India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Schools shut as heavy rains cripple normal life in Bengaluru

Photos: Officer-goers struck in a massive traffic jam due to rain in Bengaluru

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: IMD issues yellow alert till October 21

The IMD has also issued a yellow alert for 11 districts in Karnataka. The districts of Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Belagavi, Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, Chitradurga, Davangere, and Tumakuru are under a yellow alert till October 21 due to the forecast of heavy rainfall.

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Heavy rains cripple normal life in Bengaluru

Heavy rains battered Bengaluru for the past two days, throwing normal life out of gear and leading to water logging in several low-lying areas and roads. In view of the downpour, the Bengaluru Urban Deputy Commissioner Jagadish G ordered the closure of schools and Anganwadi centres on Monday. This is the second time within a week that schools are being shut owing to rains in Bengaluru.

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Office-goers were stuck in a massive traffic jam on Old Madras Road due to rain in Bengaluru

Watch: Traffic snarls and waterlogging in Bengaluru on Monday morning

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Bengaluru schools, Anganwadis to remain closed today due to incessant rain

Due to incessant rain, the district collector has issued an order announcing a holiday for Anganwadis and schools in Bengaluru City on Monday (October 21).
The decision was taken as a precautionary measure and in the interest of students, said the Collector. However, all other degree courses, post-graduate programs, diplomas, engineering, and ITIs will remain open.

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Cyclonic circulation over central Andaman shifted north

A bulletin issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Sunday said Saturday's cyclonic circulation over central Andaman Sea lay over North Andaman Sea in the early morning of Sunday and persisted over the region till the afternoon.

Cyclone Dana to form on Wednesday, head for Bengal-Odisha coast

A cyclone is set to form over east-central Bay of Bengal on Wednesday, triggering heavy showers and gusty winds along the Bengal-Odisha coast and across south Bengal on Oct 23 and 24 (Wednesday and Thursday). Read more

Watch: Waterlogging reported in several areas of Bengaluru

Bengaluru rains: IMD issues orange alert for the next three hours, all schools to remain shut today

In view of heavy rains since Sunday night, Bengaluru Urban deputy commissioner G Jagadeesha declared a holiday for all schools and anganwadis in the district on Monday. However, colleges will remain functional. Read more

Wet dawn & rainy evening leave Bengaluru roads in a mess

Several localities of the city reeled under the after-effects of heavy rain overnight Saturday and late Sunday evening. While the overnight rain caused waterlogging on Mysuru Road and Hosur Road and roads off the two highways till the next forenoon, the late evening rain left the traffic crawling in areas next to Lalbagh, Rajajinagar and north Bengaluru. Read more

Come rain or shine: Bengaluru’s cricket spirit wows captain Rohit

Last week, the yellow weather alert for the city turned orange. Bengaluru was soaked in rain and Wednesday, day 1 of the opening Test match between India and New Zealand, was rained out without a ball being bowled. Read more

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Rain hit north Bengaluru on Sunday evening

On Sunday evening, rain returned to a vast swathe of north Bengaluru, stretching from Tumakuru Road to Ballari Road. Heavy rain at Siddapura, Mavalli, Rajajinagar, RR Nagar and other areas from 6pm slowed down traffic movement on Marigowda 10th Cross towards Siddapura due to potholes.

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Sound of the blast and visuals of smoke rising after the blast outside CRPF School

India's Top Cities Breaking News: NIA and NSG teams join investigation of Blast outside Delhi school

A team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and personnel from the National Disaster Response Force arrived on-site Sunday following a loud explosion outside the CRPF school in Prashant Vihar, located in the Rohini area of the national capital. National Security Guard (NSG) commandos were also deployed to assist with the investigation led by the Delhi Police. A forensic team has examined the area and collected samples.

As per the Delhi Police, no definitive conclusions have been reached regarding the cause of the blast near the school, and authorities, including the Special Cell, are currently conducting an investigation.

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: The whole house shook, says Delhi blast eyewitness Gaurav

Eyewitness of the Delhi blast Gaurav says, "I was on the terrace when I heard a high-intensity blast. The whole house shook. I had never seen such smoke ever before. I thought it might be a gas cylinder blast as there are eateries in that area. The CRPF commandoes were vigilant and they had already reached the spot. The glass of the nearby buildings and cars had shattered. Fortunately, it was not a working day and the timing of the blast was also such that no one was there."

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: NIA team reaches the spot where a blast was heard outside CRPF School

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi Police PRO Sanjay Tyagi says on blast near CRPF School

Delhi Police PRO Sanjay Tyagi says, "This morning, PS Prashant Vihar received information about a loud blast near CRPF School. The police team reached the spot immediately and found a foul smell. Window panes and glasses in the school premises were broken. Senior police officers reached the spot. Our experts from the Forensic Department, Crime Team and the Special Cell are there and investigating the matter. The cause is being ascertained. It will not be right to give a conclusive statement till the investigation is completed."

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Material used in blast outside Delhi school resembles crude bomb, says forensic lab sources

The material used in the blast outside the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) school in Rohini, Delhi, appears to resemble a crude bomb, though full details will be confirmed once reports are received, according to sources from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL). Initial investigations have found no indication of a terror link, but the FSL team will provide final clarity, sources added.

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: SG Commandos carry out search operation

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: NSG Commandos set up their equipment to carry out search operations

NSG Commandos set up their equipment to carry out search operations at the blast site near CRPF School in Prashant Vihar.

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: NSG Commandos reach Rohini's CRPF school

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Inform the police immediately if they see any suspected item, says Police

"Our bomb disposal teams are checking the nearby area. We have also sounded an alert to nearby police stations to increase vigil and checking. Foot patrolling has also been intensified in different markets. We request everyone to inform the police immediately if they see any suspected item," said senior police officer

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Police have barricaded the area near CRPF school

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Heavy police deployed and search operation continues

Heavy police deployed and search operation continues outside CRPF School in Rohini's Prashant Vihar area where a blast was heard early in the morning.

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: FSL team collects samples

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Eyewitness of the blast that occurred outside Delhi's CRPF School

Shashank, an eyewitness of the blast that occurred outside CRPF School in Prashant Vihar, says, "The only possibilities which we think of are a cylinder blast or a building collapse.There was a big cloud of smoke here which stayed for a good 10 minutes. The glasses of the shops here have broken and the hoardings have been displaced. The police were here within 5 minutes because there is a Crime Branch, Police Station, and District Court nearby. It's good that no one suffered any injury."

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Police and FSL team present at CRPF school

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Blast reported outside CRPF school in Delhi's Rohini

A blast was reported outside the CRPF school in Prashant Vihar, Rohini district on Sunday. The fire department was alerted around 7.50 am, and two fire brigades were promptly dispatched to the scene. However, no fire or damage to the wall has been detected so far. Search operations are ongoing in the area, according to the fire department.

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live: CM Atishi and Gopal Rai inspect Anand Vihar

Delhi chief minister Atishi and environment minister Gopal Rai on Sunday carried out an inspection at the Anand Vihar area, where the Air Quality Index (AQI) has fallen to 454 at 8.30 am, classified as "severe."

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Environment minister Gopal Rai on pollution level in Delhi

"The pollution level in Delhi is in the 'poor' category. But the pollution level in Anand Vihar has been at a very high level for the last 4-5 days.Anand Vihar is Delhi's bus terminal and the Kaushambi bus terminal is right opposite to it. Diesel buses are coming here in huge numbers from Uttar Pradesh. The smoke from those buses is doubling the pollution in Delhi. I request the UP government to conduct water sprinkling in the Kaushambi bus depot. We can bring a solution with joint effort," said environment minister Gopal Rai

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi CM Atishi on Pollution

Anti-pollution measures are being strictly deployed in Delhi. We have formed 99 teams who are carrying out dust control measures across Delhi. We have started the process of deploying more than 325 smog guns. PWD and MCD have deployed all their resources to combat pollution in Delhi. Anand Vihar, being on the border of Delhi and UP, is one such hotspot where the AQI is the highest," says Delhi CM Atishi

India's Top Cities Breaking News: Toxic foam seen floating on Yamuna River

Toxic foam seen floating on the Yamuna River as pollution level in the river rises.

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live: Delhi's air quality expected to worsen

The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, under the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences, has predicted that the overall AQI will likely fall into the "very poor" category from Sunday to Tuesday. The forecast for the following six days, starting October 22, suggests air quality will remain between the "poor" and "very poor" categories. Unfavorable meteorological conditions are hindering the dispersion of pollutants, and additional emissions from stubble and waste burning are expected to worsen the situation. However, control measures in pollution hotspots are anticipated to have a positive impact, according to EWS on Saturday.

India's Top Cities Breaking News Live Updates: AQI remains 'poor' category

The Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'poor' category in the national capital on Sunday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the 24-hour average AQI at 9 am in Delhi was recorded at 265.