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'Travellers take note': Amid high Delhi air pollution, Singapore High Commission issues advisory

December 15, 2025 9:34 pm

The High Commission has asked its nationals to follow the advisory issued by Delhi authorities, urging residents to stay indoors, especially children and those with respiratory or cardiac ailments, and to use masks if stepping out.

Delhi’s air hides a new killer — microplastics that can spike heart attack risk 4.5x

December 05, 2025 3:21 pm

Flagging the crisis, 80 Padma awardee doctors from across India said it is a “direct and ongoing threat to human life”, particularly for children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with chronic heart and lung conditions.

Red Fort blast exposes alarming gaps in purchase of used cars in NCR: Here are four things every buyer must know

November 20, 2025 3:24 pm

There are roughly 5,000 small, medium, and large second-hand car dealers in the national capital.

‘Playing in foul air amounts to putting kids in gas chamber’: SC, HC express concern over children’s health

November 20, 2025 3:50 pm

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) complied within hours, directing state governments in the region to postpone all physical sports competitions scheduled for November and December.

Two days after Delhi, Gurgaon and Faridabad DCs order hybrid classes for students upto Class 5

November 14, 2025 9:07 am

The decisions are in line with the November 11 order of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), and the Haryana Government's directives issued on November 12.

House-hunting in Delhi-NCR? What you'll pay now compared to last year

October 08, 2025 10:44 am

A 1,000-sq ft house now costs around Rs 90 lakh on average in the NCR, compared to Rs 72 lakh last year. Property prices in Bengaluru rising second fastest in the country, show data from realty research firm Anarock

Rare meteor streaks across Delhi-NCR sky, residents share stunning videos online

September 20, 2025 12:31 pm

Shortly after the sighting, videos flooded social media, capturing the fiery trail as it fragmented into smaller, glowing pieces.

Delhi Hardlook | Bank debited Rs 27 lakh twice without permission’: Homebuyers struggle as 'builder-banker nexus' plays out

September 07, 2025 10:14 am

Several homebuyers had signed up for a subvention scheme, under which the builder was to bear the EMI payments until possession of the flat was handed over. But many builders failed to deliver projects on time, and banks began pursuing buyers for loan repayment

Schools closed on Today (Sep 4): Punjab, Himachal Pradesh schools shut till Sept 7; Delhi-NCR schools likely closed

September 04, 2025 9:11 am

Schools closed on September 4: Heavy monsoon rains have led to widespread school closures across India on September 4. Various states, including Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, have announced holidays for educational institutions amid flooding and landslides.

Tale of 2 cities: Why Gurgaon comes to halt after heavy rain but Noida does not

September 04, 2025 12:30 pm

Gurgaon’s road network is believed to accentuate the problem. The lack of a clear road grid leads to further congestion, which puts the spotlight on waterlogging, according to Naik

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Smog smothers Delhi-NCR for second day as AQI stays in ‘severe’ zone

November 12, 2025 6:01 pm

A thick haze blanketed Delhi-NCR for the second straight day, with air quality remaining in the ‘Severe’ category and key areas like Wazirpur and Bawana recording AQI levels above 450.

Heavy rain, thunderstorm lash Delhi-NCR; several trains delayed

January 24, 2019 7:24 am

Delhi’s rainfall deficit in the post-monsoon season is close to 80 per cent, IMD officials said, adding that rain during the week will help meet this shortfall.

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