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PTI -January 16, 2026

Liquor sales up by 6% in Delhi

Liquor sales up by 6% in Delhi

Retail liquor sales in the national capital rose to 2.32 crore cases in 2024–25, with excise revenue climbing 11 per cent despite lower beer consumption

PTI -January 16, 2026

Delhi summer heat spiked faster in 2024, April–May temperatures rose over 4 degrees Celsius

Delhi summer heat spiked faster in 2024, April–May temperatures rose over 4 degrees Celsius

Delhi witnessed a faster build-up of summer heat in 2024, as temperatures rose sharply after March, according to official statistics

PTI -January 16, 2026

Over 4000 new posts of doctors, medical staff created in 4 Delhi govt hospitals

Over 4000 new posts of doctors, medical staff created in 4 Delhi govt hospitals

The new posts include doctors, surgeons, senior residents, specialists, nurses, nursing attendants, technicians, paramedical staff, administrative officers, clerical workers and security personnel

PTI -January 16, 2026

Delhi’s minimum temperature rises to 4.3 degrees Celsius as cold snap subsides

Delhi’s minimum temperature rises to 4.3 degrees Celsius as cold snap subsides

The Ridge station recorded a relatively higher minimum of 6 degrees Celsius, though it was still 3.5 notches below normal

Kushan Niyogi -January 16, 2026

EV registrations rise in Delhi, e-rickshaws claim 42% share

EV registrations rise in Delhi, e-rickshaws claim 42% share

Court scrutiny over safety and regulation follows surge in electric rickshaws

PTI -January 15, 2026

Road accident fatalities rise in Delhi in 2024 despite fewer crashes

Road accident fatalities rise in Delhi in 2024 despite fewer crashes

Data on vehicles involved in accidents mirrored the overall accident pattern, with 5,573 vehicles involved in 2024 compared to 5,715 in 2023

Qaiser Mohammad Ali -January 15, 2026

Diksha Dagar sets India’s golfing standard

Diksha Dagar sets India’s golfing standard

Born with a hearing impairment, Diksha Dagar emerged as India’s most consistent golfer in 2025, making 19 cuts on the Ladies European Tour. Her steady run stood out in a year that also saw solid performances from Anirban Lahiri and others

PTI -January 15, 2026

Over 9,000 deaths due to respiratory diseases in Delhi, overall mortality rate goes up

Over 9,000 deaths due to respiratory diseases in Delhi, overall mortality rate goes up

The total number of deaths in Delhi rose to 1,39,480 in 2024, compared to 1,32,391 deaths recorded the previous year