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Delhi Shivers Under Cold Wave as Air Quality Improves; IGI Airport Issues Fog Advisory

11-01-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi | 11 January 2026 Delhi woke up to a biting cold on Sunday as cold wave conditions tightened their grip over the national capital. The minimum temperature dipped to 4.8 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung, while several parts of the city experienced moderate fog and reduced visibility. Despite the chill, Delhi’s air quality showed signs of improvement, slipping into the ‘poor’ category after days of severe pollution. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), some areas...

दिल्ली की हवा फिर जहरीली, AQI 350 के पार, कई इलाकों में ‘बेहद खराब’ हालात

10-01-2026 / 0 comments

नई दिल्ली | 10 जनवरी 2026 राजधानी दिल्ली में वायु प्रदूषण एक बार फिर गंभीर स्तर पर पहुंच गया है। शनिवार सुबह दिल्ली का औसत वायु गुणवत्ता सूचकांक (AQI) 358 दर्ज किया गया, जो ‘बेहद खराब’ श्रेणी में आता है।...

Calls for Resignation Grow as Atishi Faces Backlash Over Alleged Remarks on Sikh Gurus

09-01-2026 / 0 comments

Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi has come under sharp criticism over alleged objectionable remarks made during the Delhi Assembly session, which Sikh organisations claim hurt religious sentiments. The controversy has triggered protests and political backlash, with demands for her apology and resignation growing louder. The National Akali Dal (NAD) strongly condemned Atishi’s remarks, calling them an insult to Sikh gurus, particularly Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. NAD president Paramjit...

Centre Tells Delhi High Court GST Cut on Air Purifiers Beyond Judicial Scope

09-01-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi | January 9, 2026: The Central government has opposed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Delhi High Court seeking a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on air purifiers, arguing that courts cannot interfere in matters related to taxation and economic policy. The plea sought directions to classify air purifiers as “medical devices” and bring them under the 5% GST slab instead of the existing 18%. In an affidavit filed before the court, the Centre stated that any judicial...

IndiGo Fails to Overturn DGCA Penalty Over Pilot Training Lapses

09-01-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 IndiGo has suffered a setback after the appellate authority upheld the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) decision to penalise two of its senior executives over alleged lapses in pilot training procedures. The airline confirmed on Friday that its appeal against the regulator’s order has been rejected. In September 2025, the DGCA had imposed fines of ₹20 lakh each on IndiGo’s Director of Flight Operations and Director of Training. The penalty was...