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Delhi-NCR recorded dangerously high air pollution levels, with AQI crossing 400 in areas like Wazirpur, Rohini, and Bawana. Experts link the surge to cold temperatures, low wind speed, vehicular emissions, and construction dust, urging precautions for vulnerable populations.

Delhi’s AQI stood at 335 on Saturday morning, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. The capital also recorded a minimum temperature of 11°C, three degrees below normal, as winter conditions began to set in.

Delhi’s air quality plunged to ‘severe’ levels on Sunday, with AQI breaching 400 in several areas and a thick layer of smog reducing visibility. Calm winds and high humidity worsened pollution, while experts warned of further deterioration ahead.

Delhi’s air quality dipped to ‘very poor’ on Thursday as haze and fog trapped pollutants, reducing visibility to under a kilometre. The AQI climbed to 357, with several areas recording ‘severe’ levels amid calm winds and high humidity.

Delhi-NCR hospitals report a sharp rise in respiratory and pregnancy-related complications following Diwali, as air quality plummeted to “very poor” levels. Experts warn that high pollution poses serious risks for children, the elderly, and expectant mothers, urging preventive measures.

Delhi-NCR’s air quality plummeted to the ‘very poor’ category after Diwali, with several areas recording ‘severe’ pollution levels. Despite restrictions, widespread fireworks worsened air quality, prompting authorities to activate Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan.

The Supreme Court allowed the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR from October 18–21 for Diwali, balancing environmental concerns and festive traditions. Authorities must monitor pollution levels, and illegal firecracker sales will face strict penalties

The Game Developer Association of India (GDAI) has launched a Policy Secretariat in Delhi NCR to promote structured engagement with government bodies, shape pro-innovation policies, and support the growth of India’s fast-evolving video games industry.

The Supreme Court modified its August 11 order on stray dogs, allowing sterilised and vaccinated canines to be released back in the same area, excluding rabid or aggressive ones. Feeding will only be allowed in designated civic spaces, not streets

Prime Minister calls Delhi the future ‘Vikas Model’ of India during highway inaugurations

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma criticised Bollywood celebrities supporting stray dog rights after the Supreme Court ordered Delhi-NCR strays to be moved into shelters. He accused animal lovers of “selective sympathy” and said human lives must not be endangered for animal compassion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two major highway projects in Delhi — the Dwarka Expressway’s Delhi section and UER-II stretch — on Sunday. The Rs 11,000 crore investment aims to decongest the capital and enhance NCR industrial and transport connectivity

The Supreme Court’s larger Bench will revisit the stray dogs relocation case in Delhi-NCR, amid strong opposition from activists and public figures concerned about welfare, infrastructure, and legal consistency.

Chief Justice BR Gavai responded to an urgent mention of a plea on stray dogs, promising to examine the issue. The plea raised concerns about non-compliance with sterilisation and immunisation rules meant to control the stray population.

Tesla has opened its first showroom in Delhi at Aerocity, its second in India within a month. The outlet focuses on the Model Y SUV, aiming to tap into India’s premium EV market ahead of the festive season.

Delhi-NCR recorded its cleanest July air in over a decade as continuous rain improved air quality dramatically. AQI levels dropped below 50 in many areas. However, waterlogging and traffic snarls exposed infrastructure flaws across the region.

Heavy rainfall brought relief to Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, reducing temperatures and significantly improving air quality. The IMD forecast predicts continued rain and thunderstorms until August 3. AQI levels in several parts of Delhi and NCR improved to ‘satisfactory’.

A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, with the epicentre in Jhajjar, Haryana. Tremors were widely felt across the region, prompting people to rush outdoors. No casualties or damage have been reported so far, officials said.

According to the Vestian report, Hyderabad holds 28 mn sft of vacant stock, the highest among the top seven cities and the stock is expected to rise further in 2025 due to a strong pipeline of upcoming supply in the city

The DMRC and Blue Dart have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate urban freight (cargo) services via metro trains, leveraging the metro's infrastructure to streamline cargo movement while reducing road congestion and emissions.