Delhi fog

Delhi air quality nears 'severe' level, multiple spots record AQI above 400

As per CPCB's Sameer app, Delhi's overall AQI stood at 376 around 7 a.m., inching close to the 'severe' threshold and showing a slight increase from Tuesday's average of 372. The reading currently places the national capital's air quality in the 'very poor' category, bordering the hazardous zone. Dec 3, 2025
Supreme Court, vyapam scam

Judicial finality, institutional integrity and the crisis of confidence

The moment demands doctrinal tightening, transparent listing, ethical safeguards, and institutional capacity-building. Without such reforms, judicial authority risks dilution, and the rule of law loses its moral force. In a constitutional democracy, the judiciary must remain a beacon of stability, predictability, and integrity. Dec 2, 2025
UP MP criticises Bengaluru on traffic mess, Dy CM Shivakumar hits back

UP MP criticises Bengaluru on traffic mess, Dy CM Shivakumar hits back

In his post on X, MP Rajeev Rai said: "CM of Karnataka, I am sorry but you have the worst traffic management and the most irresponsible, useless traffic police. They don't even pick up phone calls. Here is the screenshot of my attempt to speak to them; none of them picked up my call. For the last one hour, we are stuck at the same place on Rajkumar Samadhi Road and are going to miss our flight. Tomorrow I have to attend the Parliament session. Not a single policeman is seen around." Dec 1, 2025
NIA raids 10 locations in Kashmir in Delhi terror blast case

NIA raids 10 locations in Kashmir in Delhi terror blast case

"The locations raided by the NIA today include the houses of Moulvi Irfan Ahmad Wagay, Dr Adil Rather, Dr Muzammil Ganai, Amir Rashid, Jasir Bilal Wani and others. The raids were carried out in Nadigam village of Shopian, Koil, Chandgam, Malangpora, and Samboora villages of Pulwama," the officials said. Dec 1, 2025
SC junks PIL raising security concerns of communications through Whatsapp, Telegram

Messaging Apps like WhatsApp to work only with active SIM; DoT tightens cyber norms

The Indian government has issued a major directive that could change how millions use popular messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat, ShareChat, JioChat, Arattai, and Josh. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked these platforms to make it impossible for users to access their services without an active SIM card in their device. The order is part of India's new Telecommunication Cybersecurity Amendment Rules, 2025, which place app-based communication services under telecom-style regulation for the first time. Nov 30, 2025
Nearly 350 planes impacted in India amid Airbus A320 glitch: What DGCA said

Nearly 350 planes impacted in India amid Airbus A320 glitch: What DGCA said

Airbus's directive for a major software fix across its A320 fleet has disrupted global flight operations, leading to cancellations and delays for several airlines. India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) also shared an update on how the Airbus directive affected flight ops in the country. Nov 29, 2025