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November 28, 2024 10:09 AM

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates, AQI in ‘very poor’ category

The air quality in Delhi remains a grave concern as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 304 in the “very poor” category on Thursday at 6 a.m., according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). While a slight improvement ...

November 27, 2024 10:34 AM

Delhi-NCR air quality deteriorates as AQI nears ‘severe’ levels

The air quality in Delhi-NCR remained in the 'very poor' category on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 396, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The worsening pollution levels have escalated health c...

November 25, 2024 11:32 PM

After SC suggestion, CAQM permits hybrid classes in Delhi-NCR schools

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has permitted hybrid classes in Delhi-NCR schools following a suggestion by the Supreme Court to consider relaxing restrictions on educational institutions. The CAQM directed state governments in Delh...

November 20, 2024 2:44 AM

Delhi: Fire breaks out at slum near Shahdara

A fire broke out early Wednesday morning in the slum area of Rani Garden in Shahdara. Visuals from the scene showed the slum engulfed in flames. According to the fire department, several fire tenders were dispatched to the spot immediatel...

November 19, 2024 4:12 PM

Kiren Rijiju announces all-party meeting ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has announced that an All Party Meeting will be held on November 24 at the Parliament House Annexe, ahead of the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. The meeting will take place at 11 am in the Main Committee Room to dis...

November 18, 2024 3:11 PM

Kailash Gahlot joins BJP a day after quitting AAP

Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and minister Kailash Gahlot joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. Gahlot’s decision to switch parties came a day after he resigned from AAP, citing dissatisfaction with the party’s direction and in...

November 17, 2024 3:09 PM

Delhi wakes up to thick smog, air quality remains in ‘severe’ category

Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday morning, with air quality levels plunging to severe levels, leaving residents grappling with poor visibility and health risks. The dense haze, caused by a mix of local pollution and the seasonal cro...

November 17, 2024 2:01 PM

Kailash Gahlot resigns from AAP; claims ‘political ambitions have overtaken party’s commitment to people’

Kailash Gahlot, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and minister in the Delhi Government, has resigned, citing deep concerns over the party's direction and internal challenges, saying that the political ambitions within the party have oversh...

November 14, 2024 5:32 PM

IITF 2024 kicks off at Pragati Maidan with a global showcase

The 43rd edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) commenced at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on November 14, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurating the event. The fair will run through November 27. With the theme "Vi...

November 12, 2024 10:46 AM

DUSU elections: Delhi High Court permits counting of votes

The Delhi High Court has granted approval for the counting of votes in the 2024 Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, contingent on a comprehensive cleanup of campaign materials across campus. The court had previously halted the vote c...

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