Air quality in Delhi-NCR improves, reaching the moderate category
NOIDA, INDIA - OCTOBER 22: A view of skyscrapers covered in a light haze due to rising air pollution levels on October 22, 2024 in Noida, India. The level of air pollution in multiple areas in Delhi-NCR continues to be in the very poor category. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

December 30, 2024 8:54 AM

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Air quality in Delhi-NCR improves, reaching the moderate category

The air quality in Delhi-NCR has shown a little improvement and registered in the moderate category with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 183 at 6 this morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI in some areas of the city has crossed the 200 mark. The AQI at Delhi's Anand...

IMD predicts significant drop in minimum temperatures across North India

December 30, 2024 12:55 PM

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IMD predicts significant drop in minimum temperatures across North India

North India, including the national capital, will see a chilly New Year as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a significant drop in minimum temperatures across the region in the coming days. Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, IMD senior scientist, Dr. Soma Sen Roy said that ...

Punjab Police busts ISI-backed Narco-terror module and arrests 5 persons

December 30, 2024 8:14 AM

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Punjab Police busts ISI-backed Narco-terror module and arrests 5 persons

Punjab Police has busted an ISI-backed narco-terror module by arresting five people, including its mastermind. They were also involved in lobbing hand-grenades at two police establishments, recently, in Batala and Gurdaspur. Punjab Police Director General Gaurav Yadav informed that the module was be...

South Korea: Bird strike emerged as a possible factor in plane crash in Muan International Airport
Muan: This photo shows the accident site where a passenger plane crashed at Muan International Airport in Muan, 288 kilometers southwest of Seoul, on Dec. 29, 2024. (Photo: IANS/Yonhap)

December 30, 2024 8:07 AM

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South Korea: Bird strike emerged as a possible factor in plane crash in Muan International Airport

In South Korea plane crash, bird strike has emerged as a possible factor. Officials revealed that air traffic controllers warned the aircraft about bird strike risks minutes before the accident and one of the surviving crew members reportedly mentioned a bird strike after being rescued. However, aut...

EAM S Jaishankar will be on three-day official visit to Qatar from today

December 30, 2024 7:51 AM

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EAM S Jaishankar will be on three-day official visit to Qatar from today

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will be on a three-day official visit to Qatar from today. During the visit, he will meet the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. In a statement, the External Affairs Ministry said, the visit wil...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Gujarat today

December 30, 2024 7:45 AM

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Gujarat today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Gujarat today. Mr Shah will be on a day-long visit to the state to attend the annual function of the Shrimad Rajchandra ashram at Shri Dharampur Tirth in Asura, Gujarat during which he will participate in Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony at Raj Sabhagruh.