New deadlines for fuel ban on end-of-life vehicles in Delhi-NCR

July 9, 2025 12:04 PM

New deadlines for fuel ban on end-of-life vehicles in Delhi-NCR

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Tuesday extended the deadline for enforcement of its direction to deny fuel to End-of-Life (EoL) vehicles in Delhi-NCR. The decision was taken during the Commission’s 24th meeting, following concerns raised by the Delhi Government (GNCTD) regarding technological and operational challenges in its implementation. As per the amended clause of Statutory Direction No. 89, fuelling will be denied to EoL vehicles identified through Automated Number...

Rains lash Delhi-NCR, residents get relief from scorching heat

June 17, 2025 4:01 PM

Rains lash Delhi-NCR, residents get relief from scorching heat

After days of relentless heatwave and high humidity, Delhi-NCR residents received much-needed relief after sudden spell of rain on Tuesday. The national capital and its adjoining areas witnessed light to heavy showers accompanied by gusty winds, leading to drop in temperatures across the region. The afternoon downpour began with strong winds sweeping across several areas, including AIIMS, Qutub Institutional Area, and other parts of South and Central Delhi. As rain intensified, temperatures fel...

Stage-III GRAP implemented in Delhi as air quality reaches ‘severe’ category

January 29, 2025 7:54 PM

Stage-III GRAP implemented in Delhi as air quality reaches ‘severe’ category

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect, following a deterioration in air quality to the 'severe' category. According to an official order, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 276 on January 28, 2025, and rose to 365 by 4:00 PM on January 29, 2025. The increase has been attributed to variable wind direction, calm conditions, ...

India witnesses 8 percent jump in average flat size in 2024, NCR sees 29 percent rise

January 22, 2025 4:24 PM

India witnesses 8 percent jump in average flat size in 2024, NCR sees 29 percent rise

The average flat size in India's top seven cities grew by 8 percent in 2024, rising from 1,420 square feet in 2023 to 1,540 square feet, according to a report released on Wednesday. The National Capital Region (NCR) saw the steepest rise at 29 percent – from 1,890 square feet in 2023 to 2,435 square feet in 2024, largely due to the increased supply of luxury housing, according to Anarock Group. In 2019, the average flat size in these cities was 1,145 square feet, indicating a substantial 34 ...