Dense fog covers North India: Flights cancelled, trains delayed amid severe weather

IANS | January 3, 2025 12:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Dense fog engulfed parts of North India, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting travel plans. At Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, visibility dropped to zero, leading to delays and cancellations. A total of 202 flights were delayed, while several airlines, including SpiceJet, IndiGo, and Air India, cancelled services on certain routes.

2024: From heartbreaking losses to unbelievable crimes - a year that stunned India

IANS | December 29, 2024 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The year 2024 was marked by various events that had a profound impact on the nation. Several of these incidents sparked widespread discussions, leaving both the government and the public in a state of shock. Here’s a look at some of the key events that created a stir across the country.

Climate change risks impacting financial system, need India-specific data: RBI’s Rajeshwar Rao

IANS | December 28, 2024 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Climate change risks have started to impact the financial system and it is essential to build capabilities to ensure correct assessment of these risks and put in place suitable adaptation and mitigation measures, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor M. Rajeshwar Rao has said, stressing the need for India-specific data that can be based on globally accepted range of scenarios.

Rain, winds bring chilly effect to Delhi; snowfall in store for Shimla

IANS | December 27, 2024 7:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A wet New Year’s Eve appears to be in store for tourists in the northern hills as the weather in Delhi and northern states like J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan took a dramatic turn on Friday with rain and cold winds combining to create a chilly effect.

Dense fog grips Delhi amid 'very poor' air quality; trains, flights delayed

IANS | December 26, 2024 9:18 AM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Delhi continues to grapple with dense fog, significantly lowering visibility across multiple areas for consecutive days. The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 343 at 6 a.m. on Thursday.