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February 4, 2026 8:55 AM

Dense fog grips Delhi, low visibility procedures in place at IGI Airport

Delhi-NCR remained in the grip of cold and dense fog on Wednesday as winter conditions continued to disrupt daily life across the national capital. Several areas reported low visibility early in the morning, resulting in slower traffic and inconvenie...

February 3, 2026 4:01 PM

Over 26 lakh households get rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar; ₹14,771 crore aid released

More than 26 lakh households across India have so far benefited from the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), the government said on Tuesday, with rooftop solar installations rapidly expanding under the flagship renewable energy initiative. ...

February 2, 2026 10:47 AM

Dense Morning Fog Envelops Delhi-NCR; Visibility Affected

Several parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region woke up to dense fog on Monday morning, leading to severely reduced visibility and disruptions in daily life. Delhi-adjacent areas witnessed misty conditions during the early morning hours, with a t...

January 31, 2026 11:18 AM

PM Modi delighted as Patna Bird Sanctuary, Chhari-Dhand get Ramsar tag

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed his delight over the inclusion of Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch, Gujarat, in the prestigious Ramsar Sites list, highlighting India’s commitment to biodivers...

January 28, 2026 3:28 PM

Dry weather likely across Tamil Nadu as easterly winds weaken, fishermen advised to stay ashore

A phase of dry weather is likely to prevail across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal following a change in the speed and pattern of easterly winds, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. According to the IMD, the weakening of...

January 28, 2026 12:23 PM

Andhra Pradesh to develop 10 districts as horticulture clusters

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed officials to prepare an action plan to develop the Rayalseema region and Prakasam and Markapuram districts as horticultural hubs. The Chief Minister conducted a review meeting wi...

January 28, 2026 11:12 AM

IMD warns of rain and hail as storms hit several districts of Madhya Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had on Monday issued warnings for 28 districts of Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal and Gwalior, citing an active cyclonic circulation over Haryana and an associated trough line influencing weather conditions ...

January 28, 2026 10:37 AM

Snow avalanche hits J&K’s Sonamarg; no loss of life

A massive snow avalanche struck the Sonamarg tourist resort in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, but there was no loss of life, said the officials on Wednesday. Officials said the avalanche hit the Sarbal area of Sonamarg around 10.30 p.m. on ...

January 28, 2026 10:23 AM

Centre amends consent rules to streamline environmental approvals and reduce delays

The central government has amended the Uniform Consent Guidelines under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 in a move aimed at streamlining environmental approvals, red...

January 28, 2026 9:45 AM

Nepal working on strong legal framework to boost green energy use

International Clean Energy Day was marked in Nepal’s federal capital with a conference on decarbonising the country’s economy, where senior government officials underlined the need for a robust legal and policy framework to expand...

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