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About time BCCI penalises mediocrity, wakes up to IPL’s cut-throat reality: Docking franchise fee the only way

About time BCCI penalises mediocrity, wakes up to IPL’s cut-throat reality: Docking franchise fee the only way

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is nearly upon us, with the tournament’s 19th edition just a day away. All roads lead to the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday, March 28. Over 18 editions, the IPL has evolved into one of the most competitive leagues in world sport. Fans in India often compare it to the Premier League and the NFL, pointing to its massive media rights deals and ever-growing fan base as proof that the tournament is here to stay. The IPL 2026 season will begin on March 28. (AFP) There is no denying that the IPL is fiercely competitive, with every team getting an equal shot at the title, thanks to the level playing field of the mega auction. How that purse is spent is up to each franchise, but none of the ten teams can complain about a lack of opportunity. But after tracking the IPL’s growth over 19 years, a question must be asked: Do teams really care if they consistently …

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 …

Delhi-NCR wakes up to rain amid IMD’s yellow alert, what’s behind the wet weather?| India News

Delhi-NCR wakes up to rain amid IMD’s yellow alert, what’s behind the wet weather?| India News

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Residents of Delhi-NCR woke up to wet weather on Sunday as rain lashed parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a “yellow alert” for the national capital, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds and dense fog. The IMD said the rainfall has been caused by another western disturbance affecting north-west India. (Sakib Ali/HT) According to the weather office, the maximum temperature is expected to stay near 18 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to hover around 11 degrees Celsius. As of 6 am, the AQI in Delhi stood at 324 in the “very poor” category on February 1. Western disturbance behind showers The IMD said the rainfall has been caused by another western disturbance affecting north-west India. Delhi has already experienced several such systems this month, earlier HT reported. Also read| PWD clears 7 new FOBs for key junctions in Delhi At the Safdarjung weather station, January rainfall has reached 25.4 mm so far. This is around 38 per cent higher than the long-period average of 18.4 mm for the month. Night …

8-year-old Chinese boy wakes up from 55-day coma after hearing classmates’ heartfelt video messages

8-year-old Chinese boy wakes up from 55-day coma after hearing classmates’ heartfelt video messages

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An eight year old boy in central China who spent 55 days in a coma has regained consciousness after hearing heartfelt video messages recorded by his classmates. An 8-year-old Chinese boy regained consciousness after weeks in a coma as voices of classmates, songs and school routines played beside his hospital bed. (Representational image/Gemini AI generated) According to a report by South China Morning Post, the child, Liu Chuxi from Yueyang in Hunan province, slipped into a coma following a car accident in November last year. Mainland outlet The Paper reported that the crash left him with severe brain damage and lung injuries, with doctors warning his family that the chances of him waking up were extremely slim. Despite the grim prognosis, Liu’s mother refused to accept defeat. She travelled with her son to several hospitals, hoping to find any form of treatment that might help. During this time, a doctor suggested that familiar sounds or favourite music could stimulate specific areas of the brain and possibly aid recovery. Turning to familiar sounds and school memories …

Delhi-NCR wakes up to chilly, rainy morning; air quality remains ‘very poor’

Delhi-NCR wakes up to chilly, rainy morning; air quality remains ‘very poor’

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Residents of Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to a rainy and cloudy Friday morning as several parts of the region received moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. The change in weather is expected to bring a sharp drop in temperatures, intensifying the winter chill across the region, the weather department said. IMD issues orange, yellow alerts for Delhi-NCR The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms and rain in Delhi-NCR and parts of neighbouring Punjab and Haryana. According to the IMD, the weather activity is being driven by an active western disturbance affecting northwestern India, resulting in cloudy skies and intermittent rainfall. The weather office has also issued a yellow alert for Delhi, forecasting one or two spells of light rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph during the early morning to forenoon hours on Friday. Another spell of very light to light rain is likely later in the afternoon or evening. Temperatures to dip after warmest January day in seven years The sudden change …

At 3 deg Celsius, Delhi wakes up to coldest January morning in 3 years

At 3 deg Celsius, Delhi wakes up to coldest January morning in 3 years

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Delhi recorded its coldest January morning in three years on Tuesday as the minimum temperature dropped to 3 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The capital recorded a low of 1.4 degrees Celsius on January 16, 2023, according to the weather department. Safdarjung, the city`s primary observatory, recorded a minimum temperature of 3 degrees Celsius, 4.4 notches below normal, IMD data showed. Palam recorded a minimum temperature of 4 degrees Celsius, 3.3 notches below normal, and Lodhi Road recorded a minimum temperature of 3 degrees Celsius, three notches below normal. The Ridge recorded a low of 4.4 degrees Celsius, 3.7 notches below normal, and Ayanagar recorded a low of 3.2 degrees Celsius, 3.9 notches below normal. According to the IMD, cold wave conditions are declared when minimum temperatures fall 4.5 to 6.4 degrees below normal. The maximum temperature for the day is expected to settle around 20 degrees Celsius. Cold wave conditions are likely to persist over Delhi on Wednesday as well, the IMD said. Delhi`s air quality deteriorated to the `very poor` …

Delhi wakes up to 3°C as cold wave persists, AQI in ‘very poor’ category| India News

Delhi wakes up to 3°C as cold wave persists, AQI in ‘very poor’ category| India News

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Delhi remained gripped by an intense cold wave on Tuesday as the average temperature in the city dropped to 4 degrees Celsius while Safdarjung and Lodhi Road saw temperatures drop to as low as 3 degrees Celsius, according to the latest data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). People warm themselves around a small fire as cold weather conditions prevail, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 (PTI) Meanwhile, Delhi’s Ayanagar area recorded a minimum temperature of 3.2 degrees Celsius. Along with a cold wave, dense fog also continued to affect the national capital, while air quality remained a concern with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in the very poor category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 337 as of 8 AM on Tuesday, falling under the ‘very poor’ category. Several locations in the national capital continued to record AQI levels above 300. Nehru Nagar reported a pollution level of 358, Jahangirpuri at 357, Anand Vihar at 411, and RK Puram at 365. …

Delhi wakes up to chilly morning; AQI improves but smog persists

Delhi wakes up to chilly morning; AQI improves but smog persists

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Smog and fog enveloped the Humayun Tomb in New Delhi. FIle | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar The national capital woke up to a windy and chilly Sunday (January 11, 2026) morning, with the temperature recorded at 6.6 degrees Celsius and a thin layer of smog affecting visibility across several areas. Air quality showed some improvement, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) falling to the ‘poor’ category from the ‘very poor’ category. The city’s average AQI stood at 298, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, several locations in Delhi continued to record AQI levels above 300. Nehru Nagar reported the highest pollution level at 359, followed by Jahangirpuri at 347, Anand Vihar at 339 and RK Puram at 336. Patparganj recorded an AQI of 315, Wazirpur 327, Vivek Vihar 317, Siri Fort 334, Rohini 320, Okhla Phase 2 333, Chandni Chowk 334 and Dwarka Sector 8 308, as per CPCB data till 7 am. Earlier on Saturday (January 10, 2026), the minimum temperature in Delhi dipped to 5.4 degrees …

Delhi Wakes Up To Toxic Smog, AQI Remains ‘Very Poor’ As Visibility Drops Across Several Areas | New-delhi-news News

Delhi Wakes Up To Toxic Smog, AQI Remains ‘Very Poor’ As Visibility Drops Across Several Areas | New-delhi-news News

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Last Updated:December 18, 2025, 07:18 IST Delhi faces severe smog with AQI at 356. Anand Vihar tops at 415, followed by Vivek Vihar, Jahangirpuri, Rohini, ITO, Mundka, Ashok Vihar. A layer of dense fog blankets the city. Early morning visuals from Kartavya Path area. (PTI) A thick layer of toxic smog continued to blanket parts of the national capital on Thursday, with visuals from the Najafgarh area showing severely reduced visibility and a persistent haze hanging over roads and residential localities. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)’s Sameer app, Delhi’s AQI was recorded at 356 in the ‘very poor’ category, as of 6:00 am on Thursday. #WATCH | Delhi: Visuals from the Najafgarh area as a layer of toxic smog continues to blanket the national capital.AQI here is 284, categorised as ‘poor’ as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) has invoked all actions… pic.twitter.com/ve7xM01rN3 — ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2025 Anand Vihar recorded the highest AQI at 415 in the ‘severe’ category, followed closely …

Delhi weather update: City wakes up to toxic smog; AQI hits 329

Delhi weather update: City wakes up to toxic smog; AQI hits 329

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Delhi woke up to a dense layer of toxic smog on Friday morning, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 329 at 7 am, placing it in the “very poor” category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Despite slight improvements in recent weeks, large parts of the city remained shrouded in thick, hazardous haze. Areas such as Ghazipur and Anand Vihar reported severely reduced visibility, while several localities across Delhi continued to record “very poor” air quality, reported news agency ANI.  The region around Anand Vihar and Ghazipur was particularly affected, with AQI levels soaring to 386, intensifying health concerns for residents. According to CPCB data, Sonia Vihar recorded an AQI of 338, while Wazirpur recorded 382. Bawana recorded the highest AQI of 365 at 7 am, placing it in the `very poor` category. In contrast, NSIT Dwarka recorded an AQI of 269, which falls under the `poor` category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), reported ANI.  The Dhaula Kuan area this morning was blanketed by a layer …