States and union territories of India

 The Archaeological Survey of India is likely to restrict the number of tourists visiting the Taj Mahal to 40,000 daily, and put a three-hour cap on each ticket holder to tour the 17th-century Mughal monument in a bid to preserve the heritage site, a source in the culture ministry told PTI. /ndtv.com

India has unveiled a new weapon to combat air pollution - an "anti-smog cannon" that authorities hope to clear the air over New Delhi, AFP informs.

But environmentalists believe that this is a temporary solution as it will not solve the real cause of the air problem.

Thirteen coaches of an express train derailed in northern India early Nov. 24 throwing sleeping passengers from their seats in a new disaster that left three dead and nine injured.

Toxic smog thickens in New Delhi

People cross the road in Delhi, India on Nov 7. All Delhi schools will remain closed for the week with pollution in the city becoming worse.

The authorities in the Indian capital said they shut down all schools after air pollution levels skyrocketed and raised concerns about public health, the ND TV channel said.