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08 Nov

Delhi Chokes on Diwali Morning as AQI Climbs to 483; Multiple Areas Enter Severe Zone

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Diwali morning, with the capital's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 483 at 8:10 am on Sunday. The reading placed the city's air quality firmly in the severe category, with several monitoring stations reporting pollution levels above the 400 mark, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The deterioration was particularly evident across several residential and commercial areas. Punjabi Bagh recorded an AQI of 449, while RK Puram stood at 448. Bawana registered 446, with IIT Delhi and Rohini reporting 445 each. Chandni Chowk recorded 420,…

07 Nov

Old Delhi Building Collapse Claims Third Life as Rescuers Recover Another Worker’s Body

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The death toll from the building collapse in Delhi’s Hauz Qazi locality reached three on Saturday, following the recovery of a labourer's body from beneath the wreckage during an ongoing search operation. Officials identified the deceased as Pankaj Sharma, 40, who belonged to Hanuman Nagar village in Bihar’s Khagaria district. Rescue personnel have been working through the rubble since the three-storey structure gave way on Thursday morning. Nearly 48 hours into the operation, five people had been recovered from the site. Three were declared dead, while the other two sustained injuries. Both survivors have undergone treatment…

07 Nov

Delhi Schools Shift Classes Up to Grade 5 to Hybrid Mode as Air Pollution Worsens

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In response to deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Delhi Directorate of Education has ordered schools to offer classes up to Class 5 through a hybrid learning arrangement, giving students the option of attending lessons online or physically. The order, issued on Friday, covers all government schools, government-aided institutions and recognised private schools operating under the Directorate of Education. Schools managed by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Cantonment Board have also been brought under the directive. Under the revised arrangement, students from nursery-level classes up to…

06 Nov

Delhi Air Quality Nears Severe Mark as AQI Touches 391 Ahead of Diwali

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Air pollution levels in the national capital have witnessed a significant spike, with a thick blanket of smog covering several parts of the city on Friday. Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 391 by 9 am, bringing it dangerously close to the severe category just two days before Diwali. Data from 59 air quality monitoring stations revealed that 30 locations had already entered the severe pollution category by Friday morning, while the remaining stations reported very poor air quality. Rohini emerged as the worst-affected area, recording an AQI of 475, while the monitoring station at…

04 Nov

Tragedy at Delhi School: 9-Year-Old Class III Student Dies After Collapsing in Classroom, Police Probe Underway

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A tragic incident was reported from East Delhi on Wednesday after a nine-year-old girl studying in Class III at Lovely Public School in Mayur Vihar died after suddenly collapsing inside her classroom. According to police officials, a PCR call was received at approximately 9:52 am on November 4, informing authorities about the child's death. Following the incident, the girl was taken to Malik Redix Health Care in Nirman Vihar, where medical professionals declared her brought dead. As part of the preliminary investigation, police examined CCTV recordings from the school. The footage reportedly captured the moment when…

01 Nov

Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Increase From November 1, Check Latest Rates In 5 Cities

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Businesses that rely on commercial cooking gas will have to pay more from November 1, 2026, after the latest revision in LPG prices. The cost of a 19-kg commercial cylinder has increased by Rs 10 in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, while consumers in Chennai will pay Rs 11.50 more per cylinder. Bengaluru has also recorded a Rs 10 increase. The revision comes ahead of Diwali, when hotels, restaurants, dhabas and catering businesses typically prepare for increased activity. In contrast, the prices of 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinders have remained unchanged. What Are the New Commercial LPG Cylinder…

22 Oct

Diljit Dosanjh’s Delhi Show In Trouble? Police Permission Issue Raises Questions Ahead Of October 30 Concert

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The reported decision has raised doubts about the event’s schedule as preparations continue for the singer’s Aura World Tour in India. However, the absence of police permission should not automatically be interpreted as confirmation that the concert has been cancelled. As of October 22, no definitive cancellation announcement has been established in the information available for this report. Concertgoers should look for an official statement from the organisers or Dosanjh’s team before making travel or accommodation arrangements. What Is The Reason Behind The Reported Permission Denial? According to reports, the application for the Delhi concert was…

22 Oct

Delhi Rolls Out Rs 8,941-Crore Yamuna Cleanup Plan, Targets End to Untreated Sewage Discharge

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a major infrastructure drive worth Rs 8,941.22 crore aimed at preventing untreated sewage from flowing into the Yamuna, as the Delhi government steps up efforts to revive the polluted river. The initiative covers 43 projects under the Delhi Jal Board, including the inauguration of 10 projects valued at Rs 2,827.11 crore and the laying of foundation stones for 33 others costing Rs 6,114.11 crore. The government has set a timeline of two to two-and-a-half years for completing the works, with the stated objective of ensuring that untreated wastewater…

10 Oct

Delhi Tightens Security Ahead of CJP Rally; 57 Metro Stations Shut, Over 200 Trains Cancelled

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The national capital has witnessed an extensive security buildup ahead of a planned demonstration by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and student groups at Jantar Mantar. The protesters are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, while authorities have introduced restrictions on public movement, transport services and mobile internet in several areas. Despite the police refusing permission for the proposed gathering, supporters have reportedly started arriving in Delhi. Officials have deployed thousands of personnel at key locations to prevent unauthorised assemblies and maintain law and order. The demonstration is centred on demands for accountability…

02 Oct

Delhi Police Detain Hundreds During Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Security was stepped up around Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Friday as police detained hundreds of people during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration had been called by the All India Students’ Association (AISA), Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha and Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan. Organisers had planned the gathering for Gandhi Jayanti, with the protest focusing on demands concerning the Election Commission and its functioning. Police had earlier refused permission for the proposed gathering and deployed additional personnel around Jantar Mantar. Authorities were expecting several thousand people to turn up, prompting extensive…