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Some pollution hotspots in Delhi, Mumbai turn into green zones. (PTI Photo)

Pollution deaths in India rose to 1.67 million in 2019: Lancet study

India's three main cities, New Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai, were on the list of the world's 20 worst polluted cities,...

22 Dec 2020 11:22 PM IST

Usually, it is understood that if New Delhi witnesses cold temperatures then the winter would kick in over the city as well. DC Image

Winter not chilly in Hyderabad this year

An official from the local IMD-Hyderabad said that humid winds from the eastern coast is blowing over the city

17 Dec 2020 11:36 PM IST

File picture of Republic TV CEO Vikas Khanchandani leaving after being questioned by Mumbai Police in a probe related to TRP manipulation case, in Mumbai, Sunday, October 11, 2020. (PTI)

TRP scam: Republic Media Network's CEO arrested

The police have arrested a total of 13 persons in the case so far

13 Dec 2020 9:17 PM IST

Mangled remains of a mini-truck after it rammed into another truck, on the outskirts of Vadodara, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. At least 10 people were killed and 16 others injured in the mishap. (PTI Photo)

11 killed, 16 injured in truck crash near Vadodara; PM Modi condoles...

The accident took place at Waghodia circle near the city around 2.45 am when the victims were heading towards Pavagadh

18 Nov 2020 7:07 PM IST

This year, Chhath Puja will be celebrated from the evening of November 13 till the morning of November 14. (Photo: ANI)

COVID-19 in India: BMC puts curbs on mass Chhath Puja celebration in...

The festival dedicated to the Sun god will be celebrated on Friday and Saturday

18 Nov 2020 4:51 AM IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

As COVID-19 cases rise in Delhi, Kejriwal seeks to impose localised...

The Delhi government has also decided to withdraw its previous order allowing 200 guests to attend wedding functions

18 Nov 2020 4:40 AM IST

The Siddhivinayak temple.

Only 100 to get darshan at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple

Mumbai's iconic Siddhivinayak Temple is one of the most revered places in Mumbai for devotees

16 Nov 2020 11:54 AM IST

An East Delhi Municipal corporation (EDMC) vehicle sprinkles water to control dust as commuters drive along a road amid smoggy conditions in New Delhi on November 15, 2020. (AFP)

Diwali: Delhi's air quality turns 'severe'; firecrackers add to misery

However, IMD has said that a fresh western disturbance could increase the wind speed and improve the air quality in...

15 Nov 2020 11:01 AM IST

Two men were arrested for allegedly preparing fake Aadhaar and voter ID cards (Representational image)

2 held for preparing fake Aadhaar and voter ID cards

On November 4, eight members of the gang were arrested in the case by the EOW

10 Nov 2020 4:10 PM IST

People buy firecrackers despite the government urging public to restrain from bursting crackers during Diwali festival in view of current COVID-19 status, in Thane district, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. (PTI)

Mumbai civic body bans firecrackers, fireworks ahead of Diwali

However, BMC has permitted the use of 'mild' crackers on Laxmi Pujan, saying people can use 'anar' and fulzadi within...

9 Nov 2020 6:01 PM IST

Total ban on sale, use of firecrackers in Delhi from midnight

Total ban on sale, use of firecrackers in Delhi from midnight

The direction will apply to all cities and towns where the average of ambient air quality during November fell under the...

9 Nov 2020 12:44 PM IST

Bollywood producer Firoz Nadiadwala

NCB arrests Firoz Nadiadwala's wife, seizes 10 grams of cannabis

The NCB had earlier seized a total of 727.1 gm of cannabis, 74.1 gm marijuana and 95.1 gm mephedrone

9 Nov 2020 2:01 AM IST