The passengers on the ill-fated private boat that capsized Wednesday (Dec 18) off the Mumbai coast were not provided life jackets, which led to the tragic death of at least 13 people. Meanwhile, the AQI in Delhi reached&nbsp;a dangerous peak of 423 with the IMD issuing an orange alert warning that dense fog is expected in the city in&nbsp;the next two days. In other news, five terrorists were killed in a major&nbsp;operation by Indian security forces in the Kadder area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.&nbsp;

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The passengers on the ill-fated private boat that capsized Wednesday (Dec 18) off the Mumbai coast were not provided life jackets, which led to the tragic death of at least 13 people.

The passengers on the ill-fated private boat that capsized Wednesday (Dec 18) off the Mumbai coast were not provided life jackets, which led to the tragic death of at least 13 people. Meanwhile, the AQI in Delhi reached a dangerous peak of 423 with the IMD issuing an orange alert warning that dense fog is expected in the city in the next two days. In other news, five terrorists were killed in a major operation by Indian security forces in the Kadder area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Click on the headlines to read more Mumbai boat tragedy: No life jackets given to passengers; navy driver was ‘performing stunts’ Passengers on the ill-fated private boat that capsized Wednesday (Dec 18) off the Mumbai coast were not given life jackets, leading to the tragic demise of at least 13 people. The boat, en route to Elephanta Island, reportedly collided with an Indian Navy speedboat near the Gateway of India. Delhi chokes as AQI soars to 423, IMD issues orange alert amid dense fog conditions The Indian national capital woke up to chilly waves with 7 degrees Celsius battling with poor air quality as the AQI soared to 423 on Thursday (19 Dec). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared an orange alert for Delhi and warned that there will be dense fog in the city for the next two days due to western disturbances. Iran’s Khamenei dubs women as ‘delicate flowers’ as calls grow to amend hijab bill Amid ongoing debate in Iran over strict hijab laws, the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Wednesday (Dec 18) dubbed women as ‘delicate flowers’. In a cryptic post on social media platform X, Khamenei, who is accused of curbing women's rights in the Shi’ite country, said women ‘need to be cared for’. Security forces gun down five terrorists in India's Jammu-Kashmir, two soldiers injured In a major successful operation by Indian security forces, five terrorists were killed Thursday morning (Dec 19) in an encounter in the Kadder area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Security forces earlier said that a group of terrorists was trapped after suspicious activity was observed in the area. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's Zelensky Held Talks With NATO Chief

Morning news brief: Mumbai boat tragedy update; Delhi AQI soars to 423, and more

New Delhi, India 
The passengers on the ill-fated private boat that capsized Wednesday (Dec 18) off the Mumbai coast were not provided life jackets, which led to the tragic death of at least 13 people. Meanwhile, the AQI in Delhi reached a dangerous peak of 423 with the IMD issuing an orange alert warning that dense fog is expected in the city in the next two days. In other news, five terrorists were killed in a major operation by Indian security forces in the Kadder area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. 
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Passengers on the ill-fated private boat that capsized Wednesday (Dec 18) off the Mumbai coast were not given life jackets, leading to the tragic demise of at least 13 people. The boat, en route to Elephanta Island, reportedly collided with an Indian Navy speedboat near the Gateway of India.
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The Indian national capital woke up to chilly waves with 7 degrees Celsius battling with poor air quality as the AQI soared to 423 on Thursday (19 Dec). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared an orange alert for Delhi and warned that there will be dense fog in the city for the next two days due to western disturbances.
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Amid ongoing debate in Iran over strict hijab laws, the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Wednesday (Dec 18) dubbed women as ‘delicate flowers’. In a cryptic post on social media platform X, Khamenei, who is accused of curbing women's rights in the Shi’ite country, said women ‘need to be cared for’.
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In a major successful operation by Indian security forces, five terrorists were killed Thursday morning (Dec 19) in an encounter in the Kadder area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Security forces earlier said that a group of terrorists was trapped after suspicious activity was observed in the area.
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New Delhi, India The passengers on the ill-fated private boat that capsized Wednesday (Dec 18) off the Mumbai coast were not provided life jackets, which led to the tragic death of at least 13 people. Meanwhile, the AQI in Delhi reached a dangerous peak of 423 with the IMD issuing an orange alert warning that dense fog is expected in the city in the next two days. In other news, five terrorists were killed in a major operation by Indian security forces in the Kadder area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Click on the headlines to read more Mumbai boat tragedy: No life jackets given to passengers; navy driver was ‘performing stunts’ Passengers on the ill-fated private boat that capsized Wednesday (Dec 18) off the Mumbai coast were not given life jackets, leading to the tragic demise of at least 13 people. The boat, en route to Elephanta Island, reportedly collided with an Indian Navy speedboat near the Gateway of India. Delhi chokes as AQI soars to 423, IMD issues orange alert amid dense fog conditions The Indian national capital woke up to chilly waves with 7 degrees Celsius battling with poor air quality as the AQI soared to 423 on Thursday (19 Dec). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared an orange alert for Delhi and warned that there will be dense fog in the city for the next two days due to western disturbances. Iran’s Khamenei dubs women as ‘delicate flowers’ as calls grow to amend hijab bill Amid ongoing debate in Iran over strict hijab laws, the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Wednesday (Dec 18) dubbed women as ‘delicate flowers’. In a cryptic post on social media platform X, Khamenei, who is accused of curbing women's rights in the Shi’ite country, said women ‘need to be cared for’. Security forces gun down five terrorists in India's Jammu-Kashmir, two soldiers injured In a major successful operation by Indian security forces, five terrorists were killed Thursday morning (Dec 19) in an encounter in the Kadder area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Security forces earlier said that a group of terrorists was trapped after suspicious activity was observed in the area. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's Zelensky Held Talks With NATO Chief

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an "orange rain alert" for Delhi-NCR on Sunday, June 30, anticipating heavy rainfall over the next four to five days. The IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain across the region, following torrential downpours that lashed parts of north India on Saturday.

In an unfortunate turn, the recovery of three labourers' bodies from the rubble of a wall that collapsed at a building site in the Vasant Vihar area in&nbsp;New Delhi increased the toll of weather-related incidents in Delhi to 11.

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Delhi's minimum temperature stood at 27°C, 0.9 degrees below the seasonal average, with 9 mm of rain recorded in the past 24 hours and humidity at 78% as of 8:30 am. Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day, with a maximum temperature reaching around 34°C under mostly cloudy skies.

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The Central Pollution Control Board reported Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) at 97, falling in the satisfactory range. An AQI of 0–50 is regarded as acceptable, 51–100 as satisfactory, 201–200 as moderate, 201–300 as bad, 301–400 as extremely poor, and 401–500 as severe.

Saturday saw widespread rainfall across Delhi, including Rohini, Burari, and central Delhi. Safdarjung recorded 8.9 mm of rainfall, while Lodhi Road reported 12.6 mm between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm.

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Looking ahead, IMD forecasts isolated heavy rainfall across Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan from June 29 to July 3. Very heavy rainfall is expected in isolated areas of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, east Rajasthan, and west Madhya Pradesh during this period.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an "orange rain alert" for Delhi-NCR on Sunday, June 30, anticipating heavy rainfall over the next four to five days.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an "orange rain alert" for Delhi-NCR on Sunday, June 30, anticipating heavy rainfall over the next four to five days. The IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain across the region, following torrential downpours that lashed parts of north India on Saturday. In an unfortunate turn, the recovery of three labourers' bodies from the rubble of a wall that collapsed at a building site in the Vasant Vihar area in New Delhi increased the toll of weather-related incidents in Delhi to 11. Also read | Indira Gandhi put us in jail, but never abused us: Lalu Prasad remembers Emergency Delhi's minimum temperature stood at 27°C, 0.9 degrees below the seasonal average, with 9 mm of rain recorded in the past 24 hours and humidity at 78% as of 8:30 am. Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day, with a maximum temperature reaching around 34°C under mostly cloudy skies. Also read | Delhi’s waterlogging woes surface in just two days of Monsoon rain, death toll rises to 11 The Central Pollution Control Board reported Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) at 97, falling in the satisfactory range. An AQI of 0–50 is regarded as acceptable, 51–100 as satisfactory, 201–200 as moderate, 201–300 as bad, 301–400 as extremely poor, and 401–500 as severe. Saturday saw widespread rainfall across Delhi, including Rohini, Burari, and central Delhi. Safdarjung recorded 8.9 mm of rainfall, while Lodhi Road reported 12.6 mm between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Also read | Delhi airport canopy collapse: Driver killed was sole bread-winner, had daughters' marriage ahead Looking ahead, IMD forecasts isolated heavy rainfall across Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan from June 29 to July 3. Very heavy rainfall is expected in isolated areas of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, east Rajasthan, and west Madhya Pradesh during this period. (With inputs from agencies)

Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rain, issues orange alert for Delhi-NCR

The Indian capital is in the grip of yet another heatwave says the Indian met office. There are warnings of the maximum temperature touching 47 degree celsius in the coming days. There's an orange alert in place - starting today to Thursday.