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New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality witnessed a slight improvement on Wednesday morning but continued to remain in the “poor” category, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 273, as per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Tuesday, the city’s AQI stood at 294 at 4 pm, down marginally from 301…
New Delhi: Residents of Delhi-NCR woke up to a foggy and drizzly morning on Monday as air quality deteriorated to alarming levels. The Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged into the ‘severe’ category, raising health concerns across the region. Weather forecast The Meteorological Department predicts very light to light rain on Monday, with another spell likely…
Kolkata: ZODIAC, a leading name in premium fashion, has introduced its much-anticipated 2024 Positano Collection, celebrating the essence of the Italian Riviera. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the collection features a stunning array of Pure Linen Shirts, sourced from the Normandy region of France. Renowned for producing top-quality fibers, Normandy’s Flax cultivation provides the…
Bhubaneswar: The temperature in the capital city of Odisha touched 43.5 degree Celsius on Friday, the second hottest city in India with Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh, according to a report by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This temperature surge not only soared 7 degree Celsius above normal but also marked the highest April temperature in…
Lucknow: Tension prevailed between two communities in the Rajendra Nagar area of Lucknow, following a clash that resulted in stone-pelting, according to the police. Five individuals from both parties were detained by the Lucknow police in response to the incident, and adequate security forces were deployed to maintain control. The groups involved were reportedly from…
Mumbai: In an entertaining grand finale, Vaibhav Gupta, known as ‘Kanpur ka Tarana’, emerged victorious in the prestigious singing reality show Indian Idol’s 14th season. Securing the coveted trophy, Vaibhav also claimed a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh and a sleek ‘Hot and Techy’ Brezza car. The other five finalists were – Shubhadeep Das…
Shimla: In response to the closure of roads in Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti Valley due to heavy snowfall, authorities successfully evacuated 81 stranded tourists to safer places, as reported by the police on Monday. The state emergency operation centre reported that more than 650 roads, including five national highways, remained closed on Monday due to avalanches…
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department reported early Saturday rain showers in parts of Delhi, with the capital’s minimum temperature settling at 18.2 degrees Celsius, five notches above the normal range. The Met office has predicted cloudy skies throughout the day, with expectations of light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by gusty winds. The…
In a move to enhance connectivity and convenience, East Coast Railway has decided to introduce experimental stoppages for two trains. The Howrah-Jagadalpur Samaleswari Express (18005/18006) and the Puri-Durg Express (18425/18426) will now make additional halts at specific stations, providing passengers with increased accessibility. Howrah-Jagadalpur Samaleswari Express: Effective from 28.02.2024 for Howrah to Jagadalpur route and…
Mumbai: Former Intel executive, Avtar Saini, 68, died on Thursday (Feb 29) in Navi Mumbai when a speeding cab struck his cycle along Palm Beach Road. The incident occurred at approximately 5:50 am near the Nerul Junction and the Seawoods Estate signal. Saini, renowned for his contributions to chip design, including the development of Intel…
