Ankita Tiwari
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From Fog To Filth: Delhi Records 3rd-Worst December AQI In A Decade
Delhi is battling a dangerous mix of dense fog and severe pollution, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) close to 400, a level classified as 'severe.'
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Maharashtra Civic Polls: Which Party Dominated Last Elections
After years of waiting, 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra are going to elect their mayors in elections scheduled for January 15, 2026. These include two newly-created corporations in Jalna and Ichalkaranji.
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Duty-Free Access, $20-Billion Investment: Inside India-New Zealand Trade Deal
India and New Zealand concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Monday, aimed at boosting trade, investment, and mobility between the two nations. Negotiations for this had begun in March this year.
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India's Weather Fury: 13,000 Lives Lost, Crops Ravaged, Relief Falls Short
In 2025, extreme weather events battered India, leaving behind a trail of destruction-from flash floods and landslides in the hills to devastating floods in the plains. Official data reveals the staggering human and economic cost of these disasters.
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Toxic Winter: Delhi's AQI Breaches 460, NCR Cities Gasp For Air
A thick toxic haze blanketed Delhi today morning, reducing visibility and disrupting flights and train schedules as the capital battled hazardous air quality.
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India's Education Crisis: Millions Of Girls Missing From Classrooms
India's Education Crisis: Dropout numbers continue to rise in large states, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and sustained efforts to keep children-especially girls-in school.
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Cold Wave, Toxic Air: Why Delhi's Pollution Peaks in November-December
Every winter, Delhi's air turns toxic, and this year is no exception. After the monsoon, pollution levels rise, but the real crisis begins when temperatures plunge.
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As IndiGo Runs Into Turbulence, A Look At Performance Of Indian Airlines
In 2025, flight cancellation trends varied significantly among Indian carriers. Alliance Air reported the highest cancellation rates consistently, peaking at 6.13% in June and remaining above 4% for most months, except August when it dropped to 0.69%
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Delhi Sees Sharp Early December Temperature Drop, Cold Wave Looms
Delhi began December on a chilly note, as cold north-westerly winds caused a sharp dip in temperatures. On December 1, the capital recorded a minimum of 5.7 degree Celsius, the lowest for the first week of December since 2011.
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Putin's India Visit: Arms, Oil And A Changing Partnership
For decades, India was overwhelmingly reliant on Moscow for its military inventory-a legacy of Cold War alignment and the Soviet Union's readiness to transfer technologies that Western countries were hesitant to share. That dominance has weakened.
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Jal Jeevan Mission Finds 26% Villages Without Water, 7 States Face Big Fine
Ground checks by 287 central officers revealed that only 68% of villages under mega water-supply schemes had regular water supply, 6% had irregular supply, and 26% were completely non-functional.
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Air Emergency: Delhi, Nearby Areas Gasped For Breath All Through November
India is battling for one of its most fundamental needs - clean air. In Delhi, residents have been protesting against toxic smog as the city's air quality has remained in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category for weeks.
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NOTA vs Netas: How Voter Discontent Shaped Bihar's Tightest Battles
Bihar has completed its assembly elections, and the NDA has secured a sweeping victory with 202 seats. The BJP has emerged as the standout performer this time. But beyond the big wins, another trend quietly made its mark-the rise of NOTA.
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Bihar's New Assembly: Over Half Face Criminal Charges, 90% Are Crorepatis
Bihar has wrapped up its elections, and the NDA has emerged victorious. The upcoming 18th assembly will have 243 members, which includes 214 men and 29 women.
