Mumbai continues to struggle with air pollution, even as a study shows that most polluted cities in India lack proper clean air action plans. According to a study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) titled “Tracing the Hazy Air 2026”, 96 per cent of India’s persistently polluted cities do not have a clean ai
09 January,2026 07:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPune continued to reel under an unusually intense cold spell on Friday, with minimum temperatures dipping into single digits across several parts of the district. Pashan recorded a minimum temperature of 8.3 degrees Celsius, while Shivajinagar registered 8.4 degrees Celsius, underlining the sustained chill gripping the city. Outlying areas see sh
09 January,2026 11:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana DahiwalHazy conditions are expected during morning hours, with partly cloudy skies in the afternoon and evening across the city and suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts a maximum temperature of 31 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 20 degrees Celsius. According to the Sameer app, Mumbai’s air quality index (AQI) on Friday is 1
09 January,2026 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentUS President Donald Trump has said on social media that he is directing the federal government to buy USD 200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices. Trump and the White House have been trying to show they are responding to voter concerns about affordability
09 January,2026 08:24 AM IST | Washington | AP | PTIHaze is expected during the morning hours, with a partly cloudy sky towards the afternoon and evening across the city and suburbs. City temperatures on Thursday saw a minimum of 20.5 degrees Celsius at Colaba, with no rainfall recorded. Santacruz reported a minimum of 16.4 degrees Celsius, also with dry conditions, according to the India Meteorolog
08 January,2026 11:02 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDelhi’s air quality showed a marginal improvement on Thursday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 279 at 7.05 am, placing it in the ‘poor’ category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Sameer app. Despite the slight relief in pollution levels, Delhi-NCR continued to reel unde
08 January,2026 10:00 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentDelhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida and Greater Noida, were facing severe cold conditions coupled with high pollution levels on Wednesday, making mornings particularly harsh for residents, reported news agency IANS. Strong winds have intensified the chill, while air quality has deteriorated to the “poor” catego
07 January,2026 10:41 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAuthorities in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar district have ordered the closure of all schools up to class 8 till January 10 in view of the dense fog and severe cold conditions, officials said on Tuesday. The order applies to all recognised schools affiliated with the CBSE, ICSE, IB, the Uttar Pradesh Board and other boards operating in the di
07 January,2026 10:03 AM IST | Noida | PTIMumbai experiences mainly clear skies across the city and suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts maximum and minimum temperatures of around 31 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Celsius, respectively. According to the Sammer app, the city’s air quality index (AQI) on Wednesday stands at 129, placing it in the moderate categ
07 January,2026 09:32 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA thin layer of fog engulfed Srinagar on Tuesday morning as the cold wave continued to tighten its grip on the Kashmir Valley, reducing visibility and intensifying the winter chill. The iconic Dal Lake remained shrouded in mist, yet tourists braved the freezing temperatures to enjoy shikara rides and the serene winter landscape. According to the
06 January,2026 06:05 PM IST | Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | ANIA low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Indian Ocean near the eastern equatorial region. Weather observations indicate that the system developed around 5:30 PM on January 5, according to the reports. Meteorological sources say the low-pressure area is expected to become well-marked and intensify furt
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