For the first time in more than three weeks, Delhi woke up to marginally clearer skies as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) shifted from the very poor and severe zones into the poor category. While “poor” is still far from healthy, for residents who have endured almost a month of unrelenting smog, this small […]
Dharmendra, one of Bollywood’s most adored and enduring icons, has passed away at the age of 89, leaving behind a cinematic legacy that spans more than six decades and over 300 films. Known affectionately as Indian cinema’s “He-Man,” Dharmendra’s death marks the end of an era defined by charm, quiet strength, and an unmistakable screen […]
In a forceful and uncompromising directive, the Supreme Court of India has intensified pressure on the governments of Punjab and Haryana to curb the annual menace of stubble burning. Taking note of the alarming deterioration of air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), the Court has ordered the two states to rigorously […]
Late Monday evening, a high-intensity explosion rocked a busy intersection near the historic Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi, leaving multiple casualties and prompting a swift response from both law-enforcement and civic authorities. In the aftermath, the Delhi Government under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a relief package that aims to assist the families of […]
Born and raised in Delhi, Gurdeep Singh, known to millions as DJ Lucky, has been a powerhouse in the Indian music since 1998. With over two decades behind the console, his journey from local gigs to international stages has been nothing short of extraordinary. Today, in 2025, DJ Lucky stands tall as one of the […]
New Delhi — The Indian capital woke up to an apocalyptic scene on Friday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) breached the 700 mark in several areas, turning the air unbreathable and the skyline an eerie grey. The thick smog that enveloped the city was not just a visual reminder of environmental neglect but a […]
In the pre-dawn hours of Monday, a powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 6.3 struck northern Afghanistan, leaving at least 20 people dead and about 320 injured, according to official figures. The tsunami-sized human impact belies the moderate size of the quake; its shallow depth, terrain and infrastructure vulnerabilities have all combined to magnify the devastation. The […]
Delhi’s ambitious attempt to manufacture rain through cloud-seeding has ended in disappointment, leaving both citizens and scientists under dry skies. The much-touted experiment, carried out jointly by the Delhi government and the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur), aimed to provide temporary relief from the capital’s suffocating smog. But despite multiple flights, extensive planning, and […]
In a devastating turn of events that has shocked Maharashtra, a 28-year-old woman doctor posted in Satara district took her own life, leaving behind a four-page suicide note that details months of sexual assault, intimidation, and political coercion. The note, written partly by hand and partly on paper recovered by police, accuses a police sub-inspector […]
As the Indian diaspora around the world began its journey home for Deepavali, the most important festival in the Indian calendar, a major disruption left hundreds in limbo. Air India’s scheduled Milan–Delhi flight (AI138), operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was abruptly cancelled at Milan’s Malpensa Airport due to a technical issue and the crew […]
