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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.

381 mm rainfall in Delhi this month highest for July in 18 years: IMD

Monsoon may have arrived late in Delhi, but it is inundating the capital now. The city has recorded 381 mm rainfall so far this month, the highest for July since 2003 and the second-highest ever. The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for the city, recorded 100 mm rainfall in just three hours on Tuesday morning, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). It is also the maximum rainfall in 24 hours in the month of July in eight years. In 2013, Delhi had received 123.4mm rainfall on July 21. The capital has recorded 14 rainy days this month so far, despite the delayed arrival of the monsoon on July 13, 16 days behind schedule. The monsoon, the most-delayed in 19 years, is now drenching Delhi, flooding low-lying areas and causing long traffic snarls. According to IMD data, the Safdarjung Observatory has gauged 108 per cent excess rainfall so far 380.9 mm rainfall till July 27 against the normal of 183.5mm. Normally, Delhi records 210.6 mm ...

Delhi rains: Gates of Saket metro station closed due to waterlogging

The yellow line connects Samyapur Badli in north Delhi to HUDA City Centre in Gurgaon.

In a major relief, rain lashes parts of Delhi; IMD predicts more rainfall

In a relief to Delhiites from sultry weather conditions, several parts of the national capital received incessant rainfall on Tuesday morning

Delhi Metro services briefly delayed due to mild tremors: DMRC

A senior DMRC official said, there are protocols in place for such situations, and the delay happened on account of it.

Delhi Unlock: 16 additional metro gates to be operational from tomorrow

At Model Town, Kashmere Gate and Central Secretariat stations, additional gates will be open only for entry.

Delhi University sets new record, prepares UG results within 30 days

This is the first time since its inception that the university has taken less than 30 days to prepare the results of undergraduate courses.

Gambhir presents report card of his work in East Delhi constituency

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Weekly flights between Kathmandu, New Delhi increased from 2 to 6: Report

The national flag carriers of Nepal and India have increased the number of weekly flights from two at present to six on the Kathmandu-Delhi route under air bubble arrangement between the two countries

Moderate rainfall expected to continue in Delhi for next 24 hours: IMD

The national capital is expected to continue receiving moderate rainfall with some isolated intense spells for the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. Delhi woke up to incessant overnight rains on Monday morning. It had received 70 mm rain till 8.30 am that caused waterlogging in several parts of the city. "Moderate rainfall at most places with isolated intense spells very likely over Delhi during next 24 hours," the IMD said. According to the IMD, a below 15 mm rainfall is considered "light", between 15 and 64.5 mm is "moderate", between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm is "heavy" and between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm is "very heavy", and above 204.4 mm is considered as "extremely heavy". The national capital received rain spells of varying intensity throughout the day. While Safdarjung received 38.4 mm rain from 8.30 am till 5.30 pm, Palam recorded 66.6 mm rain in the same duration. The weather department issued advisory suggesting "slippery roads and traffic ...

NHAI wants farmer strike at Delhi-Haryana border treated as force majeure

NHAI is of the view that the farmers' agitation led to stoppage of toll at the plazas.

Students not to be denied admission in govt schools for no TC: Sisodia

'It has been decided that no such student will be denied admission due to unavailability of TC,' Sisodia said at an online press conference.