As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 361, falling under the "very poor" category until 7 am.
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Friday issued closure directions to 16 industrial units located across the National Capital Region (NCR) after detailed inspections revealed gross and persistent violations, according to an official release by
Citing global assessments, Sirsa told the House that between 2014 and 2025, international agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and IQAir consistently ranked Delhi among the world's most polluted capitals. He also referred to judicial remarks describing Delhi as a "gas cham
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 9: India celebrates harvest festivals across the nation, with each region celebrating the occasion with their own cultural nuances. Be it Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Sankranti, Uttarayan or Lohri, each festival uniquely captures the country's shared spirit
In a bid to combat rising air pollution levels across the state, the Odisha government is planning to extend restrictions on construction activities in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from 6:00 pm to 10:00 am till June, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Khuntia said.
"It is a very disappointing and sad development. Bangladesh, for which India did so much. There was no Bangladesh without India. Even the son of Khaleda Zia has gone on record that we can't forget what actually happened in 1971," Kumar told ANI.
Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 9: ACES India and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)today signed a strategic agreement to deploy advanced telecom and digital connectivity infrastructure atNoida International Airport. The agreement was formally signed during a ceremony held at the UP
Atlanta (Georgia) [US], January 9: Yupp Video Services (YVS), YuppTV's B2B technology arm and a global leader in white-label OTT platforms and streaming solutions announces its strategic partnership with Get After It Media (GAIM), home to The Heartland Network, Retro TV, The Family Channel,
With 1,666 gold-plated kalash at the Shikhar and 14,200 dhwajas reflecting the perseverance, faith, and artistry of three generations, Somnath shines in devotion and grandeur. Nearly 98 lakh pilgrims visited the temple in 2020, and footfall has remained steady at 92-97 lakh annually throu
Highlighting the scale and significance of the NCC, the Air Chief said, "This National Cadet Corps now has over 20 lakh members, making it the world's single largest uniformed organisation."