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NEW DELHI: Delhi witnessed a marked improvement in air quality on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 221 around 8 am. Despite the improvement, the air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.The AQI showed a sharp drop compared to Wednesday, when it had soared above 300. However, a thin layer of smog...

New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has drawn up a plan to revamp the drains at the Sarita Vihar underpass to mitigate waterlogging, especially during the monsoon. The authority stated that it will repair approximately 100 metres of the damaged stretch, which was severely affected by waterlogging during this year's monsoon. It will now improve damaged or missing drain covers, and a tender...

NEW DELHI: A 34-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his relative in south Delhi, police said on Wednesday. Sunil Kumar — the brother of 40-year-old accused Pramod Kumar's brother-in-law — was stabbed following a scuffle after a birthday party in Sangam Vihar area.Police said they received a PCR call at 10.18 pm on Tuesday that two people had attacked each other at E-block in Sangam...

NEW DELHI: A 42-year-old woman and her four associates have been arrested in connection with the robbery of 17 gold biscuits in the Paschim Vihar area of west Delhi. The accused have been identified as Sonu Suri, a resident of Tagore Garden Extension, Navneet (34), Mohsin Khan (29), Dheeraj (22), and Ankit Porwal (22), all residents of Khayala.The incident occurred on September 22 when a PCR call was...