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Under Stage II of GRAP, several curbs and intensified actions include daily mechanical or vacuum sweeping and water sprinkling on identified roads, preferably before peak traffic hours, to control dust. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR as the city's air quality slipped into the "very poor" category, with the AQI crossing 300 mark. The move came after the Sub-Committee on GRAP on Saturday reviewed th ...Read More >
While the network has grown to 97 km with 83 stations and now ferries over 10 lakh commuters daily, this expansion is being overwhelmingly outpaced by the city's burgeoning vehicle population. As Bengaluru's Namma Metro marks its 14th anniversary, the vision of a fully connected city that launched with its first 6.7km stretch in 2011 remains a distant dream for its residents. A report by TOI reveals a system struggling to keep pace with the city's explosive growth, hampered by chronic delays, s ...Read More >
Mumbai Metropolitan Region is set for a major transformation. By 2047, it aims to be a global economic leader with a GDP of over a trillion dollars. Population is expected to reach nearly 4 crore. Significant infrastructure projects and job creation will drive this growth. The region will focus on sustainable development and improved liveability. The Mumbai metropolitan region is poised to emerge as one of the world's leading urban economies by 2047, with its gross domestic product (GDP) projec ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: Delhi woke up to severe air pollution on Tuesday, a day after Diwali, as relentless bursting of firecrackers ignored the Supreme Court-mandated time slots. The air quality index (AQI) reached 451 at 7 am, nearly twice the national safe limit, as toxic haze enveloped the city. On Diwali night, the AQI had already dipped into the 'very poor' category, while satellite cities Noida and Gurgaon recorded AQI levels of 407 and 402, respectively. Monitoring stations across Delhi reported ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20 (UNI) The national capital's air quality index today continued to reel under the "very poor" quality, going up a few more notches compared to the previous day. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Average AQI recorded today was 345, falling under the 'very poor' category. On Sunday evening, it had crossed the 300 mark. Amid the present scenario of the city's air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management in the national capital region and adjoining ar ...Read More >
Noida: The city's air quality slipped to 'very poor' at 329 on Sunday, a day before Diwali, against 293 in the 'poor' category a day prior. Greater Noida also noted a slight deterioration but air quality remained 'poor' with an AQI of 287 from Saturday's 248. Neighbouring Ghaziabad was worst off, remaining in the 'very poor' category on Sunday at 334 - a slight deterioration from 324 the previous day.Meanwhile, Delhi's AQI was recorded in the 'poor' category on Sunday at 296. Noida's station-wis ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19 (PTI) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR as the city's air quality slipped into the "very poor" category, with the AQI crossing 300 mark. The move came after the Sub-Committee on GRAP on Saturday reviewed the worsening pollution levels and forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), which warned of further deteriorati ...Read More >
Telangana witnessed a statewide bandh on Saturday. The protest was called by BC JAC against the High Court's stay on a 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections. The ruling Congress, BRS, and BJP extended their support to the bandh. Leaders from various parties participated in protests, demanding the implementation of the reservation. Essential services remained unaffected. A statewide bandh called by the BC JAC to protest against the High Court's stay order on the 42 ...Read More >
Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for Travis Scott's concert this weekend, warning of diversions and heavy traffic near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. As the Capital gears up for a musical spectacle with world-renowned rapper Travis Scott bringing his "Circus Maximus World Tour" to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium this weekend, Delhi Police has released a traffic advisory on Friday noting major diversion points. With the possibility of a mammoth turnout of over 50,000 each night, elaborate traffic a ...Read More >
Visitors have been advised to park only at designated areas, as roadside parking will not be permitted. E-rickshaws, auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws will not be allowed beyond Chatta Rail Chowk and T-Point Subhash Marg on Netaji Subhash Marg Delhi Traffic Police on Saturday issued an advisory for Chandni Chowk and nearby markets from October 18 to 21 in view of the heavy festive rush expected during the period. According to the advisory, a large number of visitors are likely to visit the ar ...Read More >
Special security measures have been implemented at key markets, crowded public places, and commercial hubs with high foot traffic. Delhi Police has deployed an adequate number of personnel across all districts, assisted by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) as force multipliers to strengthen on-ground security. To manage heavy vehicular movement during the festive rush, the Delhi Traffic Police has deployed maximum manpower to regulate traffic, ensure pedestrian safety, and maintain public conv ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Barring stray incidents, the 'Telangana bandh' called by the Backward Classes' JAC (Joint Action Committee) demanding enhancement of reservation for BCs in seats and positions in local bodies was peaceful across the state on Saturday. However, many commuters faced hardships due to cancellation of bus services in Hyderabad and some of the districts until the public transportation services resumed in the afternoon. By and large, shops and establishments remained open. Diwali shopping w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Ahead of Diwali, an elaborate and multi-layered security arrangement has been implemented across the national capital to ensure a safe and secure celebration for all residents, according to an official statement from the Delhi Police. Special security measures have been implemented at key markets, crowded public places, and commercial hubs with high foot traffic. Delhi Police has deployed an adequate number of personnel across all districts, assisted by Cent ...Read More >
New Delhi: Markets overflowed, streets were full of shoppers, and commuters were stuck in traffic for hours. From Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk, a half an hour ride took an hour or more as the city stepped out for Diwali shopping. Among the markets that saw the heaviest traffic were Chandni Chowk, Sadar Bazaar, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, Kamla Nagar, Rajouri Garden and Connaught Place, and areas near malls such as Select City Walk. The ripple effect is being felt on arterial stretches too, like t ...Read More >
MUMBAI: A delegation of citizens representing Aamchi Mumbai, Aamchi BEST and other organisations met BEST general manager Sonia Sethi on Friday. They demanded that the undertaking immediately stop selling (monetising) its land holdings to private builders in the name of generating "non-fare revenue." Hussain Indorewala, co-convenor of AMAB, said that in the name of "cutting losses," BEST increasingly brought in private contractors, doubled bus fares recently from a minimum of Rs 5 to Rs 10, redu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The capital witnessed severe traffic congestion across multiple areas on Friday as the festive season triggered a massive surge in vehicular movement. Long queues of bumper-to-bumper traffic caused delays and inconvenience to commuters, with several people stranded for hours. In a bid to manage the situation, Delhi Traffic Police cancelled all kinds of leave for personnel till Chhath Puja, except in emergency cases. The order was issued by the Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic ...Read More >
New Delhi: As the countdown to Diwali and the long weekend begins, Delhi's roads are bursting at the seams. On Thursday evening, the city glowed not just with fairy lights but also with endless rows of brake lights stretching across major corridors.Connaught Place, Mathura Road, ITO, GK, Lajpat Nagar and long stretches of the Ring Road near AIIMS and on the Outer Ring Road towards Gurgaon and Noida; all glowed red on Google Maps. Around 5.15 pm, travel time from central Delhi to Noida hovered ar ...Read More >
New Delhi: It's the season of traffic congestion and Delhiites are feeling it too. Chandni Chowk and adjoining Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Marg were gridlocked on Tuesday afternoon. Amid the steady stream of Diwali shoppers, cars barely moved. Shopkeepers too were stocking up. Their waiting vehicles added to the jam. Karol Bagh, another shopping hub, was no different. In south Delhi, roads around the Lajpat Nagar market were so packed that residents started seeking help on social media. "Huge traffi ...Read More >
Kargil, Oct 17: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and the Apex Body of Leh have jointly called for a peaceful, silent protest and a three-hour blackout across Ladakh on Saturday to express solidarity with the families of martyrs, those critically injured, and the youth currently under detention. As per the organizers, the silent march in Kargil will commence at Chowk Chullah at 10:00 a.m., where participants will gather before proceeding towards Zainabia Chowk and then returning to Lal Chowk ...Read More >
Stage I of GRAP is implemented when the AQI exceeds 200. Stage II (Very Poor) comes into effect when it crosses 300, Stage III (Severe) at levels above 350, and Stage IV (Severe Plus) when the AQI goes beyond 400. New Delhi: Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the 'poor' category for the first time this season with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 211 on Tuesday ahead of Diwali. It forced Commission for Air Quality Management to impose stage I of Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) in Delhi-NCR. Th ...Read More >
JAMMU, Oct 16: BJP national general secretary, Tarun Chugh today lashed out at Omar Abullah's NC-Congress alliance Government which completed its one year in office, calling it a regime of deception and false promises. Chugh said that the NC leadership, Omar and Farooq Abdullah misled the people of Jammu and Kashmir with tall guarantees during the 2024 Assembly elections but failed to deliver even the basic commitments. He pointed out that the promise of 12 free LPG cylinders to poor households ...Read More >
Pune: The increase in renewable energy production capacity will support sustainable mobility efforts in the state, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday."We have a robust solar power generation system. By 2030, I am sure that the share of renewable power generation in the state will be around 52%. This will help develop charging infrastructure using decarbonised power," he said at the launch of the EV truck developed and manufactured by Essar Group-backed Blue Energy Motors at its pl ...Read More >
Bengaluru's tech corridor, Outer Ring Road, witnessed heavy traffic on Tuesday evening after a BMTC bus broke down. At 4:43 pm, Bengaluru Traffic Police posted an advisory on X, stating that due to a vehicle breakdown near Ecospace Junction towards Marathahalli, traffic was moving slowly at Kadubeesanahalli, Devarabisanahalli, and Bellandur. Asked about the reason for the spike in traffic, Karthik Reddy, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Bengaluru, told Moneycontrol: "A BMTC bus breakdow ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 16 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday unveiled Blue Energy Motors' (BEM) electric heavy-duty truck at the company's manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, marking a significant step in India's electric mobility revolution. The truck, touted as India's first electric heavy-duty vehicle with battery-swapping capability, was launched at BEM's facility, which has a production capacity of 10,000 trucks per annum. The CM highlighted th ...Read More >
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has introduced WhatsApp-based ticketing for its Aqua Line (Metro Line 3). Commuters can now generate QR tickets instantly by sending 'Hi' to a designated number or scanning station QR codes. This initiative aims to provide seamless, efficient, and sustainable travel, eliminating paper tickets and supporting multiple payment options. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has launched Whatsapp-based ticketing for commuters of Metro Line 3, also known as Aqu ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai's Metro Lines 2 A and 7 recorded their highest-ever single-day ridership on 15th October 2025. On Wednesday, a staggering 3,44,311 commuters travelled on these two lines, marking a new record in the Maha Mumbai Metro history. MMRDA Celebrates Milestone The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) announced the achievement on social media ( X), celebrating what it called a "success story of your love, faith and blessings." The agency thanked Mumbaikars for embrac ...Read More >
The UNTCC serves as a vital forum to address operational challenges, evolving threats, interoperability, inclusivity in decision-making and the role of technology and training in strengthening UN peacekeeping missions. After deliberations in Delhi, the UNTCC chiefs travelled to Agra, where they "witnessed an integrated new-age technology demonstration and were shown an array of new generation equipment by the Indian Army", the defence ministry said in a statement. The demonstration underscored ...Read More >
Pune, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the state government will extend all possible support for the production of trucks and build other corridors like the Mumbai-Pune Electric Corridor. "The electric truck with swappable battery manufactured by Blue Energy Motors is a ' revolution on wheels ' and considering its technology and efficiency, this sector will expand to a large extent in the coming days. The state government will provide all possible suppor ...Read More >
New Delhi: Karnataka and several other states have requested the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) to study extensively for the new semi-high-speed Namo Bharat corridors. The Namo Bharat corridors, which aims to expand intercity connectivity all throughout the country, is a crucial step of the government and the states are looking to expand the reach of India's first regional rapid transit system. What has Karnataka requested of NCRTC? According to news agency PTI, the Kar ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ahmedabad could host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. On Wednesday, the Executive Board (EB) of Commonwealth Sport, the Games' global governing body, recommended Ahmedabad to host the centenary edition of the CWG. The official announcement of the host city will be made on November 26 during the Commonwealth Sport's general assembly in Glasgow. Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse wrote on social media: "Bharat takes another giant leap in the global sporting ...Read More >
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