News Archive

Delhi Heat Wave: At many places in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), the maximum temperature was recorded at 40 degrees Celsius. Delhi's Narela recorded the maximum temperature at 42 degrees Celsius, 10 degrees above the normal. New Delhi:  Delhi recorded its hottest day of the season at 39.1 degrees Celsius, seven degrees above the season's average, with the temperature expected to rise further in the next couple of days. Some parts of Delhi saw temperatures rise beyond 42 degrees Celsius. At many places in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), the maximum temperature was recorded at 40 degrees Celsius. Delhi's Narela recorded the maximum temperature at 42 degrees Celsius, 10 degrees above the normal. The Palam observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 39.3 degrees Celsius while Lodhi Road, Ridge, Gurgaon, Ayanagar, Najafgarh, Pitampura and Sports Complex recorded the maximum temperatures at 40, 40.1, 40.5, 40.2, 40.7, 41.1 and 41.5 degrees Celsius, r...

The temple in Yadadri was renovated using black granite. Over 4,000 sculptors worked on the project which cost over ₹ 1,800 crore. Hyderabad:  Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao today inaugurated the renovated temple of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy in Yadadri. Along with his cabinet and family members, he participated in special 'pujas' at the temple. "Attended and prayed at Maha Samprokshana Yagam at #Yadadri. CM KCR Garu has opened the doors for a enchanting spiritual journey and pilgrimage. #Yadadri will be a landmark of spiritual journey and architectural work across the Globe," ruling TRS MLC K Kavitha, daughter of the KCR, tweeted. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was going to attend the inauguration event. But the plan was shelved due to the growing political distance between PM Modi and KCR. The temple, which is 65 km from the state capital Hyderabad, was renovated using black granite. Over 4,000 sculptors worked on the project which cost over   ₹ ...

Russia-Ukraine War Crisis Live: US President Joe Biden clarified on Sunday that the United States does not have a policy of regime change in Russia Russia Ukraine War Crisis Live:  A top Ukrainian official said Russia was likely trying to split the country under ‘the Korean scenario’ into North and South Korea as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an exasperated plea for fighter jets and tanks to sustain a defense as his country continues battling Moscow’s invading troops. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden clarified on Sunday that the United States does not have a policy of regime change in Russia, after his declaration that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power.” Biden’s comments in Poland on Saturday also included calling Putin a “butcher” and appeared to be a sharp escalation of the US approach to Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.    

The national capital is expected to see a rise in temperature in the coming days with mercury likely to hit 40 degrees Celsius by month-end, the Met department predicted. Summer has finally arrived in Delhi with the temperature soaring high each and every day. On Sunday, the mercury in Delhi jumped by around two degrees, after falling to 34.5 degrees Celsius the previous day. The national capital was witnessing mild weather with sun and strong winds, but with the constant rise in the temperature, the mercury is expected to hit 40 degrees Celsius by the month-end. As per the report by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the temperature jumped to 36.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, five degrees above normal for this time of the season. According to the report, Delhi’s Pitampura was the hottest area of the city at 38.7 degrees Celsius, followed by 38.5 degrees at Yamuna Sports Complex in East Delhi. RK Jenamani, a scientist at IMD said, "There was a temporary respite on Saturday a...

The new website titled 'Modi Story' compiles first-hand anecdotes and reminiscences of persons who have closely witnessed the Prime Minister's life. New Delhi:  In a unique volunteer-driven initiative, the netizens have opened a new website presenting the inspiring life stories of Prime Minister Narendra Modi through the lens of those who have caught a glimpse into his life. The new website titled 'Modi Story' compiles first-hand anecdotes and reminiscences of persons who have closely witnessed the Prime Minister's life. It also calls for the submission of write-ups, audio or visual stories of any such experience or anecdote along with photos with PM Modi, letters or personal memorabilia associated with him. Sharing the Twitter handle of the new website (modistory.in) titled, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani said, "Stories of grit & grace ... memories of the magic of personal meetings, talks that reflect an amiable persona, a ...

Delhi Budget 2022: "Delhi's economy is recovering gradually from the impact of COVID-19. The budget allocation for 2022-23 is ₹ 75,800 crore," Manish Sisodia said in his budget speech. New Delhi:  Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia today presented a ₹ 75,800 crore budget in the Assembly for the financial year 2022-23. "Delhi's economy is recovering gradually from the impact of COVID-19. The budget allocation for 2022-23 is ₹ 75,800 crore," Mr Sisodia said in his budget speech. The budget size for the financial year 2021-22 was ₹ 69,000 crore. The budget size for 2022-23 is 9.86 per cent higher than the previous year.   

Covid-19 deaths are running at around 900 per day -- with a total of one million deaths from the disease expected withing about a month. Washington:  Covid is making its latest comeback in parts of the northeastern United States as the BA.2 coronavirus variant becomes dominant in the country, officials said Wednesday, while urging Congress to pass new funding or risk the supply of future treatments and vaccines. The country is currently registering an average of 28,600 cases per day, down well below the last peak of more than 800,000 average daily infections, seen in January. Covid-19 deaths are running at around 900 per day -- with a total of one million deaths from the disease expected withing about a month. But Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director Rochelle Walensky told reporters there were early signs of a new wave. "We have seen a small increase in reported Covid-19 cases in New York state and New York City and some increases in people in hospital with CO...

The BJP, which stormed back to power in the crucial state, is scheduled to elect its legislative party leader on Thursday. New Delhi:  Uttar Pradesh chief minister-elect Yogi Adityanath met Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the formation of government in the state. The two leaders discussed the ministers that will be sworn in along with Mr Adityanath on March 25, party sources said. The meeting was held late on Wednesday night at the home minister's residence. The BJP, which came back to power in the crucial state, is scheduled to elect its legislative party leader on Thursday. It is expected to be attended by Mr Shah, the party's observer for government formation in UP, and several other senior BJP leaders. The BJP with its allies won 274 seats out of 403, becoming the first party in over three decades to form a government for a second consecutive time in the state. BJP is certain to name Mr Adityanath as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in Thursday's meet. But the par...

Ukraine’s president says talks moving forward, as besieged city of Mariupol faces humanitarian crisis. Talks between Ukraine and Russia are confrontational but moving forward, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday, as authorities appealed to the Russians to allow tens of thousands of people to escape the besieged city of Mariupol amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. Sustained Russian air attacks have turned Mariupol into the “ashes of a dead land”, the city council said on Tuesday.   

Days after Russian troops invaded Ukraine, Putin announced on February 28 that he had put the country's strategic nuclear forces on high alert. Moscow:  Russia would only use nuclear weapons in the context of the Ukraine conflict if it were facing an "existential threat," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told CNN International Tuesday. "We have a concept of domestic security, and it's public. You can read all the reasons for nuclear arms to be used," Peskov said. "So if it is an existential threat for our country, then it can be used in accordance with our concept." Peskov's comment came as interviewer Christiane Amanpour pushed him on whether he was "convinced or confident" that President Vladimir Putin would not use the nuclear option in the Ukrainian context. Days after Russian troops invaded Ukraine, Putin announced on February 28 that he had put the country's strategic nuclear forces on high alert in a move that sparked global...

New Delhi:  The national capital experienced a warm morning on Saturday with the minimum temperature settling at 19.8 degrees Celsius, according to India Meteorological Department. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 35.7 degrees Celsius. On Thursday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded in the moderate category at 190, said the SAFAR India Air Quality Service. The average concentrations of PM 2.5 and PM 10 stood at 190 and 153, respectively. 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.   

New Delhi:  Congress chief Sonia Gandhi had a quiet meeting with senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Holi Friday to perhaps gauge the extent of the unhappiness simmering in the rebel camp. The rebels, also known as G-23 – a group of 23 leaders who demanded organisational change last year – have met twice since the Congress’ humiliating rout in five states last week. Though dissenters calmed nerves among loyalists that the meetings were held with the full knowledge of Sonia Gandhi, some of the pro-Gandhi camp were very angry with senior leader Kapil Sibal, who had openly attacked the Gandhis two days ago. Sibal said the Gandhis must voluntarily move away from the helm. The rebels, and a few fresh faces, met twice within 48 hours, last brainstorming session being held on Thursday evening. Both meetings were at Ghulam Nabi Azad’s home. On Wednesday, these leaders had adopted a resolution that called for “a model of collective and inclusive leadership and decision-making at all levels”. ...