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‘Covishield’ arrives in Delhi Ahmedabad - On January 12, the COVID-19 vaccine 'Covishield' arrived to Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. It was dispatched by Pune’s Serum Institute of India today. CEO of Delhi International Airport (DIAL), Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said, “Temperature-controlled facility, ranging from -20 degrees Celsius to +25 degrees Celsius, at our two Cargo terminals can efficiently and safely handle COVID-19 vaccines. Both terminals can handle around 5.7 million vials in a day.” The first consignment of vaccine will also arrive to Gujarat’s Ahmedabad. The Additional Director of Family Welfare Department of Gujarat, Dr Nilam Patel said, “2.76 lakh doses arriving here today will be given to Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Bhavnagar zones.” The COVID-19 vaccination drive will start in India from Jan 16.

Delhi-NCR reels under icy winds, fog hits normal life - The temperature has further dipped in Delhi-NCR. A low visibility was witnessed at Singhu border. The border area was reeling under thick layer of fog. The area near India Gate was also under cold weather. Cold waves have tightened its grip in Delhi and adjoining cities. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi’s minimum temperature recorded at 4°C and maximum temperature was at 18°C today. Meanwhile, locals were seen using bonfire to keep themselves warm in UP’s Ghaziabad.

Hazrat Sarmad Shaheed Dargah: Epitome of communal harmony in Delhi - India is a country where Sufism has not just flourished but has also become a way of integrating different religious communities. Even today, the teachings of Sufi saints inform the lives of people and this can very well witnessed at the Dargah of Hazrat Sarmad Shaheed in Delhi, which is visited by people of all faiths to seek his blessings.

Tea becomes ‘best friend’ for people in bone-chilling Delhi winters - The temperature has dipped in the national capital. The sales of tea sellers near New Delhi Railway Station got increased due to bone-chilling winter. People rushed to tea shops to keep themselves warm. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), minimum temperature was recorded at 6°C and maximum temperature at 17°C.

US Embassy to improve English teaching in Delhi govt schools - The new move is part of the TESOL Core Certificate Programme launched by Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia earlier in the day.

Delhi Police arrests two proclaimed offender - Economic Offences Wing of Delhi Police arrested two proclaimed offender, husband and wife duo involved in the cheating by impersonation. In this regard, a complaint was received by the police. After preliminary enquiry a case was registered at PS EOW, New Delhi. During the course of investigation, documents submitted with the complainant lender company were obtained and scrutinized. On perusal of the certified copies received from the company, the complainant is shown as applicant and his family members have been shown as co-applicants. Signatures in the name of complainant have been made on every loan document while complainant claimed that he and his wife never signed any loan document and their signatures have been forged by his younger son and his wife. Accused and his wife were absconding to evade arrest. Thereafter, raids were conducted at the various possible hideouts of the accused. Finally, the team of EOW arrested both the accused persons from Ludhiana. Further investigation of the case is in progress.

Watch: Langar distributed outside Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi - The 8th round of talks between farmer unions and Central Government took place on January 08. Meanwhile, Langar were distributed outside Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. Farmers demanded complete roll back of legislations on farm laws. They also demand to bring law for providing legal guarantee on MSP.

Delhi reports 486 new COVID-19 infections, positivity rate at 0.63 per cent - The reduced positivity rate in Delhi is an important sign as experts consider it to be a crucial metre to understand the spread of any infection.

Vistara to operate non-stop flights between Delhi-Frankfurt from Feb - The airline will fly twice a week between the two cities as part of the `transport bubble` formed between India and Germany.

Farmers' protest: BKU (Bhanu) begins tractor march at Delhi-UP border - Bharatiya Kisan Union (Bhanu) began tractor march from Mahamaya Flyover to Chilla border on Jan 07 in continuation of farmers' protest against the farm laws by the Central Government. 8th round of talk between farmer unions and Centre will be held on January 08.

Watch: Criminal attacks 2 police constables with knife in Delhi's Tilak Nagar - A criminal attacked two police constables with a knife in the Tilak Nagar area of Delhi on January 06. The incident took place at a market in Chowkhandi area. One of the constables sustained severe injuries in hand and abdomen. The criminal also received bullet injuries in firing as he tried to snatch service pistol.

Delhi govt asks schools to implement new school bag policy, caps bag's weight at 10% of kid's - According to the new guidelines, the weight of the school bag should be at a maximum of 3.5 kgs to 5 kgs.

Delhi gets dark skies in morning amid continuous rains - Heavy rainfall along with hailstorms lashed the national capital in the morning of January 06. Continuous rainfall and heavy clouds led to dark skies over parts of Delhi as the winter weather turned odd. IMD predicted maximum temperature for the day at around 22 Degree Celsius with more rains in Delhi and surrounding areas.

No relief from rain in Delhi-NCR, second round of cold wave from January 7 - The weather department has predicted that till the morning of January 6, Delhi-NCR weather will be cloudy and will clear only after the morning.

Indian flag raised at UNSC, envoy Trimurti says New Delhi to be voice of the developing world - This is the 8th time India assumes membership at the UNSC. Along with India--Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway also began 2-year term at the body.

Protesting farmer turns container into makeshift home at Delhi's Singhu border - The farmer has also started langar sewa at the Singhu border protest site, which serves tea, snacks, and food to passersby and farmers.

Now pay more to catch flight from Delhi airport as DIAL levies extra charges - If you are taking a flight from Delhi airport to any other place from February 1 to 31 March 2021, you will have to pay an additional amount.

Meet India's team at UN as New Delhi becomes UNSC non-permanent member - India took over as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) from January 1 for a two-year term.

Delhi's air becomes 'severe' with AQI recorded at 445 - According to the SAFAR, the calm surface winds led to trapping of pollutants near the surface and turned the air quality worse in the Delhi region.

COVID-19 vaccine dry run begins across India, Health Minister visits Delhi's hospital to review drill - In Delhi, the drive is being conducted at the Daryaganj primary health centre, the government-run GTB hospital, and the private Venkateshwara hospital

New Delhi demands early resolution from China on Indian sailors stranded off Chinese coast - The Indian mission in Beijing has taken up the matter with the Chinese foreign ministry and local authorities of Hebei province and Tianjin port.

Delhi weather update: At 1.1 degrees in few spots, New Year brings with it dense fog - Delhi-NCR woke up to a cold morning accompanied by dense fog on January 1.

Gurugram police on alert as Delhi imposes night curfew on New Year's Eve - The bolstering of security at the Delhi-Gurugram border and celebration venues is intended to ensure compliance of Covid-19 norms.

Delhi Metro issues travel advisory for New Year’s Eve, no exit from Rajiv Chowk after 9 pm on December 31 - Exit from the Rajiv Chowk Metro Station will not be permitted after 9 pm, and the DMRC has advised passengers to plan their journeys accordingly.

From delicious food, to foot-tapping music: Here is how Delhi eateries are preparing for NYE - The eateries, small and big, are fully prepared to receive visitors who want to beat the coronavirus blues.