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7 heavy rain events accounted for over 60% rainfall in Delhi this season

Delhi has witnessed seven heavy rain events this monsoon season so far, the highest in a decade, and these spells account for more than 60 percent of the rainfall recorded in the city: IMD

Delhi records zero death, 35 new Covid-19 cases; positivity rate 0.05%

On Friday, 36 cases were logged with a positivity rate of 0.05 percent, as per the official data.

Amid heavy rains, Delhi airport's forecourt waterlogged, 5 flights diverted

Parts of Delhi Airport were also waterlogged following heavy rainfall in the national capital.

'The Ashok' to soon house service apartments, a mall: Official

The govt is planning to lease out 'The Ashok' to investors for turning the sprawling 25-acre property in the heart of the national capital into a 'multi-purpose' building, an official said.

DGCA orders reducing height of Vasant Kunj buildings, residents worry

On August 26, the DGCA gave an order to submit identified obstruction around Indira Gandhi International Airport here after a detailed survey by the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL).

'Mystery tunnel' in Delhi needs to be scientifically investigated: Experts

The 'mystery tunnel', first reported around 2016, has sparked multiple kinds of speculation

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee to appear before ED in Delhi tomorrow

Will hang myself publicly if any corruption allegation is proved, says TMC leader

'Stop dragging my name', Robert Vadra slams Finance Minister

Robert Vadra, husband of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the Congress general secretary in charge of UP, has slammed FM Nirmala Sitharaman for dragging his name in New Delhi Railway station monetization

Delhi schools to re-open from September 1 in phased manner

Schools in the national capital will reopen in a phased manner from September 1, according to sources. A decision in this regard was taken at the meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Friday. "Reopening of schools will begin in phased manner. Classes for 9-12 grades will begin from September 1 and that for 6-8 grades from September 8," a source said. The decision came following a marked improvement in the COVID-19 situation in Delhi, following a recent brutal second wave of the infection which claimed many lives, with the shortage of oxygen at hospitals across the city adding to the woes Schools in the national capital were ordered shut last year in March ahead of a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus. The Delhi government recently announced partial reopening of schools and allowed class X and XII students to visit schools for admission-related work, practical activities and counselling sessions.

Heavy rains cause massive waterlogging in Delhi, cripple traffic

Places like Minto Bridge, Rajghat, Connaught Place, and ITO were inundated after intense rains.

Traders' body asks DDMA to allow malls, markets to operate till 10 pm

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) on Saturday demanded that the closing time of malls and markets in the national capital should be extended from the present 8 pm to 10 pm.

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of Independence Day

Traffic restrictions for the full-dress rehearsal on August 13 and for the Independence Day function will remain the same, the police said.

Delhi govt signs MoU with IB board for Delhi Board of School Education

Kejriwal said the International Baccalaureate board is present all over the world and that it is every parent's dream to send their children to IB-affiliated schools.

No likelihood of rainfall in Delhi over next 6-7 days, says IMD

Delhi's air quality was in the 'moderate' category on Wednesday morning.

Form expert panel to plan for reopening of schools: Delhi LG asks officials

The direction was issued at the meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) chaired by Baijal.

Delhi assembly passes GST Amendment Bill amid opposition from BJP

The bill is about 15 new amendments to the Delhi GST Act.

Newly appointed Karnataka CM Bommai meets Rajnath Singh

Bommai is likely to meet Prime Minister Modi around 4 p.m. today.

Delhi Assembly passes resolution against Asthana's appointment

The Union home ministry announced the appointment of Asthana as the new Delhi police commissioner on Tuesday evening

Delhi govt to seek feedback on re-opening of schools, colleges: Sisodia

During an online briefing, he said that students, parents and teachers can email their suggestions

Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana takes charge as Delhi Police chief

Rakesh Asthana, a senior IPS officer of Gujarat cadre, took charge as the Commissioner of Delhi Police on Wednesday, officials said.