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Alcohol storage limits vary across northern Indian states, ranging from strict bans in some states to specific limits in others. Delhi residents can store up to 18 liters of alcohol, while Maharashtra requires a license for alcohol consumption and transportation. Haryana sets specific quantities for different types of alcoholic beverages, including IMFL, beer, rum, vodka, and wine. Punjab allows limited quantities of IMFL, beer, foreign liquor, domestic liquor, and brandy. Uttar Pradesh permits storage of 1.5 liters of foreign alcoholic beverages, 2 liters of wine, and 6 liters of beer. Rajasthan allows up to 12 bottles or 9 liters of IMFL, while Jammu and Kashmir permits 12 bottles of IMFL and 12 beer bottles. Himachal Pradesh has a high limit, allowing 48 beer bottles and 36 whisky bottles to be stored at home.

The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution supporting Palestine’s UN membership bid, urging the Security Council to reconsider its decision. However, the United States continues to oppose the move, using its veto power to block resolutions critical of Israel. India has backed the resolution, but a country cannot become a UN member without the Security Council’s approval. In another development, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted interim bail in a money laundering case. He has been barred from visiting the Chief Minister’s office or signing any official files. Phase 3 of the Lok Sabha elections recorded over 64% voter turnout, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah among those who cast their votes. The United Kingdom has exited recession with 0.6% GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024, while Vladimir Putin has begun his fifth term as President of Russia.

Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State for Law and Justice and senior BJP leader, criticized AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for celebrating his release from jail as if he had been cleared of all charges. Meghwal questioned Kejriwal’s actions, reminding him that he remained an accused with a pending surrender date. Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva labeled Kejriwal as the “liquor scam kingpin” and accused him of corruption and lying. Other BJP leaders also attacked Kejriwal’s policies, citing pollution, substandard medicines, and corruption in health and education sectors as evidence of his failures.

A severe dust storm struck Delhi on Friday night, claiming two lives and injuring six others. The storm also caused widespread damage to buildings and vehicles, uprooted trees, and disrupted power supply. Neighboring areas such as Noida and Ghaziabad were also affected by the strong winds, leading to traffic and flight disruptions. The storm brought down a signboard in Dwarka More, damaging two vehicles, including an ambulance. Nine flights were diverted from Delhi airport due to squally winds and rainfall. The storm was accompanied by winds exceeding 50 km/h and led to a dip in temperatures on Saturday, with light rainfall reported in several parts of the city.

On Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for dust storms, thunderstorms, and rain in Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR). These weather events were expected to bring winds gusting up to 50-70 kilometers per hour. Vice president of SkymetWeather, Mahesh Palawat, noted that rain clouds were approaching the area and predicted light rain to commence soon, potentially spreading to other parts of the region. The weather forecast also indicated the possibility of rain in the subsequent days.

The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the excise policy case. The bail is valid until June 1, after which Kejriwal must surrender and return to jail. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed the bail request, arguing that it would set a precedent for preferential treatment of politicians over ordinary citizens. However, the court ruled that granting Kejriwal interim bail for 21 days would not significantly impact the case. Kejriwal’s legal team had objected to the ED’s objection to interim bail, filing a formal complaint with the Supreme Court’s registry and accusing the ED of disregarding legal procedures.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heatwave conditions in Rajasthan on May 10th, which are expected to subside thereafter. Coastal areas of Gujarat will experience hot and humid weather until May 14th. Delhi is predicted to receive light showers overnight. The maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will hover around 27 degrees Celsius.

On Thursday, May 9, 2023, at 2:20 am, the first flight of Haj 2024 departed from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport for Madinah, carrying 285 pilgrims. The Delhi State Haj Committee Chairperson, Kausar Jahan, congratulated the pilgrims and announced that 16,500 pilgrims will embark on the Haj pilgrimage from Delhi this year.

In a shocking incident, a family was chased and attacked by four men in a BMW without a registration plate in Greater Noida on Thursday night. The incident was captured on the family’s car dashboard camera and shared on social media. The family was reportedly on their way to a hospital when the BMW began chasing them on the Greater Noida Expressway near Expo Mart.

In light of rising temperatures and heatwave conditions across North India, the Directorate of Education (DoE) in Delhi has issued guidelines for the well-being of students and staff. These directives aim to minimize students’ exposure to intense heat.