Delhi’s Toxic Air And Polluted Yamuna: BJP, AAP Trade Charges Ahead Of Chhath Puja | News18

News18 - Nov 14, 2026

Delhi is facing a fresh pollution crisis as air quality deteriorates sharply, with the Air Quality Index touching 494 on Friday morning. Thick smog has blanketed parts of the national capital, pushing several monitoring stations into the severe category and raising concerns over public health just as Chhath Puja approaches. In response, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has directed 50% of the workforce in departments under his charge to work from home. Transport Minister Pankaj Singh has also issued similar instructions for departments under his portfolio, following the implementation of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). -newsn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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FAA Communications Failure Grounds US Flights: Thousands Stranded, Recovery May Take Days | N18

Nov 14, 2026

FAA Communications Failure Grounds US Flights: Thousands Stranded, Recovery May Take Days | N18

America's aviation network has been thrown into unprecedented disruption after a communications failure at air traffic control centres forced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose a nationwide ground stop on departing flights. The restriction was lifted on Friday evening, but the disruption continued to ripple through airports across the United States.The shutdown lasted more than four hours and affected departures nationwide. According to FlightRadar24 figures cited in reports, more than 4,700 flights were cancelled and 10,000 delayed on Friday, while another 700 cancellations had already been recorded for Saturday. Aviation analysts warned that it could take several days for airlines to restore normal schedules as aircraft, crews and passengers remain out of position.The FAA said a temporary telecommunications outage had affected air traffic control operations. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that communications problems were impacting the country's Air Route Traffic Control Centres. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said there was no indication of a malicious attack, while investigations into the cause continued. Officials said aircraft already airborne had been accounted for. n18oc_breakingnewsn18oc_IndiaCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube