As India-Pakistan tensions mount, Samjhauta Express returns to Delhi

<p>Six people died and 10 people sustained injuries after fire broke out in a multistorey building in Zakir Nagar in southeast Delhi the early hours of Tuesday.</p>

<p>The injured, which include two firemen have been shifted to hospital for treatment, fire department officials said.</p>

<p>"Five patients are in the intensive care unit (ICU), some are in the ward and one is in pediatric ICU. Everything is under control. We have specialists to look after the patients," said Dr Mala, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Holy Family Hospital.</p>

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<p>Around 20 people were rescued from the spot.</p>

<p>Around seven cars and eight motorcycles gutted in the fire.</p>

<p>Eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the fire has been doused.</p>


Six people died and 10 people sustained injuries after fire broke out in a multistorey building in Zakir Nagar in southeast Delhi the early hours of Tuesday. The injured, which include two firemen have been shifted to hospital for treatment, fire department officials said.

Six people died and 10 people sustained injuries after fire broke out in a multistorey building in Zakir Nagar in southeast Delhi the early hours of Tuesday. The injured, which include two firemen have been shifted to hospital for treatment, fire department officials said. "Five patients are in the intensive care unit (ICU), some are in the ward and one is in pediatric ICU. Everything is under control. We have specialists to look after the patients," said Dr Mala, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Holy Family Hospital. Doctor Mala, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Holy Family Hospital: 5 patients are in the intensive care unit (ICU), some are in the ward and one is in Pediatric ICU. #ZakirNagarFire #Delhi pic.twitter.com/2oco8ENmoN — ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2019 × Around 20 people were rescued from the spot. Around seven cars and eight motorcycles gutted in the fire. Eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the fire has been doused.

At least six dead, 10 injured after fire breaks out in Delhi's multistorey building

<p>Congress member and Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, T Subbarami Reddy on Wednesday informed the House that over 20,000 school children in the national capital are caught in the trap of drugs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reddy highlighted that the rising menace of drug mafia is not just a problem in Delhi but in the whole of North India including states like Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.</p>

<p>He also said that the state governments are finding it difficult to curb the menace of drug mafia.</p>

<p>This comes on the day when Punjab Police arrested two persons and seized over one kilogram of heroin from their possession as part of a crackdown on drug trafficking and misdemeanours in Khanna area of the city, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in Tripura, the police on Tuesday destroyed over 6,300 kg of marijuana worth Rs 3.15 crore by burning it in RK Nagar area of West Tripura district.</p>

<p>On Monday, Delhi Police arrested three people and seized more than 50 kilograms of hashish and marijuana in three separate incidents in the national capital.&nbsp;</p>

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Congress member and Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, T Subbarami Reddy on Wednesday informed the House that over 20,000 school children in the national capital are caught in the trap of drugs.

Congress member and Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, T Subbarami Reddy on Wednesday informed the House that over 20,000 school children in the national capital are caught in the trap of drugs. Reddy highlighted that the rising menace of drug mafia is not just a problem in Delhi but in the whole of North India including states like Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. He also said that the state governments are finding it difficult to curb the menace of drug mafia. This comes on the day when Punjab Police arrested two persons and seized over one kilogram of heroin from their possession as part of a crackdown on drug trafficking and misdemeanours in Khanna area of the city, news agency ANI reported. Meanwhile, in Tripura, the police on Tuesday destroyed over 6,300 kg of marijuana worth Rs 3.15 crore by burning it in RK Nagar area of West Tripura district. On Monday, Delhi Police arrested three people and seized more than 50 kilograms of hashish and marijuana in three separate incidents in the national capital. (With inputs from agencies)

Rajya Sabha lawmaker says over 20,000 Delhi school kids addicted to drugs  

<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said heavy rainfall is likely to lash Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and West Uttar Pradesh today.</p>

<p>The weather forecasting agency said isolated places over Konkan, Goa, West Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan and Gangetic West Bengal are also expected to witness incessant rains later in the day.</p>

<p>In Uttar Pradesh, the IMD said rain/thundershowers and lightning are very likely to occur in the next three hours at isolated places over Jhansi, Jalaun, Rampur, Bareilly, Raebareli, Pratapgarh, Moradabad districts and adjoining areas.</p>

<p>Intense spells of rain are very likely to occur in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri and Nashik in the next four hours, the forecaster observed.</p>

<p>Northeastern states such as Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura are also likely to witness heavy spells of rain until July 27.</p>

<p>"By July 29, the Monsoon Trough will once again start shifting to North that would lead to the revival of Monsoon activities over Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Hence, we can say that the northeastern states will continue to witness good rain and thundershowers for the rest of July," said Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency.</p>

<p>Strong winds of speed hovering around 40-50 kmph are likely to prevail over southwest and the west-central Arabian Sea. Rough to very rough sea conditions are very likely to prevail along and off south Tamil Nadu coast, it added.</p>

<p>Fishermen have been advised not to venture into seas in these areas for the next few days.</p>


The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said heavy rainfall is likely to lash Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and West Uttar Pradesh today. The weather forecasting agency said isolated places over Konkan, Goa, West Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan and Gangetic West Bengal are also expected to witness incessant rains later in the day.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said heavy rainfall is likely to lash Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and West Uttar Pradesh today. The weather forecasting agency said isolated places over Konkan, Goa, West Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan and Gangetic West Bengal are also expected to witness incessant rains later in the day. In Uttar Pradesh, the IMD said rain/thundershowers and lightning are very likely to occur in the next three hours at isolated places over Jhansi, Jalaun, Rampur, Bareilly, Raebareli, Pratapgarh, Moradabad districts and adjoining areas. Intense spells of rain are very likely to occur in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri and Nashik in the next four hours, the forecaster observed. Northeastern states such as Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura are also likely to witness heavy spells of rain until July 27. "By July 29, the Monsoon Trough will once again start shifting to North that would lead to the revival of Monsoon activities over Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Hence, we can say that the northeastern states will continue to witness good rain and thundershowers for the rest of July," said Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency. Strong winds of speed hovering around 40-50 kmph are likely to prevail over southwest and the west-central Arabian Sea. Rough to very rough sea conditions are very likely to prevail along and off south Tamil Nadu coast, it added. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into seas in these areas for the next few days.

Heavy rains likely in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana today: IMD

<p>Rains lashed parts of the national capital on Sunday afternoon, bringing respite to people from heat and humid weather.</p>

<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places over Delhi and adjoining areas on Sunday evening with the possibility of maximum temperatures settling at 27 degree Celsius and 37 degree Celsius respectively.</p>

<p>According to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting), the air quality in the city is in the moderate category with an index value of 101.</p>

<p>The heavy downpour also caused water-logging and traffic snarls in several parts of the city.</p>

<p>Skymet in a tweet said, "Light to moderate spell of rain and thundershowers will occur at many places over North Delhi, Central Delhi, parts of South Delhi and North West Delhi during the next 2-3 hours."</p>

<p>Besides Delhi, IMD has also predicted extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over Kerala and Mahe.</p>

<p>It has also predicted thunderstorm accompanied with lightning very likely at isolated places over West Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and Sikkim.</p>

<p>The weather body has also advised fisherman not to venture out in sea due to rough sea conditions over south Bay of Bengal and southwest and central Arabian Sea.&nbsp;</p>


Rains lashed parts of the national capital on Sunday afternoon, bringing respite to people from heat and humid weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places over Delhi and adjoining areas on Sunday evening with the possibility of maximum temperatures settling at 27 degree Celsius and 37 degree Celsius respectively.

Rains lashed parts of the national capital on Sunday afternoon, bringing respite to people from heat and humid weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places over Delhi and adjoining areas on Sunday evening with the possibility of maximum temperatures settling at 27 degree Celsius and 37 degree Celsius respectively. According to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting), the air quality in the city is in the moderate category with an index value of 101. The heavy downpour also caused water-logging and traffic snarls in several parts of the city. Skymet in a tweet said, "Light to moderate spell of rain and thundershowers will occur at many places over North Delhi, Central Delhi, parts of South Delhi and North West Delhi during the next 2-3 hours." Besides Delhi, IMD has also predicted extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over Kerala and Mahe. It has also predicted thunderstorm accompanied with lightning very likely at isolated places over West Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and Sikkim. The weather body has also advised fisherman not to venture out in sea due to rough sea conditions over south Bay of Bengal and southwest and central Arabian Sea.

Rain lashes parts of Delhi, temperature dips to 27 degrees

Life and times of Sheila Dikshit, the woman who transformed Delhi into a sparkling metropolitan

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sheila-dikshit-dissolves-all-280-block-congress-committees-in-delhi-231222">Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit</a> breathed her last on Saturday in the national capital. The Congress veteran served as Delhi's chief minister for 15 years, three consecutive terms, from the year 1998.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, Dikshit passed away today afternoon after suffering a cardiac arrest. Her final rites will take place on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Sheila Dikshit was managed well by a team of doctors. At 3:15 pm she again suffered a cardiac arrest. She was put on ventilator and at 3:55 pm she passed away peacefully,"&nbsp;Dr Ashok Seth, Director of Escorts Fortis, New Delhi told media.</p>

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<p>Born in the year 1938, Dikshit was the longest serving chief minister of the national capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's body was taken to her Nizamuddin East residence on Saturday and the last rites will take place on Sunday afternoon.</p>

<p>Thousands of party workers reached her residence to pay their tributes and raised slogans of 'Sheila Dikshit Amar Rahe' (Sheila Dikshit's memory stays forever).</p>

<p>"Her last rites will be performed at 2.30 pm at Nigam Bodh Ghat crematorium", Delhi Congress said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dikshit had undergone bypass surgeries in the past and had been in and out of hospital recently as she was not well.</p>

<p>This Lok Sabha elections Dikshit unsuccessfully contested the polls against BJP's Delhi unit chief Manoj Tiwari from the North-East Delhi seat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the second time in a row, the Congress party drew a blank in the national capital in recently concluded parliamentary elections. BJP won all seven Lok Sabha seats in the city.</p>

<p>As Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president, Dikshit last month dissolved all 280 block Congress committees in the national capital "with immediate effect."&nbsp;She was appointed to the post of the president of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee earlier this year, in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections.</p>

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<p>According to a press release, Dikshit took this decision "keeping in line with the report submitted by the five-member fact-finding committee constituted for the Lok Sabha elections 2019."</p>

<p>Dikshit's sudden demise came as a shock to the nation with condolences pouring in from all across.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We regret to hear of the passing of Smt Sheila Dikshit. Lifelong congresswoman and as three time CM of Delhi she transformed the face of Delhi. Our condolences to her family and friends. Hope they find strength in this time of grief," read a post tweeted by Congress party.&nbsp;</p>

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Sheilaji was widely respected cutting across party lines. My thoughts are with her bereaved family &amp; supporters. Om Shanti!</p>
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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Dikshit as a "warm and affable personality"&nbsp;and condoled her demise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Deeply saddened by the demise of Sheila Dikshit Ji. Blessed with a warm and affable personality, she made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi’s development. Condolences to her family and supporters. Om Shanti," PM Modi tweeted out.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Just now got to know about the extremely terrible news about the passing away of Mrs Sheila Dikshit ji. It is a huge loss for Delhi and her contribution will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to her family members. May her soul rest in peace</p>
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<p>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and political leaders from all the country extended deep regret on the sad news.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit breathed her last on Saturday in the national capital. The Congress veteran served as Delhi's chief minister for 15 years, three consecutive terms, from the year 1998.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit breathed her last on Saturday in the national capital. The Congress veteran served as Delhi's chief minister for 15 years, three consecutive terms, from the year 1998. According to reports, Dikshit passed away today afternoon after suffering a cardiac arrest. Her final rites will take place on Sunday. "Sheila Dikshit was managed well by a team of doctors. At 3:15 pm she again suffered a cardiac arrest. She was put on ventilator and at 3:55 pm she passed away peacefully," Dr Ashok Seth, Director of Escorts Fortis, New Delhi told media. Former Delhi Chief Minister & Congress leader Sheila Dikshit, passes away in Delhi at the age of 81 years. (file pic) pic.twitter.com/8rqv8qfnAQ — ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2019 × Born in the year 1938, Dikshit was the longest serving chief minister of the national capital. Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's body was taken to her Nizamuddin East residence on Saturday and the last rites will take place on Sunday afternoon. Thousands of party workers reached her residence to pay their tributes and raised slogans of 'Sheila Dikshit Amar Rahe' (Sheila Dikshit's memory stays forever). "Her last rites will be performed at 2.30 pm at Nigam Bodh Ghat crematorium", Delhi Congress said. Dikshit had undergone bypass surgeries in the past and had been in and out of hospital recently as she was not well. This Lok Sabha elections Dikshit unsuccessfully contested the polls against BJP's Delhi unit chief Manoj Tiwari from the North-East Delhi seat. For the second time in a row, the Congress party drew a blank in the national capital in recently concluded parliamentary elections. BJP won all seven Lok Sabha seats in the city. As Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president, Dikshit last month dissolved all 280 block Congress committees in the national capital "with immediate effect." She was appointed to the post of the president of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee earlier this year, in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections. Deeply saddened by the demise of Sheila Dikshit Ji. Blessed with a warm and affable personality, she made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi’s development. Condolences to her family and supporters. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/jERrvJlQ4X — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2019 × According to a press release, Dikshit took this decision "keeping in line with the report submitted by the five-member fact-finding committee constituted for the Lok Sabha elections 2019." Dikshit's sudden demise came as a shock to the nation with condolences pouring in from all across. "We regret to hear of the passing of Smt Sheila Dikshit. Lifelong congresswoman and as three time CM of Delhi she transformed the face of Delhi. Our condolences to her family and friends. Hope they find strength in this time of grief," read a post tweeted by Congress party. The passing away of former Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Sheila Dixit is deeply saddening. She was a tall Congress leader known for her congenial nature. Sheilaji was widely respected cutting across party lines. My thoughts are with her bereaved family & supporters. Om Shanti! — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 20, 2019 × Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Dikshit as a "warm and affable personality" and condoled her demise. "Deeply saddened by the demise of Sheila Dikshit Ji. Blessed with a warm and affable personality, she made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi’s development. Condolences to her family and supporters. Om Shanti," PM Modi tweeted out. Just now got to know about the extremely terrible news about the passing away of Mrs Sheila Dikshit ji. It is a huge loss for Delhi and her contribution will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to her family members. May her soul rest in peace — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 20, 2019 × Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and political leaders from all the country extended deep regret on the sad news.

Three-time Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit dies of cardiac arrest at 81

The Embassy of France in India's National capital Delhi held the French Food Market on its premises to celebrate real French food in the presence of executive pastry chef, Benoît Vidal. It was organised by Business France India, the French Trade and Investment Commission. Watch this video to know more.

First French food market in Delhi; All you need to know

<p>The wait for monsoon finally got over on Monday as heavy rains lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).</p>

<p>It comes as a relief for the city as it has been witnessing long dry days for a while now.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, the city was covered with dust winds.</p>

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<p>"The city is likely to receive light rain till Thursday," an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.</p>

<p>Soon Delhites took to Twitter and posted videos and pictures of rains.</p>

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<p>Delhi usually records more than 50 per cent rainfall in the month of June and July but this year that has not been the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The delay in the crucial southwest monsoon had also raised concerns as the NCR's water table had been on a decline.&nbsp;</p>


The wait for monsoon finally got over on Monday as heavy rains lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). It comes as a relief for the city as it has been witnessing long dry days for a while now.

The wait for monsoon finally got over on Monday as heavy rains lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). It comes as a relief for the city as it has been witnessing long dry days for a while now. Earlier in the day, the city was covered with dust winds. Delhi: Bringing respite from scorching heat, rain lashed parts of the city today; #visuals from ITO. pic.twitter.com/F5gD5MwAUa — ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2019 × "The city is likely to receive light rain till Thursday," an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said. Soon Delhites took to Twitter and posted videos and pictures of rains. Finally #Delhi can quench its thirst.#Monsoon2019 #delhiweather #delhirain #monsoon pic.twitter.com/0E9Zyo2Y4p — ABHISHEK DANGI (@abhishek_dangi) July 15, 2019 × Finally Delhi me bhi wo aa hi gayi #Delhi #Monsoon2019 pic.twitter.com/rbdvchifLU — Amit Sahu (@AmitSahu_Journo) July 15, 2019 × नोएडा की पहली बारिश का खिड़की से आनंद ले रहे प्राइवेट कंपनी के कर्मचारियों की मनोदशा मैं समझ सकती हूँ#pehlibarish #officescenes #Monsoon2019 #AajGharJaldiJaanaHai pic.twitter.com/EzM0VIuRKz — Preeti Saini (@PreetiS44455599) July 15, 2019 × Delhi usually records more than 50 per cent rainfall in the month of June and July but this year that has not been the case. The delay in the crucial southwest monsoon had also raised concerns as the NCR's water table had been on a decline.

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<p>At least 29 people died on Monday morning after a Uttar Pradesh roadways bus skidded off the six-lane Yamuna Expressway and fell into a drain. Around 17 others were injured.</p>

<p>The bus, carrying around 50 people was going from Lucknow to New Delhi.</p>

<p>Agra District Magistrate NG Ravi Kumar said, ''The incident took place around 4:30 am. The driver probably dozed off and the speeding bus broke our barrier and fell in the drain. The search operation is underway.''</p>

<p>''One Sleeper Coach passenger bus travelling from Lucknow to Delhi met with an accident on Yamuna Expressway. It fell into the side fall about 15 feet deep. 20 passengers rescued so far. Efforts are on for the rest,''&nbsp;the Uttar Pradesh Police tweeted.</p>

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<p>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed his grief and condolences to the families of the deceased. He also asked the authorities to give all help to the injured as well as the families of those killed in the accident.</p>

<p>The chief minister has also ordered an enquiry by a committee consisting of Transport Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner and Inspector General Of Police of Agra to investigate the incident in 24 hours and give a report on the cause of the incident and also report on long term recommendations to avoid such accidents.</p>

<p>Uttar Pradesh roadways have made an announcement of Rs 5 lakh to families of the deceased.</p>


At least 29 people died on Monday morning after a Uttar Pradesh roadways bus skidded off the six-lane Yamuna Expressway and fell into a drain. Around 17 others were injured.

At least 29 people died on Monday morning after a Uttar Pradesh roadways bus skidded off the six-lane Yamuna Expressway and fell into a drain. Around 17 others were injured. The bus, carrying around 50 people was going from Lucknow to New Delhi. Agra District Magistrate NG Ravi Kumar said, ''The incident took place around 4:30 am. The driver probably dozed off and the speeding bus broke our barrier and fell in the drain. The search operation is underway.'' ''One Sleeper Coach passenger bus travelling from Lucknow to Delhi met with an accident on Yamuna Expressway. It fell into the side fall about 15 feet deep. 20 passengers rescued so far. Efforts are on for the rest,'' the Uttar Pradesh Police tweeted. One Sleeper Coach passenger bus travelling from Lucknow to Delhi met with an accident on Yamuna Expressway. It fell into the side fall about 15 feet deep. 20 passengers rescued so far. Efforts are on for the rest. IG Agra — UP POLICE (@Uppolice) July 8, 2019 × Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed his grief and condolences to the families of the deceased. He also asked the authorities to give all help to the injured as well as the families of those killed in the accident. The chief minister has also ordered an enquiry by a committee consisting of Transport Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner and Inspector General Of Police of Agra to investigate the incident in 24 hours and give a report on the cause of the incident and also report on long term recommendations to avoid such accidents. Uttar Pradesh roadways have made an announcement of Rs 5 lakh to families of the deceased.

Uttar Pradesh: At least 29 dead after bus skids off Yamuna Expressway and falls into drain

<p>The national capital and adjoining states are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.</p>

<p>"Widespread rainfall to widespread with isolated heavy to very heavy falls likely over northern plains. Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Heavy rainfall at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Jharkhand, Gujarat region, Coastal and South Interior Karnataka and Lakshadweep," said IMD.</p>

<p>The weather forecaster also said conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into remaining parts of Haryana, Punjab and some more parts of Rajasthan during the next 24 hours.</p>

<p>However, there will be no respite from the heat as maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to remain at 36 degree Celsius and 27 degree Celsius, respectively.</p>

<p>"No significant change in maximum temperatures likely over major parts of the country during next 4-5 days," the IMD stated.</p>

<p>Rainfall in the region will bring respite to locals, who have been reeling under severe heat wave conditions in the past few days, with temperatures in Delhi and surrounding regions constantly above 40 degrees Celsius.</p>


The national capital and adjoining states are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.

The national capital and adjoining states are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. "Widespread rainfall to widespread with isolated heavy to very heavy falls likely over northern plains. Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan. Heavy rainfall at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Jharkhand, Gujarat region, Coastal and South Interior Karnataka and Lakshadweep," said IMD. The weather forecaster also said conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into remaining parts of Haryana, Punjab and some more parts of Rajasthan during the next 24 hours. However, there will be no respite from the heat as maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to remain at 36 degree Celsius and 27 degree Celsius, respectively. "No significant change in maximum temperatures likely over major parts of the country during next 4-5 days," the IMD stated. Rainfall in the region will bring respite to locals, who have been reeling under severe heat wave conditions in the past few days, with temperatures in Delhi and surrounding regions constantly above 40 degrees Celsius.

Heavy rainfall expected in Delhi, NCR in next 24 hours: India Meteorological Department

<p>The much-anticipated rains seem to be in sight for Delhi and its adjoining areas, which have been reeling under a hot and sultry spell for some time now with the weather department predicting the entry of the Monsoon by this weekend.</p>

<p>The temperature in Delhi is expected to be between 29 and 39 degrees Celsius with a prediction of very light rain, according to the Indian Meteorological Department.</p>

<p>Southwest monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and is currently passing through Dwarka, Deesa, Udaipur, Kota, Gwalior, Shahjahanpur, Najibabad and Mandi, the IMD said in a statement on Wednesday evening.</p>

<p>In association with its likely west-northwestward movement, conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into remaining parts of North Arabian Sea, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, some more parts of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu &amp; Kashmir, remaining parts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and some parts of Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi during next 48 hours, the IMD said.</p>

<p>According to private forecaster Skymet, due to increased humidity, isolated thundery activity or light rain in Delhi and NCR is expected today.</p>

<p>On July 5 and 6, scattered rain and thundershower activities are expected over Delhi and NCR, it said.</p>

<p>Monsoons in Delhi are seen by the end of June annually have been delayed by over a week now.</p>


The much-anticipated rains seem to be in sight for Delhi and its adjoining areas, which have been reeling under a hot and sultry spell for some time now with the weather department predicting the entry of the Monsoon by this weekend.

The much-anticipated rains seem to be in sight for Delhi and its adjoining areas, which have been reeling under a hot and sultry spell for some time now with the weather department predicting the entry of the Monsoon by this weekend. The temperature in Delhi is expected to be between 29 and 39 degrees Celsius with a prediction of very light rain, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. Southwest monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and is currently passing through Dwarka, Deesa, Udaipur, Kota, Gwalior, Shahjahanpur, Najibabad and Mandi, the IMD said in a statement on Wednesday evening. In association with its likely west-northwestward movement, conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into remaining parts of North Arabian Sea, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, some more parts of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, remaining parts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and some parts of Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi during next 48 hours, the IMD said. According to private forecaster Skymet, due to increased humidity, isolated thundery activity or light rain in Delhi and NCR is expected today. On July 5 and 6, scattered rain and thundershower activities are expected over Delhi and NCR, it said. Monsoons in Delhi are seen by the end of June annually have been delayed by over a week now.

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<p>A day after parts of Delhi recorded an<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-records-all-time-high-of-48-degree-celsius-226013"> all-time high of 48 degrees Celsius</a>, the region in and around the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-respite-from-heat-as-delhi-sizzles-at-46-degree-celsius-226143">national capital </a>witnessed a change in the weather on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Many places in and around the city experienced strong winds and light rainfall today.</p>

<p>Delhi- NCR is expected to get respite from the scorching heat in the coming days as the India Meteorological Department&nbsp;has predicted slight rainfall for the next three days.</p>

<p>IMD scientist Kuldeep Srivastava said that due to the rains the temperature is expected to remain below 45 degrees with no heat wave.</p>

<p>He also hopes that the heat wave may not strike Delhi-NCR after mid-June as the temperature usually remains static following June 15.</p>

<p>Delhi including entire north-western India is expected to see thunderstorm and light rainfall. Rajasthan and other places may also not experience the heat wave, he added.</p>

<p>The change in the weather is due to the effects of western disturbances and cyclone, Srivastava added.</p>

<p>Cyclone wind will hit Gujarat coast on Wednesday following which the region may witness heavy rains and strong winds.</p>

<p>The cyclone&nbsp;may reduce the effect of monsoon winds for the next 3-4 days due to which Delhi may receive its first monsoon shower in the first week of July.</p>


A day after parts of Delhi recorded an all-time high of 48 degrees Celsius, the region in and around the national capital witnessed a change in the weather on Tuesday.

A day after parts of Delhi recorded an all-time high of 48 degrees Celsius, the region in and around the national capital witnessed a change in the weather on Tuesday. Many places in and around the city experienced strong winds and light rainfall today. Delhi- NCR is expected to get respite from the scorching heat in the coming days as the India Meteorological Department has predicted slight rainfall for the next three days. IMD scientist Kuldeep Srivastava said that due to the rains the temperature is expected to remain below 45 degrees with no heat wave. He also hopes that the heat wave may not strike Delhi-NCR after mid-June as the temperature usually remains static following June 15. Delhi including entire north-western India is expected to see thunderstorm and light rainfall. Rajasthan and other places may also not experience the heat wave, he added. The change in the weather is due to the effects of western disturbances and cyclone, Srivastava added. Cyclone wind will hit Gujarat coast on Wednesday following which the region may witness heavy rains and strong winds. The cyclone may reduce the effect of monsoon winds for the next 3-4 days due to which Delhi may receive its first monsoon shower in the first week of July.

Delhi-NCR may get respite from scorching heat in coming days: IMD

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/dont-get-disheartened-by-lok-sabha-defeat-look-forward-to-assembly-polls-kejriwal-to-party-workers-221864">Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal</a> on Monday held a Cabinet meeting to review the ongoing developmental work in the national capital.</p>

<p>Present in the meeting were senior cabinet colleagues like Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Minister Development, Labour &amp; Employment, General Administration Gopal Rai and others.</p>

<p>Kejriwal on Sunday motivated party workers and asked them not to get disheartened by their crushing defeat in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. He said "they should now look forward to the Delhi Assembly elections," which are slated to take place next year.</p>

<p>He urged the AAP volunteers to go to "people of Delhi and ask them if Delhi had elected a BJP state government four years ago, would schools have been transformed, would mohalla clinics have been made, would doorstep delivery be started?"</p>

<p>AAP got a massive jolt from the BJP and got decimated to zero in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections in Delhi. AAP, which is running the government in Delhi, slipped down to the third position with a vote share of a little over 18 per cent, while BJP got over 56 per cent and Congress over 22 per cent.</p>

<p>Three of AAP's candidates lost their deposits getting less than 16.66 per cent votes.</p>

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday held a Cabinet meeting to review the ongoing developmental work in the national capital. Present in the meeting were senior cabinet colleagues like Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Minister Development, Labour & Employment, General Administration Gopal Rai and others.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday held a Cabinet meeting to review the ongoing developmental work in the national capital. Present in the meeting were senior cabinet colleagues like Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Minister Development, Labour & Employment, General Administration Gopal Rai and others. Kejriwal on Sunday motivated party workers and asked them not to get disheartened by their crushing defeat in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. He said "they should now look forward to the Delhi Assembly elections," which are slated to take place next year. He urged the AAP volunteers to go to "people of Delhi and ask them if Delhi had elected a BJP state government four years ago, would schools have been transformed, would mohalla clinics have been made, would doorstep delivery be started?" AAP got a massive jolt from the BJP and got decimated to zero in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections in Delhi. AAP, which is running the government in Delhi, slipped down to the third position with a vote share of a little over 18 per cent, while BJP got over 56 per cent and Congress over 22 per cent. Three of AAP's candidates lost their deposits getting less than 16.66 per cent votes.

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<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/bjp-surges-ahead-with-319-seats-in-early-trends-congress-trails-far-behind-with-105-220814">BJP is leading the trends </a>in all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi, with the Congress trailing in five constituencies and the AAP in two seats, poll officials said.</p>

<p>Debutant Gautam Gambhir, Union minister Harsh Vardhan and sitting lawmaker Manoj Tiwari of the Bharatiya Janata Party were among early gainers.</p>

<p>Congress veteran Sheila Dikshit was on second spot behind Tiwari, by a margin of 29,797 votes in North East Delhi while former MP J P Agarwal, pitted against Vardhan in Chandni Chowk constituency, was trailing by 8,764 votes.</p>

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<p>Agarwal has alleged that strongrooms were opened in "absence" of his counting agents.</p>

<p>Sitting BJP MP Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma was leading against his Congress rival Mahabal Mishra by 37,387 votes in the West Delhi Lok Sabha seat, they said.</p>

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<p>BJP candidates were also leading in New Delhi, South Delhi and North West Delhi parliamentary constituencies.</p>

<p>Cricketer-turned-BJP leader Gambhir was leading in East Delhi against Congress' Arvinder Singh Lovely by a margin 18,632 votes.</p>

<p>Sitting MP Ramesh Bidhuri was leading against his AAP rival Raghav Chadha by 30,755 votes in the South Delhi Lok Sabha seat, officials said.</p>

<p>Sitting New Delhi MP Meenakshi Lekhi was ahead of Congress' Ajay Maken by a margin of 10,486 votes.</p>

<p>In North West Delhi, saffron party's Hans Raj Hans was ahead of AAP's Gagan Singh by 46,379 votes, they said.</p>

<p>AAP North East Delhi candidate Dilip Pandey told reporters that people to not make any judgement on the basis of initial trends, as "it will not be apt".</p>

<p>Counting is underway for all seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi to decide the fate of 164 candidates, who contested the Lok Sabha elections here on May 12.</p>

<p>Over 1.43 crore people were eligible to vote in the polls in Delhi, out of which 60.21 per cent had exercised their franchise.</p>

<p>The elections for the seven parliamentary seats were largely a triangular contest among the incumbent BJP, a spirited Congress and the AAP - the ruling party in Delhi.</p>

<p>Prominent names who were in the fray include former Delhi chief minister Dikshit, Union Minister Vardhan and cricketer-turned-politician Gambhir.</p>

<p>Olympian boxer Vijender Singh (South Delhi), who made his electoral debut, and AAP's Atishi are also among the candidates in Delhi.</p>

<p>While the BJP, which had won all seven seats in the 2014 polls, is keen to regain the turf, the Congress, that ended up at the third spot in the last Lok Sabha elections, is looking to bounce back.&nbsp;</p>


The BJP is leading the trends in all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi, with the Congress trailing in five constituencies and the AAP in two seats, poll officials said.

The BJP is leading the trends in all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi, with the Congress trailing in five constituencies and the AAP in two seats, poll officials said. Debutant Gautam Gambhir, Union minister Harsh Vardhan and sitting lawmaker Manoj Tiwari of the Bharatiya Janata Party were among early gainers. Congress veteran Sheila Dikshit was on second spot behind Tiwari, by a margin of 29,797 votes in North East Delhi while former MP J P Agarwal, pitted against Vardhan in Chandni Chowk constituency, was trailing by 8,764 votes. Get LIVE updates here. Agarwal has alleged that strongrooms were opened in "absence" of his counting agents. Sitting BJP MP Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma was leading against his Congress rival Mahabal Mishra by 37,387 votes in the West Delhi Lok Sabha seat, they said. Watch: WION Exclusive | In conversation with Dr. Harshvardhan | Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 | Counting Day BJP candidates were also leading in New Delhi, South Delhi and North West Delhi parliamentary constituencies. Cricketer-turned-BJP leader Gambhir was leading in East Delhi against Congress' Arvinder Singh Lovely by a margin 18,632 votes. Sitting MP Ramesh Bidhuri was leading against his AAP rival Raghav Chadha by 30,755 votes in the South Delhi Lok Sabha seat, officials said. Sitting New Delhi MP Meenakshi Lekhi was ahead of Congress' Ajay Maken by a margin of 10,486 votes. In North West Delhi, saffron party's Hans Raj Hans was ahead of AAP's Gagan Singh by 46,379 votes, they said. AAP North East Delhi candidate Dilip Pandey told reporters that people to not make any judgement on the basis of initial trends, as "it will not be apt". Counting is underway for all seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi to decide the fate of 164 candidates, who contested the Lok Sabha elections here on May 12. Over 1.43 crore people were eligible to vote in the polls in Delhi, out of which 60.21 per cent had exercised their franchise. The elections for the seven parliamentary seats were largely a triangular contest among the incumbent BJP, a spirited Congress and the AAP - the ruling party in Delhi. Prominent names who were in the fray include former Delhi chief minister Dikshit, Union Minister Vardhan and cricketer-turned-politician Gambhir. Olympian boxer Vijender Singh (South Delhi), who made his electoral debut, and AAP's Atishi are also among the candidates in Delhi. While the BJP, which had won all seven seats in the 2014 polls, is keen to regain the turf, the Congress, that ended up at the third spot in the last Lok Sabha elections, is looking to bounce back.

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