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January 3, 2025 10:47 AM

Dense fog disrupts flights and trains in Delhi as mercury plummets

A thick blanket of fog covered Delhi on Friday, causing widespread disruption as temperatures plummeted and the city faced a cold wave. The dense fog significantly reduced visibility, slowing down traffic in the early hours and causing delays for co...

January 2, 2025 11:06 AM

Pakistan: Lahore ranked world’s most polluted city as air quality hits hazardous levels

Lahore has been declared the world’s most polluted city, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 354, marking it as “Hazardous,” according to IQAir’s latest rankings. Karachi, another major city in Pakistan, ranks 13th on the list, ...

January 2, 2025 10:20 AM

Thick fog and cold wave grip Delhi and major Indian cities as 2025 begins

A dense blanket of fog has engulfed the national capital and several other major cities across India, marking a freezing start to the New Year. With the cold wave continuing unabated, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported visibility at D...

January 1, 2025 1:47 PM

Cold wave tightens grip on Kashmir Valley, MeT predicts more snow and rain

The cold wave continues to intensify in the Kashmir Valley, with the Meteorological (MeT) Department on Wednesday forecasting more snowfall and rain in Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hours. According to a statement from the MeT Department, two w...

January 1, 2025 10:21 AM

After 40 years, ‘toxic waste’ at Bhopal’s Union Carbide Factory to be disposed after HC order; packing begins

The toxic waste at Bhopal's Union Carbide factory will be disposed of after 40 years, as per a directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, an official said. The process of packing the waste materials at the factory began on Tuesday under strict sa...

December 31, 2024 4:26 PM

Year Ender: 2024 marked a year of ‘firsts’ for India on the global stage

The year 2024 has been a landmark period for India, marked by groundbreaking achievements and a series of "firsts" that underscore the nation's growing global stature. These milestones reflect India's commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and leader...

December 31, 2024 12:01 PM

Cold winds, foggy conditions to continue in Delhi-NCR

The national capital experienced shallow fog on Tuesday, with temperatures dropping and visibility reduced in several areas. According to the IMD, the average temperature in Delhi was 10.2°C, with Pusa recording the lowest at 9.1°C and Najafgarh ha...

December 30, 2024 6:52 PM

Govt rolling out Rs 15,000 crore roadmap to help steel industry cut carbon emissions

The government is preparing the ‘Green Steel Mission’ with an estimated cost of Rs 15,000 crore for helping the steel industry to reduce carbon emissions and progress towards the Net Zero Target, according to the year-end review released by the M...

December 30, 2024 12:06 PM

J-K: Relief for farmers in Udhampur as four-month dry spell ends with rains

Farmers in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, have breathed a sigh of relief as rains finally ended a four-month-long dry spell that had left their crops withering and their fields parched. The prolonged lack of rainfall had caused immense anxiet...

December 30, 2024 10:05 AM

Delhi’s air quality improves after record December rainfall

Delhi's air quality improved to the 'moderate' category on Monday, following record rainfall over the weekend. The steady rainfall between Friday and Saturday helped reduce pollution levels in the national capital. At 6 am, the city's Air Quality In...

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