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"People trapped in gas chamber, feeling suffocated": Congress MP Pramod Ti
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Thursday criticised both the central and Delhi governments over rising air pollution, saying the residents of the national capital are "trapped in a gas chamber" and struggling to breathe.
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"Pollution is not a one-year problem, we are clearing 11 years of backlog"
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Thursday said the current Delhi government (BJP) is tackling pollution and civic issues left behind by the previous Aam Aadmi Party government led by Arvind Kejriwal. He said the issues facing the national capital did not develop overnight but are the
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US announces over USD 10 bln arms sales package for Taiwan
Updated : 7 months ago IST
In a statement issued today, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung thanked Washington for the proposed arms sale, saying that it demonstrates the US' commitment to enhancing Taiwan's self-defence capabilities, as highlighted in the National Security Strategy Washington released earlier thi
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"According to the Delhi CM, there is no pollution...": Samajwadi Party MP
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Thursday mocked the Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, saying that she doesn't believe there is pollution in the capital city, further underlining that the way to curb the issue of air pollution is to limit one vehicle to every individual.
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Mumbai's Bandra covered In moderate haze, while Delhi's Air crisis deepens
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Residents near Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex woke up to hazy skies today as the area's Air Quality Index (AQI) hit 148. Meanwhile, the national capital woke up to dense smog on Sunday morning as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 461 at 7 am, falling in the 'severe' category des
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Winter Session: Lok Sabha to discuss air pollution in Delhi-NCR; Key repor
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Members Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, and Bansuri Swaraj will raise concerns over the deteriorating air pollution and its impact on public health in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR).
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Delhi Airport issues fog advisory, warns of possible flight disruptions du
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Thursday morning issued a fog advisory, warning passengers of possible disruptions to flight operations due to reduced visibility in the national capital.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' with AQI over 370 as thick smog bl
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Large parts of the capital were blanketed by a dense layer of toxic smog, significantly reducing visibility and causing discomfort for residents. RK Puram was shrouded in thick smog, with an AQI of 374, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to CPCB.
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"Delhi Pollution reaching Lucknow, reason for rescheduling of T20 match":
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav said the fourth T20 International Cricket match between India and South Africa did not take place on Wednesday because Delhi's pollution had reached Lucknow. He cited that it was not fog but 'smog'. He further advised people to cover their faces due t
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Indian Railways provides free wi-fi at 6,117 stations nationwide
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Free Wi-Fi services have been provided at 6117 Railway Stations across Indian Railways. No separate funds have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Railways on these Wi-Fi services at Railway stations, according to a release.
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Experts back simultaneous polls, say ONOE could bring in "significant macr
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Gita Gopinath highlighted that election years see delayed private investment (approximately 5% decline), higher primary deficits, and reduced capital expenditure. Sources said that Gopinath estimated that the election reform could lead to a 1.5% GDP increase (₹4.5 lakh crore additional GD
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Indian Navy to boost surveillance capabilities with indigenous aircraft in
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Admiral Tripathi said that the Navy is acquiring 31 MQ-9 drones, with 15 for the Navy and 8 each for the Army and Air Force. He added that the Navy is also teaming up with the Coast Guard to procure the base aircraft C-295.
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