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Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' as AQI drops to 183

Delhi's air quality improved to a 'moderate' level on Friday, with the AQI dropping to 183, after registering 'poor' levels of 209 on Thursday and 294 on Wednesday.

4 days ago

Delhi continues to battle 'very poor' air quality as AQI stands at 377

Delhi government announced that parking charges would be doubled during severe pollution under GRAP guidelines to discourage private vehicle use. The IMD reported moderate to dense fog, temperatures around 7.4°C, and forecasted light rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds, while cold wave conditions persisted across North India, increasing risks for residents and road safety.

26 days ago

Delivery rider assaulted, forced to squat as punishment inside Zepto store in Delhi

A delivery rider, Rishabh Kumar, was assaulted and humiliated at a Zepto store in Delhi after allegedly misusing a product, with the incident caught on CCTV. Police have registered a case and are investigating, while the victim undergoes medical examination. The incident highlights ongoing safety and rights concerns for gig workers, amid calls for better working conditions and social security benefits.

Jan 12, 2026

Delhi chokes as AQI slips into 'severe' zone

Delhi AQI worsens: Smog, fog disrupt life in Delhi as IMD issues yellow alert

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) accessed through the SAMEER app, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 235 on Saturday morning, placing it in the 'poor' to 'very poor' category. Authorities have advised residents, particularly children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions, to limit outdoor activities due to the deteriorating air quality.

Jan 3, 2026

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 457 as of 6 a.m., according to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi.

Delhi's suffocating winter: National catastrophe masquerading as seasonal inevitability

This is no academic exercise; it is a moral imperative. As infants wheeze in unfiltered nurseries and elders ration breaths, the republic's capital, cradle of democracy, chokes on its own contradictions. Wake up, Delhi. Wake up, India.

Dec 15, 2025

Delhi-NCR chokes under 'very poor' air quality for 7th straight day, smog blankets region

Data from the CPCB-developed Sameer app showed that 13 out of 39 monitoring stations across the city reported AQI levels in the 'severe' range. Wazirpur, which registered an alarming 442, emerged as the worst-affected locality in the national capital.

Nov 21, 2025

'Clear sign of war': Baloch activist blames Pakistan in wake of Delhi blast

NIA arrests four more prime accused in Delhi blast case

NIA has identified the accused as Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai of Pulwama, Dr Adeel Ahmed Rather of Anantnag, Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay of Shopian, all from Jammu and Kashmir and Dr Shaheen Saeed of Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh).

Nov 20, 2025

Delhi Special Cell busts Rs 100-crore inter-state narcotics syndicate; four arrested, mobile drug lab seized

Acting on specific intelligence received on November 1, a trap was laid near the Dhaula Kuan bus stand. Around midnight, the first accused -- Ezebuenyi Esther Osita alias Ella -- was intercepted with a red trolley bag containing 17.146 kg methamphetamine and 700 drug tablets.

Nov 19, 2025

Delhi blast attacker Dr Umar assembled bomb in Red Fort parking: Sources

The Hyundai i20 involved in the explosion was being driven by Dr Umar Muhammad, a resident of Koil village in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. The explosion occurred on November 10 near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station. The Haryana-registered Hyundai i20 suddenly exploded, sending shockwaves through the high-security area.

Nov 19, 2025

Delhi blast: ED searches over 25 locations linked to Al-Falah group

The searches are part of an ongoing investigation into suspected financial irregularities, the use of shell companies, accommodation entities, and money laundering. The role of the Al-Falah Trust and its associated organisations is also under investigation. Key personnel responsible for finance and administration have been covered during the operation.

Nov 18, 2025

No relief from toxic air in Delhi-NCR, AQI crosses 400 in Greater Noida and Ghaziabad

Air quality in this range is extremely harmful not only for people suffering from asthma, heart conditions, and lung diseases, but also poses serious health risks to otherwise healthy individuals.

Nov 18, 2025

NIA arrests Kashmiri owner of car used in Delhi blast

Delhi blasts: Agencies track expanding money trail behind JeM's Faridabad module, its Turkey handlers

The Turkey visit by some of the module members is a key aspect to the probe. In March 2022 the members of this module travelled to Turkey and met with their handler Abu Ukasha, who investigators suspect is an ISI asset.

Nov 17, 2025

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

Inside Kashmir's Terror Ecosystem: The Disturbing Rise of the Educated Enablers

Inside Kashmir's terror ecosystem: Disturbing rise of educated enablers

Kashmir's terror ecosystem has been powered not by the poor or disadvantaged alone, but by individuals who grew up in privilege—educated, well-placed, and economically comfortable. Many lived in spacious homes, owned land, and enjoyed social standing.

Nov 16, 2025

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

Delhi blasts: NAAC issues show cause notice to Al Falah University over false accreditation claims

Al-Falah University, a private institution located about 27 km from the Haryana-Delhi border, on Raga Road, District Faridabad, Dhauj, has come under national spotlight over the past few days owing to shocking developments that include a massive recovery of explosives and the blast near the iconic Red Fort in Delhi that left 12 people dead, dozens injured and shook the nation.

Nov 13, 2025

Faridabad JeM unit's plot: Multiple coordinated blasts, Ayodhya target among plans

The remaining four planned blasts were meant to show the outfit's strength and create panic. Further, the terror group also wanted to avenge the losses it faced during Operation Sindoor. The JeM was one of the worst hit during this operation.

Nov 13, 2025

Delhi blast: Probe agencies monitor social media, collect dump data from mobile phones around Red Fort

India dismantles Jaish module linked to Delhi blast, foils major terror plot

According to officials, the investigation into the Red Fort blast traced its roots to an FIR registered on October 19 in Srinagar's Nowgam Police Post, after objectionable posters surfaced in the area.

Nov 12, 2025

India draws UNSC attention to Pakistan arming terrorists using drones, demands zero-tolerance

The Counter-Terrorism Committee's Executive Directorate "has identified the manufacture of 3D-printed small arms and light weapons, parts and components by terrorists as an emerging Issue", he said.

Nov 11, 2025

NIA takes over Delhi blast case; team of over 500 officials probe incident

The NIA was handed over the case after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took stock of the investigation and the multi-state searches being conducted in the Delhi blast case, reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve to bring the culprits to justice.