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20 Oct

Toxic Smog Returns: Delhi’s Air Turns Hazardous in Pockets as Authorities Enforce Pollution Curbs

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi woke up to another grim morning on Monday as pollution levels continued to climb, pushing air quality into dangerous territory in several parts of the capital. The situation prompted officials to roll out stricter anti-pollution protocols under Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) placed the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 333 by morning — well within the ‘very poor’ category. However, localized monitoring stations revealed a much darker picture in some neighborhoods, where pollution spiked into the ‘severe’ bracket. At Anand Vihar,…

19 Oct

Delhi Starts the Day with Elevated Temperatures and Declining Air Quality

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of the capital woke up to a warmer-than-usual morning on Sunday as the city recorded a minimum temperature of 20.6°C, which is 2.2 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Humidity levels stood at 71% around 8:30 a.m., and the day is expected to remain clear, with the mercury likely to climb to a maximum of around 33°C later in the afternoon. While the skies may remain cloud-free, Delhi’s air quality offered little to be optimistic about. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) placed the city's overall…

17 Oct

Delhi’s Air Quality Dips to ‘Poor’ as Mercury Falls Below Seasonal Norm

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of the national capital experienced a noticeably cooler morning today, but the relief brought by the weather was overshadowed by a persistent decline in air quality. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city recorded a minimum temperature of 18.4°C — a notch below the usual average for this period. The day is expected to warm up to around 33°C, while humidity levels stood at 74% early in the morning, adding a slight heaviness to the otherwise pleasant start. Despite the favorable weather, Delhi’s air pollution levels remained a point of concern. The Central…

15 Oct

SC Allows Limited Use of Green Crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali, Sets Strict Conditions

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court has made a key relaxation in its earlier stance on firecracker restrictions, granting permission for the use of green firecrackers in Delhi and the surrounding NCR region ahead of Diwali — but only under carefully defined conditions and timeframes. In its order issued this week, the court allowed green crackers to be used during a four-day window from October 18 to October 21. On Diwali day, people will be allowed to burst them only during two time slots — from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM, and again in the evening from 8:00 PM…

30 Sep

Delhi Airport on Alert After Bomb Threat on IndiGo Flight From Mumbai

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A high alert was declared at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday morning after an IndiGo flight from Mumbai received a bomb threat mid-air. The aircraft, operating as flight 6E 762, landed safely with around 200 passengers on board, officials confirmed. The threat was reported while the Airbus A321neo was en route to Delhi. Following standard emergency protocols, a full emergency was declared at the airport before the plane's arrival. The aircraft touched down without incident at approximately 7:53 AM and was directed to a remote bay for inspection. Security agencies and bomb disposal teams…

20 Sep

Multiple Schools in Delhi Targeted by Bomb Threats; DPS Dwarka Suspends Exams

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Several schools in Delhi were put on high alert early Saturday after receiving bomb threat calls, causing widespread concern among students, parents, and staff. The schools affected include Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka, Krishna Model Public School, and Sarvodaya Vidyalaya. In response to the threats, police and bomb disposal squads were promptly deployed to the locations. Authorities evacuated everyone from the premises and conducted thorough searches. No explosives or suspicious materials were detected. Due to the disruption, DPS Dwarka decided to cancel the mid-term exams scheduled for classes 3 through 12 for the day. The school issued…

12 Sep

National Times Media Group Pledges Support to Promote Sena Jal in India

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): National Times Media Group has come forward to promote Sena Jal, the bottled water initiative of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), across the Indian market. Launched under the leadership of Madhulika Rawat, wife of the late General Bipin Rawat, Sena Jal offers affordable drinking water Rs 6 for 500 ml and Rs 10 for one liter while directing profits to the Army Welfare Fund. These funds are used to support the education and well-being of martyrs’ families and their children. Recognizing its noble cause and the need for wider awareness, National Times Media Group will…

26 Aug

ED Raids Saurabh Bharadwaj’s Residence Over Alleged Hospital Project Scam

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New Delhi (National Times): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday searched 13 locations in Delhi and adjoining areas, including the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj, in connection with a money laundering probe linked to hospital construction projects sanctioned during the party’s rule in the capital. Officials confirmed that the searches were related to suspected irregularities in projects worth over Rs 5,500 crore, approved between 2018 and 2019. However, details of any recoveries or seized assets have not been disclosed. Bharadwaj, a three-time MLA from Greater Kailash, has held key roles including Health Minister, Urban Development Minister,…

22 Aug

Delhi Police Expands Probe into CM Attack Case, Associate Held in Rajkot

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New Delhi (National Times): The Delhi Police investigation into the attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has taken a wider turn with the detention of one of the accused, Rajesh’s friend in Rajkot. Officials said this individual had allegedly transferred money to Rajesh, raising suspicions of a broader support network. Police teams stationed in Rajkot are also verifying information from the accused’s seized mobile phone. Data retrieved has led investigators to at least five people whose statements will be recorded today, while another suspect is expected to be brought to Delhi by evening. So far, the police have identified ten…

21 Aug

Man Who Attacked Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Sent to Five-Day Police Remand

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A local court has granted a five-day police remand of the man accused of assaulting Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a public hearing on Tuesday. The attacker, identified as Rajesh, was nabbed immediately after the incident and taken into custody. He was produced before the court later in the day, which approved his remand to allow investigators to probe the reasons behind the attack. Police said they will interrogate Rajesh to establish his motive, trace his movements before the incident, and check whether others were involved. Authorities have also stepped up security measures around the…