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Mint
15-07-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Delhi's AQI dips to 51 after heavy rains, recorded near ‘good' category – it's Capital's lowest daily average of 2025
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped to 51 on Tuesday afternoon after the Capital witnessed heavy showers on Monday night. According to the Commission for Air Quality Management, Delhi registered its lowest daily average of the year near the 'Good' category at 4 pm on Tuesday. Delhi witnessed fresh spells of rain on Monday evening. While the heavy downpour accompanied by gusty winds brought down temperatures, it also unleashed chaos on the roads — with traffic jams and waterlogged streets leaving commuters stranded and frustrated in several parts of the Capital. Multiple visuals posted by netizens on social media showed roads near Indira Gandhi Airport (IGI), Mahipalpur, among other areas inundated with water. Add to that, traffic jams, with many commuters claiming they were stuck for a long time. According to IMD data, Lodi Road recorded the highest cumulative rainfall at 18.5 mm till 8.30 am on Monday. Pragati Maidan received 24.3 mm of rain, Ayanagar, 15.5 mm, Safdarjung, 15.8 mm, and Palam, 8.5 mm. Gurgaon also witnessed similar traffic chaos owing to the heavy rains. On Monday, the weather office had issued a Yellow alert for Delhi-NCR, predicting light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30-50 kmph) across all four regions — northwest, northeast, southwest, and southeast Delhi, during the evening hours between 5.50 pm and 8 pm. Earlier this week, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed concern over the waterlogging situation across the city and directed officials of the concerned departments to take immediate and effective measures to address the issue. She emphasised the importance of ensuring public convenience during the monsoon season, according to an ANI report. This year, the monsoon arrived eight days early in India, bringing heavy rainfall and flooding in several cities, disrupting daily life in many areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a "generally cloudy sky with moderate rain" for the national capital in the coming days. (With inputs from agencies)
Mint
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Delhi Rains: Massive traffic jam and waterlogging reported in several places, commuters stuck — check IMD's forecast
Delhi witnessed fresh spells of rain on Monday, July 14 evening. While the heavy downpour accompanied by gusty winds brought down temperatures, it also unleashed chaos on the roads — with traffic jams and waterlogged streets leaving commuters stranded and frustrated in several parts of the Capital. Multiple visuals posted by netizens on social media showed roads near Indira Gandhi Airport (IGI), Mahipalpur, among other areas inundated with water. Add to that, traffic jams, with many commuters claiming they were stuck for a long time. According to IMD data, Lodi Road recorded the highest cumulative rainfall at 18.5 mm till 8.30 am on Monday. Pragati Maidan received 24.3 mm of rain, Ayanagar, 15.5 mm, Safdarjung, 15.8 mm, and Palam, 8.5 mm. Gurgaon also witnessed similar traffic chaos owing to the heavy rains. As per the India Meteorological Department's forecast, Delhi is likely to witness continuous spells of rain over the next few days. Date Expected maximum temperatures (in degree Celsius) IMD forecast July 15 32-34 Generally cloudy sky; light to moderate rain accompaniedwith thunderstorm/lightning. Occasional surface wind (speed 20-30 kmph) gusting to 40 kmph. July 16 31-33 Generally cloudy sky; light to moderate rain accompanied with thunderstorm/lightning. July 17 32-34 Generally cloudy sky; light to moderate rain accompaniedwith thunderstorm/lightning. Occasional surface wind (speed 20-30 kmph) gusting to 40 kmph. July 18 33-35 Cloudy skies; light to moderate rain accompanied with thunderstorm/lightning. July 19 34-36 Generally cloudy sky; light to moderate rain accompanied with thunderstorm/lightning. July 20 34-36 Cloudy skies; light to moderate rain accompaniedwith thunderstorm/lightning. Occasional surface wind (speed 20-30 kmph) gusting to 40 kmph. Earlier in the day, the weather office had issued a Yellow alert for Delhi-NCR, predicting light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30-50 kmph) across all four regions — northwest, northeast, southwest, and southeast Delhi, during the evening hours between 5.50 pm and 8 pm.
Khaleej Times
08-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
India: New Delhi airport officials book case against man smuggling gold from Sharjah
New Delhi authorities booked a case against Indian man for smuggling gold from Sharjah. Customs officers at Terminal 3 Indira Gandhi International Airport caught the passenger based on profiling; he arrived on flight number G9-465 on July 3, authorities said. Upon detailed examination of the baggage and personal search of the passenger, two while plastic pouches containing yellow coloured paste, suspected to be gold, were recovered. After interrogation, a receiver of the smuggled gold was also intercepted. Two rectangular shaped gold bars and one uneven shaped bar, collectively weighing 1,484.5g was extracted out from the gold paste. The smuggled gold is valued at a total tariff value of Rs13,487,395 (around Dh578,182). Further investigation is ongoing to confirm the composition of the recovered substance and to assess violations under the Customs Act, 1962, officials said.
Entrepreneur
24-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Evera Cabs Secures USD 4 Mn from Mufin Green Finance
The latest capital infusion will support Evera's mission to scale sustainable electric mobility in India, particularly through airport-centric and corporate transport services. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Delhi-based electric taxi service Evera Cabs has raised USD 4 million in funding from Mufin Green Finance, in a hybrid deal comprising convertible debentures and debt. The funds will be deployed to expand Evera's all-electric vehicle fleet and strengthen its operations, the company announced. The new investment follows Evera's USD 7.14 million seed round raised earlier from IEG and other investors. The latest capital infusion will support Evera's mission to scale sustainable electric mobility in India, particularly through airport-centric and corporate transport services. "Our strategic partnership with Mufin Green Finance marks a pivotal step in scaling sustainable electric mobility," said Nimish Trivedi, Co-founder and CEO of Evera Cabs. "This is not just expansion—it is a planned effort to reshape the EV landscape in India with agility and intent." Founded in 2019 by Vikas Bansal, Rajeev Tiwari, and Nimish Trivedi, Evera Cabs operates under Prakriti E-Mobility Pvt Ltd, offering an app-based, all-electric taxi service. Positioned at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, the company provides a cleaner, safer, and more reliable commuting experience with its well-maintained EV fleet and trained drivers. Evera's offerings span both B2B and B2C segments. In the B2B space, it supports corporate clients and MNCs aiming to meet carbon reduction goals. For B2C customers, Evera provides airport transfer services with a "No Cancellation, No Surge" policy, ensuring convenience and transparency. In May 2025, Evera began repossession of 500 EVs from BluSmart after the latter's operational pause in major metros. This acquisition, which included BluSmart's fleet and driver network, aligns with Evera's plan to expand its footprint across all Delhi airport terminals. "This new investment allows us to double down on our customer-first approach," added Trivedi. "With BluSmart's high-quality fleet now integrated, we're setting new benchmarks in dependable and sustainable urban mobility." "Our investment goes beyond capital—it represents a strategic collaboration to strengthen India's EV ecosystem," said Kapil Garg, Founder and CEO of Mufin Green Finance. As demand for sustainable transport grows, Evera is poised to lead India's next chapter in green mobility—offering zero-emission rides with comfort, reliability, and environmental responsibility at its core.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Time of India
NGO worker loses Rs8.4L in matrimonial fraud
Pune: A woman (28) on Tuesday registered a complaint with the Pune cybercrime police stating that she lost Rs8.4 lakh in a matrimonial fraud. The woman is working with an NGO and residing in Yerawada. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A case has been registered and the investigations are underway, an officer from the Pune cybercrime police said. The officer said the woman is divorced. She had made a profile on a matrimonial website for divorced people. In April, a London-based NRI contacted her after checking the profile. He told her that he was running a real estate business in London. "After a few calls, he proposed to the woman for marriage," the officer said. He said according to the complainant, the man on April 29 told her that he was coming to Pune to meet her and shared a copy of his air ticket. However, the next day, the complainant received a call from a woman, who claimed to be calling from Indira Gandhi Airport in New Delhi. The woman told the victim that the man was caught with 73,000 pounds. She demanded Rs 35,000 for issuing a certificate to allow him to enter the country with such an amount of foreign currency. "When the complainant refused to give the money, the man messaged her and requested her to pay the money. He assured her he would return the money immediately," he said. The officer said the woman then transferred money to a bank account number provided to her. The suspect kept taking money from her by claiming the charges had increased. "On May 3, the man told the complainant that he reached Pune airport, where he was again detained. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The woman then sold her gold jewellery, borrowed money from her friend and transferred it to the bank account given to her," the officer said. He said almost a month later, the man again contacted the woman and told her that he was arrested in a money laundering case and was being taken to a court in Pune. "The man again demanded money by citing the reason for paying commission to the Pune police, lawyers and judges. The woman, once more, transferred the money," he said. Later, the man demanded money once again and she refused. She, however, received an email from 'customs' stating that the department would share that man's location only after the payment. The woman again fell prey to that trick and transferred money. "She was then told that the man had damaged a lawyer's cellphone and laptop. They took money from her under the pretext of damages. On June 2, she again transferred money for the treatment of the man," he said. The officer said after transferring Rs 8.4 lakh in total, the woman realised that she was being duped and stopped responding to the calls made by the man.
