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Although the AQI level in Delhi-NCR is not bad as of October 16, 2026. In a surprising turn of events, Singapore has now become the top city in the world with the poorest AQI, according IQAir's global ranking. Here's a look at the top 10 cities with the worst air quality in the world.

The Similipal Tiger reserve is spread across 2,750 sq km and is home to the rare 'black tiger'. It supports numerous plant species, including 96 varieties of orchids, along with 42 mammal species, 242 bird species and 30 categories of reptiles.

There are multiple states and union territories in India that require a special entry permit for tourists to visit due to their location, sensitive indigenous communities, environmental concerns and proximity to international borders. Here are the key destinations where Indian travellers need to ensure they do additional paperwork for a hassle-free holiday.

Ladakh welcomes over 4.60 lakh tourists between January and September 2026, with visitor numbers exceeding the Union Territory's total tourist footfall of 2025. The first nine months of 2026 saw tourist arrivals increase by 65.38% during the corresponding period last year.

India's noodle eating habit has grown over the years, which can be attributed to smart marketing campaigns. From adults to youngsters, everyone prefers it given its easy preparation formula. Check this list of the top 7 countries that consumed the most instant noodles last year.

Keralam will expand the state's experiential tourism offerings by enhancing farm tourism projects on abandoned government plots to attract more tourists. Tourism Minister PC Vishnunadh told the Assembly on Thursday that efforts will be made to attract more tourists who wish to indulge in a quiet holiday.

Chamba witnessed a temperature decline, with its maximum temperature falling around 14 degrees below the seasonal average. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning across ten districts, including Shimla, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba, Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Solan and Sirmaur.

The interruption of the toy train service in Shimla comes at an inconvenient time for the tourist-favourite hill station. Tourists from West Bengal, many of who prefer to take a ride on the scenic train route during the Durga Puja holidays are among those who have been affected.

While the Indian passport occupies the 70th spot on the most powerful passport's list, Indians can travel 30 countries visa free and get visa on arrival in 40 countries. In comparison, American passport holders can travel to 121 countries visa free and get visa on arrival in 46 nations. Read on to find out which are the ten most powerful passports in 2026.

Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg received fresh snowfall, while Srinagar saw overnight rain. The weather department has forecast more rain, snow and thunderstorms.

Advance bookings for Jailer 2 have reached Rs 36.09 crore ahead of its October 15, 2026 release, with over 1,666,993 tickets already booked across 1,121 cities.

The construction of the tallest building in the world is currently underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It will stand tall at a height at nearly 1 km, accommodating 157 floors and is expected to be completed by 2028. Take a look at the 10 tallest buildings in the world, and find out how many floors do they incorporate.