Dense fog disrupts flights, trains across North India

Dense fog disrupts flights, trains across North India

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category in the morning as several parts of the national capital woke up under a thick layer of smog. The combined impact of pollution and fog further reduced visibility, compounding travel disruptions. 17 days ago
Smog blankets Delhi as city records AQI of 391

Smog blankets Delhi as city records AQI of 391

While Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) hovered on the edge of the 'very poor' category, neighbouring Noida recorded 'severe' air quality, with the AQI touching 415. According to data from the Sameer app, developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's overall AQI stood at 391 as of 6:05 a.m. on Sunday. 17 days ago
MGNREGA changes: Congress announces nationwide protest, targets Centre

MGNREGA changes: Congress announces nationwide protest, targets Centre

Kharge set the tone for the agitation by questioning the government's priorities: "Why has the Central government destroyed a scheme like MGNREGS? You have endless money for the rich - who loot banks through massive loans - but no courage to give even 30 per cent to labourers? This shows they stand only with the rich, never with the poor." 17 days ago
Ukraine's 20-point peace plan meets Russian dismissal, Trump hedges before summit

Ukraine's 20-point peace plan meets Russian dismissal, Trump hedges before summit

Commenting on Zelensky's 20-point initiative, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov remarked, "the plan – if it can even be called as such – is radically different... from the 27-point (proposal) we were working on with the US side... over the past weeks", reported RT – formerly known as Russia Today – a government-controlled international news television network, on Saturday. 17 days ago
Six cops injured in stone pelting; WhatsApp, social media services suspended for 24 hours in Rajasthan's Chomu

Six cops injured in stone pelting; WhatsApp, social media services suspended for 24 hours in Rajasthan's Chomu

A police team that reached the spot to manage the situation was allegedly attacked by rioters, who pelted stones, injuring half a dozen policemen. All the injured personnel were admitted to a local hospital, where their condition is reported to be stable. To control the situation, police resorted to a lathi-charge and fired tear gas shells. Since morning, the entire area has been converted into a high-security zone, with heavy police deployment. 17 days ago