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47 out of 50 most polluted cities of the world in India, Delhi gets a high rankAccording to live air quality rankings, India has 47 of the world's 50 most polluted cities. Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan is the most pollut...
Traffic challan disposal dips to 17.8% in Jan-Oct, revenue falls by a thirdOnly 17.8% of traffic challans were disposed of in the first ten months of 2026. The total fine issued was ₹16,903.93 crore, with only ₹2,8...
'Data eclipse': Questions over Delhi AQI data as several monitoring stations go offline on Diwali nightDelhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years, with the average AQI touching 376, but questions have emerged over the reliability o...
GRAP restrictions: Delhi HC directs constitution of committee on demolition of dangerous buildingsThe Delhi High Court has directed the MCD commissioner to constitute a high-powered committee in consultation with Chief Minister Rekha Gup...
SC questions recurring Delhi-NCR pollution, flags vehicle emissions as major contributorThe Supreme Court has raised concerns over recurring air pollution in Delhi-NCR, identifying vehicular emissions as a major contributor and...
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishanaw emphasises social media's role in child safety, algorithmic transparencyIndian IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has stated that social media platforms must prioritise children's safety and accountability. He highlig...
Delhi Metro revises Diwali schedule; select lines to start at 6 am, last train at 10 pmDelhi Metro services will begin an hour earlier than usual on Diwali, November 8. The Pink, Magenta, and Grey lines will start operations a...
SC issues notice to all office bearers of Keralam unit of Cong over post targeting CJI Surya KantIn a striking move, the Supreme Court has sent a contempt notice to Kerala's Congress party over a slanderous post aimed at the Chief Justi...
Delhi pollution: Supreme Court to go by expert opinion on plea for online classes if AQI risesSupreme Court is evaluating expert opinions concerning potential school closures amid worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR. The average Air Q...
UGC to relook controversial caste discrimination, ragging rules: Govt tells SCThe Centre has told the Supreme Court that it is considering appointing a committee to revisit the UGC's 2026 regulations on caste discrimi...
SC: Detained beyond 24 hours without magistrate? Release must be immediateThe Supreme Court has ruled that individuals detained for over 24 hours must be released immediately. This ruling specifies that the 24-hou...
Green crackers: Where can you buy them in Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad? How to identify if it is real or polluting cracker?Green crackers list: Green crackers are low-emission fireworks developed to reduce air and noise pollution compared with conventional firec...
BJP attacks Dia Mirza, Naseeruddin Shah over 'selective' environmental concernsBJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia criticized actors Dia Mirza and Naseeruddin Shah for what he called selective outrage regarding environmenta...
SC flags sale of firecrackers despite restrictions, asks Centre to ensure complianceThe Supreme Court of India has called for strict enforcement of firecracker restrictions in Delhi-NCR. This decision follows a report revea...
Diwali firecracker curbs: SC sets two time periods for fireworks, bans bursting near hospitalsThe Supreme Court has permitted the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali on specific dates. Firecrackers must not be used near...
'NCLT independently handles staff appointments': Corporate Affairs Ministry clarifies after SC remarksThe Ministry of Corporate Affairs has released a statement detailing its administrative functions concerning the National Company Law Tribu...
Delhi's decades-long battle against air pollution: From dusty skies to AI-powered monitoringDelhi has faced significant air pollution issues, prompting numerous studies and legal actions over the decades. Interventions such as the ...