Environment

Thick winter fog has engulfed Delhi and the wider NCR region, triggering major travel disruptions. Airports are reporting hundreds of delays, dozens of cancellations, and travellers are being urged to check status updates before heading out.

A dense fog system has enveloped Delhi and NCR, slashing visibility and forcing the Indira Gandhi International Airport to warn travelers about major flight interruptions. With hundreds of cancellations and delays reported, authorities have urged passengers to check flight statuses and prepare for continued low-visibility conditions.

A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan’s northeastern coast late Saturday night, marking the second significant tremor to hit the island this week and triggering widespread shaking, including in the capital Taipei.

The Supreme Court of India has sharply criticised authorities for failing to control worsening air pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region. In a stern observation, the court said the current measures are temporary and insufficient, urging systemic reforms instead of reactive fixes.

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck off the northern coast of Japan, prompting immediate tsunami warnings for coastal regions. Authorities are urging residents to evacuate to higher ground as waves have already been observed reaching shorelines.

A dense, toxic haze has descended upon Delhi-NCR, pushing the capital’s air quality perilously close to the ‘Severe’ category just days before Diwali. Several monitoring stations have already breached the 400 AQI mark, triggering health alerts and urgent calls for action from authorities.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has escalated warnings as Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Ditwah’ charts a dangerous course towards the southeastern coast. AlwaysFirst News brings you live updates on the cyclone’s trajectory, the districts under maximum threat, and the precautionary measures being activated by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

In a provocative move, former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Kiran Bedi, has urged the government to prohibit air purifiers in public offices. Her radical proposal aims to force a collective responsibility for cleaner air, arguing that personal solutions are hindering systemic change. This comes as part of a larger submission to PM Modi on tackling…

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