Heavy rains in Delhi bring relief from the heat but cause severe waterlogging, leading to a political clash between AAP and BJP over the city's preparedness and infrastructure.
In an early morning incident, an under-construction wall collapsed in Vasant Vihar, southwest Delhi, potentially trapping several labourers. Rescue teams, including NDRF, DDMA, fire, and police personnel, are actively working to free those trapped.
Heavy rains in Delhi have disrupted metro services, leading to the closure of the Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25 Metro Station and suspension of the shuttle service between Delhi Aerocity Metro Station and Terminal 1-IGI Airport.
Significantly, in wake of the accident, flight departures at the Delhi airport's Terminal 1 were suspended till 2 pm. So far, the accident resulted to killing of one person, while injuring several others.
Delhi and the National Capital Region experienced heavy rainfall and thunderstorms early Friday, offering respite from the intense heat while causing waterlogging in several areas.
The weather department said in a statement that conditions are likely to become favourable for the advance of the southwest monsoon in Delhi during the next two to three days. Last year, the monsoon hit Delhi on June 26.
The NEET-UG 2024 exam was conducted on May 5 and its results were declared on June 4 but they were followed by allegations of question paper leaks in states such as Bihar, besides other irregularities.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and CPM leader Vrinda Karat met Atishi at the hospital on Wednesday, hailing her efforts to address the water crisis issue in Delhi.
Heavy rainfall in Delhi brought much-needed relief from the recent heatwave, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more showers throughout the day. The rain is expected to continue in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, and Gurugram.
Delhi liquor policy case: Arvind Kejriwal withdrew his plea filed before the Supreme Court challenging the interim stay ordered by the Delhi High Court on his release on bail in the money laundering case linked to the same case.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was formally arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today (June 26) in connection with the excise policy case.
During the Supreme Court hearing on Manish Sisodia's bail, the Enforcement Directorate revealed a money trail amounting to 338 crore rupees allegedly reaching the Aam Aadmi Party during the excise policy. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, a party protector, is slated for questioning.
Kejriwal is currently in judicial custody related to an Enforcement Directorate case. If the CBI's request is granted, his legal troubles could deepen, impacting his chances of release even if other bail pleas succeed.
Liquor policy case: Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal was formally arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on June 26 in connection with the excise policy case.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is currently lodged in Tihar jail in connection with irregularities in the excise policy case. According to the CBI and the ED, irregularities were committed while modifying the excise policy and undue favours extended to the licence holders.
The horrific accident was recorded on the CCTV camera. it showed a white car hitting the woman and kids. The impact was so high that the victims fell far away. The car also turtled after the hit.
Delhi Water Minister Atishi was on hunger strike for the last five days claiming that Haryana is not releasing Delhi's share of water. After she was admitted to the LNJP Hospital, her health deteriorated and her strike was eventually ended.
Fire has been reported at Safdarjung Hospitals. Dousing operations are underway.
Delhi Water Minister Atishi's indefinite hunger strike against the Haryana government over water shortage in the national capital, began on June 21, ended after she was admitted to a hospital in view of her deteriorating health.
The fire incident in Prem Nagar created chaos in the area but the police and fire brigade teams reached there timely and controlled the situation. The police initiated a probe into the matter.
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