests 9th accused, a close associate of Umar-un-Nabi; suspect took 'sacrificial oath'

The latest arrest, announced by the federal anti-terror agency on Thursday, is of Yasir Ahmad Dar, a resident of Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir.

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