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Noida: For the second day in a row, Ghaziabad recorded very poor air quality, which was also the worst in the country, even as Noida and Greater Noida breathed marginally better. On Friday, Ghaziabad's AQI was recorded at 306, showing no improvement from 307 logged a day ago. In Loni, located along the Delhi border and home to nearly 450 industrial units, AQI tipped towards the severe range at 350 at 4pm. The area was among the six pollution hotspots -- along with Sahibabad, Raj Nagar Extension, ...Read More >
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) remained in the "poor" category for a fourth consecutive day on Friday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB's) daily bulletin. Forecasts suggest that air quality may further deteriorate over the next few days. On Friday, the 24-hour average AQI was 254 (poor), continuing the "poor" air streak of 245 on Thursday, 233 on Wednesday and 211 on Tuesday. Before that, Delhi had been enjoying a continuous streak of "moderate" and "satisfactory" air d ...Read More >
Lucknow: State minister Arun Kumar Saxena on Friday urged people to use only green crackers this Diwali for a pollution-free festival."On Diwali, use only green crackers developed and approved by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), because they contain very little or no amount of harmful chemicals like barium, potassium, nitrate, sulphur and aluminium compared to the traditional ones, and also cause very little noise and air pollution," said the minister of state for enviro ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The capital is raring for Diwali celebrations this weekend. The permission for bursting green firecrackers, this Diwali, has added zing to the excitement and festive mood. However, the dipping air quality ahead of the festival is threatening to play spoiler. Air quality in the capital as well as the National Capital Region (NCR) has fallen to the 'very poor' category, creating concerns for both the public and the administration. According to the Central Pollu ...Read More >
MUMBAI: As Mumbai's air quality dips following the monsoon season, environmentalists warn that the five-day Diwali festival could push pollution levels higher. Every year, the city's air and noise readings spike after fireworks, prompting debate over the use of green crackers- the supposedly less polluting alternative. In order to understand what they are, how they differ from traditional fireworks, and how citizens can celebrate responsibly, HT spoke with Sumaira Abdulali, crusader against pol ...Read More >
New Delhi: An 11-year-old female hyena died at the Delhi Zoo on Thursday under "mysterious" circumstances, zoo officials said, stating a post-mortem examination will be conducted to ascertain the actual cause of death. The zoo is now left with only two hyenas, a male and a female. The hyena was found lying in its den -- within the enclosure. The body was retrieved and sent to the zoo hospital, where it was discovered that she had already died. Typically, hyenas stay inside dens created in the e ...Read More >
Mysuru: A report prepared by the Wildlife Institute of India, under Project Elephant of the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change, has issued a serious warning to the Karnataka forest department about a growing threat to the state's elephant habitats. As per the 'Status of Elephants in India: DNA Based Synchronous All India Population Estimation of Elephants (SAIEE) 2021-25' report, the once-contiguous elephant populations of the Western Ghats are rapidly becoming disconnected ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The district administration has rolled back its blanket ban on firecrackers, opting instead to allow the sale and use of only green crackers for a limited period during Diwali.The move comes a day after the administration's initial prohibition -- prompted by the need to comply with the Supreme Court's guidelines, which permit only certified green crackers in NCR.On Thursday, deputy commissioner Ajay Kumar announced the amended order, specifying that green crackers certified by NEERI (Na ...Read More >
Chennai: This Diwali, only green crackers using formulations approved by CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) are permitted. These have smaller shells and reduced chemical content, a move expected to have a significant impact on both air quality and noise levels. However, some quantities of regular crackers still find their way into the market, as experts say enforcement remains patchy.As per a Supreme Court order, only eco-friendly green firecrackers are permitted ...Read More >
New Delhi: An 11-year-old female hyena died at the Delhi zoo on Thursday. Officials said a postmortem will be conducted to ascertain the cause of death. The zoo now has two hyenas left. The hyena was found dead inside its den within the enclosure. The body was taken to the zoo hospital, where it was confirmed that the animal was already dead. Normally, hyenas rest inside the dens built within the enclosure but feed in the rear section, where the zoo staff work. Delhi zoo, which has been shut sin ...Read More >
New Delhi: As the festive season approaches, so does India's recurring debate, whether "green crackers" can really make Diwali celebrations less polluting. In light of worsening winter smog and continued firecracker prohibitions, let's ask the very straightforward and approachable question: What are green crackers, and how do they compare and relate to conventional fireworks? Green crackers are a newer, advanced generation of firecrackers, developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial R ...Read More >
New Delhi: The European Investment Bank (EIB) is stepping up its presence in India's green transition, using its capital and expertise to plug financing gaps in clean energy, sustainable transport and water infrastructure, top official at the multilateral financial agency told Mint on Thursday. The broad aim is to make lives better, more sustainable and inclusive. By investing in the country's green funds and projects from metro systems to battery storage, the EU's lending arm aims to accelerat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Around 15 million people in India were affected due to wildfires in 2024-25, with Uttar Pradesh being the most impacted region, a global study has estimated. Uttar Pradesh was also found to have experienced its most severe wildfire season on record, which researchers said was driven by crop burning, heatwaves and dry fuel accumulation. Regional fires contributed to severe haze episodes in New Delhi in November 2024, with PM2.5 levels reaching 13 times the daily standard ...Read More >
India is taking steps to mitigate the high level of e-waste through a long-term project that will encourage the use of reusable and restorative products. A landmark five-year project has been launched to transform the country's electronics sector into a circular economy, with support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP). The project is planned to be implemented in partnership with the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) ...Read More >
Delhi weather update: According to the IMD forecast, smog or shallow fog is likely to develop in several areas from October 19, with mist or haze expected during the early hours of the day, throughout the week. While skies will remain mostly clear, partially overcast conditions with mild north-easterly winds are anticipated by October 21. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that the city's first-ever attempt at artificial rain through cloud seedin ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Navy is hosting the fifth edition of the Indo-Indonesian joint bilateral maritime exercise 'Samudra Shakti - 2025' in Visakhapatnam. The participating units include INS Kavaratti, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette of Eastern Fleet under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command (ENC) and the Indonesian Navy Ship KRI John Lie, a Corvette (with an integral helicopter), which arrived at Visakhapatnam. Commenced on October 14, the exercise will continue till October 17. The ha ...Read More >
Noida: As the city inches closer to winter months, stagnant winds continue to trap pollutants close to the surface, increasing the likelihood of air quality deterioration in the coming days. According to the India Meteorological Department, Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts are likely to witness clear skies, zero rainfall, and daytime temperatures between 32-33°C over the next week. Nighttime temperatures will gradually drop to 19-21°C, while morning humidity will remain high around 80% ...Read More >
The Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) has been evaluated as a distinct entity by the IUCN, potentially elevating its conservation status. With an estimated 3,093 individuals remaining, primarily in India, the species faces significant threats from habitat loss and human conflict, necessitating urgent conservation action. In a landmark step for wildlife taxonomy, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has for the first time evaluated the Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) as ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Green crackers, with 30% less emission and that too in laboratory conditions, will make little difference to air quality when there are largescale fireworks across Delhi-NCR, pollution scientists said on Wednesday, adding they expect use of crackers to increase this time with the legal window opening after Supreme Court's order.The court lifted its earlier blanket ban but clarified that only certified, less-polluting varieties of firecrackers developed by CSIR-NEERI can be used. "Assumi ...Read More >
Noida: The worsening air quality trend continued on Wednesday as Noida's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) hit 318, breaching the 'very poor' category for the first time this season. This was also the country's worst AQI to be recorded on the day. The last time the city's AQI breached the very poor mark was on Jan 4, when it touched 365.A visible smog layer hung over the region throughout the day, with 7x sectors and areas off the Noida expressway seeing high concentrations of PM2.5 and 10 ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The air quality took a downturn on Wednesday, with the average air quality index (AQI) escalating to 251 from 216 the previous day, marking a 16% increase within just 24 hours, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This has resulted in air quality plunging deeper into the 'poor' category, signaling the beginning of winter smog season. Among the city's monitoring stations, Vikas Sadan and Sector 51 recorded 'very poor' air, with indices at 320 and 319 respectively. In cont ...Read More >
New Delhi: Deteriorating further, the city's air quality worsened within the poor category on Wednesday, even as the pollution models indicated that the air quality index would turn very poor even before Diwali.The average AQI was 233 at 4pm against 211 on Tuesday. According to weather analysts, while the mornings are likely to turn misty or foggy and winds calmer, the share of stubble burning to the city's PM2.5 levels is expected to rise from less than 1% to over 4% by Friday. This may lead to ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The air quality took a downturn on Wednesday, with the average air quality index (AQI) escalating to 251 from 216 the previous day, marking a 16% increase within just 24 hours, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This has resulted in air quality plunging deeper into the 'poor' category, signaling the beginning of winter smog season.Among the city's monitoring stations, Vikas Sadan and Sector 51 recorded 'very poor' air, with indices at 320 and 319 respectively. In contr ...Read More >
Mysuru/Bengaluru: Hours after IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge Wednesday shared a video of a phone call in which an unidentified man, claiming affiliation with RSS, allegedly abused him in Hindi, home minister G Parameshwara said the govt has ordered an investigation. "We will find out who threatened the minister. We will identify the source," Parameshwara said. "A minister has the right to share his opinions. Threatening him for this is unacceptable. Action will be taken. Though tracking callers i ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court's decision to permit the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR has left the residents divided. While many welcomed the move, saying it represents a long-awaited return to tradition, others were wary it could worsen the situation in a city that is perpetually struggling to contain pollution, especially during the Oct-Nov period."It's Diwali after all. For one day, Delhiites should get to celebrate the festival the way they want. Besides, it's just green cra ...Read More >
Gurgaon: After a hot and humid Sunday, the city is bracing for a sharp weather shift. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall across south Haryana districts, including Gurgaon, on Monday and Tuesday. The forecast also mentions the likelihood of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and even hail in some areas.Meanwhile, the city recorded a maximum temperature of 33.2°C, which was 0.2 degrees higher than the previous day, while the min ...Read More >
Dehradun: Uttarakhand, known for its scenic mountains and rich forests, is facing a serious wildlife crisis. In the last 25 years, the state has lost 573 elephants due to unnatural causes. In 2025 alone, 22 elephants have already died -- an average of nearly two every month. The situation has become even more alarming with the death of three elephants in just one week in the Haridwar Forest Division. The third elephant was found dead in Laldhang, raising serious questions about forest safety an ...Read More >
Meanwhile, Delhi experienced partially cloudy skies on Friday, with no rainfall recorded. (File) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Rainfall and winds helped Delhi avoid a sharp pollution rise after Dussehra celebrations * Delhi's 24-hour average AQI was 88 on Friday, categorised as satisfactory * Post-Dussehra pollution spikes have been common, with AQI exceeding 200 in recent years Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhit: A combi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Rain lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Monday morning, bringing relief from the hot and humid conditions that had persisted over the past several days. The national capital has been witnessing unusually high temperatures through September and early October. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average. The maximum temperature on Sunday was 34.1 degrees Celsius. Rai ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The weather in the National Capital Region (NCR) is set to shift once again, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Monday, warning of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Delhi and its adjoining areas. According to IMD officials, the region is likely to experience winds of 30-40 kmph, accompanied by intermittent showers throughout the day. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 32 degree ...Read More >
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