Residents of KSFC Layout in Bengaluru are facing a harrowing public health emergency as their tap water turns foul-smelling and discoloured due to sewage contamination—echoing a similar crisis that recently shocked Indore.
After days of hazardous air, Delhi breathes a sigh of relief as the Air Quality Index improves to ‘poor’ (235) and authorities lift GRAP Stage-III restrictions. But experts warn the reprieve is temporary and caution is still needed.
Delhi got a rare breath of relief as its air quality improved enough to exit GRAP Stage III restrictions—only to face a yellow alert for dense fog and a forecasted pollution rebound by Sunday. While overnight winds cleared the skies temporarily, authorities are racing against time to curb emissions before the smog returns.
On January 2, 2026, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake jolted southern Mexico, forcing an immediate evacuation of President Claudia Sheinbaum from the National Palace during her live press conference. While no major damage was reported, the event is a stark reminder of the nation’s seismic vulnerability and the critical role of its early warning technology.
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A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Mexico City, prompting immediate emergency protocols and causing President Claudia Sheinbaum to suspend her scheduled press briefing.