12 flights diverted as rain lashes Delhi; roads waterlogged, traffic hit

Pre-monsoon showers lashed Delhi on Tuesday, bringing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat but also causing problems of waterlogging and traffic congestion in many areas. IMAGE: Vehicles......

Red alert in Delhi as heat index soars to an alarming 51.9 deg C

A red alert was issued for Delhi as it remained in the grip of an intense heatwave, with temperatures ranging from 40.9 to 45.0 degrees Celsius across various weather stations on Wednesday. IMAGE:......

Pollution: Centre announces staggered working hours for Delhi staffers

The Centre on Thursday announced staggered working timings for its employees in view of the severe air pollution in Delhi, according to an order issued by the Union personnel ministry. IMAGE:......

Gas chamber: Delhi chokes at 'alarming' AQI of 428

A dense layer of smog enveloped the national capital as the pollution levels continued to rise. IMAGE: Vehicles ply on a flyover amid the smog as the Air Quality Index (AQI) dips into the 'severe'......

How Delhi plans to curb and control pollution

In December 2016, the Supreme Court directed the central government to have a graded action plan to tackle the menace of air pollution. There are two plans - Comprehensive Action Plan and Graded......

Highly polluting industry: Bengal tops the list

West Bengal has the highest number of red category industries causing high pollution, followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, while 43 industrial clusters have been identified as 'critically......

Ban on single-use plastic kicks in from July 1

As the ban on certain single-use plastic items kicks in from Friday, state governments will initiate an enforcement campaign and close down units engaging in production, distribution, stocking and......

Kejriwal's boost for small scale industries in Delhi

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in New Delhi has done away with the need to secure crucial permits for setting up small-scale industries in the national capital.  Now, micro, small and......

Delhi pollution choking boxers ahead of world championships

'We feel the air is no good. Some of the parents of these players are worried and we tell our players to restrict their time outside' IMAGE: Colombian boxer Dayana Cordero covers her face with a......

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

'Indian captain has confirmed that the team was fine and had a full outdoor training session without any issue.' IMAGE: The Indian players during their training session at the Arun Jaitley stadium......

Is IPL using up Bengaluru's water supply?

Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI Amidst the worsening water crisis in the city, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Karnataka State Cricket Association and other state authorities......

Delhi smog steals spotlight: SL-Bangla tie in jeopardy

Uncertainty looms over Lanka-Bangla World Cup clash due to severe air pollution IMAGE: Bangladesh braved hazardous conditions to train on Saturday evening, wearing masks at the Feroz Shah......

Gambhir wants Bangladesh T20 shifted out of 'polluted' Delhi

'No match or sporting event is bigger than the people of Delhi.' IMAGE: A security guard stands amidst smog during a practice session of Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on......