Great news for residents: GRAP Stage III has been officially revoked across Delhi-NCR after a sharp drop in air pollution levels. But Stage I and II measures remain in force—here’s what you need to know.
A horrifying incident in Bahadurgarh, Haryana, has reignited fears over urban monkey invasions after a troop of six to seven monkeys viciously attacked an elderly woman—biting and pulling her hair while she sat helplessly on a chair. The entire assault was caught on CCTV.
Delhi’s air quality has nosedived into the ‘very poor’ range with an AQI of 311, as a lingering cold wave and stagnant winds prevent pollutants from dispersing. Experts warn of serious health risks, especially for children and the elderly, with hazardous conditions expected to persist until January 5.
A Supreme Court-appointed panel is set to inspect Bannerghatta National Park after Karnataka’s controversial decision to slash its eco-sensitive zone by 100 sq km. Environmentalists fear this “Aravalli-like” move will open the floodgates for mining and real estate, endangering Bengaluru’s last major green lung.
In a haunting sign of the times, soldiers from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) had to step in to cremate an elderly woman in a remote Uttarakhand village—because there were no able-bodied residents left. This isn’t an isolated incident; it’s the grim reality of a state hollowed out by mass migration.
With the landmark Ganges Water Sharing Treaty set to expire in December 2026, India and Bangladesh have kicked off a critical joint monitoring initiative. This high-stakes negotiation isn’t just about water; it’s about the future of agriculture, regional stability, and the lives of millions who depend on the mighty river.