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Air India issues travel advisory ahead of severe winter storm in US; fligh
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Air India has issued a travel advisory ahead of the severe winter storm forecasted for the US East Coast.
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IMD forecasts more snow in Himachal Pradesh; commuters stranded as road tu
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh alert for widespread snowfall and rainfall across Himachal Pradesh, warning of continued disruption to daily life as commuters face severe problems due to slippery roads, traffic jams, and fuel shortages
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J-K: Sudden change in weather intensifies cold in hilly region
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
An unexpected change in the weather has intensified the cold in the hilly regions. Over the past few days, temperatures have dropped sharply, disrupting daily life. As the cold deepens, people can be seen warming themselves around bonfires at various places.
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Karnataka High Court lifts ban on bike taxis, allows operations subject to
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The ruling brings relief to thousands of bike taxi riders who had been affected after services were halted following the High Court's refusal earlier in June to stay the government's ban. The prohibition had triggered widespread protests from gig workers, who argued that the move had seve
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Delhi govt doubles parking charges under GRAP 3, 4 to discourage use of pr
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
The Delhi government on Wednesday decided to double the existing parking charges at authorised parking sites to discourage use of private vehicles when GRAP Stage III- 'Severe' Air Quality (AQI between 401-450) and GRAP Stage IV- 'Severe +' Air Quality (AQI above 450) are invoked.
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Fresh Western Disturbance to hit Himachal Pradesh on Jan 22; IMD issues or
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist at the IMD Meteorological Centre, Shimla, said that weather conditions across Himachal Pradesh remained largely clear over the past 24 hours. However, several lower hill districts experienced severe cold wave conditions due to a shar
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Karnataka: One dead, 11 injured after bus rams into truck in Chikkaballapu
Updated : 2 months ago IST
A private sleeper bus heading to Mantralaya was involved in a severe accident after ramming into a truck near Agalagurki in Chikkaballapur district. The accident led to the death of one on the spot, and 11 were injured.
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Despite marginal improvements, Delhi's air remains unbreathable at 397 AQI
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Delhi continued to grapple with a severe air pollution crisis on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 397 at 7 am, placing the national capital in the 'very poor' category, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Dense smog engulfs Delhi; AQI slips to 'severe' category at 418
Updated : 2 months ago IST
According to the data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the ITO area was recorded at 434, placing it in the "severe" category. Similar conditions prevailed near Rafi Marg, where the AQI stood at 417, while areas around the Swaminarayan
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Cold wave grips North India; Delhi AQI remains severe
Updated : 2 months ago IST
People in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, huddled around bonfires on Sunday to keep themselves warm as a cold wave swept through the region, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting minimum temperatures to drop to 8°C.
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Surge of returning refugees deepens shelter crisis in Afghanistan
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Afghan officials stated that land is being distributed to returning refugees, with over 3,000 plots already allotted and aid accelerated. The Urban Development Ministry said over 2,800 families received land in several provinces. Returnees from Pakistan reported severe shelter shortages and
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Scientists pinpoint tissue-regenerating cells, offering hope for Cancer an
Updated : 2 months ago IST
For the first time, scientists have identified the specific cells that allow severely damaged tissue to regenerate after widespread destruction, a discovery that could change how cancer relapse is prevented, researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science told The Press Service of Israel.
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