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According to data from the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), general visibility in Delhi had dropped to just 100 metres by Thursday morning, while the temperature stood at 10 degrees Celsius.

'No PUC, no fuel': Delhi petrol dealers' body flags challenges in banning fuel for vehicles without emission check paper

DPDA said that petrol pumps are not an enforcement agency, and the implementation of the "No PUC, No Fuel" rule "has to be done by the competent authorities vested with statutory powers".

Video: Rohtang Pass traffic jam leaves internet stunned with no long-weekend in sight

The video, shared on X, shows vehicles stuck in traffic that is over a distance of roughly 10 kilometers. Hundreds of cars remain in queue in slow-moving traffic even though snowfall hasn’t yet begun and year-end vacations are still a week away.

Delhi's vehicle entry ban explained: Read this first before you hit the road

As per the latest order, diesel vehicles older than 10 years that meet BS-III or lower standards, and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, will not be allowed to ply on Delhi roads from Thursday. The ban will remain only as long as the strictest pollution control measures, GRAP-IV are in force.

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' with AQI over 370 as thick smog blankets capital

Delhi AQI: A thick layer of smog also engulfed areas around Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with an AQI reported to be 349, placing the area in the 'very poor' category.

Delhi AQI forecast to be 'very poor' or 'severe' for next six days

The forecasts, meanwhile, predict the air quality to oscillate between 'very poor' and 'severe' categories in the coming days. It is likely to remain in either of the two categories over the next six days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi.

Authorities warn against misleading data from private apps regarding Lucknow's AQI

The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

Delhi Pollution Live Updates: Chaos at key checkpoints as travel ban kicks in, commuters complain

Over 250 flights delayed, 22 cancelled as toxic smog hits flight operations at Delhi Airport

Dehradun air quality slips to ‘poor’ category, experts flag rising pollution

Dehradun AQI: Professor Vijay Sridhar, head of the pollution monitoring centre at Doon University, said the city’s real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) on Wednesday stood at 267, while the average AQI touched 291.

Mohali Kabaddi player killing: Suspect shot dead in encounter

Harpinder alias Middu, a resident of Naushehra Pannuan in Punjab's Tarn Taran district, was injured in an exchange of fire during a chase and later succumbed to injuries in hospital, police said.

Yamuna Expressway deadly fog: How 13 travellers met a fiery end - 'Most victims were sleeping'

Agra Divisional Commissioner Shailendra Singh stated that the inquiry would scrutinise the causes behind the accident and recommend preventive measures.

10 Ahmedabad schools get bomb threat, turns out to be hoax after search

As a precautionary measure, the schools declared a holiday for the afternoon shift as the morning shift was already over when they received the emails, having a common text, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone 1, Harshad Patel said.

Cold wave, dense fog grip Uttar Pradesh; one killed in road crash in Mau

The accident occurred around 5.30 am near Bakhtawarganj Ghat bridge on the Shahroze four-lane road, where a trailer rammed into a cement-laden tractor from behind amid poor visibility caused by dense fog.

'Hit him on stomach and chest, this will finish him': Dehradun journalist dies after brutal assault

The accused abused journalist Pankaj Mishra verbally and launched a violent assault with the intent to kill. Amit Sehgal allegedly kicked and punched Mishra on his chest and abdomen, causing him to bleed from the mouth at the spot.

Punjab local body election results 2025: Counting of votes for zila parishad, panchayat samiti elections underway

Counting of votes for the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections in Punjab was underway on Wednesday amid tight security.

Noida Authority slaps Rs 5 lakh fine on Blinkit's cloud kitchen for waste violations

The fine followed a ground-level inspection of a Blinkit-associated cloud kitchen in Sector 62, conducted by officials led by the Noida Authority’s public health officer.

Goa cops made to do squats for stopping IAS officer’s car for checking

Personnel from the Old Goa police and the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn) had set up a blockade in Santa Cruz, during which a vehicle bearing a BR registration number and heading towards Panaji was stopped for checking.

SC transfers RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case to Calcutta HC

A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma directed that the case papers be sent to the high court. The apex court, which took suo motu cognisance of the case in 2024, also said that a copy of the status report should be given to the parents of the victim.

'Pakistan’ balloon mystery: Himachal Police in touch with Punjab, Rajasthan after repeated sightings

As a precautionary measure, police also inspected the surrounding areas to rule out the presence of any other suspicious objects.

Bengaluru Metro hits Rs 1,000 cr revenue milestone, yet net loss swells to Rs 624 cr

According to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd’s annual report, total revenue surged to Rs 1,191 crore, up from Rs 990.2 crore in 2023-24. The primary driver was a substantial increase in farebox revenue, which rose to Rs 753.6 crore from Rs 573.9 crore the previous year.

Bharat Taxi app to launch in Delhi from Jan 1: What it means for passengers and drivers

The Bharat Taxi app explained: Here's how it will offer a user-friendly booking process along with real-time vehicle tracking.

Mumbai weather: City’s brief winter respite fades as smog returns, AQI slips back into unhealthy zone

Early morning hours offered clear skies, lower humidity and cooler temperatures, giving residents a fleeting sense of seasonal comfort.

Delhi enforces 50% work from home as pollution spikes, asks private sector to follow

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) enforced GRAP-IV in Delhi on December 13, imposing a ban on all construction and demolition activities across the Delhi-NCR as pollution levels spiked.

Dry spell in Kashmir likely to end by December 21

The local weather office has said a western disturbance is likely to impact Jammu and Kashmir during December 21-22 as the winter period marks its entry in the valley.

UP triple murder: Man kills wife, two daughters over burqa dispute in Shamli, buries bodies at home

The crime came to light after Tahira and the two girls went missing for six days. Farooq’s father approached the police after receiving unclear and suspicious replies from his son about their whereabouts.

Chennai-Surat Expressway cut short, to now end at Nashik instead of Surat

The estimated cost of the project was about Rs 50,000 crore. With the new plans seeing the stretch end in Nashik, the road will be over 300 km shorter.

Three Ahmedabad schools receive bomb threats, police teams deployed

Three schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threats via email on Wednesday. An email threat claiming a bomb had been planted at Zydus School in the Jivraj Park area of Vejalpur prompted an immediate security response.

Punjab: Vote count begins for zila parishad, panchayat samiti elections

Polls were held to elect members of 347 zones of 22 zila parishads and 2,838 zones of 153 panchayat samitis on December 14.

Yamuna Expressway deaths: How ‘ab to main khul ke gaadi chalaunga’ mindset ignores every danger

A senior YEIDA official said that the expressway is prone to dense fog because of open land and flowing water bodies located nearby. These conditions often lead to sudden drops in visibility, especially during winter months and early mornings.

Delhi air quality remains ‘very poor’ as AQI hits 340; equivalent to smoking 9 cigarettes a day

Delhi AQI: Visuals from Anand Vihar, ITO, and other key areas showed a heavy layer of toxic smog enveloping roads, buildings, and traffic corridors.

Thick fog blankets several cities in Punjab, overall air quality remains moderate

Amritsar was covered by dense fog this morning. Locals reported that low visibility has increased the risk of accidents on highways.

Ludhiana prison riot: Inmates' rampage leaves jail superintendent hospitalised in religious bias uproar

The disturbance, which prompted a major police mobilisation to the Tajpur Road facility, began as an altercation between inmates but rapidly spiralled into a large-scale confrontation.



No doctor, no ambulance: Bengaluru man dies of heart attack on road as wife pleads for help — video shows passersby ignoring her

CCTV footage from the spot shows Venkataramanan’s wife desperately pleading with passing motorists, her hands folded, as her husband lay collapsed on the road. Several vehicles are seen driving past without stopping to help.

Noida businessman, 46, burnt to death as moving car catches fire

According to police, the victim was identified as Rajkumar Singhal, who was engaged in the paint business. The incident occurred late on Monday night near Sorkha village under the Sector 113 police station area.

Goa fire tragedy: Luthra brothers had ‘ultimate control’ over nightclub, organised fireworks - police tell court

A court in the capital granted investigators a 48-hour transit remand, authorising their transfer to Goa for intensive questioning.



IndiGo issues travel advisory as misty winter skies cast spell over North and East India

IndiGo is taking proactive measures to ensure safety, with some flights likely to be delayed or adjusted. The advisory comes amid widespread fog conditions affecting flight operations in the national capital.

Delhi bans entry of non-BS VI private vehicles: How it hits core idea of NCR?

The NCR was conceived to decongest Delhi and distribute population and jobs across surrounding areas.

Major hurdle cleared for Rithala-Narela-Kundli Metro corridor as LG approves land allotment

The approval of the proposal, which had been pending for several years, is related to the land required for building the viaduct between Rithala and Rohini Sector 25, Lok Niwas officials said.

Trapped in ‘digital arrest’, Bengaluru techie sells flat and plots to pay fake cops 

Bengaluru-based software professional was forced to sell her flat and two residential plots to meet their demands. As per the report, she was working with a software company and living with her 10-year-old son in a flat in Vignan Nagar.

Mumbai to get ‘biggest central park in India’s history’ at Mahalaxmi Racecourse – all details

The proposed project will create a 295-acre green zone that will combine open landscapes, cultural spaces and a large underground sports complex, while keeping the historic racing track and stables intact.

‘I installed GPS tracker’: Punjab man breaks down as he catches wife cheating for second time | Video

The husband, Ravi Gulati, of Amritsar, Punjab, said back in 2018, he had had found his wife with someone at a hotel but forgave her for his children's sake.

No valid PUC, no fuel from Thursday: Delhi tightens pollution curbs as air quality worsens

The move follows the Air Quality Index (AQI) staying in the “severe” category for three straight days before improving slightly to “very poor” on Tuesday.

Bengaluru weather: City sees coldest December nights in a decade as chill grips Karnataka

The harsh conditions are not confined to the capital. As reported by meteorological authorities, a severe cold wave has tightened its grip on several northern districts. 



Colder nights return to Kashmir as mercury dips below freezing point

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 1.8 degrees Celsius, nearly four degrees down from the Monday night's 1.9 degrees Celsius.

China ready to help India with 'step-by-step guide' to beat air pollution - 'Stay tuned for shared journey'

Although the challenge remains complex, China’s consistent policies over the past decade have led to clear improvements in air quality.

23-year-old woman found dead at Delhi home; suicide suspected

The deceased, identified as Anjali Singh, was found motionless in her house in Delhi's Prem Nagar area on Monday by her sister and her neighbour.

Will eagerly-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway finally open in January 2026?

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opening date: The project, estimated to cost Rs 11,868.6 crore, was initially scheduled for completion by December 2024.

Watch: Female cop turns Rajasthan highway into dance floor, grooves to loud music

In the video, a Rajasthan Police constable is seen dancing along with a group of people on what appears to be a highway. A minibus is parked on the roadside, and loud Bollywood music is played through a large speaker, while several people dance near the vehicle.

Bengaluru airport's new cab rules: 'Exhausting' 800-metre luggage trek leaves flyers fuming

Bengaluru International Airport Ltd (BIAL) rolled out the revised traffic management system at Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2) to address illegal parking, touting and congestion.