Delhi

A Delhi businessman, Puneet Khurana, died by suicide, allegedly due to mental harassment by his estranged wife and her family. His family claims he was threatened and pressured over business disputes and has filed a police complaint.

Dense fog in Delhi caused near-zero visibility at IGI Airport, leading to flight delays and cancellations. The IMD issued a yellow alert for fog, with temperatures dropping to 10°C. Relief from the cold and fog is expected starting January 3rd.

Similar to Kali Puja and Diwali, New Year's Eve witnessed extensive fireworks displays from Tuesday midnight into the early hours. This resulted in a significant increase in air pollution levels.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave warning for north India, starting December 29, 2024. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly, accompanied by dense to extremely dense fog in several regions, including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh.

Heavy rainfall disrupted traffic across Delhi on December 27, with more expected throughout the day. A western disturbance is causing the rain and is also expected to bring colder temperatures to northwest and central India, including Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan over the next two days.

This development comes amid dense fog in the region, which has been disrupting transportation across multiple sectors. On December 25, Delhi Airport cautioned that flights not compliant with CAT III standards could face delays or cancellations.

Dense fog in Delhi-NCR caused flight and train delays Wednesday morning. Visibility was significantly reduced, impacting CAT III non-compliant flights and several trains arriving and departing from Delhi. The fog also led to increased use of night shelters due to low temperatures.

Delhi experienced a foggy Sunday morning with improved air quality. Temperatures reached a minimum of 8°C, and clear skies are expected throughout the day. Rain is predicted for Monday and later next week, potentially leading to colder temperatures.

Delhi experienced dense fog and a minimum temperature of 5°C. Air quality deteriorated to "Very Poor," leading to GRAP Stage IV implementation. A cold wave continues to grip North India, with predictions of worsening conditions.

A 21-year-old man was beaten to death in Delhi's Shastri Park after being caught in a compromising situation with another man's wife. The victim succumbed to severe injuries during treatment.