Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI enters 'very poor' zone; Jahangirpuri records 451

IANS | November 3, 2026 8:48 AM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) A thick layer of smog enveloped the national capital on Tuesday morning, with air quality deteriorating to the ‘very poor’ category just days ahead of Diwali. Jahangirpuri recorded the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) at 451, placing it in the ‘severe’ category.

Meghalaya CM defends NPP's political expansion, says MLAs joining party of their own choice

IANS | November 2, 2026 10:43 PM

Shillong, Nov 2 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday defended the National People's Party's (NPP) growing political strength in the state, asserting that the entry of legislators from other parties was driven by their long-standing political relationships and working experience with the ruling party rather than any deliberate attempt to break coalition partners.

Congress demands JPC probe, halt to proposed IDBI Bank sale

IANS | November 2, 2026 10:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil on Monday flagged alleged large-scale irregularities and lack of transparency in the proposed sale of IDBI Bank to Canada’s Fairfax Financial Holdings, demanding an immediate halt to the disinvestment process and a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe.

Delhi HC refuses interim stay on ban on entry of non-BS-VI vehicles into capital

IANS | November 2, 2026 9:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice on a petition challenging the city government's notification restricting the entry of vehicles registered outside the national capital that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards from November 1, but declined to grant any interim stay on its implementation.