Gurgaon's air quality index soared to 318 on Thursday, entering the 'very poor' zone. All monitoring stations reported hazardous readings, with health risks for vulnerable groups. Officials warn conditions may deteriorate further.
More than 600 birds, including protected species like painted storks and pelicans, suffered injuries from deadly kite strings during the Uttrayan festival in Ahmedabad.
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Delhi experienced its coldest morning this season with temperatures plunging to 2.9°C at Safdarjung. Palam recorded an even lower 2.3°C, the coldest since 2010. Cold wave conditions persist with dense fog and poor air quality.
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Gurgaon residents faced a cold, foggy Thursday with visibility below 50m. Temperatures hit 5.3°C min, 18.2°C max. IMD forecasts continued cold and fog, with health warnings for heart patients.
The United States issues a stern warning to Iran at the UN Security Council, stating all options remain on the table regarding Tehran's harsh crackdown on protests.
Indian Railways introduces local cuisine on Vande Bharat trains across six routes as part of food reforms. The initiative aims to showcase India's culinary diversity and boost local employment.
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A wolf breached an enclosure in Banda's Chilla area, killing 20 sheep and injuring 20 others. Farmer Ram Sajivan Pal reports major financial loss and requests government assistance.
Yemen's Prime Minister Salem bin Breik resigned on Thursday. The Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council accepted his resignation and appointed Foreign Minister Shaya Mohsen Zindani as the new prime minister.
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A tiger spotted near Rehua Mansoor village in Bahraich district triggered panic among locals. Forest officials have launched a rescue operation using drones, traps, and trained elephants from Dudhwa Tiger Reserve to safely capture the animal.
A tiger spotted near Rehua Mansoor village in Bahraich district triggered panic among residents. Forest officials launched an intensive search using drones and elephants to safely capture the animal.
A man has been arrested for allegedly poisoning a leopard to death in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district. Forest officials from Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Tiger Reserve initiated a probe and made the arrest on Thursday.
Early 2026 data reveals Uttarayan festival in Ahmedabad continues to severely harm birds and small wildlife, with injury cases surging on festival days despite slight pre-festival declines.
Delhi recorded its coldest night in three years with temperatures plunging to 2.9°C. Dense fog caused major flight and train delays across the city.
Forest department officials report more than 160 birds were injured by glass-coated kite strings in Vadodara during Uttarayan. Rescue efforts saved 137 birds, while others succumbed to injuries.
A recent rule change that classifies monoculture as forestry could cause severe ecological damage and undermine conservation efforts across India's forest regions.
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Amreli in Saurashtra recorded a bone-chilling 6°C, making it Gujarat's coldest place for the first time this winter. IMD data shows sharp drops across the state due to cold winds.
Forest department and NGOs in Surat rescued 1,841 birds from 17 species during a five-day drive. Officials reported 211 fatalities, mostly pigeons, highlighting dangers of kite-flying season.
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A five-member committee investigates the dumping of 500 truckloads of untreated waste in Kakaria village. SMC fines agency Rs 2.50 crore and issues show-cause notices to five officials.
Ahmedabad experienced its coldest night this season with a minimum temperature of 11.5°C on Thursday. IMD forecasts a gradual rise in temperatures over the next two days.
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