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Delhi Airport sets biometric gate for faster immigration check

Delhi International Airport has introduced biometric registration kiosks for faster immigration processing, under the supervision of the Bureau of Immigration. The kiosks will halve the time required to process visas for foreign nationals arriving in India with a visa where biometric information was not collected during the application process.

50 pc of Delhi street vendors report significant income loss due to extreme heat: Study

A new report by Greenpeace India and the National Hawker Federation reveals over 80% of Delhi street vendors faced customer decline and income loss during April and May heatwaves.

Tikiri border to get interstate bus terminal

The Delhi government plans to construct a fourth interstate bus terminal near the Tikiri border to facilitate outer Delhi residents commuting to Haryana. The move will reduce congestion at Kashmere Gate ISBT. The terminal's initial capacity will be six buses, with potential expansion, and will help during winter pollution-related road closures in winter. The move aligns with public demand for improved transport options in the region.

Amid heatwave, passengers allegedly faint after forced to wait without AC at Delhi Airport as Air India delays takeoff

As temperatures soared in the nation's capital, passengers aboard a flight bound for San Francisco reportedly experienced fainting spells inside the aircraft, which lacked air-conditioning, following an eight-hour delay on Thursday. Originally scheduled for departure on Thursday afternoon, the Tata-owned flight to San Francisco is now set to take off at 11 am on Friday, after a delay exceeding 20 hours.

Amid the heatwave, a Re 1 water brand is out to upend branding with social impact

A husband-wife duo takes an unusual approach to advertising their product to ensure they can sell affordable drinking water.

Cyclone Remal: Price of flight ticket from Kolkata surges to Rs 80,000 before operations were closed for 21 hours

Kolkata airport experienced a surge in air fares up to Rs 80,000 as travellers rushed to fly out before the Cyclone Remal shutdown. Operations resumed after 21 hours, with significant passenger traffic and high ticket prices.

Swati Maliwal's FIR: Slapped and kicked by Bibhav Kumar at Kejriwal's residence during periods, screamed but no one helped

Disturbing allegations surfaced regarding Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal's assault at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence by his PS Bibhav Kumar. Maliwal stated in the FIR that Kumar assaulted her unprovoked, slapping her multiple times, dragging her, and disregarding her pleas, even after she mentioned having her period.

Delhi traffic likely to be hit for Hanuman Jayanti, routes diverted in CP, Kashmere Gate

​​ Thousands of devotees are expected to participate in the 'Sunderkand Paath' being organised by the Marghat Wale Baba Hanuman Mandir Samiti on the occasion at the temple in Kashmere Gate from 5 pm, according to an advisory issued by the Delhi traffic police.

22 flights diverted amid heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR

22 flights to Delhi airport redirected due to bad weather. ANI reported diversions between 3-4:30 pm. Various areas in Delhi witnessed light rainfall. IMD forecasted thunderstorms with rain over isolated places.

Summer, climate change, tropical diseases: Bihar villages battle elephantiasis, kala azar and more

The effects of climate change in Bihar, particularly in Sher village, are leading to a rise in diseases like lymphatic filariasis. Public health officials emphasize the importance of swift action and community involvement to combat these health risks effectively.

All roads to Delhi sealed ahead of farmers protest at UP Gate, Singhu, Tikri

Delhi seals borders amid renewed farmer protest fears, deploying concrete walls and barbed wires at Singhu, Tikri, and UP Gate. Failed talks in Chandigarh over MSP prolong deadlock. Traffic chaos looms, reminiscent of 2020-21 agitation. Delhi Police enforce Section 144, deploy 10,000 officers, and convert Bawana stadium into a temporary jail. Concerns arise for commuters, students, and border traffic disruptions, especially in West Uttar Pradesh.

Prime Minister Modi pays tributes at National War Memorial on Republic Day

The iconic memorial in the India Gate complex was inaugurated by Modi in 2019. It is dedicated to soldiers killed during the India-China War in 1962, India-Pak Wars in 1947, 1965 and 1971, Indian Peace Keeping Force Operations in Sri Lanka and in the Kargil Conflict in 1999, and also those in the UN peacekeeping missions.

Delhi's water supply will be affected for 2 more days next week. Check affected areas and emergency contact details

Delhi Jal Board (DJB) announces its annual program for maintenance of underground reservoirs and booster pumping stations. The program will result in temporary water supply disruptions in certain areas of South and Central Delhi. DJB releases contact details of emergency water tankers for affected residents. Scheduled maintenance work on January 18 and 19 was previously announced. Check the areas that will be affected on January 22 and 23.

Air quality continues to remain in 'very poor' category in most parts of Delhi

The AQI was recorded in the 'very poor' range, at 346, in the RK Puram area at 8 a.m. on Monday, according to the CPCB. The AQI in Anand Vihar stood at 310 at 8 am, according to CPCB data. According to CPCB, the AQI at ITO was also recorded in the 'Very Poor' range at 328 in the morning.

GRAP III invoked, anti-smog guns deployed as Delhi govt, central agencies step up fight against pollution

The Delhi administration, which has stepped up measures to tackle the pollution menace, has deployed anti-smog guns in several places such as Anand Vihar, Kashmiri Gate ISBT, ITO, Pusa Road, Jahangirpuri, Narela Industrial area, and Burari Crossing, officials said.

Developers see high demand for gated apartments in Central and West Delhi

DLF will also soon announce the last tower of the 2.1 million sq. ft. first phase of Midtown West, a premium residential complex on Shivaji Marg in west Delhi's Moti Nagar, which is developing in a joint venture with Singapore sovereign fund GIC.

Delhi Minister Gopal Rai urges Centre to ban BS III, BS IV diesel buses in NCR areas of Haryana, UP, Rajasthan

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai called for a strict ban on subpar diesel buses in NCR areas of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. A surprise inspection revealed that all buses registered in these areas were BS III and BS IV vehicles. The Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management issued directions to allow only electric, CNG, and BS VI-compliant diesel buses from November 1.

G20 Summit: Delhi Police withdraws letter asking DMRC to shut down metro gates

According to the Delhi Police, train services will be available at all stations except Supreme Court station, which will be closed fron 5 am on September 9 to 11 pm on September 10. India is set to host the G20 event at the newly built international convention and exhibition centre -- Bharat Mandapam -- at Pragati Maidan, which is close to the Supreme Court metro station.

These Delhi metro station gates to be shut down from September 8–10 due to G20 Summit

Delhi Police's metro unit will close the gates of 39 metro stations that open towards the VVIPs Route during the G20 Summit in the national capital from September 8 to 10. Certain stations including Supreme Court, Janpath, Bhikaji Cama Place, Khan Market, and Dhaula Kuan have been designated as 'Sensitive' stations.

Delhi flood: Two of five jammed gates of ITO barrage opened so far

Two of the five jammed gates of the ITO barrage have been opened so far as the Delhi government makes an effort to get rid of waterlogging in parts of the city. Of the 32 gates of the barrage, five were jammed due to silt accumulation, hindering the quick drainage of river water.

Traffic advisory issued as footfall increases in C-Hexagon area near Kartavya Path

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory to visitors to the vicinity of C-Hexagon, advising them about the roads, location of various utilities and their access points. The advisory was issued after the Delhi Traffic Police observed that since the inauguration of Kartavya Path in September last year, there has been a heavy footfall of visitors to the vicinity of C-Hexagon.

Delhi: Building collapses in Lahori gate area; rescue ops on

Delhi building collapse: 2 more bodies recovered, toll climbs to 3

Delhi Fire Services director Atul Yadav had on Sunday said a call was received about the roof collapse around 7.30 pm and eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot. A vehicle of the fire department has been stationed at the building collapse site to help the authorities in clearing the debris, officials said.