Delhi Acid Attack: A 20-year-old Delhi University student was brutally attacked with acid near Laxmi Bai College in Ashok Vihar. The attack was carried out by three men, including her alleged stalker, following a history of harassment and a recent argument.


Delhi Acid Attack: 20-Year-Old Delhi Woman Attacked with Acid by Stalker

Delhi’s air quality continues to worsen, with the AQI remaining in the ‘poor’ category for the third consecutive day. In response, authorities are likely to initiate cloud seeding within 2–3 days to induce artificial rain and reduce pollution levels.


Toxic Air Is Back in Delhi

Delhi is preparing for its first-ever cloud seeding operation to tackle record-breaking air pollution. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta confirmed a successful artificial rain test in Burari, with the first full-scale seeding expected on October 29. But can engineered rain truly clear Delhi’s toxic air—or is it just a short-term fix? Experts explain how cloud seeding works, its environmental impact, and whether “fake rain” can offer real relief for India’s most polluted city.

What Is Cloud Seeding; Can Artificial Rain Remove Delhi's Pollution?

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It's a grim deja vu for Delhi every year. A post-Diwali morning shrouded in thick, toxic haze. Every year the air quality in the national capital nosedives after the festival of lights, but this year’s levels have been especially alarming. Watch this video to find out more.


Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' for 4th straight day 

Delhi leads in India's toxic air amid festivities

New Delhi continues to record the worst air quality among India’s metro cities. The toxic air has been worsened by post-Diwali firecracker pollution and ongoing stubble burning in neighboring states. Residents are facing severe health risks as the air quality index remains in the ‘hazardous’ category.


India: Two days after Diwali, Delhi's AQI continues to deteriorate 

New Delhi: AQI remains in 'very poor' category in the capital post-Diwali

#Gravitas | Just hours after Diwali celebrations ended, residents of New Delhi woke up to a toxic haze blanketing the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to an alarming 999 in several areas — far beyond the “hazardous” level. Firecrackers, stubble burning, and low wind speeds have once again turned Delhi’s air into a health emergency. How bad is the situation? Who’s responsible? And will anything change? Watch our full report from the ground.

Delhi’s Post-Diwali Air Turns Poisonous, AQI Hits 999 in Parts of City

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated on Tuesday morning after a large number of people in the national capital region or NCR celebrated Diwali with firecrackers on Monday night. Thirty-three out of 36 monitoring stations recorded pollution levels in the ‘red zone’, indicating ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ air quality across the national capital.


India: Delhi NCR's Air Quality Plummets A Day After Diwali

 India: Delhi NCR wakes to toxic smog, AQI hits hazardous levels

India’s national capital, Delhi, woke up to a blanket of toxic smog as air quality dipped to hazardous levels post-Diwali. The government has now enforced GRAP Stage II (Graded Response Action Plan) in Delhi-NCR to combat worsening pollution. Schools, traffic, and public health are likely to be impacted. Watch for the latest updates on AQI levels, government action, and public response.

India: Delhi Wakes to Toxic Smog | GRAP Stage II Now Active| WION

Delhi Fire Services were flooded with emergency calls on Monday (Oct 20) night as Diwali celebrations lit up the capital — quite literally. By 6:00 AM (Tuesday, Oct 21), officials said they had received more than 400 fire-related calls, and the number was still climbing as reports from across the city poured in. Here's all you need to know.<h2>Diwali celebrations set Delhi on fire</h2>As per an ANI report, on Diwali night, the Delhi Fire Services received over 400 reports of fire. While the fire services earlier said it received 170 calls till 11:30 PM (Oct 20), by 6:00 AM the next day this number grew to over 400. Most of these incidents, as per the report, were thankfully minor. However, two major factory fires in the Narela industrial area kept firefighters on their toes late into the night.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ins-vikrant-sent-shockwaves-across-pakistan-made-sure-they-don-t-sleep-at-night-pm-modi-celebrates-diwali-with-soldiers-1760943779241">INS Vikrant sent shockwaves across Pakistan, made sure they don’t sleep at night: PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers</a>One of the blazes broke out at a shoe manufacturing unit in the DSIIDC Industrial Area of Narela. Sixteen fire tenders were rushed to the spot as thick black smoke covered the building.Not long after, another fire erupted at a cardboard manufacturing factory in Bhorgarh Industrial Area, Phase 2 — just a few kilometres away. This second fire was more intense, prompting the deployment of 26 fire tenders."Delhi Fire Service received a call regarding the fire incident at the cardboard manufacturing factory in Bhorgarh Industrial Area Phase 2 in Narela. 26 fire tenders are present at the spot. The fire has been controlled..." said Fire Officer SK Dua.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-aqi-on-diwali-very-poor-334-after-supreme-court-allows-bursting-firecrackers-1760966712151">Delhi AQI plummets to 'very poor' on Diwali, further dip in air quality expected</a><h2>Diwali fires and Delhi</h2>Every year, the national capital sees a spike in fire incidents during Diwali despite restrictions on fireworks. Last year, the Indian national capital saw 318 fire-related incidents being reported on Diwali night. This, as per a New Indian Express report, was the highest number of fires in 13 years. This year’s numbers are still coming in, and a final count will be released after all reports are compiled.

On Diwali night, Delhi Fire Services received over 400 fire-related calls, including major blazes at a shoe factory in DSIIDC Narela and a cardboard factory in Bhorgarh. Here's all you need to know.

Delhi Fire Services were flooded with emergency calls on Monday (Oct 20) night as Diwali celebrations lit up the capital — quite literally. By 6:00 AM (Tuesday, Oct 21), officials said they had received more than 400 fire-related calls, and the number was still climbing as reports from across the city poured in. Here's all you need to know. Diwali celebrations set Delhi on fire As per an ANI report, on Diwali night, the Delhi Fire Services received over 400 reports of fire. While the fire services earlier said it received 170 calls till 11:30 PM (Oct 20), by 6:00 AM the next day this number grew to over 400. Most of these incidents, as per the report, were thankfully minor. However, two major factory fires in the Narela industrial area kept firefighters on their toes late into the night. Also read | INS Vikrant sent shockwaves across Pakistan, made sure they don’t sleep at night: PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers One of the blazes broke out at a shoe manufacturing unit in the DSIIDC Industrial Area of Narela. Sixteen fire tenders were rushed to the spot as thick black smoke covered the building. Not long after, another fire erupted at a cardboard manufacturing factory in Bhorgarh Industrial Area, Phase 2 — just a few kilometres away. This second fire was more intense, prompting the deployment of 26 fire tenders. "Delhi Fire Service received a call regarding the fire incident at the cardboard manufacturing factory in Bhorgarh Industrial Area Phase 2 in Narela. 26 fire tenders are present at the spot. The fire has been controlled..." said Fire Officer SK Dua. Also read | Delhi AQI plummets to 'very poor' on Diwali, further dip in air quality expected Diwali fires and Delhi Every year, the national capital sees a spike in fire incidents during Diwali despite restrictions on fireworks. Last year, the Indian national capital saw 318 fire-related incidents being reported on Diwali night. This, as per a New Indian Express report, was the highest number of fires in 13 years. This year’s numbers are still coming in, and a final count will be released after all reports are compiled.

On Diwali night, Delhi Fire Services received over 400 fire-related calls, including major blazes at a shoe factory in DSIIDC Narela and a cardboard factory in Bhorgarh. Here's all you need to know.

Delhi Diwali fires break previous records: Firefighters spend festival night fighting over 400 fires

Fireworks, stubble burning, and cool weather combined to push the Air Quality Index (AQI) into the “severe” category in many parts of the city.
Despite a ban on firecrackers, celebrations continued, leaving the capital blanketed in toxic smog.


Delhi’s Air Turns Hazardous: Fireworks, Stubble Burning Worsen Pollution Post-Diwali

The Air Quality Index (AQI) around India Gate was recorded at 269, in the 'Poor' category, in Delhi this morning as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).


India: AQI slips to 'severe' category, Delhi government deploys water sprinklers 

The Delhi government on Sunday (Oct 19) deployed water sprinklers at the India Gate as pollution levels continue to rise in the Indian national capital ahead of Diwali. The Air Quality Index around India Gate was recorded at 269 on Wednesday morning, placing it firmly in the ‘Poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This comes as the NCR region gears up for its first artificial rain experiment as authorities step up measures to tackle the city’s persistent air pollution. You can watch a video of it here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi | Water sprinklers deployed at the India Gate to maintain the pollution levels The Air Quality Index (AQI) around India Gate was recorded at 269, in the &#39;Poor&#39; category, in Delhi this morning as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). <a href="https://t.co/1r5Bup65Dc">pic.twitter.com/1r5Bup65Dc</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1979737639319470548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Artificial rain</h2>On Wednesday (Oct 15), Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that cloud seeding — a method of inducing artificial rain — is ready to be carried out as soon as the Meteorological Department gives the go-ahead, likely a day or so after Diwali. Addressing a press conference, Sirsa said that the Delhi government has "got everything" it needs to carry out cloud seeding. He added that two pilots have already familiarised themselves with the designated area during a four-day trial.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pushes-back-after-trump-says-modi-assured-him-on-russian-oil-consumer-interests-are-our-priority-1760591822871">India pushes back after Trump says Modi assured him on Russian oil: ‘Consumer interests are our priority’</a>He explained the process in detail: "When the Meteorological Department gives us the green signal in the next 2-3 days, a sample of the cloud seeding will be taken after blasting/spraying it. We're waiting for clouds to appear soon.""The day after Diwali, or the next day, whenever the weather department gives us permission, we will do it. Whenever they give us permission, we'll take a plane and get permission to fly within three hours. We've already got everything we need to do the cloud seeding," Sirsa added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-i-don-t-want-to-destroy-his-political-career-trump-makes-bizarre-remark-about-pm-modi-1760580304027">‘I don’t want to destroy his political career’: Trump makes bizarre remark about PM Modi</a>This initiative follows months of planning, after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had earlier promised that the national capital would soon experience artificial rain. The experiment is part of a pilot project in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, formalised through a memorandum of understanding. &nbsp;

Watch video: Delhi has ramped up its anti-pollution measures ahead of Diwali, deploying water sprinklers at India Gate with its first artificial rain experiment via cloud seeding planned for the coming days.

The Delhi government on Sunday (Oct 19) deployed water sprinklers at the India Gate as pollution levels continue to rise in the Indian national capital ahead of Diwali. The Air Quality Index around India Gate was recorded at 269 on Wednesday morning, placing it firmly in the ‘Poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This comes as the NCR region gears up for its first artificial rain experiment as authorities step up measures to tackle the city’s persistent air pollution. You can watch a video of it here:

Watch video: Delhi has ramped up its anti-pollution measures ahead of Diwali, deploying water sprinklers at India Gate with its first artificial rain experiment via cloud seeding planned for the coming days.

Watch | Delhi deploys water sprinklers at India Gate as air quality worsens ahead of Diwali

Delhi-NCR and its adjoining areas made it to the list of the cities with the worst air quality today as they logged quite high on the AQI scale. While the AQI in Ghaziabad was recorded at 306 (very poor), it was 278 (very poor) in Manesar, Noida and Rohtak and Hanumangarh and 266 (poor) in Gurugram.

Delhi AQI Worsens: Govt Ramps Up Measures To Combat Air Pollution

Delhi-NCR and its adjoining areas made it to the list of the cities with the worst air quality today as they logged quite high on the AQI scale. While the AQI in Ghaziabad was recorded at 306 (very poor), it was 278 (very poor) in Manesar, Noida and Rohtak and Hanumangarh and 266 (poor) in Gurugram.


Delhi: Peak festive rush drives vehicular traffic, worsens air quality

The air quality in India’s National Capital has taken a sharp dip, prompting authorities to announce Grap-1 curbs to tackle pollution levels.


India: Air Quality Dips, Grap-1 Curbs Announced in National Capital | CLIMATE TRACKER 

Diwali 2025 sees New Delhi bustling with festive cheer as markets fill with shoppers and traffic worsens across Delhi-NCR ahead of the Festival of Lights.


Diwali 2025: Traffic congestion choke key roads across national capital

A shocking incident has emerged from South Asian University in Delhi, where a teenage girl was reportedly sexually assaulted on campus. Authorities have launched an investigation, and police are working to identify and apprehend the suspect(s).

Delhi Teen Sexually Assaulted at South Asian University | Investigation Underway | WION 

The government has eased the firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR region ahead of Diwali, allowing residents to celebrate the festival with limited firecracker usage. This move comes after months of strict restrictions aimed at reducing pollution levels.

Firecracker Ban Eased in Delhi-NCR for Diwali | Festive Celebrations Resume with Limits | WION

Parts of Delhi and the surrounding NCR region woke up to light rain on Tuesday morning following overnight showers. Early hours saw thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph. 


Fresh Snowfall in Higher Reaches of J&K, Snow Blankets Upper Reaches of Manali

Parts of Delhi and the surrounding NCR region woke up to light rain on Tuesday morning following overnight showers. Early hours saw thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph. 

Overnight Showers Chill Delhi-NCR, More Rain Ahead; IMD Issues Rain Alerts

Nikhil Chaudhary took five wickets for Tasmania Tigers on his first-class debut in the Sheffield Shield. Chaudhary got stranded in Australia during Covid and then started playing cricket in Brisbane, he now becomes the second Indian-born player to play Australian first-class cricket.

Delhi-Born Nikhil Chaudhary Makes Debut in Australian First-Class Cricket 

Stray dogs bit two foreign coaches attending the World Para Athletics Championships in India. Japanese coach Meiko Okumatsu and Kenyan coach Dennis Maragia were bitten by stray dogs in two separate incidents while training at the practice track in New Delhi’s JLN Stadium. 


India: Stray dog bites Japanese, Kenya coach in Delhi's JLN Stadium 

Delhi Molestation Case: Delhi Police have registered a case against self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, also known as Parth. The complaint was lodged on August 4 at Vasant Kunj North Police Station. Police said the accused was a sanchalak (management committee member) at the institute.

Self-proclaimed Godman Swami Chaitanyananda Accused Of Harassing Students

Delhi Molestation Case: Delhi Police have registered a case against self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, also known as Parth. The complaint was lodged on August 4 at Vasant Kunj North Police Station. Police said the accused was a sanchalak (management committee member) at the institute.


Delhi Molestation Case: Self-Proclaimed Godman Accused of Harassing Students in Delhi 

BREAKING | Multiple Delhi Schools Receive Bomb Threat Calls; Police Rushes To Investigate

In the winter of 2014, a 30-year-old doctor left her home in West Delhi for work, unaware that her life was about to change forever. Watch to know more!


Delhi's Female Doctor Survives Acid Attack By Best Friend, But At What Cost?

The son of senior finance ministry official, who died after a BMW car hit his motorcycle in Delhi on Sunday, has questioned the choice of hospital he was taken to by the accused due to its distance (19km) from the accident site.

Delhi BMW Crash: Official Dies After Being Hit By Car, No Bail For Accused

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India: Delhi NCR's Air Quality Plummets A Day After Diwali

India: Delhi NCR wakes to toxic smog, AQI hits hazardous levels

India: Delhi Wakes to Toxic Smog | GRAP Stage II Now Active| WION

Delhi Diwali fires break previous records: Firefighters douse over 400 fires

Delhi’s Air Turns Hazardous: Fireworks, Stubble Burning Worsen Pollution Post-Diwali

India: AQI slips to 'severe' category, Delhi government deploys water sprinklers

Watch | Delhi deploys water sprinklers at India Gate as air quality gets 'poor'

Delhi AQI Worsens: Govt Ramps Up Measures To Combat Air Pollution

Delhi: Peak festive rush drives vehicular traffic, worsens air quality

India: Air Quality Dips, Grap-1 Curbs Announced in National Capital | CLIMATE TRACKER

Diwali 2025: Traffic congestion choke key roads across national capital

Delhi Teen Sexually Assaulted at South Asian University | Investigation Underway | WION

Firecracker Ban Eased in Delhi-NCR for Diwali | Festive Celebrations Resume with Limits | WION

Fresh Snowfall in Higher Reaches of J&K, Snow Blankets Upper Reaches of Manali

Overnight Showers Chill Delhi-NCR, More Rain Ahead; IMD Issues Rain Alerts

Delhi-Born Nikhil Chaudhary Makes Debut in Australian First-Class Cricket

India: Stray dog bites Japanese, Kenya coach in Delhi's JLN Stadium