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At 6,921 MW, Delhi sees highest peak power demand so far this summer

With rains eluding Delhi and the maximum temperature hovering near 40 degrees Celsius, the national capital's peak power demand soared to 6,921 MW on Wednesday, the highest so far this summer season

Central Delhi second-most rain-deficient district in India, says IMD

Central Delhi has recorded just 8.5 mm rainfall this monsoon season so far and is the second-most rain-deficient district in the country, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data.

Covid-19 unlock: Gyms in Delhi reopen with 50% capacity from today

Gyms in the national capital opened with 50 per cent capacity from Monday onwards as the city slowly recovers from the impact of the second Covid-19 wave.

Minor fire breaks out at AIIMS Delhi storeroom, no casualty reported

A minor fire broke out in the storeroom of the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in the national capital on Monday morning

Delhi registers 89 fresh Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths; positivity rate 0.12 pc

The national capital reported 89 cases of Covid-19 and four deaths on Sunday as the positivity rate dipped to 0.12 per cent, according to data shared by the health department here.

Narendra Tomar appeals to farmers to end stir on 7 months of agitation

Agitating farmers tried to march to governors' residence in several states on Saturday to mark the completion of seven months of their protest against the new agri laws

AAP, BJP spar over SC panel's report on 'inflated' oxygen need

Responding to BJP's accusations, Kejriwal on Friday said his only "crime" was that he "fought for the breath of two crore people" of Delhi

Delhi reports 109 new Covid infections; positivity rate at 0.14%

The city recorded eight fresh deaths

A jab at veracity

States should not aim to artificially push vaccination numbers

National Capital unlikely to get monsoonal showers till end of June: IMD

Delhi is unlikely to receive monsoonal showers till the end of June and the maximum temperature in the city is predicted to hover around 40 degrees Celsius till then, according to IMD

Delhi sees maximum temperature of 37.4 C, no favourable condition for rain

The national capital registered a maximum temperature of 37.4 degrees Celsius as the southwest monsoon remained elusive for another day on Monday, the India Meteorological Department said. The weather department has forecast a partly cloudy sky on Tuesday as the further advance of the monsoon into Delhi is to remain slow. "Further advance of SW monsoon into remaining parts of Rajasthan, west UP, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi and Punjab to be slow as large scale features and the forecast wind pattern by the NWP (Numerical Weather Prediction) do not indicate any favorable condition for rain over the region during the period," the IMD said. The Met department had said on Sunday that the monsoon flow pattern was likely to organise and strengthen gradually between June 26 and June 30, and the further advance to most parts of northwest India was likely during the same period. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 25.5 degrees Celsius on Monday. The humidity recorded at at 5.30 pm was 45

Fire breaks out at shoe factory in Udyog Nagar in Delhi, no casualties

A fire broke out at a shoe factory in Udyog Nagar on Monday morning

Delhi records maximum temperature of 34.2 degree Celsius, below season avg

The maximum temperature in the national capital settled at 34.2 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average, on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said here.

Monsoon progresses over Delhi, North-West India might slow down a bit

Moderate to severe thunderstorms, with frequent cloud-to-ground lightning are very likely over East UP and Bihar. This may cause injuries and casualties to people and animals staying outdoors

Delhi records 124 Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths; positivity rate 0.17 pc

The national capital reported 124 fresh Covid cases, the lowest since February 16, and seven deaths in a day as the positivity rate dipped to 0.17 per cent, according to data.

Delhi unlocks further as cases fall; public parks, bars can re-open

Prohibited activities and services, including cinemas, gyms, spas among others will remain closed till 5 am on June 28

Petrol crosses Rs 97 in Delhi, diesel nears Rs 88 after another price hike

Petrol price in the national capital crossed Rs 97 a litre and diesel neared Rs 88 after fuel prices were raised yet again. Petrol price was hiked by 29 paise per litre and diesel by 28 paise, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The hike -- 27th in seven weeks -- pushed fuel prices across the country to new historic highs. In Delhi, petrol hit an all-time high of Rs 97.22 a litre, while diesel is now priced at Rs 87.97 per litre. Fuel prices differ from state to state depending on the incidence of local taxes such as VAT and freight charges. And because of this, petrol retails at over Rs 100 per litre mark in eight states and union territories -- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Among the metros, petrol is already above Rs 100 in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. In Mumbai, petrol now costs Rs 103.36 a litre and diesel comes for Rs 95.44. Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan n

Sputnik V Covid vaccine roll out delayed for some days in Delhi: Official

An official had earlier said the hospital would start giving Sputnik V jabs by June 20

13 injured in gas cylinder blast in a house in Delhi's Mangolpuri area

Thirteen people sustained burn injuries on Saturday following a gas cylinder blast at a house in Delhi's Mangolpuri area, officials said

Delhi L-G, CM discuss action plan to tackle possible 3rd wave of Covid

Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a meeting to discuss the roadmap, an action plan to tackle a possible third wave of Covid-19 infection in the national capital.