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07 Nov

Thick Smog Returns to Delhi — Air Quality Deteriorates to ‘Very Poor’ as Stubble Burning Intensifies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaair pollution, Allegations, AQI, New Delhi, Stubble Burning

National Times Bureau :- A thick layer of smog covered Delhi on Friday morning, pushing the city’s air quality back into the “very poor” category after two days of slight improvement. By 6 am, the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) was 311, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air was especially bad in central and north Delhi, with AQI readings of 334 at ITO and 333 in Narela. In Chandni Chowk, the AQI touched 350, while at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, it was 290, falling in the “poor” range. Visuals from Anand Vihar, shared by…

06 Nov

Delhi’s air quality gets slightly better, to turn ‘very poor’ again in coming days

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir Quality, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- After a short break, Delhi’s air quality got worse again on Thursday, with the overall AQI rising to 264 — putting it firmly in the “poor” category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Experts warn that the air could further deteriorate to “very poor” levels in the next few days. A thick layer of smog covered many parts of the city, especially around ITO, where the AQI hit 290 in the morning. In North Delhi’s Narela, it was almost the same at 294. This came just a day after Delhi saw its cleanest air…

03 Nov

Delhi’s air quality slightly improves, AQI remains in ‘very poor’ category

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAQI, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- Delhi's air quality slightly improved on Monday yet remained in the 'very poor' category with reading tagged at 319. The Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) has predicted that air quality will remain in the ‘very poor’ category until Tuesday (November 4). According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Sameer app, Wazirpur (AQI 385) and Narela (AQI 382) recorded the highest pollution levels. Most of Delhi’s 39 air monitoring stations reported Air Quality Index (AQI) readings in the ‘very poor’ range. As per CPCB standards, an AQI of 0–50 is classified as ‘good’,…

01 Nov

19,682 People Missing in Delhi This Year, 11,917 of Them Women, Police Data Reveals

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDelhi Police, Missing, New Delhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A disturbing trend continues to grip the national capital as Delhi Police data reveals that 19,682 people have gone missing from January to mid-October 2025. Of these, an alarming 11,917 are women and girls, making up 61 percent of all missing persons this year.The data highlights a clear and persistent gender disparity only 7,765 missing persons were men and boys, accounting for 39 percent of the total. Among the missing children, 72 percent (3,509) were girls and 28 percent (1,345) were boys. In the adult category, 57 percent (8,408) were women and 43 percent (6,420) were…

29 Oct

Delhi cloud seeding trial fails to induce rain, erupts political slugfest

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaCloud Seeding, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- The much hyped cloud seeding trial conducted in parts of Delhi failed to induce rain- even as the capital's environment minister hailed the exercise as successful. This year, as Delhi’s air quality slipped into the ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ range, the newly formed BJP government in the capital revived the cloud seeding project. The Rekha Gupta-led administration collaborated with IIT Kanpur to conduct five cloud-seeding trials between October and December, at an estimated cost exceeding ₹3 crore. On Tuesday, an IIT Kanpur aircraft travelled around 400 km to Delhi and dispersed a silver iodide solution over…

29 Oct

Delhi Police nab suspected spy linked to foreign nuclear scientists; forged documents seized

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaArrested, Delhi Police, New Delhi, Pakistan, Scientist, Spy

National Times Bureau :- In a major crackdown on an alleged international espionage network, the Delhi Police have arrested a 59-year-old man accused of running a fake passport and spying racket with suspected links to foreign contacts, including overseas nuclear scientists. The accused has been identified as Mohammad Adil Hussaini, who also went by several aliases, Syed Adil Hussain, Nasimuddin, and Syed Adil Hussaini.Investigators revealed that Hussaini had frequently travelled abroad, including to Pakistan, and maintained contact with people linked to sensitive scientific fields. Police sources said Hussaini was suspected of transferring classified or sensitive information to foreign operatives. However, officials…

28 Oct

Delhi acid attack case turns shocking: Survivor’s own father accused of plotting assault

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingAcid Attack, Big news, New Delhi, Top news

National Times Bureau :- In a shocking turn of events, the father of a 20-year-old Delhi University student, who had reportedly been attacked with acid, was arrested on Monday in a rape case after admitting to having staged the assault to frame another man, Jitender, according to sources. The accused, identified as Akil Khan, was taken into custody after Jitender’s wife accused him of sexually assaulting her and sharing her obscene photos with her husband. She filed a rape complaint, prompting police to register an FIR. To escape the allegations, investigators said, Akil and his daughter fabricated the acid attack…

27 Oct

Acid attack on Delhi University student near Laxmibai College, accused at large

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAcid Attack, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- A 20-year-old Delhi University student sustained acid burns after being attacked near Lakshmibai College in northwest Delhi’s Ashok Vihar area on Sunday morning. According to the police, the accused, her stalker identified as Jitender allegedly threw acid at her before fleeing the scene. The injured woman, resident of Mukundpur was immediately rushed to Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital, where she is currently undergoing treatment. The hospital authorities then informed the police about the incident. The victim, a second-year non-college student, told police she had gone to Lakshmibai College for an extra class when the incident occurred around…

24 Oct

Delhi Police Bust ISIS Module, Arrest Two Operatives Planning IED Blast

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National Times Bureau :- The Delhi police on Friday busted an ISIS module and arrested two operatives for allegedly planning an IED blast in the national capital. The suspects, apprehended in a joint operation by intelligence agencies and special cell were already in their advance stages in executing the plan. The accused were trained to carry out Fidayeen attack, police said. One of the suspects has been identified as Adnan. The police officials have also seized arms and ammunition. The operation is currently underway with officials expected to dismantle the network and identify other members of the module. "The operation…

22 Oct

Driver Kills Employer’s 5-Year-Old Son Over Alleged Humiliation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaKilled, New Delhi, Revenge, Son

National Times Bureau :- In a shocking case of revenge, a five-year-old boy was kidnapped and brutally murdered by a driver employed in his father’s transport business in Delhi’s Narela area on Tuesday. The accused, identified as Nitu, allegedly killed the child using bricks and a knife after being reprimanded by his employer a day earlier, the police said. According to officials, the child’s body was recovered from Nitu’s rented accommodation. The accused is currently absconding, and several police teams have been deployed to trace him. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North) Hareshwar Swami said a call reporting the child’s…