Rain brings brief relief to Delhiites amid heatwave; IMD warns of stormy weather across 13 states

IANS | May 23, 2026 9:19 AM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) After days of relentless heat and scorching temperatures, light rain and cloudy skies on Saturday morning brought temporary relief to residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). The sudden change in weather brought smiles to many faces as parts of the city witnessed dust storms, gusty winds, and intermittent rainfall, offering a short respite from the prevailing heatwave conditions.

J&K: Govt offices, private consumers get zero electricity bills due to PM Surya Ghar scheme in Anantnag

IANS | May 22, 2026 11:45 PM

Srinagar, May 22 (IANS) Due to Pradhan Mantri (PM) Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, government offices and private consumers in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag have received zero electricity bills.

Scorching heat persists across Delhi-NCR; IMD issues orange alert

IANS | May 22, 2026 8:54 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Scorching heatwave conditions continued to trouble residents across Delhi-NCR on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert for the national capital and adjoining regions.

Delhi-NCR sizzles round the clock as warm nights worsen heat misery

IANS | May 21, 2026 5:43 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) are grappling with an unrelenting spell of heat, with discomfort now extending well into the night.

DRI Pune seizes prohibited wildlife species near railway station, two held

IANS | May 21, 2026 3:45 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) The Pune Regional Unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), under the Mumbai Zonal Unit on Thursday seized prohibited wildlife species near Pune Railway Station and apprehended two persons allegedly involved in the illegal possession and sale of protected animals.

Delhi-NCR swelters under severe heatwave; IMD warns temperature may hit 47 degrees

IANS | May 21, 2026 9:04 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The scorching summer heat has made life extremely difficult for people in the national capital and surrounding areas, with Delhi-NCR reeling under intense heatwave conditions.

Strawberry cultivation flourishes in Gujarat’s Dang as natural farming drive boosts farmers' incomes

IANS | May 20, 2026 9:38 PM

Gandhinagar, May 20 (IANS) Gujarat's Dang district has emerged as the state's leading strawberry-producing region, with cultivation expanding rapidly under the government's natural farming initiative and farmers earning up to Rs 8 lakh annually per hectare.

Heatwave grips North India, temperatures cross 45 degrees Celsius, IMD issues red, orange alerts

IANS | May 20, 2026 8:28 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Severe heatwave conditions continued to intensify across Delhi and several parts of North India on Wednesday, with temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius in many areas of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alerts in multiple states.

Avoid direct exposure, keep hydrated: Ganga Ram Hospital doctor's advice amid prevailing heatwave

IANS | May 20, 2026 7:32 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A top doctor of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital's Department of Internal Medicine on Wednesday advised people to avoid direct exposure to the sun and keep themselves hydrated as much as possible, amid the prevailing heatwave conditions in different parts of the country.

CAQM invokes GRAP-1 measures as Delhi AQI rises to 208

IANS | May 19, 2026 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR) on Tuesday invoked all actions under Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the entire region as the air quality index (AQI) in Delhi increased to 208.

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Rain brings brief relief to Delhiites amid heatwave; IMD warns of stormy weather across 13 states

J&K: Govt offices, private consumers get zero electricity bills due to PM Surya Ghar scheme in Anantnag

Scorching heat persists across Delhi-NCR; IMD issues orange alert

Delhi-NCR sizzles round the clock as warm nights worsen heat misery

DRI Pune seizes prohibited wildlife species near railway station, two held

Delhi-NCR swelters under severe heatwave; IMD warns temperature may hit 47 degrees

Strawberry cultivation flourishes in Gujarat’s Dang as natural farming drive boosts farmers' incomes

Heatwave grips North India, temperatures cross 45 degrees Celsius, IMD issues red, orange alerts

Avoid direct exposure, keep hydrated: Ganga Ram Hospital doctor's advice amid prevailing heatwave

CAQM invokes GRAP-1 measures as Delhi AQI rises to 208

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