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Toxic air and smog choke Delhi as experts at COP29 in Baku warn how dragging feet on fossil fuel reduction can cause catastrophe

Baku/New Delhi / IBNS: The ongoing air pollution crisis in South Asia is a grim reminder of what is at stake and the urgent need for countries to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, experts observed at the ongoing COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan's Baku amid the deteriorating Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi triggering an environmental crisis.

Delhi air pollution: GRAP-3 curbs start tomorrow; construction works banned, primary schools shift to online mode

New Delhi/IBNS: With the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching the 'severe category,' Delhi has implemented stringent rules to control air pollution, such as banning all non-essential construction and demolition work.

Delhi, Mumbai experience dense smog as air quality worsens

New Delhi/IBNS: Dense fog covered Delhi and Mumbai on Sunday morning as the air quality worsened in these metropolises. 

Pakistan's Lahore has become world's most polluted city with an AQI of 1900 on Sunday

Not Delhi but Pakistan's Lahore has become the world's most polluted city with an Air Quality Index of 1,900 on Sunday, which is its highest ever, media reports said.

Torrential rains disrupt life in Delhi; IMD issues orange alert

New Delhi: Delhi has been experiencing continuous rainfall since last evening, causing traffic congestion and waterlogging in several areas.

At least 10 flights to Delhi diverted amid heavy rains in national capital

New Delhi/IBNS: At least 10 flights headed for Delhi have been diverted after the national capital witnessed heavy rains Wednesday evening, media reports said.

Kashmir experiences heatwave conditions; Srinagar at 35.7 C is hotter than Kolkata, Delhi

Srinagar/IBNS: The serene valley of Kashmir, which attracts several tourists not just from India but also from abroad owing to its stunning scenery and refreshing air, is reeling under heatwave-like situations along with the rest of the country.

Delhi to brace for more rains after record-breaking downpour that claimed 11 lives

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi residents, still recovering from the after-effects of the record-breaking downpour on Friday, will have to brace for more rains, media reports said. 

Delhi registers record-breaking 52.3 degrees Celsius temperature

There seems to be no respite from sweltering heat this year with the national capital New Delhi recording the highest-ever temperature at 52.3 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.

North India to witness dense fog and severe cold for next 3-5 days: IMD

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Monday predicted that dense to very dense fog and cold day to severe cold day conditions will continue to prevail over North India for the next 3-5 days.

Mild tremors felt in Delhi and north India after 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan

New Delhi: Delhi and parts of northern India experienced mild tremors this afternoon following a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan.

Magnitude 2.6 earthquake strikes Delhi-NCR, no casualty

An earthquake measuring 2.6 on the Richter Scale hit the Delhi-NCR region on Saturday (November 11, 2023).

Delhi ministers meet experts over pollution issue, bans entry of app-based cab from other states

New Delhi/IBNS: As the Air Quality deteriorates in the national capital, Delhi ministers-- Gopal Rai and Atishi-Wednesday held a meeting with experts from IIT Kanpur and CII regarding "artificial rain" to reduce pollution here.

Delhi: Air quality plunges into 'severe' category, AQI crosses 400 marks at various places

New Delhi/UNI: Delhi continues to reel under the "severe category" as the overall air quality index recorded at 418 on Wednesday morning.

Days after massive earthquake kills 157, another one hits Nepal today; tremors felt in Delhi

Kathmandu/New Delhi/IBNS: Days after the massive earthquake in Nepal that killed 157 and injured many, the Himalayan country was hit by another 5.6 magnitude quake on Monday and tremors of which were felt in neighbouring India's Delhi and NCR.