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India’s pollution hotspots: Delhi’s plight is severe, but the crisis is national and year-round

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India’s pollution hotspots: Delhi’s plight is severe, but the crisis is national and year-round

According to satellite-based assessment by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), Delhi recorded an annual population-weighted average PM2.5 concentration of 101 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³).

17 years since 26/11 Mumbai attacks: Recalling the bravery that saved countless lives

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17 years since 26/11 Mumbai attacks: Recalling the bravery that saved countless lives

On 26 November 2008, 10 operatives from the Pakistani terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba infiltrated Mumbai via the sea route.

Watch: Speeding SUV crashes into Delhi house, woman resting on sofa survives by inches

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Watch: Speeding SUV crashes into Delhi house, woman resting on sofa survives by inches

There has been a rise of such cases of rash driving in Delhi-NCR, especially as similar videos frequently emerge from across the region.

Delhi blast probe: NIA recreates blast sequence with Al-Falah doctor in Faridabad

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Delhi blast probe: NIA recreates blast sequence with Al-Falah doctor in Faridabad

By midnight, the NIA team completed its operations in Faridabad and took Muzammil back to Delhi under heavy security.

Delhi AQI today: Air quality remains 'very poor', volcanic ash ruled out in pollution crisis

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Delhi AQI today: Air quality remains 'very poor', volcanic ash ruled out in pollution crisis

By Wednesday, the air quality index (AQI) in the Bawana area had reached a high of 382, creating a palpable and unhealthy environment.

26/11 Mumbai attack anniversary: The 'unpunished' conspiracy of ISI, Lashkar, Al Qaeda and Dawood gang's local support

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26/11 Mumbai attack anniversary: The 'unpunished' conspiracy of ISI, Lashkar, Al Qaeda and Dawood gang's local support

Mumbai terror attack: The investigation also turns a spotlight on a crucial and perhaps underexplored, aspect of the atrocity: extensive local support within Mumbai.

Cyclone Senyar: IMD issues heavy rain warning for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Andhra

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Cyclone Senyar: IMD issues heavy rain warning for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Andhra

Cyclone Senyar tracker live: IMD forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Protest at VIT University in Bhopal turns violent after students attack chancellor’s bungalow, set vehicles on fire

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Protest at VIT University in Bhopal turns violent after students attack chancellor’s bungalow, set vehicles on fire

According to the students, around two dozen of their peers recently fell sick with symptoms of jaundice. Unconfirmed reports also claim that at least three students have died of jaundice on the campus in the past month, though authorities have not verified this.

Delhi takes to the skies: Hot air balloon rides to lift off this weekend - full details

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Delhi takes to the skies: Hot air balloon rides to lift off this weekend - full details

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced that the service will be run by a licensed operator and will follow strict safety standards.

Delhi pollution protest: Police probe Naxal links in India Gate clash; 2 groups under scanner

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Delhi pollution protest: Police probe Naxal links in India Gate clash; 2 groups under scanner

According to Delhi Police, members of two groups allegedly carried handmade posters of Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, who was recently killed in an encounter in Andhra Pradesh. Investigators believe these posters were brought to the protest site by members of The Himkhand and BSCEM.

Ethiopian volcanic ash plume leaves India: Did it leave any impact on Delhi’s air quality?

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Ethiopian volcanic ash plume leaves India: Did it leave any impact on Delhi’s air quality?

According to the experts, the ash clouds from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcanic eruption affected aviation, but not local weather or air quality.

Bengaluru’s long-stalled Business Corridor project gains momentum as BDA issues first land awards

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Bengaluru’s long-stalled Business Corridor project gains momentum as BDA issues first land awards

According to senior officials, awards have now been passed for the first 100 acres of land — about 4 per cent of the 2,560 acres needed for the 74-km Bengaluru Business Corridor.

Why Delhi's air quality remains severe despite GRAP: A stark look at the vehicle problem

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Why Delhi's air quality remains severe despite GRAP: A stark look at the vehicle problem

The capital, which occupies a mere 2.7 per cent of the NCR's geographical area, hosts more than half of all vehicles in the region.

Chhattisgarh women teachers hang 4-year-old student from tree for missing homework

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Chhattisgarh women teachers hang 4-year-old student from tree for missing homework

The incident, which took place on Monday at Hans Vahini Vidya Mandir in Narayanpur village, Surajpur, sparked widespread outrage after a video recorded by a bystander went viral on social media.

Cyclone Senyar: Chennai on yellow alert as Tamil Nadu braces for widespread rain – check IMD forecast

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Cyclone Senyar: Chennai on yellow alert as Tamil Nadu braces for widespread rain – check IMD forecast

Cyclone Senyar: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has issued several alerts for the coming days, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in many parts of Tamil Nadu.

When Bengaluru rolled out red carpet for Sholay and Dharmendra-Hema Malini’s romance

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When Bengaluru rolled out red carpet for Sholay and Dharmendra-Hema Malini’s romance

For months, Bengaluru was a home away from home for the film’s legendary ensemble cast, including Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini and Sanjeev Kumar. While Dharmendra and Hema Malini had already shared the screen several times, it was during their extended stay in and around Bengaluru that their relationship is believed to have deepened significantly.



Ghaziabad: Cab driver stabbed multiple times by passenger over fare dispute

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Ghaziabad: Cab driver stabbed multiple times by passenger over fare dispute

The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Surendra Singh, a resident of Seelampur in Delhi. He suffered deep knife wounds to his chest, neck and back. Surendra was rushed to MMG Hospital, where doctors said he is in the intensive care unit and remains in a critical condition.

BMC activates emergency pollution plan, threatens construction ban as smog chokes Mumbai

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BMC activates emergency pollution plan, threatens construction ban as smog chokes Mumbai

This echoes action taken on December 30, 2024, when the BMC imposed a blanket ban on construction in Borivali East and Byculla, lifting it only after a week when air quality improved.



Delhi's toxic air: Govt and private offices told to ensure 50% staff work from home

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Delhi's toxic air: Govt and private offices told to ensure 50% staff work from home

The order was issued as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) hovered close to the ‘severe’ category.

Teen hangs self in Chhattisgarh school; principal held after suicide note alleges molestation

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Teen hangs self in Chhattisgarh school; principal held after suicide note alleges molestation

The principal was arrested after the class 9 student allegedly used a saree to hang herself from a rod of the ceiling in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district on Sunday evening.

India Gate protesters allege custodial violence as Delhi Police present different account

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India Gate protesters allege custodial violence as Delhi Police present different account

The protesters were detained after raising slogans including “Madvi Hidma amar rahe” and displaying placards that read, “From Birsa Munda to Madvi Hidma, the struggle of our forests and environment will go on.” Madvi Hidma is a commander of the Maoist insurgency in India.



Mumbai to get its own ‘Pataal Lok’: CM Fadnavis announces tunnel network to end traffic woes

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Mumbai to get its own ‘Pataal Lok’: CM Fadnavis announces tunnel network to end traffic woes

Speaking at IIMUN’s Youth Connect session on Involvement of Youth in Governance in Worli, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the government is working on creating a “Pataal Lok”, a complete underground tunnel network that will run parallel to the city’s existing roads.

Delhi blast aftermath: Kashmir's tourism sector, still healing from Pahalgam attack, faces new collapse

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Delhi blast aftermath: Kashmir's tourism sector, still healing from Pahalgam attack, faces new collapse

Industry figures report that tourist arrivals have plummeted to alarmingly low levels, dealing a heavy blow to businesses that were already struggling to rebound from a deadly attack this spring.

Delhi’s 'unbearable' air: Residents choke as waste-to-energy plants escape GRAP action

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Delhi’s 'unbearable' air: Residents choke as waste-to-energy plants escape GRAP action

Communities in the shadows of the facilities at Okhla, Narela-Bawana, Ghazipur and Tehkhand in Delhi report being choked by persistent smoke, acrid odours and the stench of burning rubbish nightly.



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