Delhi Archives - Page 4 of 8

29 Nov

Smoggy Saturday: Capital’s Air Quality Slips Back Into ‘Very Poor’ Zone

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi greeted the weekend under a thick layer of haze, with pollution levels once again breaching the “very poor” threshold. The city’s Air Quality Index stood at 332 on Saturday morning, indicating continued deterioration in overall air quality. The latest figures from the Central Pollution Control Board showed a slight improvement compared to Friday, when the AQI was measured at 369. While the drop is noticeable, it offers little comfort, as the air remains unsafe for prolonged outdoor exposure, especially for those with breathing ailments. India’s air-quality scale categorizes readings up to 50 as “good” and…

27 Nov

Top Court to revisit Delhi–NCR pollution crisis as air quality worsens

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trendingair pollution, Delhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court has decided to once again turn its attention to the persistent air pollution crisis in the Delhi–NCR region, listing a key plea for hearing on December 3. The court said on Thursday that the issue cannot be handled through one-time intervention and needs continuous, expert-based monitoring. The matter was mentioned before a Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi by senior advocate Aparajita Singh, who assists the court as amicus curiae. Singh informed the Bench that the spike in pollution levels has reached a worrying threshold, describing the situation…

19 Nov

Smog Engulfs Delhi as AQI Breaches ‘Severe’ Mark at Multiple Stations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi

New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality plunged further on Wednesday morning, with a dense layer of smog settling over the city and pushing pollution indicators deep into the ‘severe’ zone. Several key monitoring points recorded AQI readings above 400, signalling extremely unhealthy conditions for residents. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed exceptionally high levels of particulate matter at 8 a.m.: Anand Vihar: 419 Bawana: 445 Rohini: 431 Punjabi Bagh: 425 The National Capital Region mirrored the grim trend. Greater Noida touched 450, one of the day’s highest values, while Noida registered 410 and Ghaziabad 435. Faridabad and Gurugram,…

18 Nov

Delhi Shrouded in ‘Very Poor’ Air, Four Areas Hit ‘Severe’ Pollution

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi woke up to another day of unhealthy air on Tuesday, with the city recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 344, placing it firmly in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Among the 37 monitoring stations, Bawana (426), Jahangirpuri (418), Wazirpur (412), and Vivek Vihar (402) reported ‘severe’ pollution levels, indicating dangerous concentrations of particulate matter in the atmosphere. Residents in these areas are at heightened risk of respiratory and cardiovascular issues. Weather and pollution forecasts suggest that the capital will continue to experience poor air quality over the…

17 Nov

NIA Detains Pulwama Man in Expanding Probe Into Red Fort Blast

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The National Investigation Agency has made another significant arrest in its investigation into the November 10 explosion near Red Fort, detaining a Pulwama resident believed to have played a key logistical role in the attack that killed 13 people. Officials confirmed that Amir Rashid Ali, originally picked up for questioning shortly after the bombing, has now been formally arrested. Investigators say Ali helped arrange the vehicle that ultimately turned into a moving explosive device. The Hyundai i20, which blew up just outside the historic monument, was reportedly purchased using documents linked to him. The NIA assumed…

16 Nov

Delhi Air Pollution Remains Hazardous, AQI at 385 on Sunday

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trendingair pollution, Delhi, Delhi Air Pollution

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): The national capital continued to grapple with unhealthy air conditions on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 385, placing Delhi in the “very poor” category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported. According to the CPCB’s Sameer app, 18 monitoring stations across the city showed air quality in the “severe” range, while 20 locations reported “very poor” levels, indicating persistent high pollution concentrations in several parts of the city. CPCB standards classify AQI as: 0–50: Good 51–100: Satisfactory 101–200: Moderate 201–300: Poor 301–400: Very Poor 401–500: Severe The weather conditions have contributed to…

16 Nov

9 mm Rounds Recovered Near Red Fort Blast Site, No Gun Found: Delhi Police Probe Continues

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi, Red Fort

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Investigators in the Red Fort car explosion case have recovered three 9 mm cartridges — two live rounds and one spent — from the site of the November 10 blast, Delhi Police confirmed on Sunday. Officials emphasized that this caliber of ammunition is prohibited for civilian use and is typically restricted to armed forces personnel or those holding special licenses. A senior officer stated that despite the discovery of the cartridges, no firearm or parts of a gun were located at the scene. “We are working to understand how these rounds arrived at the blast site…

16 Nov

Probe Points to Lethal TATP in Red Fort Car Explosion, Say Investigators

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi, Red Fort

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): The explosive that tore apart an i20 car near the Red Fort on November 10 may have been triacetone triperoxide (TATP), a highly unstable substance widely feared for its tendency to detonate without warning, senior officials revealed on Sunday. Forensic teams are now examining chemical traces from the site to verify the presence of the compound, commonly dubbed the “Mother of Satan.” The latest assessment marks a major shift from initial suspicions that ammonium nitrate had been used. TATP, unlike ammonium nitrate, requires no detonator and can explode from a slight rise in temperature or pressure…

11 Nov

Deadly Car Explosion Near Delhi’s Red Fort Claims Eight Lives; Terror Probe Underway, JeM & LeT Suspected

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi, Red Fort

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A devastating explosion ripped through a white Hyundai i20 near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Old Delhi at approximately 6:52 p.m. IST, claiming the lives of eight individuals and injuring nearly 20–30 others, as confirmed by police and eyewitnesses. The vehicle, registered in Haryana, had slowed at a red light near the metro station when the blast occurred, engulfing nearby cars, e-rickshaws, and an auto-rickshaw in flames. Windows shattered across the area, and debris, including human remains, were scattered over a 20–25 meter radius. Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes, with people fleeing…

09 Nov

Toxic Haze Returns: Delhi’s Air Quality Plunges to ‘Severe’ as Pollution Levels Soar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi’s skyline disappeared once again behind a blanket of smog on Sunday morning as air quality across the capital deteriorated sharply, reaching the ‘severe’ category for the first time this month. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 391 at 7 a.m., with several parts of the capital registering levels beyond 400 — an indication of dangerously high pollution. The city’s outer and industrial areas were hit the hardest. Bawana topped the pollution chart with an AQI of 436, followed closely by Patparganj (425), RK…