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SC extends stay on proposed demolition of jhuggis at Sarojini Nagar

The Supreme Court extended the stay on the proposed demolition of around 200 jhuggis at Sarojini Nagar and asked the Centre to conduct a survey to verify the slum-dwellers there.

Delhi's peak power demand rises to 6,194 MW, highest ever for May 1st week

The Delhi government has expressed apprehensions about supply disruptions claiming shortage of coal at thermal plants

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

Heatwave may subside over Delhi, Northwest India from today, say IMD

It has predicted a fall in maximum temperatures by 3-4 degrees Celsius

Delhi records 1,485 fresh cases of Covid-19; positivity rate 4.89%

Delhi reported 1,485 fresh Covid-19 cases and zero fatality due to the viral disease on Sunday, while the positivity rate was recorded at 4.89 per cent

Delhi Environment Minister to review impact of tree transplantation policy

Rai will chair a meeting on Monday where this data will be analysed to ascertain the impact of the 'Tree Transplantation Policy' notified by the government in December 2020

Residents gasp for clean air as fire at Delhi's landfill site rages on

The fire at north Delhi's Bhalswa landfill site that has been raging for the last six days has upended lives and livelihoods of people living in adjoining areas and left them gasping for breath.

Kejriwal flags 'coal shortage'; Centre assures enough power supply to Delhi

The Delhi government has warned of supply disruptions citing shortage of coal stocks at various power plants

1,520 fresh Covid-19 cases in Delhi, one death; positivity rate 5.10%

With these new cases, the national capital's overall Covid tally has increased to 18,83,075, while the death toll has risen to 26,175

Delhi reels under heatwave, max temperature settles at 43.5 degree Celsius

The IMD, however, predicted dust and thunderstorm on Monday and Wednesday which is likely to give some respite to residents from the scorching heat

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee arrives in Delhi, meets Arvind Kejriwal

Banerjee is in Delhi to attend the Justice Conclave programme in the national capital on Saturday where Chief Ministers of other states are scheduled to be present at the event

'New India' scaling new dimensions, leaving its mark: PM Modi

The Prime Minister on Friday hosted a Sikh delegation at his official residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, here

Delhi to assist startups providing single-use plastic alternatives: Rai

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday said the city government will assist startups providing alternatives to single-use plastic to the best of its potential.

Bengal post-poll violence: Victims' families hold protest march in Delhi

A demonstration was also staged at India Gate, where the families raised slogans, Save West Bengal and We want President's Rule in Bengal

Delhi's peak power demand crosses 6,000 MW again; 38% surge since April 1

As the national capital continues to reel under an intense heatwave, the peak power demand on Friday crossed the 6,000 MW-mark for the second day in a row, discom officials said.

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Delhi records 2nd hottest April in 72 years with avg temp at 40 deg C

Delhi recorded its second hottest April in 72 years with a monthly average maximum temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius, the IMD said

Less than one day coal left in many places: Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain

Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain on Friday said that there was a severe coal crisis across the country and many places have just one day of reserve left.

In violence-hit Jahangirpuri, security increased ahead of Friday prayers

"Adequate security arrangements have been placed in the area and sufficient security personnel have been deployed," Deputy Commissioner of Police (northwest) Usha Rangnani said

India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat

Extreme heat parched large swathes of South Asia this week after India's hottest March on record, prompting PM Narendra Modi to warn of rising fire risks as the country heats up too much too soon