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Commuters drive through heavy smog in New Delhi on Thursday, a day after Diwali celebrations. (Photo:PTI)

Massive crop burning near NCR, air to be 'severe' again

Stubble burning in neigbouring states 'largest-ever recorded' this year.

10 Nov 2018 1:15 AM IST

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

IITians make cancer cure breakthrough

The nano-sized (10-9 metre) carbon materials have been extracted from the leaves of the rosy periwinkle plant.

9 Nov 2018 12:32 AM IST

Commuters drive through heavy smog in New Delhi on Thursday, a day after Diwali celebrations. (Photo:PTI)

Over 300 held, 550 cases filed on Diwali night

A total of 562 cases were registered under Section 188 of the IPC across Delhi and 323 people were arrested by the Delhi...

9 Nov 2018 12:32 AM IST

A boy (above), wearing a pollution mask, burns crackers during Diwali celebrations in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court ban on firecrackers goes up in smoke

City records worst air quality of year, 10 times permissible limit.

9 Nov 2018 12:31 AM IST

Everybody worldwide is exposed to air pollution every time they breathe (Photo: AFP)

Delhi wakes up to hazy Diwali morning, air quality remains 'poor'

Delhi's air quality is expected to deteriorate to 'severe plus emergency' category after Diwali, SAFAR said.

7 Nov 2018 12:45 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

AAP govt striving to abolish manual scavenging, says Arvind Kejriwal

The 50 manual scavengers were given a three-month training in housekeeping.

7 Nov 2018 12:43 AM IST

Delhi authorities have stepped up efforts to combat pollution which includes measures like halting construction activities and regulating traffic. (Representational image)

CPCB mulls 'artificial rain' in Delhi to tackle pollution

Proposal to ban entry of heavy vehicles in capital after Diwali.

7 Nov 2018 12:43 AM IST

Those arrested were identified as Mohammad Burhan (22) and Aditya Singh (25), they said. Based on a complaint filed by a man, a case was registered on June 26. (Representational image)

100 kilos of crackers seized; 5 arrested

The police has seized more than 3,850 kg firecrackers in the national capital following the Supreme Court's order on the...

7 Nov 2018 12:43 AM IST

A Delhi Fire Service official said fire-related calls have been received post-Diwali midnight as well. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi fire services gear up for busy Diwali

Leaves of all personnel cancelled despite curbs on bursting crackers.

6 Nov 2018 1:03 AM IST

Officials attributed the sudden deterioration in the air quality to a change in wind direction, which is now blowing from the northwestern region towards Delhi and bringing dust and smoke from stubble burning in neighbouring states with it.

Delhi records season's worst air quality ahead of Diwali

The air quality turned severe for the first time this season on October 30.

6 Nov 2018 1:03 AM IST

The girl was allegedly raped multiple times by her father, an official said. (Representational Image)

Rickshaw driver arrested for raping 10-yr-old niece in Delhi

The girl was allegedly raped by the accused at her residence, when her parents were away, the police said.

5 Nov 2018 10:59 AM IST

The civic body has threatened of not collecting garbage from bulk waste creators.

Waste reduced to 7,200 MT

The BMC has made it compulsory for housing societies and bulk generators to segregate and compost waste.

5 Nov 2018 12:41 AM IST