Delhi University has raised application fees for Assistant Professor posts and ended the fee waiver for SC/ST, PwBD, and women candidates. The move has sparked outrage amongst teachers and student groups.
Indonesia's recent volcanic eruptions are part of natural tectonic processes and not linked to global warming, say experts. Enhanced media visibility may be creating a perception of increased activity.
At least 14 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport due to poor weather conditions on Tuesday evening. Several areas faced waterlogging as rain lashed the region.
The southwest monsoon made significant progress on Tuesday morning, advancing further across various regions of India. Check the rain forecast for the week.
Delhi properties are likely to get costlier soon with plans to revise the circle rates. This comes after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a high-level meeting issuing a directive to form a committee to re-evaluate the current rates.
The new excise policy aims to create a transparent, accountable, and modern liquor trade system through reforms like digitisation, quality testing, and stricter enforcement in the national capital.
Several areas in Delhi are likely to experience water supply disruptions after a sharp drop in raw water availability forced the Wazirabad and Chandrawal water treatment plants.
This development comes as a relief to many, especially farmers awaiting crucial rainfall for sowing, but also brings warnings of heavy downpours and persistent heatwave conditions in select areas.
Typically, the monsoon arrives in Delhi around June 30, but an India Meteorological Department (IMD) report suggests it could make its presence felt as early as the third week of June.
Maximum temperatures ranged from 40.9 to 45.0 degrees Celsius, the data from Delhi's various weather stations showed on Wednesday.
