delhi Archives - Page 11 of 11

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 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 3, 2023 3:55 PM

New Delhi blanketed by toxic haze, world’s most polluted city again

India's capital New Delhi was wrapped in a thick layer of toxic haze on Friday and some schools were ordered closed as the air quality index (AQI) plummeted to the "severe" category. New Delhi again topped a real-time list of the world's most poll...

November 2, 2023 2:22 PM

Delhi’s air turns hazardous, residents gasp for breath

Delhi’s air quality turned to “severe” on Thursday as toxic haze blanketed the national capital region, raising fears of another public health emergency. Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 415 on a scale of 500 in the capital's Anand Vihar area,...

October 30, 2023 4:05 PM

Delhi and Noida grapple with Severe Air Quality crisis: reasons, consequences, and measures

The national capital of India, Delhi, and its neighboring city, Noida, continue to battle a severe air quality crisis, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 322 and 324, respectively, categorizing the air quality as 'Very Poor.' Despite the imple...

September 9, 2023 4:13 PM

PM Modi begins his opening remarks at the G20 on a sombre note: G20 SUMMIT began in Delhi

The G-20 Summit of 2023, hosted by India, started on a poignant note with a heartfelt message of solidarity for the people of Morocco, who had recently faced the devastation of an earthquake. The international community joined hands in prayer for the...

September 8, 2023 1:41 PM

G20 Summit in New Delhi: A grand event with unprecedented preparations, precautions and securities

As the world eagerly anticipates the upcoming G20 Summit, India stands poised to host this prestigious event in the heart of its capital, New Delhi, on September 9 and 10. The venue for this global gathering of leaders is the impressive Bharat Mandap...

September 8, 2023 11:02 AM

G20 Summit: Union Ministers of State allocated duties to greet foreign delegates

The national capital has been splendidly adorned to extend a warm welcome to foreign dignitaries attending the G20 summit. The Central government has allocated specific responsibilities to various Union Ministers of State for receiving these dignitar...