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Delhi air quality nears 'severe' level, multiple spots record AQI above 400

As per CPCB's Sameer app, Delhi's overall AQI stood at 376 around 7 a.m., inching close to the 'severe' threshold and showing a slight increase from Tuesday's average of 372. The reading currently places the national capital's air quality in the 'very poor' category, bordering the hazardous zone. Dec 3, 2025
Shooting fallout: Prez Trump announces plan to halt migration from Third World nations

Trump ties $18 trillion investment surge to more jobs, lower inflation next year

In a lengthy Cabinet session, Trump contrasted the previous administration's performance with what he called a record-breaking year. "In 10 months, we've secured commitments of over $18 trillion," he said, calling it a "record times probably eight or 10 times." He added: "There's never been a country that's had that kind of an investment ever in history." Dec 3, 2025
Rajnath Singh, US War Secretary Hegseth sign 10-year 'Framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership'

India never provokes, but do not leave evil-doers: Rajnath Singh

"India is a peace-loving nation. We provoke no one. But if provoked, we do not spare anyone who casts an evil eye on our motherland," said the Defence Minister, in a stern warning to Pakistan, while speaking at a Sardar Sabha event in Vadodara during the 'Unity March' organised by MY Bharat to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Vallabhbhai Patel. Dec 2, 2025
SC stays POCSO case against former Karnataka CM Yediyurappa

SC stays POCSO case against former Karnataka CM Yediyurappa

A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing Yediyurappa's special leave petition (SLP) challenging the Karnataka High Court's November 13 order, which had upheld the trial court's cognisance of the charge sheet under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and directed him to appear for trial. Dec 2, 2025
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Delhi's air quality deteriorates again, slips back into 'very poor' category

According to CPCB standards, an AQI between 0–50 is classified as 'good', 51–100 satisfactory, 101–200 moderate, 201–300 poor, 301–400 very poor, and 401–500 severe. A noticeable layer of fog and smog blanketed prominent areas on Tuesday morning. At India Gate–Kartavya Path, the AQI hovered around 370, placing it in the 'very poor' zone. Dec 2, 2025
IndiGo Kuwait-Hyderabad flight diverted to Mumbai after bomb threat

IndiGo Kuwait-Hyderabad flight diverted to Mumbai after bomb threat

The Airbus operating as flight 6E1234, carrying 228 passengers and six crew members, made an emergency landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai around 6.30 a.m. Following standard protocol, the airport activated its emergency response and deployed security teams, including bomb disposal squads and fire personnel, ahead of the aircraft's landing. Dec 2, 2025
'Can't sit idle': SC on its desire to address Delhi air pollution

'Can't sit idle': SC on its desire to address Delhi air pollution

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to submit a report within a week on an "actionable" strategy to address the recurring air crisis and highlight steps taken against polluting factors other than stubble burning. Dec 1, 2025
GST reforms have reduced the tax burden on people: Nirmala Sitharaman

No proposal to merge DA with basic salary, Finance Ministry clarifies

With increasing speculation over the 8th Central Pay Commission, the Centre has clarified that no proposal is at present under consideration to give any interim relief to the central government employees. While replying to a written query in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, said the Centre is not examining any plan to merge the existing dearness allowance with basic pay. Dec 1, 2025
UP MP criticises Bengaluru on traffic mess, Dy CM Shivakumar hits back

UP MP criticises Bengaluru on traffic mess, Dy CM Shivakumar hits back

In his post on X, MP Rajeev Rai said: "CM of Karnataka, I am sorry but you have the worst traffic management and the most irresponsible, useless traffic police. They don't even pick up phone calls. Here is the screenshot of my attempt to speak to them; none of them picked up my call. For the last one hour, we are stuck at the same place on Rajkumar Samadhi Road and are going to miss our flight. Tomorrow I have to attend the Parliament session. Not a single policeman is seen around." Dec 1, 2025