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Heatwave broils Delhi, mercury hits 47 degrees Celsius in some parts

A tormenting heatwave turned Delhi into a hot cauldron on Saturday, pushing the mercury to an unbearable high of 47.2 degrees Celsius at Mungeshpur and 47 degrees Celsius at Najafgarh.

Mundka fire: Tears of kin of missing evoke state of despair and grief

While at least 27 people died in the massive fire that broke out in the four-storey building in Delhi's Mundka, over two dozen people are missing and their relatives are enveloped in despair

Delhi Secretariat to ban single-use plastic items from June 1: Gopal Rai

Staff will be asked to avoid SUP water bottles and use kulhads, stainless steel glasses or paper cups to drink water, the minister said

Mundka fire: Delhi CM announces Rs 10 lakh compensation, orders inquiry

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in the Mundka building fire incident that claimed 27 lives

Delhi fire tragedy: Mundka building did not have fire NOC, says Police

As many as 27 people died in the fire accident so far and 12 persons are injured, police said

Mundka blaze: Search operation to be over in next 3 to 4 hours, says NDRF

Aiming to give "correct information" to such people whose family members are missing or injured and admitted to the hospital, a help desk was set up at Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital

Delhi records 899 fresh coronavirus cases, 4 deaths in last 24 hours

According to the Delhi government health bulletin, 1,482 COVID patients recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours taking cumulative recoveries from the beginning of the pandemic to 18,68,543

Delhi, Mumbai will be 5 degrees warmer in 2080-99 period: Greenpeace India

A recent heatwave in Delhi saw the maximum touching 43.5 degrees Celsius on April 29, which is well above the average maximum temperature for the month

Delhi records highest-ever GST collection for April at Rs 2,898 cr

Record GST collection is also a sound indicator of the national capital's economy recovering fast after the devastation caused by the three waves of Covid-19 during the past two years, officials said

Delhi's peak power demand rises to 6,572 MW, highest ever in May: Officials

Amid sultry weather conditions, the peak power demand in Delhi rose to 6,572 MW, the highest ever in the month of May, discom officials said on Wednesday.

Delhi max temperature hovers around 40 degrees; heatwave likely from Friday

The minimum temperature settled at 28 degrees Celsius, three notches more than normal

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi as heatwave may return on Wednesday

The mercury is most likely to rise in the national capital as India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted heat wave conditions to return in the region from Wednesday.

Delhi reports 1,118 fresh Covid-19 cases, 1 death; positivity rate at 4.38%

Delhi reported 1,118 fresh coronavirus cases and one more death on Tuesday, while the positivity rate stood at 4.38 percent, according to data shared by the health department here.

Delhi BJP demands renaming of roads named after Mughal emperors in Lutyen's

Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta on Tuesday demanded New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to change the names of half a dozen streets bearing names of Mughal emperors and rename them

Heat wave to return to north-west Indian plains from Tuesday: IMD

Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are very likely in isolated/some pockets over west Rajasthan till May 13 and heat wave conditions in isolated/some pockets over Gujarat on May 10

Anti-encroachments drive begins in Shaheen Bagh; locals continue protest

As per latest reports, a JCB bulldozer and around 2-3 trucks have reached the spot to collect the debris that may accumulate after the demolition

Delhi records minimum temperature of 27.6 degrees, clear skies likely: IMD

The MeT issued a yellow alert from May 11 to 15. The maximum temperature will hover between 44 and 45 degrees Celsius, resulting in heatwave conditions at a few places in the city

Tell us about Rohingyas, Bangladeshis residing illegally: BJP to Delhiites

Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta asked residents of the city inform the party about Rohingyas and Bangladeshis living illegally here

Delhi govt takes policy decision to allow bars to serve liquor till 3 am

In a move aimed at making the nightlife more happening, the Delhi government has taken a policy decision to allow bars to serve liquor till 3 AM, officials said on Friday. The government has issued necessary directions to the Excise department and an order is likely to be issued soon in accordance with the Excise Policy 2021-22, said a senior government officer. "Bars at restaurants are now allowed to operate till 1 AM. The Excise department will work with other agencies, including police, if the timing is extended till 3 AM," he said. The Excise Policy that came into force from November 2021 recommended that the timings of operation of bars may be brought at par with neighbouring cities. In the NCR towns of Gurgaon and Faridabad in Haryana, bars are allowed to open till 3 AM. However, in Noida and Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, bars are open till 1 AM. There are around 550 independent restaurants in Delhi that serve Indian and foreign liquor on being granted L-17 licence from the Ex

Now, challans also for private buses not following lane discipline in Delhi

Under the Delhi government's bus lane enforcement drive, the Transport Department will also challan private bus operators and drivers for not adhering to bus lane discipline from the next week, according to an official order. The Transport Department of the Delhi government strictly started enforcing lane discipline for buses and goods carriers from April 1, with fines up to Rs 10,000 and six months of imprisonment for errant drivers. "...it is hereby ordered that in addition to public buses (DTC & Cluster), all private buses having stage carriage /contract carriage permits, All India Tourist Permit and interstate permits shall strictly follow the bus lane discipline according to the instructions issued," read the order issued by the Transport Department on May 6. The order shall come into force from May 9, it said. "The Enforcement Wing of Transport Department, and Delhi Traffic Police shall also challan the private bus operators/drivers and other persons who violates the bus ...