Amidst the increasing cold in North India, air pollution has further increased the problems of the people of Delhi-NCR. Even on Sunday morning, the capital and surrounding areas did not get respite from the poisonous air. The situation is so serious that in many areas the Air Quality Index (AQI) has crossed 490, due to which Delhi has reached the ‘severe-to-severe’ category. Along with this, dense fog has badly affected life.

AQI crosses 490 in Delhi, air becomes poisonous
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), AQI was recorded above 490 in many areas of Delhi at 6 am on Sunday. The entire capital remains in ‘Severe Plus’ category. The air quality in Noida and other NCR areas also remains very poor.

Dense fog, visibility less than 50 meters
Along with pollution, dense fog has also increased the problems of the people. Visibility has been recorded less than 50 meters in many areas, due to which road, rail and air traffic has been affected.

Stage-III and IV of GRAP implemented
After Delhi’s AQI reached 401 on Saturday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) implemented Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Later, when AQI increased beyond 450, Stage-IV was also implemented. At present all phases of GRAP are in effect.

Strict restrictions on vehicles
Under GRAP, movement of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers has been banned in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar. Apart from this, entry of diesel trucks of BS-IV or below and non-essential heavy vehicles has been stopped in Delhi.

50% staff in government-private offices, work from home
Delhi Government has issued an order under Section 5 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, directing 50% of the employees in government and private offices to work from home. Only the remaining 50% employees will work in offices.

Classes in hybrid mode in schools
The government has given instructions to study in hybrid mode for students up to classes IX and XI. However, classes for classes X and XII will continue as normal.

Ban on construction and demolition work
Under Stage-III of GRAP, all construction and demolition works have been banned in Delhi-NCR. There is a possibility that this will affect the livelihood of daily wage labourers. The exemption given to projects like highways, roads and flyovers in Stage-IV has also been withdrawn.

CAQM warning
CAQM said that due to slow wind, stable environment and adverse weather, the pollutants are not being spread. The Commission has advised children, elderly and people suffering from serious diseases to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities.

Double blow of cold and pollution
On one hand, severe cold and dense fog are troubling people, on the other hand, severe pollution has posed a big threat to the health of the people of Delhi-NCR. Till the situation becomes normal, the administration has appealed to remain alert and follow the instructions issued.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reacted to the Supreme Court’s order on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) said that it would be a very inhuman step to send all stray dogs of the city to shelter sites in a few weeks. He said that dogs are the most beautiful and gentle creatures and they are not entitled to such cruel behavior.

Priyanka Gandhi said- to do so inhuman
Priyanka Gandhi’s remarks came a day after the Supreme Court directed the Delhi-NCR officials to send all stray animals to the shelter sites as soon as possible. The court took this step in view of the serious threat of rabies caused by stray dog bites. Priyanka Gandhi wrote on the social media platform x, “It is very inhuman to send all the stray dogs of the city to shelter sites within a few weeks. There is not enough shelter to keep them.”

He said that animals are often abused in urban areas. He suggested that a human way of handling this situation should be discovered, in which these innocent animals can be protected and carried out.

The moving of all the City’s Stray Dogs to Shelters with a matter of weeks is going to result in horreendously inhumane treatment of them. Enough shelters do not even exist to take them on.

As it is animals in urban surroundings are subjected to Ill treatment and brutality.…

– Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@PriyankAndhi) August 12, 2025

Rahul Gandhi also told the order of the Supreme Court wrong
Priyanka Gandhi’s brother Rahul Gandhi also justified the order of the Supreme Court. He said, “The Supreme Court’s directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR is one step behind the human, science-supported policy that has been going on for decades.” The Leader of the Opposition said in a post on ‘X’ that these unmatched creatures are not “problems” which have to be erased.

The former Congress president said that “shelter site, castration, vaccination and community care can protect the roads without any cruelty.” But removing them completely is cruel, short-sighted and lacks compassion. “Rahul Gandhi said,” We can ensure that public safety and animal welfare are together. “

Supreme Court directive
Supreme Court Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. The bench of Mahadevan ordered on Monday that all stray animals of Delhi, Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad should be kept in shelter sites. The court directed Delhi officials to build a shelter for about 5,000 dogs within 6-8 weeks and said that their number should be increased over time.

ISI Conspiracy Failed: Indian security agencies have thwarted the major conspiracy of ISI to shake the country’s capital Delhi and NCR. The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested two detectives after a secret operation, including a Nepali origin Pakistani agent and the other Indian citizen.

Three months secret operation lasted
From January to March 2025, security agencies conducted an intelligence operation. On 15 February, Nepali -origin Pakistani spy Ansarul Mian Ansari was arrested from Central Delhi. At the time of arrest, he was trying to flee to Pakistan via Nepal.

Training was taken in Pakistan, was gathering army information
Ansarul is a resident of Nepal, but used to run a taxi in Qatar since 2008. At the same time, he came in contact with ISI and took training in Rawalpindi in June 2024. His mission was to gather intelligence related to the Indian Army.

Second detective arrested from Ranchi
The second big name in this case is Akhlaq Azam, who is a resident of Ranchi, Jharkhand. Akhlaq helped Ansarul in Delhi and both were constantly in touch with Pakistan’s handler. He was arrested in March. After the arrest, several important documents related to the army have been recovered from Ansarul.

India destroyed terrorist hideout after the Pahalgam attack

India took revenge on Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror attack. He had destroyed many terrorists located in Pakistan and Pakistan authorized Kashmir. In response, the Pakistani army tried to attack Indian cities. The Indian Army gave a befitting reply to this and caused heavy damage to it. In the end, Pakistan was forced to the seasonfire, but Pakistan is still not getting rid of nefarious antics. He has fired in many areas of the border.

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an alert regarding heavy rains and thunderstorms in many states. On behalf of the department, people have been appealed to take precautions while leaving the house. It has also been advised to avoid non -essential travel. This alert has been issued regarding East Rajasthan, Western and East Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bihar and West Bengal by posing on X by the Meteorological Department.

It has been said by the Meteorological Department that there is a possibility of strong storm in these states. It has also been told that incidents like lightning may also occur in some areas. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an alert stating that there is a possibility of strong wind in Assam, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, southern Karnataka and Uttarakhand at a speed of 50-60 kmph and there is a possibility of storm in these states.

Rain in Delhi broke many years record

Some areas of Himachal Pradesh are likely to blow strong winds at different places in West Bengal and Sikkim at a speed of 40-50 kmph. A warning of hailstorm has been issued in different areas of Odisha and southern Karnataka.

It has been told by Nagpur Meteorological Department that there is a possibility of strong storms in Gondia, Bhandra, Nagpur, Wardha, Amravati, Yavatmal and many other cities of Vidarbha. There is a possibility of wind in these places at a speed of 30-40 km per hour and light rain may also occur. Meanwhile, the capital Delhi recorded 78 mm of rain till 8:30 am on Friday. Since 1901, so much rain has made a new record in just 24 hours in May.

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Imd weather update: The temperature in India is expected to be higher than normal from April to June and can run more days in Central and Eastern India as well as northwest plains. This was stated by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday (March 31, 2025).

IMD chief Mrityunjay Mahapatra said that the maximum temperature in most parts of the country except some areas of western and eastern India will be higher than normal. The temperature is likely to be normal in both these areas. Mahapatra said, “From April to June, most parts of North and Eastern India, Central India and North-West India’s plains are likely to run two to four days more than normal.” Usually, India is used for four to seven days from April to June.

Possibility of higher temperature than normal

He said that the minimum temperature in most areas is also likely to be higher than normal. An IMD official had earlier said that the number of heat days during summer in northwest India can double. During the summer season in this area, the heat is usually five to six days.

Lu will run in these states

The states where there are expected of heat -troops for more than normal include Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and the northern parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

In April, most parts of India are expected to be higher than normal. However, temperatures may be normal in some areas of far southern and northwest areas. Mahapatra said that the minimum temperature in most parts of the country would be higher than normal, except in some places in northwest and northeast, where the temperature can be normal or slightly lower than normal.

Electricity consumption will increase

Experts have said that India should be prepared for an increase of 9 to 10 percent in the demand for electricity in the summer season this year. Last year, the maximum demand for electricity across the country crossed 250 GW on 30 May, which was 6.3 percent more than the estimates made earlier. Climate change is one of the major factors that increase electricity demand.

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