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-January 23, 2024

No January rains first time in 7 years; ‘unusual’, says IMD

No January rains first time in 7 years; ‘unusual’, says IMD

Over the past seven years, January typically saw one to six days of rain, whereas the normal monthly rainfall at Safdarjung Observatory is 8.1 mm. However, with seven days left in the month, Delhi is yet to receive any rain

-January 23, 2024

After Centre’s plea, Delhi HC revokes order allowing widow to abort 29-week pregnancy

After Centre’s plea, Delhi HC revokes order allowing widow to abort 29-week pregnancy

Justice Subramonium Prasad announced the recall, responding to a plea filed by the Centre on January 4, seeking reconsideration of the order. The Centre argued that the unborn child had a fair chance of survival, emphasising the need to protect the right to life of the infant

-January 23, 2024

MCD’s education department bans strikes, criticism on social media by employees

MCD’s education department bans strikes, criticism on social media by employees

The notice said such activities are a violation of CCS, Conduct Rules, 1964

-January 23, 2024

Nomad: Textile Exhibition

Nomad: Textile Exhibition

The showcase boasts an array of over 50 to 60 pieces, all hailing from the 19th or early 20th century

-January 23, 2024

Delhi’s minimum temperature settles at 6.9 degrees Celsius, 28 trains, several flights delayed due to fog

Delhi’s minimum temperature settles at 6.9 degrees Celsius, 28 trains, several flights delayed due to fog

The IMD has predicted clear skies and moderate to dense fog during the day

-January 22, 2024

Delhi HC raps DTC, asks how colour blind man allowed to drive bus for 3 years

Delhi HC raps DTC, asks how colour blind man allowed to drive bus for 3 years

The court criticised the "sorry state of affairs" and emphasised the need for the DTC to exercise due care in ensuring that its drivers are fit for their roles

-January 22, 2024

Delhi sets new record with winter peak power demand soaring to 5,816 MW

Delhi sets new record with winter peak power demand soaring to 5,816 MW

Throughout this month, Delhi's peak power demand has consistently remained above 5,000 MW, with only one exception, according to officials.

-January 22, 2024

Upamana: An immersive experience

Upamana: An immersive experience

Using concepts derived from the above, the immersive shows use installations, visual art, sound and lighting to explore multiple comparisons and analogies that people face throughout life