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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: Temperature

Delhi’s AQI improves slightly but remains ‘poor’, minimum temp 18.2 degrees Celsius

Despite the overall improvement, 11 out of Delhi's 38 monitoring stations continued to record AQI in 'very poor' range with reading above 300, data from CPCB's Sameer app showed.

Amid rising temperatures, Union minister Khattar says plan to ‘standardise A/C temperatures’ in the works

At a press conference, Khattar said air conditioning standards will be implemented soon with temperatures set between 20°C to 28°C in a first of its kind experiment.

Scientists in Guwahati make breakthrough, fabricate Lysozyme bilayers at room temperature

This research, published in the New Journal of Chemistry by the Royal Society of Chemistry, holds great significance for mimicking biological protein adsorption processes on implanted devices and biomaterials.

India Meteorological Dept warns temp may dip to 9 degrees in Delhi as layer of fog engulfs city

Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 10.3 degrees Celsius at 8.30 am today, while Palam recorded 8.6 degrees Celsius, says IMD.

World breaks hottest day record for second day in a row

The record had last been set for four consecutive days in a row in early July 2023. Before that, the hottest day was in August 2016.

At least 15 dead in Bihar & Odisha following heatstroke within 24 hours as temperatures rise

Authorities say region gripped by a debilitating heatwave, which is expected to continue until Saturday. Temperatures in northwestern & central India may also fall in coming days.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

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.