The Commission for Air Quality Management invokes Stage 1 GRAP on Thursday amid rising pollution; measures target dust, vehicles, and industries across the NCR. Smog-shrouded Delhi skyline with hazy Red Fort amid ‘poor’ AQI of 226 on April 16, 2026 – CAQM enforces GRAP-1 to curb worsening pollution. Introduction Delhi AQI has turned hostile again.
A minor collision on Delhi’s Terminal 1 grounds damages both planes: no injuries but damages to SpiceJet’s RH winglet and Akasa’s tail – the DGCA launches a full investigation. Damaged SpiceJet B737-700 (VT-SLB) winglet stuck in Akasa Air’s horizontal tail after taxiing mishap at Delhi Terminal 1 on April 16, 2026 – a close call
Pune PMC Cracks Down Standing committee slams admin for lax action on 67 illegal hoardings; orders consultant survey and dues recovery amid cable policy pause. Overloaded Pune streets with illegal hoardings; PMC to hire agency for survey after data gaps Introduction Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to hire an external agency for a full
Mumbai Fake Godman Exposed Rhythm Panchal, aka Monty Baba, ran midnight darbars in Malad plot, duping 60+ devotees with exorcisms; Dindoshi Police busted him after threats and exploitation complaints. Rhythm Panchal alias Monty Baba arrested for fake Aghori rituals in Malad; demanded liquor and cigarettes from devotees Introduction In a bizarre bust shaking Mumbai’s spiritual
Japan has unveiled a financial framework of about $10 billion to help Asian countries procure crude oil and ease pressure on oil supply chains. The move is aimed at reducing knock-on disruptions as Middle East tensions continue to unsettle global energy markets. Introduction On Wednesday, Japan announced a $10 billion financial aid package to help
Punjab child abuse Faridkot Viral video captures woman cop’s brutal act—child bound and crying in 42°C blaze; instant suspension fuels nationwide outrage over police child abuse. child bound and crying in 42°C blaze In a stomach-churning incident that has rocked Punjab, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Punjab Police was swiftly suspended after a 30-second
