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Delhi-NCR's AQI remains in 'very poor' range, six stations cross 400 mark

Delhi-NCR's AQI remains in 'very poor' range, six stations cross 400 mark

At 6.00 a.m., Delhi recorded an average AQI of 360. However, six monitoring stations reported AQI of over 400, placing them in the 'severe' range. Alipur recorded an AQI of 386, Anand Vihar 384, Ashok Vihar 392, Chandni Chowk 383, ITO 394, Lodhi Road 337, Mundka 396, Nehru Nagar 389, and Sirifort recorded 368. Nov 17, 2025
Migratory birds

Migratory birds flock to Gharana wetland on Indo-PAK border

Over 25,000 winter visitors—including bar-headed geese—start arriving near the International Border as the famed wetland transforms into a vibrant avian hub. The first batch of visitors, including around 300 bar-headed geese—among the highest-flying birds in the world—has already arrived. Nov 16, 2025
'Chaiwala' became PM because of the Constitution, says Chandrababu Naidu

'Chaiwala' became PM because of the Constitution, says Chandrababu Naidu

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president was all praise for Narendra Modi, saying he is making every effort to ensure that India becomes number one in the world. Chief Justice of India Justice B. R. Gavai, Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court Dheeraj Singh Thakur also addressed the conference. Nov 16, 2025
NIA arrests Kashmiri owner of car used in Delhi blast

NIA arrests Kashmiri owner of car used in Delhi blast

Amir Rashid Ali, in whose name the car involved in the attack was registered, was arrested from Delhi by the NIA, which had launched a massive search operation after taking over the case from Delhi Police, said the official in a statement. Nov 16, 2025
V-P Radhakrishnan highlights CAG's global standing as external auditor for WHO & ILO

V-P Radhakrishnan highlights CAG's global standing as external auditor for WHO & ILO

Addressing the fifth Audit Diwas celebrations here, the Vice-President also mentioned that currently CAG chairs the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) and the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) Committee, including the Working Group on IT Audit, positioning Bharat as a global leader in auditing standards. Nov 16, 2025
The manner in which India conducts polls, strengthens democracy, also helps us: South Africa envoy

The manner in which India conducts polls, strengthens democracy, also helps us: South Africa envoy

Sooklal praised "vibrant democracy" India for conducting the elections in an "orderly manner" and stressed that "inclusivity" is the "most important thing in the world" currently. He also spoke about a series of issues related to the India-South Africa bilateral ties, the upcoming G20 Leaders' Summit, which is being chaired by South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role in strengthening the Global South, trade, technology and security, etc. Nov 16, 2025
GST reforms have reduced the tax burden on people: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister to continue pre-Budget consultations with industry stakeholders this week

On November 19, discussions will shift to the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector and the information technology (IT) industry. Members from the hospitality and tourism industries will meet the minister on November 20, with labour unions coming next. Infrastructure, energy, and urban development representatives will meet with the finance minister on November 21. Nov 16, 2025
UPI transactions surge 114 pc in 8 fiscals, digital payments up 41 pc: Minister

India seen as global digital powerhouse: Govt official

Addressing an event organised by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Special DG, BISAG-N, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Vinay Thakur, placed special focus on the scale, strength, and evolution of India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) – considered one of the most advanced in the world. Nov 16, 2025
Delhi fog

SC to hear PIL on controlling air pollution tomorrow

In the previous hearing on November 12, the CJI Gavai-led Bench had expressed concern over the deteriorating air quality despite enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), and had directed the governments of Punjab and Haryana to file detailed affidavits outlining the steps taken to curb stubble burning. Nov 16, 2025
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