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Former Doordarshan news reader, TV journalism pioneer, Sarla Maheshwari passes at 71

India, Feb. 13 -- For generations of television viewers in the 1970s and 80s, hers was the face that launched the news each evening. As the familiar strains of Doordarshan's signature tune faded and ... Read More


Ex-DD news reader, TV journalism pioneer dies at 71

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- For generations of television viewers in the 1970s and 80s, hers was the face that launched the news each evening. As the familiar strains of Doordarshan's signature tune faded a... Read More


Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' zone; min temp above normal at 11.6degC

India, Feb. 12 -- Delhi's air quality improved to the "moderate" range on Thursday as wind speeds picked up to 20 km per hour, even as the minimum temperature was a degree above normal at 11.6degC, co... Read More


88 km, 21 interchange stations: Magenta Line to become Delhi Metro's longest

India, Feb. 12 -- The Magenta Line is set to become the longest corridor in the Delhi Metro network and will also feature the highest number of interchange stations - 21 in total - significantly enhan... Read More


Delhi: As winds speeds reduce, AQI slips into 'very poor'

India, Feb. 12 -- The air quality in the Capital slipped back into the "very poor" category after a gap of six days on Wednesday as low wind speeds, influenced by an approaching western disturbance, r... Read More


CPCB flags minor lapses at 3 Delhi waste-to-energy plants in affidavit

India, Feb. 12 -- The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has told the National Green Tribunal that all four of Delhi's waste-to-energy (WTE) plants hold valid consent to operate, though minor non-... Read More


Delhi's air quality deteriorates; min temp three notches above normal at 13.2degC

India, Feb. 11 -- Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Wednesday as wind speeds dipped, and the minimum temperature was three notches above normal at 13.2degC. The minimum temperature was likely to sta... Read More


Delhi plans 215 fixes to ease jams at 62 traffic hot spots

India, Feb. 11 -- The Delhi government on Tuesday said traffic flow at 62 congestion hot spots across the city is expected to improve significantly, with 215 localised interventions planned to ease ve... Read More


Delhi to get 14 more air quality monitoring stations, exceed 25 sq km coverage target

India, Feb. 11 -- A day after inaugurating six new ambient air quality monitoring stations, the Delhi government announced plans on Tuesday to install 14 additional stations in the upcoming financial ... Read More


Delhi set to get 7,000 public EV charging points in 2026

India, Feb. 10 -- With only 8,998 public electric vehicle (EV) charging points against the required figure of 36,177, Delhi currently has a shortfall of 75.2%, or nearly 27,179 charging points, accord... Read More