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Mercury remains above 45 degrees Celsius in many parts of Delhi on Monday

The maximum temperature settled at 46.4 degrees, five notches above normal, at Najafgarh, making it the hottest place in the capital

Iconic rifle, helmet at India Gate shifted to National War Memorial

The iconic rifle and the soldier's war helmet, which were part of the Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate, were moved to the National War Memorial on Friday. The defence ministry said the armed Forces "shifted the inverted rifle and the helmet from India Gate, which was the symbol of fallen soldiers of 1971 war, to Param Yodha Sthal at National War Memorial". It said the rifle and the helmet were installed in the midst of busts of Param Vir Chakra awardees. "With this ceremony, the integration of the memorial of fallen soldiers of 1971 war with National War Memorial has been completed," the ministry said in a statement. The ceremony was led by the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) Air Marshal BR Krishna and attended by Adjutant General equivalents from the three services. The Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate was merged with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial (NWM) in January. The NWM is around 400 metres away from the

There will be a sensation, says KCR after meeting Kejriwal, Akhilesh

After his meeting with Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav in New Delhi on Saturday, Telangana CM KCR said that "there will be a sensation in the country"

Karnataka CM Bommai's sudden visit to New Delhi sparks off speculation

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai's sudden New Delhi visit, his second in 10 days, has sparked off speculation in political circles, especially within the ruling BJP.

Mercury soars again in Delhi NCR, Friday may bring some relief

The Safdarjung Observatory, the base station for Delhi, registered the maximum temperature at 43.6 degrees Celsius, but mercury at two of Delhi's stations shot past 46 degrees Celsius on Thursday.

What it's like to live through India's non-stop searing heat wave

A diary from New Delhi on a recent day when the city of 19 million struggled to cope with killer temperatures

No change in trade policy with India: Pak amid buzz over trade minister

Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce issued a statement, saying Ministry of Commerce manages 57 Trade Missions in 46 countries which includes the post of Minister (Trade and Investment) in New Delhi, India

Delhi's maximum temp settles at 40.8 deg, dust storm likely at night

Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 40.8 degrees Celsius on Monday, which was two notches above normal for this time of the year.

Delhi airport was world's second busiest airport in March: OAG report

The Delhi airport was world's second busiest airport in March in terms of domestic and international flights handled, said Official Airline Guide (OAG), a travel data provider, in its recent report.

Shaheen Bagh drugs bust: NCB arrests 1 more person; total 5 caught till now

All the accused have been arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act

SEMI, IESA discuss potential of electronics-semiconductor industry in India

SEMI president and CEO Ajit Manocha met India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) leaders Vivek Tyagi and Krishna Moorthy in New Delhi and Bengaluru to explore collaboration opportunities

Delhi likely to have a food truck policy by July, says report

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday held a meeting to review the progress made on the budget and to expedite implementation of schemes to provide 20 lakh jobs in the next five years

Ready to support India in diversifying its energy imports: White House

The United States is ready to support India in diversifying its energy imports, the White House said Wednesday, reiterating its desire that New Delhi does not purchase oil from Russia

DDMA decides to do away with fine for not wearing face masks: Report

Currently, there is a fine of Rs 500 for not wearing masks at public places in Delhi

International drug cartel busted in Delhi, heroin worth Rs 40 cr recovered

The members of this cartel were involved in receiving supply of heroin smuggled from Myanmar and further supplied it to various parts of the country.

71% of PWD projects 'on track': Delhi govt's fifth status report

Seventeen PWD projects or schemes were included in the outcome budget 2021-22' and were assessed on 36 critical indicators.

106 projects under 'Smart City' in Delhi, 86 completed: Economic survey

The survey report shared the status of its implementation in Delhi for which the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) was selected on January 28, 2016.

SEC may decide on Delhi civic body polls in second week of April: Report

The Bill is likely to be presented in Parliament in the ongoing Budget session.

Union Cabinet gives nod to bill to merge three Delhi municipal corporations

The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill is expected to be introduced in the Budget session of Parliament underway

Lalu's health condition deteriorates, to be shifted to AIIMS New Delhi

The ebullient politician suffers from multiple ailments, including renal problems