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December 18, 2024 9:56 PM

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Delhi’s Air Quality Dips to ‘Severe’ with AQI at 449

The air quality in the national capital, Delhi, continues to be in the severe category, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 449 as of 8 PM this evening. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, some areas of the city have breached the 450 AQI levels into the very poor category. The A...

December 18, 2024 10:20 PM

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Ferry boat capsizes in sea near Mumbai, at least 13 passengers feared dead

At least 13 people have died in a boat accident near Mumbai this evening. A private ferry boat en route to the Elephanta Caves capsized near Uran in Raigad district. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has informed that out of 13 victims,10 are civilians and the other three are navy personn...

December 18, 2024 6:08 PM

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Farmers’ ‘Rail Roko’ Protest Disrupts Train Services in Punjab

In Punjab, farmers today blocked train routes at 52 places under Ferozepur Railway Division as part of their three-hour 'Rail Roko' protest. They squatted on railway lines causing much inconvenience to passengers. However, the protest passed off peacefully.   Railway sources told Akashvani that...

December 18, 2024 12:20 PM

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Punjab DGP orders strict action over Islamabad police station blast

In the wake of a blast that occurred at the Islamabad police station in the district, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav visited Amritsar on Tuesday and directed officers concerned to ensure professional policing and take strict action against the perpetrators. The DGP chaired a high-leve...