Delhi-NCR air quality deteriorates to very poor, GRAP-3 measures activated

January 4, 2025 9:13 AM January 4, 2025 9:13 AM

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Delhi-NCR air quality deteriorates to very poor, GRAP-3 measures activated

The air quality in Delhi-NCR has deteriorated to the very poor category with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 385 as of 7 AM this morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI in some areas of the city has crossed the severe category mark at 400. The AQI at Delhi's Anand Vi...

Yellow alert issued for snowfall, heavy rain in J&K

January 4, 2025 9:00 AM January 4, 2025 9:00 AM

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Yellow alert issued for snowfall, heavy rain in J&K

  In Jammu and Kashmir, the Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for intense rain and snowfall across various areas of the Kashmir region for tomorrow and Monday. The Kashmir Valley and surrounding areas are experiencing severe cold, with several locations recording sub-zero temperatu...

Cold wave grips Telangana, minimum temperatures drop to single digits

January 4, 2025 8:52 AM January 4, 2025 8:52 AM

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Cold wave grips Telangana, minimum temperatures drop to single digits

In Telangana, over 15 out of 33 districts are experiencing cold wave conditions, with minimum temperatures dropping to single digits in these areas. According to the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), the state's average minimum temperature has been recorded at around 13 degrees Celsius...

Over 9 million children out of school in Ethiopia: UNICEF

January 4, 2025 8:46 AM January 4, 2025 8:46 AM

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Over 9 million children out of school in Ethiopia: UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that over 9 million children are out of school across Ethiopia due to man-made and natural disasters. In the Ethiopia Humanitarian Situation Report released by UNICEF, it said over six thousand schools have been closed across the East African ...

ISL Football: North East United FC & Mohammedan SC play goalless draw

January 4, 2025 8:40 AM January 4, 2025 8:40 AM

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ISL Football: North East United FC & Mohammedan SC play goalless draw

In Indian Super League (ISL) Football, North East United FC and Mohammedan SC played out a goalless draw in Guwahati last night. Both sides struggled to convert chances. North East United dominated most of the game but could not manage a single shot on target.   Today, Odisha FC will face FC Go...

Centre releases draft of Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025

January 4, 2025 8:25 AM January 4, 2025 8:25 AM

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Centre releases draft of Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025

The Centre has released the draft of Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025. Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared that the Draft rules are open for consultation and sought people's views. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 received the assent of President Droupadi Mur...

Former Indian hockey player & coach Jagbir Singh suffers heart attack

January 4, 2025 7:19 AM January 4, 2025 7:19 AM

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Former Indian hockey player & coach Jagbir Singh suffers heart attack

Former Indian hockey player and coach Jagbir Singh yesterday suffered a heart attack in a hospital in Rourkela where he was admitted, following a chest congestion complaint during a team practice session. The two-time Olympian is currently associated with Team Gonasika which is playing in the ongoin...