North India State News

Delhi Transport Minister Flags Pollution Impact, Says He Gets Infections

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has highlighted the serious air pollution situation in Delhi, saying the transport sector contributes around 40% of emissions and describing personal health effects after spending time in the city. His comments came at a book launch event in New Delhi on Tuesday as the national capital […]

North India State News

Dense Fog Disrupts Flights at Delhi Airport

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Dense fog on Sunday morning caused significant disruption at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi, leading to the cancellation of several flights and delays for many others. Poor visibility due to early-morning fog reduced aircraft landing and takeoff capacity, forcing airport authorities and airlines to adjust schedules for safety. Airport operations resumed

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North India Faces Intense Cold, Relief Not Soon

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

Several parts of North India are experiencing intense cold conditions as temperatures remain well below normal for this time of year. Meteorological departments have reported widespread cold wave and severe cold wave conditions across states including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar. The chill has led to frosty mornings and low daytime

North India State News

Delhi AQI Remains Very Poor, Dense Fog Disrupts Travel

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

New Delhi experienced another day of very poor air quality as pollution levels remained well above safe limits, compounded by dense fog that affected visibility across the city and parts of the National Capital Region. The situation raised health concerns and caused widespread disruption to daily life, especially during early morning hours. Air Quality Continues […]

North India State News

Delhi Bans Entry of Non-BS VI Private Vehicles

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

New pollution control rules came into force in Delhi on Thursday, banning the entry of private vehicles registered outside the city that do not meet BS-VI emission standards as part of efforts to curb worsening air quality. The restriction is part of the city’s Stage IV Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-IV), triggered by sustained severe […]

North India State News

Delhi Smog Worsens, Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

Delhi’s winter air pollution continued to worsen as a thick layer of smog and haze spread across the city, keeping the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the ‘very poor’ category and reducing visibility on Thursday. Large parts of the national capital were blanketed by dense smog, making outdoor conditions uncomfortable and unhealthy for residents. AQI […]

North India State News

Delhi Imposes Vehicle and Office Restrictions to Cut Pollution

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

Delhi authorities have tightened emergency pollution control measures as air quality in the capital slipped into the severe category. The city government has imposed restrictions on vehicle movement and reduced office attendance in an effort to curb emissions and protect public health during the ongoing smog crisis. Limits on Vehicles and Traffic Movement As part […]

North India State News

Delhi Minister Admits Pollution Fix Needs More Time

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

A senior Delhi government minister on Tuesday said it was not possible for any government to fix Delhi’s air pollution problem within 10 months, even as he apologised to residents for the severe air quality situation in the capital. The remarks came amid renewed criticism over rising pollution levels and emergency measures being enforced across […]

North India State News

Delhi-Agra Expressway Crash Leaves Four Dead

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

At least four people were killed and several others injured after a major accident involving multiple buses and cars on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday on the Agra-bound carriageway of the expressway, triggering panic among passengers and motorists. According to police officials, the […]

North India State News

Singapore Issues Advisory as Delhi Pollution Worsens

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Singapore’s High Commission has issued a travel and health advisory for its citizens in Delhi as air pollution levels in the national capital continue to remain in the severe category. The advisory follows a sharp deterioration in air quality, with the Air Quality Index staying at hazardous levels for prolonged periods, raising serious health concerns. […]