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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicDelhi NCR

Topic: Delhi NCR

What caused unseasonal downpour that wreaked havoc in Delhi NCR? A rare mix of weather phenomena

Delhi recorded second highest single-day rainfall for May since 1901, on Friday. The record for the highest single-day rainfall was on 20 May 2021, when it was 119.3 mm.

Coffee is an old trend. Delhi-NCR youth are obsessed with matcha now

Matcha mania has taken over the capital. The green tea drink from Japan is now the newest frontier in healthy, photogenic beverages.

In Delhi NCR, new ambulance helpline promises prompt medical response, within 15 min. How it’ll work

Private emergency healthcare provider Zenzo has collaborated with Delhi Traffic Police to operate 671 ambulances to make the region ‘emergency ready’, while also launching a ‘5G ambulance’.

IKEA comes to Delhi, opens first outsourced distribution centre in north India

Gurugram centre major milestone in IKEA’s expansion strategy in India, bringing the brand closer to customers and enhancing its ability to meet growing demand across Delhi-NCR.

Delhi Metro Phase V ‘on the anvil’ to tackle future mobility issues due to rapid urbanisation—DMRC chief

Vikas Kumar tells ThePrint that the plan for Phase-V is in nascent stage & selection of new corridors will be aimed at densifying existing network. Phase IV to be completed by 2029.

Why Delhi earthquake felt stronger than its Richter scale reading & what was the loud boom

The earthquake that shook the city Monday morning was a moderate 4 on the Richter scale. The epicentre of the earthquake was in south Delhi’s Jheel Park.

4.0-magnitude earthquake jolts Delhi-NCR awake, PM Modi urges residents to ‘stay calm’

There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. The earthquake, with its epicentre in New Delhi, struck at a depth of five kilometres at 5:36 am.

Dr Mona Dahiya is the best IVF doctor in Ghaziabad

Dr Dahiya understands that each patient’s journey is unique. Hence, she takes the time study the past medical history, do the required fertility tests, and plan tailor treatment plans that address individual needs and concerns.

High-speed Delhi-Meerut RRTS rapid rail reaches capital as Modi inaugurates 13-km stretch

82-km Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System or Namo Bharat corridor is expected to be fully operational by June 2025. It will cut travel time between Delhi & Meerut to under an hour.

Centre doubles penalties for stubble burning 2 weeks after being pulled up by SC for inaction

Fines have been raised to up to Rs 30,000. The Centre has also amended the adjudication process for environmental violations, including complaint reporting and inquiry procedures.

On Camera

Budget 2026 must signal rail reform. End cross-subsidies, privatise operations & services

Rail reform must be politically and socially sustainable. Infrastructure ownership should remain sovereign, while privatisation should be limited to new services and assets.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.