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Moderate quake hits Himachal districts; tremors felt in neighbouring States

Moderate quake hits Himachal districts; tremors felt in neighbouring States

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Image used for representation Tremors were felt in parts of Kangra, Chamba and adjoining districts of Himachal Pradesh after a 5.0 magnitude earthquake of moderate intensity hit the region on Friday (June 5, 2026) night. The depth of the earthquake, which struck about 40 k.m. from Dharamsala near the Kangra- Chamba border at 10:04 pm, was 5 km, the meteorological office said, adding that the epicentre was located near Dhar Godoi in Kangra. People in Dharamsala and nearby areas ran out of their houses in panic after the tremors were felt, though no loss of life or property has been reported from any part of the state so far, officials said. The Kangra and Chamba districts fall under Seismic Zone 5, a high-damage risk zone. Tremors were also felt in Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana, reports said. A Chandigarh resident, Baldev Chand, who lives on the second floor of a three-storey building, said he felt a mild tremor at about 10 am when he was preparing to sleep. “The tremors lasted only for …

Delhi records hottest day of the season so far; AQI in the moderate category| India News

Delhi records hottest day of the season so far; AQI in the moderate category| India News

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As the maximum temperature settled at 34.4 degrees Celsius, Friday marked the hottest day of the season so far in the national capital, while the air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category. The maximum temperature stayed seven notches above normal and surpassed Thursday’s high of 34.3 degrees Celsius. (PTI/ Representative) The maximum temperature stayed seven notches above normal and surpassed Thursday’s high of 34.3 degrees Celsius. The air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 171 on Friday in the city. On the minimum temperature front, Safdarjung recorded 17 degrees Celsius, 3.6 degrees above normal, while Lodi Road recorded 16.3 degrees Celsius, 4.3 degrees above normal. Ridge station reported a minimum of 17.8 degrees Celsius, while Ayanagar recorded a minimum temperature of 17.6 degrees Celsius. Explaining the weather conditions, Mahesh Palawat, vice president, meteorology and climate change, Skymet said there is no significant weather activity expected over Delhi and neighbouring states like Punjab for at least the next 10 days. “There are indications of clear skies and bright sunshine in the coming days, which may lead …

Moderate rainfall forecast for western ghats due to cyclonic circulations: IMD

Moderate rainfall forecast for western ghats due to cyclonic circulations: IMD

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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate rainfall in some districts along the western ghats on Monday, due to the influence of multiple low-pressure systems over nearby sea regions. According to the news agency IANS, officials said a low-level cyclonic circulation is currently active over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining areas of the Lakshadweep and Kerala coasts. Another low-level cyclonic circulation has also formed over the Comorin Sea and surrounding regions. These systems are expected to impact weather patterns across parts of southern India, bringing moderate rainfall to the Western Ghats districts. As per IANS, weather experts have advised residents in these regions to remain cautious, particularly in hilly and landslide-prone areas, as intermittent rain could affect daily activities and travel. The IMD has also issued a fog advisory for several interior districts. From Monday until the 5th of this month, moderate fog conditions are expected during the early morning hours in Krishnagiri, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Nilgiris, and Dindigul districts. Visibility may be reduced in these areas, and motorists have been advised to …

Delhi-NCR wakes up to dense fog with AQI in moderate to poor categories

Delhi-NCR wakes up to dense fog with AQI in moderate to poor categories

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Large parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region began Monday under dense fog, with air pollution levels lingering in the moderate to poor range, data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed. According to CPCB readings, several monitoring stations across the capital recorded elevated AQI levels. Anand Vihar reported an AQI of 242, Bawana 222, Chandni Chowk 217, Dwarka Sector-8 240, and R.K. Puram 232. Other locations included Burari Crossing at 157, DTU 158, IGI Airport (T3) 132, IIT Delhi 141, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium 194, Lodhi Road 116, Patparganj 207, and Sonia Vihar 208. Ghaziabad records ‘poor’ air quality as haze spreads across NCR Neighbouring NCR regions also witnessed hazy conditions during early morning hours. Ghaziabad’s air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category, with an AQI of 259 recorded on Monday morning. Visibility drops below 50 metres, traffic movement affected The dense fog led to a sharp decline in visibility across several parts of Delhi and NCR, with sight distances falling below 50 metres at many locations. The reduced visibility disrupted traffic movement on key …

Light to moderate rain lashes parts of Haryana

Light to moderate rain lashes parts of Haryana

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Ending a prolonged dry spell, Haryana on Friday witnessed light to moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds in all districts, leading to fall in average maximum temperature. Rohtak city after a spell of rain on Friday. (Manoj Dhaka/HT) As per the Met department, Ambala recorded the highest rainfall of 42.2 mm during the day from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, followed by Yamunanagar (Hathnikund- 30 mm), Karnal (Indri- 23 mm) and Panipat (Ujha- 13 mm). Palwal, Gurgaon and Sirsa also received light rainfall during the day. After several days of cold weather conditions, the minimum temperatures registered an increase and were up to six notches above normal at many places. The IMD said that there was a rise of 6.6°C in average minimum temperature, which was appreciably above normal by 4.8°C in the state. The lowest minimum temperature in the state is 6.5 °C recorded at Narnaul. The rain triggered by active western disturbances washed away the Basant Panchmi festival in the region. However, the first spell of downpour this month brought smiles for wheat …

Delhi’s air quality improves slightly, several areas record ‘moderate’ AQI

Delhi’s air quality improves slightly, several areas record ‘moderate’ AQI

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Delhi’s air quality recorded a noticeable improvement on Thursday morning, a day after the Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas revoked restrictions imposed under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan, citing a sustained improvement in pollution levels.  Although the city’s overall air quality continued to remain in the ‘poor’ category with an average Air Quality Index of 221, several locations across Delhi and the National Capital Region registered better readings, falling into the ‘moderate’ category. This marks a significant shift after weeks of ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ air quality levels across large parts of the region. As per the AQI classification, readings between 0 and 50 are considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’ and 401 to 500 ‘severe’. On Thursday morning, the AQI at India Gate and Kartavya Path stood at 350, while Akshardham recorded a reading of 245. Sir Aurobindo Marg saw an AQI of 159, IGI Airport reported 119, and Lodhi Road recorded 133, …

GDP to grow at 7.5 per cent in FY26, moderate to 7 per cent in FY27: Report

GDP to grow at 7.5 per cent in FY26, moderate to 7 per cent in FY27: Report

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India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to grow at 7.5 per cent in FY26 and moderate to 7 per cent in the subsequent fiscal year, a domestic rating agency said on Wednesday. The rupee, which is hitting lifetime lows lately and has breached the 91-mark, will appreciate and is expected to be at the 89-90 level in FY27, according to Careedge Ratings. The growth momentum will be supported by factors like comfortable inflation, lower interest rates and lower tax burden, chief economist Rajani Sinha said, adding that a likely US-India trade deal would provide further impetus. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and …

Dense fog distrupts life in Rajasthan; AQI ranges from moderate to severe

Dense fog distrupts life in Rajasthan; AQI ranges from moderate to severe

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A thick fog enveloped several cities in Rajasthan on Monday morning, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting the everyday life of the residents. Dholpur was among the most affected, as a dense fog blanketed the city. According to locals, the area has become colder than the previous day, and as a result, the city`s conditions have deteriorated. “It wasn`t that cold yesterday, but today it`s very cold, and there`s a lot of fog also…cold conditions in Dholpur are deteriorating,” a resident told ANI. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Dholpur recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 184 in the morning, placing it in the `moderate` category. While this suggested relatively better air quality compared to some other regions, the overall pollution levels still reflected a decline. Meanwhile, Jaisalmer recorded a `severe` AQI of 307 and was shrouded in thick smog, which severely reduced visibility and caused discomfort among residents. Several other cities in Rajasthan also experienced varied air quality levels. Jaipur, the state capital, reported a `moderate` AQI ranging between 101 and 200, …

Bihar Chief Ministers | Ram Sundar Das, moderate figure brought on amid OBC quota backlash | Explained News

Bihar Chief Ministers | Ram Sundar Das, moderate figure brought on amid OBC quota backlash | Explained News

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Bihar boasts of one of the most fascinating political histories in India. As the state heads to Assembly polls, The Indian Express brings a series of articles that tell the history of Bihar politics through the tenure of its 23 chief ministers. This article tells the story of Ram Sundar Das, Bihar’s 15th CM. You can click here to read about his predecessor, Jagannath Mishra. The next edition will focus on his successor, Chandrashekhar Singh. The affirmative action policy introduced by Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur during his second tenure, from 1977 to 1979, proved to be his undoing. Announced in 1978, it reserved 26% of government jobs and educational seats for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), including a sub-quota for Most Backward Classes (MBCs). This was in addition to existing quotas for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). In a highly stratified society, with the upper castes largely holding political power, the social justice policy ignited fierce opposition. Several upper caste ministers resigned from the Cabinet in protest. The Thakur government’s decision came a …

Panchkula’s AQI improves to moderate

Panchkula’s AQI improves to moderate

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A day after Panchkula’s Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 334, making it the worst in the country, the city’s air improved from poor to moderate due to changing weather conditions. On Thursday, the maximum temperature rose from 30.4°C to 32°C, 3.2 degrees above normal. (Ravi Kumar/HT) As per the daily bulletin released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Panchkula’s AQI fell from 334 on Wednesday to 165 on Thursday. Meanwhile, national capital New Delhi, which was less polluted than Panchkula on Wednesday with an AQI of 279, got worse on Thursday with an AQI at 373. Speaking about this, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Chandigarh director Surender Paul said that this follows the impact of Cyclone Montha in the region. “Since the cyclone is far from this region, its effect is more pronounced in Southern parts of Haryana, including Delhi, where it is feeding moisture to the region. While we saw some haze and cloudy weather in Chandigarh as well, due to a sunny day the AQI was able to improve.” Paul added that …