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New Delhi: Delhi experienced its coldest December day in the last three years on Thursday, as the minimum temperature plummeted to 4.5°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that cold wave conditions are expected to persist in isolated areas of the city until the weekend.

Delhi woke up to its coldest morning of the season on Saturday, as the minimum temperature plunged to 7.1 degrees Celsius, three notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Naresh Balyan, representing Uttam Nagar in Delhi, was arrested once again on Wednesday under provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) just hours after being granted bail in an extortion case. The arrest, which took place in the afternoon, raised further questions regarding the series of allegations against the MLA.

In a shocking incident on Thursday, an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team conducting a raid in connection with a cyber fraud case was attacked in...

Delhi experienced a sharp drop in temperature on Thursday, with the minimum reaching a season-low of 10.2°C, as cold northwesterly winds swept across the city. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the mercury fell by over a degree from the previous day’s low of 11.2°C, marking a drop of 2°C below the normal temperature for this time of year.

As Delhi-NCR continues to battle its worst air quality in years, the Delhi government has taken a significant step to protect its workforce from the hazardous pollution levels. Starting today, 50% of the Delhi government employees will be working from home as part of a series of measures aimed at addressing the "severe" air quality in the region.

Delhi’s Diwali dawned under a thick layer of smog, as the air quality index (AQI) was recorded at a "very poor" level of 328, according to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). Although measures were in place to curb pollution, the AQI failed to improve, further emphasizing the ongoing air quality challenges faced by the capital and its surrounding areas.

In a candid encounter at a barber shop in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engaged with Ajit, a local barber, during a visit to the 'Classic Hair Salon.' Dressed in his signature white T-shirt, Gandhi took the opportunity to converse with Ajit about his challenges and aspirations, sharing the conversation through a video posted on X.

A significant explosion occurred at a school in Delhi's Rohini area this morning, with CCTV footage capturing the moment the blast tore through the building's wall. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, but the incident has raised alarms amid a spate of bomb threats targeting airlines across the country.

Delhi is grappling with rising pollution levels, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital recorded a concerning figure of 234, marking two consecutive days of poor air quality. This spike in pollution comes in the wake of Dussehra celebrations, which often contribute to a temporary rise in air contaminants.

In a tragic incident of road rage in Delhi, a 30-year-old police constable named Sandeep lost his life after being dragged by a car in the Nangloi area late last night. The incident occurred while Sandeep was on patrol duty in civil clothes, riding his motorcycle when he attempted to stop a speeding WagonR car.

A tragic hit-and-run incident occurred in Delhi's Ashram area on Saturday, resulting in the death of a cycle rider after being struck by a speeding Mercedes. The victim, identified as Rajesh, was killed instantly when the car collided with him from behind and then fled the scene.

In a tragic incident on Saturday afternoon, a two-storey banquet hall in northwest Delhi's Mahendru Enclave collapsed, resulting in the death of one labourer and injuries to two others. The collapse occurred around 2:45 p.m. during a period of heavy rainfall.

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani, aged 96, has been admitted to a leading private hospital in Delhi. Sources confirm that his medical condition is stable.