Traffic, Not Stubble Burning, Driving Daily Pollution Spikes in Delhi: Study
Despite low stubble burning, Delhi-NCR continues to face severe winter pollution, with traffic and local emissions driving daily spikes in PM2.5, NO₂, and CO levels.
Delhi Court to Pronounce Order Today in National Herald Case
The Delhi court is set to pronounce its verdict today in the high-profile National Herald case, which involves allegations of financial irregularities and asset transfers linked to the newspaper and…
Nursery Admissions: Delhi Schools Upload Criteria on DoE Portal
Delhi’s private schools have uploaded their nursery admission criteria on the DoE portal, awarding points based on distance, siblings, alumni parents, and provisions for single girl children for the 2025–26…
Who’s Polluting Delhi’s Air? Farm Fires Are Just One Part of the Problem
Delhi’s air quality has worsened, with AQI levels hitting 428 in November. While stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana contributes during peak smog days, data from the Ministry of Earth…
NIA Arrests Faridabad Man for Sheltering Key Accused in Delhi Blast Case
The NIA has arrested Soyab, a resident of Faridabad, for allegedly harbouring Umar-Un-Nabi, the accused in the November 10 Red Fort blast. Soyab, the seventh person detained in the case,…
Centre Sent Note to Punjab BJP Before Rolling Back Chandigarh Bill Amid Backlash
The Centre circulated a note to Punjab BJP leaders explaining the proposed Chandigarh Bill, which would have allowed direct governance under Article 240. Party leaders, citing public sentiment and law-and-order…
Smriti Mandhana’s Father Discharged; Wedding With Palash Muchhal Still Postponed
Cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal have postponed their wedding indefinitely after Smriti’s father fell ill. While he has now been discharged and is stable, no new wedding…
Medicare Costs in 2026: 3 Major Changes Seniors Need to Know
A new study highlights that road dust has become a major contributor to PM10 pollution in Indian cities, raising fresh concerns about urban air quality. With silt loads increasing due…
Where Does Road Dust Settle in India’s Air-Cleaning Efforts?
Road dust remains one of India’s most persistent pollution sources, contributing up to 52% of PM10 in major cities. Despite NCAP’s clean-air targets, poor disposal practices, high silt loads, and…
Platform X Begins Displaying User Location Labels to Curb Foreign Interference
Platform X has begun rolling out a new feature that displays the country where users are based, aiming to improve transparency and curb foreign interference. The update is being introduced…