IMD issues orange alert amid severe heatwave

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Delhi anticipates rainfall by month-end, IMD reports, as weather improves in the capital and adjoining areas. Dr. Naresh Kumar forecasts temperatures around 40°C with possible dust storms and light rain. An orange alert is issued for Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana, downgraded from earlier red alerts. Heat wave conditions persist in...

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Meteorological agency of the Government of India
The city experienced heavy rainfall on Wednesday night, and the IMD bulletin indicates that several isolated areas of the capital are expected to see heavy..
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Chennai is expected to have a maximum temperature of around 30 degrees Celsius, with the minimum temperature likely ranging between 24 and 25 degrees Celsius.
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Delhi

Megacity and union territory of India
A Delhi court has temporarily halted the defamation proceedings against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi. The case, filed by BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor,..
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Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: SC says consequences of GRAP-4 are drastic, may have adverse effects on several sections of society.
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With a few months left for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched 'Revdi par..
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The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government's efforts to control truck entry amid worsening air pollution. Expressing concerns over unmanned entry points,..
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The Supreme Court is stepping in to address Delhi's shrinking green cover. The court, responding to data revealing the alarming rate of tree felling in the..
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Punjab, India

State in northwestern India
Voting is underway in 15 assembly constituencies across four Indian states: Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand. These bypolls, while significant,..
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Votes will be counted on November 23. The results of the bypolls, however, will not have any direct impact on the respective legislative assemblies.
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The Punjab and Haryana high court granted Balwant Singh Rajoana, a convict in the assassination of former Punjab CM Beant Singh, a three-hour release to attend..
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India is gearing up for by-elections across 15 assembly constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand. The elections, scheduled for Wednesday..
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Haryana

State in northern India
The LBSNAA, in response to a Punjab and Haryana HC directive, is set to revamp its curriculum by incorporating administrative law. This decision comes after the..
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Due to worsening air quality in Haryana, mirroring the severe conditions in Delhi, the Haryana government has directed all schools to remain closed for students..
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North India

Region of India
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has labeled the severe air pollution in North India a "national emergency," urging for immediate action. Gandhi emphasized the..
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Himachal Pradesh

State in northern India
K Sanjay Murthy, an IAS officer from Himachal Pradesh, has been appointed as the new Controller of Auditor General of India. Murthy, son of former Amalapuram MP..
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The Himachal Pradesh government has approached the Supreme Court to challenge a recent high court ruling that invalidated the appointment of six parliamentary..
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The deceased have been identified as Kunal Kukreja, 23; Atul Agrawal, 24; Rishabh Jain, 24; Navya Goel, 23; Kamakshi, 20; and Guneet, 19. While Kukreja hailed..
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The Himachal Pradesh High Court deemed the appointment of six Congress MLAs as chief parliamentary secretaries unconstitutional. The court declared the..
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