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Delhi unlock: Stadiums, sports complexes to reopen without spectators

In line with Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) order, stadiums and sports complexes will reopen from Monday, however, no spectators will be allowed

Fuel price hike: Petrol close to Rs 100 in Delhi; diesel hovering at Rs 90

The recent hike in fuel price took the rate of petrol and diesel to Rs 99.86 and Rs 89.36 per litre in Delhi on Monday

Maximum temperature settles at 39.8 degree celsius in Delhi: IMD

The national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 39.8 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal, the India Meteorological Department said here. The minimum temperature in the city settled at 26.2 degrees Celsius, and the relative humidity was recorded at 68 per cent, it said. The weather office said the city was likely to see partly cloudy skies with the possibility of thunder and lightning on Monday. The minimum and the maximum temperatures will be settling around 27 and 40 degrees Celsius respectively, it added. Delhi's air quality was in the moderate category on Sunday morning. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board showed that the hourly air quality index (AQI) at 6.05 pm stood at 137. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor, and 401 and 500 severe.

Covid-19: Over 161,000 vaccine doses administered in Delhi on Saturday

Delhi vaccinated 1.61 lakh people against coronavirus on July 3, of which around 40,000 beneficiaries received the second dose, according to the data provided by the city government on Sunday.

Delhi records 94 new Covid cases, active cases drop to 992, lowest this yr

Delhi recorded 94 fresh Covid-19 cases and seven more deaths on Sunday while the positivity rate stood at 0.13 per cent, according to data shared by the health department here.

Delhi Covid-19 unlock: Markets, malls permitted to operate from today

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) permits the opening of all markets, market complexes and malls from 10 am to 8 pm from Saturday

Expect severe heat wave in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan for next 1 week: IMD

On Thursday, the maximum temperature will hover around 42 degrees Celsius in Delhi, the IMD said.

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.