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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Sudden thunderstorm and rain bring relief to delhi after hot day
New Delhi: Delhiites experienced a sultry day, but a sudden change in weather brought respite as very light rain, accompanied by a , lightning, and a dust storm, swept across the city. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It was characterised by winds gusting up to 56 kmph, causing temperatures to plummet by almost eight degrees Celsius at most places in Delhi. This led to the diversion of the Air India Goa-Delhi flight to Jaipur and delayed several flights. This was the sixth major thunderstorm activity recorded in the city in May this year. The Met department said there is a possibility of very light to light rain along with thunderstorms and gusty winds from Sunday to it has not issued any colour-coded warning for the next few days. The maximum temperature on Saturday rose to 39.7 degrees Celsius, which is near normal for this time of the year. After the thunderstorm activity in Delhi, the mercury at Safdarjung dipped by six degrees. At Pitampura, Delhi University, Ayanagar in south-west Delhi, and Najafgarh, the temperature dropped by eight degrees Celsius in just one-and-a-half hours. Though the speed of winds during the thunderstorm was recorded at 40 kmph at Safdarjung, it touched 56 kmph at Palam, 48 kmph at Pragati Maidan, 46 kmph at Najafgarh, 43 kmph at Pitampura, and 37 kmph at Lodhi Road. Thunderstorm activity was accompanied by very light rain or drizzle, as only 'trace' rainfall was recorded at Lodhi Road, Ridge, and Ayanagar from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm. According to FlightRadar24, a live flight tracking website, over 300 flights were delayed at IGI Airport on Saturday. IMD scientist Krishna Kumar Mishra said, "Delhi and adjoining areas recorded rain, thunderstorm, and dust storm on Saturday, mainly due to cyclonic circulation over north Pakistan, the presence of a trough extending at lower levels, winds from the Arabian Sea, and the weakening of depression over east Bengal," he said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Mishra added that the western disturbance would influence the region till June 2, but its impact would be more in the Himalayan region. The minimum temperature on Saturday stood at 25.8 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal. The relative humidity oscillated between 40% and 87%. Delhi's air quality index, meanwhile, deteriorated from 167 in the 'moderate' category on Friday to 241 in the 'poor' range on Saturday. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, the air quality is likely to stay in the 'moderate' category on Sunday and Monday.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Stormy May leaves Delhi with 507% excess rainfall
Temperature soared on Saturday afternoon amid cloudy skies but thunderstorm along with gusty winds in some parts brought a relief as the mercury dropped sharply towards the evening. However, only trace amount of rainfall was recorded in some areas, bringing an end to a month that was the third wettest May for Delhi since 1901, according to the weather department. Forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) suggest similar weather conditions to continue for the next few days. At Safdarjung, the maximum temperature was recorded at 39.7 °C, higher than the 34.8°C recorded on Friday. The minimum, meanwhile, fell slightly, to 25.8°C. It was 27.3°C a day before. However, gusty winds that started late afternoon and continued till evening brought the gross temperature down. According to IMD data, Safdarjung, recorded a maximum wind speed of 40kmph at 4.30pm, and saw a fall in temperature by 6°C between 3.30pm and 5pm. Other stations recorded steeper drops: at Pitampura, the maximum fell by 8.3°C between 3.15pm and 4.45 pm, Delhi University saw a drop of 8.4°C, Ayanagar 8.1°C and Najafgarh witnessed a 7.8°C drop. While parts of the city recorded wind of speed 37- 63kmph, no major rain was recorded in the city. The DU station recorded 0.5mm of rain between 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm, with only trace amount of rain recorded at a few more stations. Last month was the third wettest May since 1901 — Safdarjung received a total of 186.4mm rain this month, as compared to the normal of 30.7mm, recording an excess of 155.7 mm rain, according to IMD data. 'Similar weather conditions are expected to continue at least till Wednesday. Partly cloudy skies will continue to persist. There is possibility of very light rain, along with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds of speed 40-50 kmph, or even reaching 60kmph,' said an IMD official. However, no weather alerts have been issued for the next few days. The maximum is expected to be around 37-39°C on Sunday and then go down further. The minimum is expected to be around 25-27°C on Sunday. Despite windy conditions, the air quality deteriorated significantly, falling into the 'poor' category. The 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 241 (moderate) at 4pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) daily national bulletin. It was 167 (moderate) at the same time on Friday. Forecasts by the Centre's Early Warning System for Delhi (EWS), however, show that the air quality is likely to improve and return to the 'moderate' category from Sunday. 'The air quality is likely to be in moderate category from Sunday to Tuesday. The outlook for subsequent six days is that the air quality is likely to be in the moderate to poor category,' said the EWS bulletin on Saturday evening.
India Gazette
a day ago
- India Gazette
ED conducts multi-city searches against former Punjab and Sind Bank officer in money laundering case
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has conducted search operations at seven locations in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru in connection with an alleged money laundering case against former Punjab and Sind Bank officer Bedanshu Sekhar Mishra and his associates and key management persons of gaming platform Mishra, posted at the bank's branch in Delhi University's north campus, was suspended in November 2022 after the alleged fraud came to light. During the search operations, cash amount of Rs 39 Lakh along with various incriminating material including digital evidences, multiple mobile phones and Sim cards being used for online gaming, etc. were recovered and seized, the ED in a 'X' post on Saturday. Further, during the search proceedings, ED has frozen total amount of Rs 1.5 Crore in 48 mule accounts being used by the gaming platform. the post further said. 'ED, Delhi Zonal Office has conducted search operations on 29.05.2025 at 7 locations at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengalore in an ongoing investigation under the provisions of PMLA, 2002 against Bedanshu Sekhar Mishra, the then officer in the Punjab & Sind Bank, his associates and key management persons of gaming platform44 it said. The ED case, filed under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), stems from a CBI FIR. It is alleged that the fraud took place in 2021-22. ED investigation revealed that the main accused, Mishra, while being posted as the officer during 2021 and 2022, in the branch office of Punjab and Sind Bank at Khalsa College in Delhi University's north campus has reportedly misused his official position and carried out fraudulent transactions by using system ID's of himself and other staff members unauthorizedly to break the fixed deposits (FDs) of several customers, including SGTB Khalsa College of Delhi University, without their knowledge. He committed fraud and forgery with the bank as well as with those account holders of the bank, and misappropriated and siphoned public money to the tune of Rs 52,99,53,698, the ED had said. After the detection of the fraud, the accused, Mishra, was suspended by the bank. The ED investigation also revealed that Mishra has used the proceeds of crime for playing online games such as monopoly, poker, teen-patti etc., on different online gaming websites such as and Betway. The proceeds of crime (POC) generated out of the aforesaid crime were mainly transferred by him to the online gaming companies by routing through various current accounts of different business entities. (ANI)
The Hindu
a day ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Study finds 17.4% prevalence of PCOS in Delhi's college-going women
A study of 1,164 college-going women in the age group 18-25 years in Delhi shows a 17.4% prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), the second-highest in the country. Partly funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research, the study was published recently in the peer-reviewed journal, BMC Health. It comprised a cross-sectional survey, and a systematic review which analysed similar studies from 2010 to 2024 across India in similar age groups. The study notes that PCOS, the endocrinologic disorder affecting females in the reproductive age, characterised by menstrual dysfunction, infertility, hirsutism, acne, and obesity, is 'prevalent yet under-researched'. It states that the pooled prevalence of previous studies in similar age groups, using the same criteria, across various regions in India, stood at 8.41%. In 2023, the Ministry of Science and Technology had stated that India has a PCOS prevalence of 3.70%-22.50%. The prevalence of PCOS can vary between rural and urban areas, socio-cultural settings, and age groups. In previous studies, Lucknow reported the lowest prevalence of 3.70%, while Mumbai reported a prevalence of 22.50%. Another study found that the prevalence can go up to 36% in adolescents. Higher prevalence of PCOS in urban areas A higher prevalence of PCOS has been noted in urban areas with heterogeneous populations, with many women moving for academic opportunities and work, the study notes. 'This displacement causes psychological stress, disrupted sleep routine, and poor dietary habits resulting from competition for education and jobs, and juggling responsibilities of home and work, that could possibly be associated with rising rates of PCOS,' the researchers stated. The research was conducted by Apoorva Sharma, Naorem Kiranmala Devi, and Kallur Nava Saraswathy from the Department of Anthropology, Delhi University; and Dr. Yamini Swarwal, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. 'There are few studies focusing on this age group in India. We took ethical clearances from Delhi University to conduct the field work, which took us about two years,' Prof. Saraswathy said. She added that the majority of women sampled had already been diagnosed, while the researchers had arranged for undiagnosed women experiencing symptoms to undergo ultrasound testing. Of the 1,164 women surveyed, 70.30% had already been diagnosed, while 29.70% were newly diagnosed during the study. Socio-demographic factors Women from the upper class, and upper middle class, according to the Modified Kuppuswamy Scale on socio-economic status, are at an increased risk, the study found. It notes that higher disposable incomes had contributed to a 'nutrition transition', with increased consumption of fats, oils, processed foods, mixed carbohydrates and sugar, as well as eating out, becoming integral to urban Indian culture. 'Increased access to labour-saving devices and cars has reduced physical activity, leading to rising prevalence of insulin resistance and obesity, which are all associated with PCOS pathogenesis,' the study adds. The study also found that the highest prevalence of PCOS is seen among the Scheduled Tribes (21.40%), followed by the General Category (19.90%), in comparison with Other Backward Classes (OBC) and the Scheduled Castes. It noted that this finding might reflect 'broader societal disparities and variations in access to healthcare and resources among caste groups', underscoring the need for targeted interventions.
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Delhi University announces new MA in Hindi journalism on Hindi Journalism Day
Delhi University's Standing Committee on Academic Matters has given clearance to introduce a Hindi-medium master's programme in journalism. The course will start in the 2025-26 academic year, and this is a big move towards developing regional language media new postgraduate programme will be taught under the Department of Hindi, which is located in the Faculty of Arts. The programme has been created in accordance with the university's Postgraduate Curriculum course, however, will need to be approved in its final form by the Academic Council so that it can be officially launched. The declaration falls on Hindi Journalism Day, which is celebrated annually on May 30 to mark the first Hindi-language newspaper Udant Martand published in 1826. The day reminds one of the very important role that journalism plays in democracy, particularly in indigenous members also announced that an English-medium version of this course is planned and is to start in the 2026–27 academic year under the Department of UPDATES SYLLABI ACROSS DISCIPLINESThe Standing Committee convened on Friday to examine and finalise the syllabi of various undergraduate and postgraduate include the seventh and eighth semesters of BA programmes in education, geography, and Hindustani music (programme and honours), which conform to the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF).advertisementPostgraduate syllabi for philosophy, economics, geography, sociology, political science, and mathematics were also debated and updated according to the new academic guidelines of the latest changes come after a series of meetings previously held on May 2, 6 and 8, where syllabus updates were argued and ultimately cleared despite opposition in the its Hindi-medium journalism course going according to plan, Delhi University is hoping to increase access to media education and sustain journalism in local languages -- an initiative viewed as timely and much-needed in a multilingual India.
