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Aaditya Khatwani

Aaditya Khatwani

Articles by Aaditya Khatwani

Delhi-NCR rain cripples daily life, triggers waterlogging, traffic chaos

Delhi's Safdarjung is all set to record the rainiest first eight days of August since 2011, the first year for which Safdarjung’s data is publicly available from IMD.

Updated on Aug 8, 2026 02:18 IST

PM Modi, education minister Pralhad Joshi to attend IIT-Delhi convocation today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union education minister Pralhad Joshi will attend IIT Delhi's 57th convocation on Saturday as chief guest and address 3,036 graduating students.

Updated on Aug 8, 2026 02:25 IST

Delhi: IMD issues ‘red alert’ for parts of city amid heavy rain; AQI ‘satisfactory’

At around 9:15am, the IMD issued a red alert for the south-eastern region of the city. (HT photo)

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 05:00 IST

Heavy rain cools Delhi, triggers waterlogging across the Capital

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that wet conditions will persist over the next three days, with a yellow alert in place for Friday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photos)

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 02:44 IST

NGT seeks Delhi Police stand on inspections of locked premises with alleged polluting activity

The direction came after the station house officer (SHO) of Jafrabad submitted an affidavit on April 14 stating that a joint inspection by the Delhi Police, MCD, DPCC, and BSES could not be carried out because the premises in Ghonda village were found locked. (Representative photo)

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 02:41 IST

Inspect saplings planted in Paschim Vihar, NGT tells MCD

The tribunal was hearing a 2024 plea filed by a resident of the area Khyati Anand, who had alleged that illegal lopping and pruning of over 250 trees in different blocks of Paschim Vihar had taken place in February and March 2024. (Representative photo)

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 02:38 IST

Traffic at a standstill again as rain hobbles Delhi civic infra

A view of a traffic jam near Okhla Metro Station on NSIC Road due to ongoing PWD Work in Delhi on Wednesday, August 5

Updated on Aug 6, 2026 06:05 IST

Delhi: IMD issues ‘orange alert’ as AQI remains ‘satisfactory’

From 11:30pm on Wednesday to 8:30am on Thursday, Palam recorded the highest rainfall at 23.8mm. (HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 6, 2026 05:58 IST

Delhi under yellow alert as multiple spells of rain likely through the week, says IMD

Kanwariyas shield themselves from heavy rainfall at India Gate in New Delhi. (PTI)

Updated on Aug 5, 2026 05:49 IST

Artist Satish Gujral honoured with commemorative stamp on birth centenary

Raseel Gujral Ansal, Gujral’s daughter, described the stamp as a tribute not only to her father but also to India’s artistic legacy. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 4, 2026 02:47 IST

Lead above safe limit in vegetables grown on Delhi floodplains: Study

The study assessed heavy metal contamination in vegetables grown on the Yamuna floodplains and the potential health risks associated with consuming them. (HT)

Updated on Aug 4, 2026 04:13 IST

DU increases 1-year PG seats; faculty flags infra crunch

Seats in M.A. English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, M.Sc in Mathematics, and Master of Commerce have been increased from 45 to 126, an increase of 81 seats.

Updated on Aug 1, 2026 02:40 IST

Despite above-normal rain, Delhi saw worst July air since 2022

Delhi recorded its worst July air quality since 2022, despite above-normal rainfall.

Updated on Aug 1, 2026 07:27 IST

DU approves direct PhD admission for four-year undergraduate programme students

DU's executive council also approved a “semester away program” for DU’s UG programmes, in collaboration with foreign higher education institutions.

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 02:13 IST

Delhi sees scattered rainfall, IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert for two days

A view of light rain over Delhi, bringing relief from the sultry conditions on Monday. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 28, 2026 02:40 IST

Tear gas at 2pm, jubilation by 6: When the waiting paid off at Jantar Mantar

At around 10.15pm on Saturday, police estimated that a crowd of 4,000 people remained at the site. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 26, 2026 05:14 IST

Delhi’s Gen Z turns Jantar Mantar protest site into weekend hang-out spot

At around 10.15PM on Saturday, police estimated that a crowd of 4,000 people remained at the site.

Updated on Jul 26, 2026 03:09 IST

‘Faced tear gas, heard of Pradhan’s resignation next': How protesters cheered

Supporters of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) celebrate after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned.

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 12:23 IST

‘Not a matter of personal prestige’: Dharmendra Pradhan quits over paper leaks

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan submits his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, July 25, 2026 (PTI)

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 09:24 IST

Universities issue advisories urging students to refrain from joining ongoing protests

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 02:32 IST

‘Youth, students far more important than any position,’ Amit Shah | LIVE

Union cabinet ministers JP Nadda and Jitender Singh with CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Sourbh Dass during the joint press conference after their meeting.

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 23:52 IST

DU advises students to stay away from Jantar Mantar demonstration

Earlier, on X, DU had asked for calm and urged students to focus on their studies. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jul 24, 2026 03:03 IST

‘Future is at stake’: Thousands back in Central Delhi

Crowds of supporters gather and rejoin the ongoing protest. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 03:02 IST

NGT pulls up DJB over delay in regulating groundwater extraction in Paharganj

In its July 17 order, the NGT noted the poor pace of compliance and said the DJB had failed to take prompt action. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 02:52 IST

Rain returns to Delhi after prolonged dry spell; IMD issues yellow alert for two days

Light showers bring relief from the humid weather in New Delhi. (Arvind Yadav/ HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 06:05 IST

NGT tells DDA, IF&C to resolve Yamuna floodplain demarcation dispute

The tribunal said the IF&C department must explain why it altered the demarcation plan midway through the exercise (HT)

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 03:06 IST

NGT directs MCD to act against illegal dairies on Yamuna floodplains

NGT directs MCD to act against illegal dairies on Yamuna floodplains

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 17:20 IST

Rainy week ahead in Delhi after a dry monsoon spell: IMD

Delhi’s heat index was recorded at 45.8°C on Sunday against an actual temperature of 37°C (Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 17:20 IST

Delhi logs hottest July day in two years as humidity fuels discomfort

People seen out on a hot day at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Thursday (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 02:39 IST

BJP wins most seats in MCD zonal, standing committee polls

Elections for standing committee members were held in the Najafgarh, Shahdara South, Keshav Puram, Narela, Central and Karol Bagh zones. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 02:42 IST

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