Delhi News Live: Dense fog grounds 129 flights at Delhi airport, low visibility disrupts operations for several days

Meerut hospital ward boy sacked for trying to fill 4-year-old’s nebuliser with spirit

A ward boy at Meerut’s LLRM Medical College was dismissed after allegedly attempting to refill a four-year-old child’s nebuliser with spirit while in an intoxicated state, before staff intervened.

Severe smog blankets Delhi, AQI hits 438; IGI Airport operations running smoothly

Delhi continues to reel under a severe pollution spell, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 438 in areas like Anand Vihar and 405 at ITO, categorised as ‘severe’ by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Pedestrians were seen wearing masks as toxic smog engulfed the city.

Despite the hazardous conditions, flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport are running smoothly, with no major disruptions reported. Passengers have been advised to stay updated with airlines for the latest schedules. Dense fog has also shrouded nearby cities, including Agra, where the Taj Mahal disappeared from view.

Dense fog disrupts Delhi airport, 129 flights cancelled

At least 129 flights, including 66 arrivals and 63 departures, were cancelled at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday due to dense fog and low visibility. Delhi airport operator DIAL said low visibility procedures are in place, and flight operations are now functioning normally.

Nora Fatehi unharmed in minor car accident, performs at Sunburn Festival in Mumbai

Actress Nora Fatehi was involved in a minor car accident in Mumbai on Saturday when a drunk driver hit her vehicle. She sustained no injuries and was given first aid at a nearby hospital. Despite the incident, she went on to perform at the Sunburn Festival, where a case has been registered against the intoxicated driver.