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Jasjeev Gandhiok

Jasjeev Gandhiok

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Delhi Metro floats tender for Tughlakabad-Kalindi Kunj phase 5 stretch

(Photo for representation)

Updated on May 24, 2026 23:08 IST

Delhi records warmest night in May in 14 years amid severe heatwave conditions

Mahesh Palawat, vice president at Skymet, said while a feeble western disturbance began impacting the western Himalayan region from Thursday, it is unlikely to impact Delhi.

Updated on May 22, 2026 07:57 IST

Nearly 75% of Delhi land area heat stressed in ’15-’24 decade: Study

Delhi is in the grip of rising temperatures. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on May 21, 2026 23:34 IST

Complaint filed over illegal tree felling by PWD for drain expansion in Shalimar Bagh

The complainant alleged that over 20 trees have been felled along the stretch between blocks AE and AD without permission from the tree officer (north forest division). (Representative photo)

Updated on May 21, 2026 23:18 IST

Delhi’s power consumption continues to rise for second day in a row

A mirage in Central Delhi during peak heat in the afternoon. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on May 21, 2026 23:16 IST

Lack of night cooling period poses risk to health: Experts

A view of Sanjay Van Lake, where thousands of dead fish float along the shores as the water body dries up amid the ongoing heatwave in New Delhi on Thursday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 22, 2026 07:59 IST

Delhi’s unveils Mission 2030: A ₹17,000 crore plan to upgrade power infra

(The highest amount, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>160.2 crore, was spent in Chhatarpur, followed by <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>95.32 crore in Kirari constituency. (HT Archive)

Updated on May 21, 2026 22:38 IST

Parts of Delhi record ‘warm night’ conditions, highest May min temp in 14 years

A maximum temperature of over 45°C in the plains is also a heatwave. (PTI)

Updated on May 21, 2026 05:26 IST

Expedite formation of Ridge management board: NGT

The tribunal has also sought details regarding notification status under Phase-1 of the central ridge and Phase-2 of southern ridge (HT archive)

Updated on May 20, 2026 23:34 IST

Amid scorching temperatures, IMD puts Delhi on ‘orange’ alert until May 26

Motorists shield themselves from the noon sun. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Updated on May 20, 2026 23:32 IST

Delhi’s logs highest power demand of season, crosses 8,000 megawatt

Delhi’s peak power demand usually crosses 8,000mw only in June or July, according to historical data from the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC).

Updated on May 21, 2026 02:21 IST

IMD issues yellow heat alert as max temp rises in Delhi

Delhi’s maximum on Sunday was at 43°C. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

Updated on May 17, 2026 21:56 IST

Delhi Metro to add 6 trains and 24 trips every Monday

(Photo for representation)

Updated on May 17, 2026 21:48 IST

Delhi to get 13 new AQI monitoring stations, locations finalised | See full list

An inside view of air quality monitoring and forecasting station in Chandni Chowk. (HT Archive)

Updated on May 18, 2026 01:10 IST

‘Love, deceit, murder’: Mystery hornbill drama grips Delhi’s Lodhi Garden

One of the grey hornbills. (Courtesy: Nikhil Devasar)

Updated on May 17, 2026 02:01 IST

Delhi Metro steadily phases out ‘One’ cards as NCMC use rises

Since the cards are issued by banks as RuPay debit or prepaid cards, they can also be used for shopping, ATM withdrawals, toll payments and parking transactions. (Representational image)

Updated on May 14, 2026 23:20 IST

Yellow alert, but no rain: Sticky heat grips Delhi at 40.6°C

Humidity levels remained high, giving Delhi a “feels like” or “heat index” of 42.9°C at 5:30 pm, according to IMD data. (Sanjeev Verma/HT photo)

Updated on May 14, 2026 23:06 IST

Over 100 vehicles fined in 10 days for improper parking around Delhi’s IGI

Enforcement will be expanded in the next phase to include red-light jumping, stop-line violations, triple riding, and riding without helmets.

Updated on May 14, 2026 23:04 IST

NGT orders FIR, compensation over illegal felling of 40 trains by Delhi govt department

Directions have now been issued to ensure plantation of 400 saplings in the area, with the forest department to compile and share data of all complaints of illegal tree felling it has received in the past five years. (HT Archive)

Updated on May 14, 2026 23:00 IST

Delhi’s first hydrogen shuttle service to link Metro, govt offices

The shuttle service will operate from Monday to Friday (excluding gazetted holidays) from 8:30am-12:30pm and 3:30pm-6:30pm.

Updated on May 14, 2026 22:58 IST

Over 500 flights delayed after Delhi battered by 100km/hour winds, hailstorm

Commuters at chanakyapuri in New Delhi, after the sudden rain on Wednesday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

Updated on May 14, 2026 02:30 IST

Lost and found: Kaddu, the airport dog, finally finds a home

Videos of Kaddu’s rescue and journey to her new home quickly spread online, showing the frail dog being carried gently into a car by volunteers. (HT Photo)

Updated on May 13, 2026 21:50 IST

Most households can record up to 7 mnths of heat exposure: Study

The study, released by the research organisation Climate Trends as part of the India Heat Summit 2026 in Delhi on Wednesday, was carried out across 50 low and middle-income houses in Chennai, between October 2025 and April 2026. (Chandet - stock.adobe.com)

Updated on May 13, 2026 21:38 IST

Core zone, visitor cap in Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary’s 10-year plan

biodiversity (Pic: Sanya Panwar)

Updated on May 13, 2026 06:07 IST

Delhi mandates thicker green nets at C&D sites

Green nets are set up at construction sites primarily to contain debris, reduce dust pollution, and protect workers and pedestrians from falling materials. (HT Archive)

Updated on May 11, 2026 22:18 IST

Delhi’s roadside trees are cooling roads but failing carbon goals: JNU study

t was conducted across 59 plots (10m × 5m each) covering a 5.5km stretch along four roads inside the JNU campus — the Main Gate, East Gate/Vice-Chancellor Gate, Stadium Road and Ring Road. (HT Archive)

Updated on May 11, 2026 21:56 IST

Delhi braces for rain as fresh western disturbance hits; IMD issues yellow alert

May has been unusually cool so far, with back-to-back western disturbances and brief hailstorms in parts of the city.

Updated on May 11, 2026 02:05 IST

Yamuna pollution indicator slightly better in April but exceeds safe limits

As the lean (dry) season progresses, reduced environmental flow and rains mean the water level dips, allowing pollution levels to also accumulate and spike (Hindustan Times)

Updated on May 10, 2026 21:40 IST

Albino nilgai sighted in JNU wilderness

While it is a new record for Delhi, similar observations have previously been reported from the states of Maharashtra and Rajasthan, said Faiyaz Khudsar, scientist-in-charge of Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) biodiversity parks programme. (Surya Prakash)

Updated on May 10, 2026 21:38 IST

Experts oppose Miyawaki forest plan in Central Ridge

Ecologists have raised concerns over a proposed Miyawaki method plantation in the Central Ridge, saying it is unsuitable for the natural Aravalli Range ecosystem.

Updated on May 9, 2026 05:14 IST

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