Car Blast Near Delhi’s Red Fort Kills One

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2025

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A car exploded near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station Monday evening, triggering a fire that engulfed several surrounding vehicles and resulted in at least one confirmed fatality. The incident occurred in a densely populated area of the national capital, prompting a rapid emergency

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Delhi’s Air Quality Improving, No GRAP 3 Imposed

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2025

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said on Saturday that although air pollution in Delhi remains at “very poor” levels, the situation has shown signs of improvement and so the escalation to Stage 3 under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will not be implemented for now. According to data released, the Air Quality […]

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Citizens Protest Toxic Air in Delhi

By BPN News Desk November 9, 2025

Hundreds of residents assembled at India Gate on Sunday to protest against the worsening air quality in the national capital, demanding urgent government action. The protest was triggered by the city entering the “red zone,” with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 400 in several areas, indicating hazardous levels of pollution. Rally and Demands The […]

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Delhi’s Air Quality at 278, Set to Slip to ‘Very Poor’

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

Delhi woke up on Thursday to a haze-covered skyline as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 278, categorised as “poor”. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality is expected to deteriorate into the “very poor” category by evening if weather conditions remain stagnant. Officials noted that […]

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Train Collision Near Bilaspur Leaves 11 Dead

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

At least 11 people died and around 20 were injured when a local passenger train collided with a stationary goods train near Bilaspur Junction at approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday. The crash occurred on the Gevra–Bilaspur section, about 115 km from Raipur. Crash Details Preliminary reports indicate that the passenger train overshot a red signal […]

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Delhi Air Quality Spurs Criticism from Priyanka Gandhi

By BPN News Desk November 2, 2025

Senior Congress leader ‎Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has strongly criticised the air quality in Delhi, calling the situation “awful” and urging the central government and the Delhi state government to act immediately. She returned to Delhi after travelling to her constituency and described the city as being covered by a “grey shroud” of pollution. Rising Pollution […]

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Doctors Report 50% Increase in Eye Problems Amid Delhi Smog

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Eye specialists in Delhi say there has been about a 50% rise in patients reporting dryness, burning sensations, and watery eyes in recent days as the city’s smog-filled air lingers. Doctors point to heavy levels of fine particulates (PM2.5 and PM10) and chemical pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide as key contributors to […]

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J&K LG Terminates Two Teachers over Terror Links

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

In a sharp move, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, has terminated two government employees—both teachers from the Education Department—on grounds of alleged involvement with the militant group Lashkar‑e‑Taiba (LeT). The decision was approved under Article 311 of the Constitution, which allows immediate dismissal in the interest of security. Details

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Delhi Cloud-Seeding Trial Yields No Rain, Data Reveals Insights

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

A cloud-seeding experiment conducted over Delhi on October 28 by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) in collaboration with the Delhi government failed to produce measurable rainfall. Officials noted that moisture levels in the capital were extremely low—around 10–15% —making effective rainfall almost impossible. Trial Details Flights deployed chemical

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Delhi May See Artificial Rain After Cloud-Seeding Trial

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

The Delhi government has conducted its first cloud-seeding trial to explore the possibility of artificial rain as a way to combat rising air pollution. The experiment was led by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) under a project that includes five trial runs with an allocated budget of ₹3.21 crore. The trial window […]