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November 22, 2023 9:03 AM

India and Australia Strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

The second India-Australia 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue concluded in New Delhi, solidifying the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) between the two nations. The dialogue took place on November 20-21 between India's Minister of D...

November 21, 2023 10:40 AM

India, Australia bolster defence cooperation during 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

As part of the India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles held a bilateral meeting on Monday, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening ...

November 16, 2023 2:34 PM

New Delhi smog grows more intense as farm fires rage

Toxic smog gripping New Delhi grew more intense on Thursday as farm fires raged in nearby fields despite a court-ordered ban, making India's capital the world's most polluted city again. Pollution levels have risen since earlier this week after a br...

November 14, 2023 2:23 PM

International Trade Fair 2023 begins today: Check timings, venue, tickets, traffic advisory

The shopping extravaganza for Delhiites is back as the India International Trade Fair (IITF) opened its doors on November 14. Regarded as India's most extensive trade event, this fair brings together large, small, and medium traders, all organized by...

November 14, 2023 1:12 PM

Severe air pollution grips Delhi-NCR, triggering a 30% surge in respiratory cases

Two days after revellers defied a ban on firecrackers during Diwali, the repercussions are evident in Delhi-NCR as the air quality turns toxic, posing a significant threat to respiratory health. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR reache...

November 13, 2023 11:22 AM

Three Indian cities among world’s 10 most polluted after Diwali

Two Indian cities joined New Delhi to be among the world's worst 10 for pollution on Monday morning, with smoke heavy in the air a day after revellers let loose with firecrackers for Diwali - the annual Hindu festival of light. The capital New Delhi...

November 10, 2023 3:55 PM

Delhi govt postpones odd-even plan as air quality improves due to rainfall

The Delhi government has decided to defer the implementation of the odd-even car rationing scheme, originally scheduled from November 13 to November 20, following a substantial improvement in the city's air quality attributed to recent rainfall. E...

November 9, 2023 11:56 AM

Delhi plans to induce artificial rain to control air pollution, says Environment Minister

Residents of Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR), who have been grappling with hazardous air quality since the beginning of this month, may soon witness a potential solution. On November 8, Gopal Rai, the Environment Minister of t...

November 8, 2023 11:06 PM

DMRC revises Delhi metro timings for Diwali; check details

In an official statement released on Wednesday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced revised service timings for Diwali on Sunday, November 12. The DMRC, through its X handle (earlier Twitter), conveyed that metro services will cl...

November 8, 2023 4:36 PM

Nov 9-18: Delhi government announces early winter break in schools as air quality turns ‘severe’ again

In view of the 'severe' level of air pollution in the national capital, the Delhi government on Wednesday declared an early winter break for schools from November 9 to November 18. "All schools shall observe winter break from November 9 to November ...

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