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Delhi and much of northern and central India are expected to face harsher-than-usual winter conditions this season. According to Dr. Mrityunjay Mahapatra, Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cold wave has arrived earlier this year, and temperatures are likely to remain below normal across most parts of the country. Colder Days Ahead Around 90% of India is expected to experience maximum temperatures that are normal or lower than average, meaning daytime temperatures will feel colder than usual. However, in some northwestern, northeastern, and Himalayan foothill regions, daytime temperatures may remain normal or slightly above normal. Minimum temperatures in central India, adjoining peninsular regions, and northwestern states are expected to be below n...

The financial burden of electricity subsidies in Delhi is steadily increasing. Sources indicate that in the fiscal year 2025-26, the total expenditure on electricity subsidies by the Delhi government may exceed ₹4,000 crore. Initially, the government had allocated ₹3,849 crore for electricity subsidies this year. Additional ₹361 Crore Sought for Subsidy Payments The Power Department has requested an additional ₹361 crore in the revised budget to cover pending subsidy payments. Officials state that this extra amount is necessary to meet the outstanding dues. Over the past decade, spending on electricity subsidies has nearly tripled. This year’s initial allocation of ₹3,849 crore represents an increase of approximately ₹250 crore compared to the previous fiscal year, during which th...

Despite heavy spending on cleaning efforts, the Yamuna River in Delhi continues to face severe pollution. The central government informed Parliament that the main reasons behind the river’s deteriorating condition include untreated sewage discharge, delays in treatment plant projects, and insufficient waste recycling capacity. Delhi Jal Board Spends Over ₹5,500 Crore According to the Ministry of Water Resources, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has spent ₹5,536 crore over the past three years on Yamuna cleaning initiatives, but significant improvement remains elusive. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Water Resources, Raj Bhushan Chaudhary, stated that as of August 2025, 414 MLD (million liters per day) of sewage in Delhi remained untreated. Growing Waste and R...

In a significant consumer protection ruling, the State Consumer Commission has dismissed the appeal of a pharmaceutical company, upholding the decision of the District Consumer Commission that had penalized the firm for misleading advertising. Compensation Ordered for Misleading Promotion The District Commission had directed the company to pay ₹45,000 in compensation, including ₹5,000 for legal expenses, to a consumer from Pul Prahladpur, who had been misled by a promotional campaign claiming a chance to win a 25-gram gold or silver coin upon purchasing “Revital Capsules.” The consumer, believing in the advertisement, waited for years for the promised reward, enduring significant stress, mental anguish, and inconvenience. Company Failed to Provide Evidence The Delhi State Consu...

In a serious security alert, an IndiGo flight traveling from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai after authorities received a threatening email indicating the presence of a “human bomb” on board. The threat, received at Delhi Airport, was treated with utmost seriousness by airport officials. Emergency Landing and Security Measures The flight safely made an emergency landing at Mumbai Airport, where stringent security protocols were immediately implemented. Special security teams and emergency responders were deployed, and authorities closely monitored the situation to ensure passenger safety. Details regarding the number of passengers on board have not yet been released. IndiGo Airlines has not issued an official statement on the incident. Previous Bomb Threats Highlight Ri...

Recent incidents in India have revealed cases of GPS spoofing affecting several flights. GPS spoofing involves sending false GPS signals to a device or vehicle, causing it to display an incorrect location. This can mislead pilots about their actual position during critical phases such as landing. Multiple Airports Affected According to Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, these incidents were reported not only at Delhi’s IGI Airport but also at six other major airports across the country, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Amritsar, and Chennai. Pilots faced GPS signal spoofing while attempting to land, raising serious safety concerns. At Delhi Airport, one of the four runways—Runway 28/10, specifically the Runway-10 side—was affected. Pilots reported that while approa...