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Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' as IMD issues cold wave alert

Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'very poor' category as temperatures fell to near-freezing levels, with the IMD issuing a cold wave alert and pollution levels crossing 300 at several monitoring st

Q3 results: Tata Elxsi, Bank of Maharashtra, ICICI Prudential on Jan 13

Q3FY26 company results: Firms including Just Dial, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, and Oriental Hotels are also to release their October-December earnings reports today

IMD issues red warning for severe cold wave, dense fog across north India

Punjab and Haryana brace for the harshest cold spell as temperatures plunge to near freezing, dense fog disrupts travel, and cold wave conditions extend to Delhi and other north Indian states

Trump announces 25% tariffs on countries 'doing business' with Iran

Trump says countries doing business with Iran will face 25% tariffs on all trade with the US, as Washington weighs its response to Iran's biggest anti-government protests in years

Delhi air quality remains remains 'poor' as temperatures dips below 4°C

Delhi battles very poor air quality with dense fog as minimum temperature falls below 4 degrees Celsius, raising health concerns for residents across the city

North India reels under biting cold, dense fog as south braces for rain

As north India remains in the grip of a cold wave and dense fog, parts of south India continue to receive light to moderate rainfall, with the IMD issuing weather alerts across several states

Cold wave, fog, smog: What these winter weather terms really mean

As winter grips north India, here is a guide to terms like cold wave, frost, fog, smog and low visibility, what they mean, and how they affect daily life

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' as dense fog disrupts air travel

Delhi reels under hazardous air quality as dense fog and cold wave conditions persist, reducing visibility, delaying flights and compounding daily hardships for residents across the city

Temperatures dip below 5°C in North; Kashmir freezes, rain alert in South

Biting cold, dense fog and sub-zero temperatures continue to disrupt life across North India, with the IMD warning of persistent cold wave conditions and poor visibility in several states

Trump weighs $10k-$100k payouts to Greenlanders in US takeover bid

Trump administration is weighing cash payments to Greenlanders and other options, including military force and free association deals, as it intensifies efforts to pull the Arctic island away from Den

Trump orders $200 bn mortgage bond purchase to boost housing affordability

US President Donald Trump says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will use $200 billion in cash to buy mortgage bonds, a move he claims will lower mortgage rates and make home ownership more affordable

Wife's earning capacity can't be assumed for interim maintenance: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court said interim maintenance cannot be denied on assumptions about a wife's income without proof, enhancing a woman's monthly allowance from ₹2,500 to ₹3,500

Who was Madhav Gadgil, the ecologist behind Western Ghats conservation?

Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, who chaired the Western Ghats panel and championed community-led conservation, passed away at 83, leaving a lasting legacy in Indian environmentalism

Delhi cold wave persists for third day; air quality remains 'poor'

Delhi continued to reel under bone-chilling cold wave conditions for the third day as daytime temperatures dropped sharply and air quality stayed poor, with the IMD warning of more cold days ahead

Trump signs order to withdraw US from 66 international organisations

Trump has signed an order to withdraw US from 66 international organisations, saying they undermine American sovereignty, waste taxpayer money and promote agendas that conflict with national interests

Did BJP-Congress, AIMIM tie-up for Maharashtra civic polls? Fadnavis reacts

BJP has entered post-poll alliances with Congress and AIMIM in some Maharashtra civic bodies, triggering political backlash. Chief Minister Fadnavis denied approving such tie-ups and warned of action

ICC rejects Bangladesh request to shift T20 World Cup matches from India

According to media reports, ICC has rejected Bangladesh's request to shift T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India and insisted that they have to forfeit points if they don't want to travel to India

Delhi AQI nears 300 as fog, cold wave blanket city; schools shut in Noida

Delhi's AQI neared 300 as dense fog and smog reduced visibility. Low winds and cold conditions worsened pollution, while IMD forecast continued cold day conditions

US to receive 30-50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, says Trump

Trump says Venezuela's interim authorities will hand over 30-50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the US at market price, with proceeds controlled by him, following the capture of Nicolás Maduro

Dense fog, cold wave grip north India; airlines warn of flight delays

Cold wave and dense fog conditions continue across north India, disrupting transport services and prompting flight delay advisories, while IMD warns of biting cold in coming days