The Delhi government has announced a series of measures to address widespread waterlogging in the national capital following record rainfall. This includes a dedicated control room for complaints, WhatsApp reporting, and the deployment of quick response teams to clear blockages and ensure efficient drainage.
The Delhi Police Special Cell has made the first arrest in connection with the June 18 shooting incident at a Burger King outlet in Rajouri Garden. One person was killed in the shooting, which involved three individuals arriving on a motorcycle. While the suspect who was driving the motorcycle has been apprehended, the search for the two shooters continues.
Delhi experienced heavy rainfall on Friday morning, leading to widespread waterlogging and traffic jams. The downpour also caused a portion of the roof at Delhi Airport Terminal 1 to collapse, injuring six people. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued rain and thunderstorms for the next week, with temperatures expected to drop.
Heavy rainfall has been reported in several parts of Delhi, bringing much-needed respite from the scorching heat as the official arrival of the monsoon season draws near.
Delhi experienced heavy rainfall on Thursday morning, offering respite from the scorching heat. While a private weather agency predicts monsoon showers by the end of the week, the IMD has not yet confirmed the monsoon’s arrival in the capital.
The monsoon is predicted to arrive in Delhi by the end of this week, offering a much-needed respite from the current humid weather conditions. Skymet Weather Services has forecast the monsoon’s arrival on June 29th or 30th, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has not provided a specific date. The IMD, however, has issued a forecast for scattered light to moderate rainfall across several regions, including Delhi, from June 27th onwards.
A three-way race is underway for hosting the upcoming FIDE World Chess Championship, with Chennai, Delhi, and Singapore vying for the honor. The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is set to finalize one venue from India after both cities met the necessary requirements. The AICF is leaning towards Delhi, having hosted the 2022 Chess Olympiad in Chennai previously.
Cambodia Angkor Air (K6) has commenced direct flights between Phnom Penh and Delhi, offering a four-times-a-week service. The new route aims to enhance regional connectivity and facilitate business travel, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two countries.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on Wednesday in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case. The arrest came after the Delhi High Court stayed Kejriwal’s bail order in the money laundering case related to the same policy. Following his arrest, Kejriwal’s sugar levels dropped, leading to a brief pause in proceedings as he was taken to a separate room for tea and biscuits.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation related to the city’s excise policy. The arrest followed a court order and Kejriwal’s appearance in court after being produced from Tihar Central Jail.
