India Performs Record 20,138 Organ Transplants in 2025, Crosses 20,000-Mark
India achieved a record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025, marking a 6.5% increase from the prior year and a fourfold rise since 2013, according to NOTTO.
India achieved a record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025, marking a 6.5% increase from the prior year and a fourfold rise since 2013, according to NOTTO.
Namo Bharat trains are revolutionizing urban mobility in Delhi-NCR, connecting cities within an hour at 160 kmph. This RRTS project aims to decongest Delhi, promote satellite city development, and boost regional economic growth by reducing travel times and encouraging a shift from private vehicles.
Flexible workspace operators drove 45% of Delhi-NCR's office leasing in Q2, marking the highest-ever quarterly flex space take-up. This shift reflects a growing preference for agile portfolios, with overall demand for premium commercial real estate remaining strong.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR on July 7, forecasting light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning. Temperatures are expected to remain between 26-37°C, offering relief from the heat.
Delhi-NCR residents should prepare for increased rainfall and thunderstorms from July 6-9 as the India Meteorological Department forecasts active monsoon conditions. Expect cloudy skies, intermittent showers, and gusty winds up to 60 kmph, potentially causing localized disruptions.
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms on Thursday, offering relief from high temperatures. The IMD has issued a yellow alert, forecasting continued rain and strong winds until July 6, with the monsoon advancing closer to the capital.
Delhi-NCR is under a red alert for thunderstorms and heavy downpours as the southwest monsoon advances. The Konkan region, Goa, and South Gujarat also face extremely heavy rainfall, while Mumbai has an orange alert.
India's office leasing market experienced a 2% dip in gross leasing during Q2 2026, totaling 17.4 million sq ft across seven major cities, according to Colliers India. While Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Hyderabad saw gains, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata declined, largely due to a 28% fall in new office space supply.
National developers are significantly increasing their share of new residential supply in Delhi-NCR, rising from 3% in 2022 to over 13% by 2025. Homebuyers' preference for established brands and large listed builders is driving this institutionalization, with Gurugram being the top destination.
India's national developers are significantly increasing their share of new residential supply in Delhi-NCR, projected to exceed 13% by 2025, up from 3% in 2022. Homebuyers' preference for established brands and large listed builders is driving this shift, with Gurugram emerging as the top destination.
A woman in Noida's Gaur City 2 was assaulted by a fellow resident with a wooden stick while feeding community dogs, resulting in a fractured index finger and injuries to her legs and back. The accused claims self-defense, while CCTV footage and the victim allege a deliberate attack. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between dog feeders and residents in Delhi-NCR.
A TRAI assessment found inconsistent mobile network performance on Delhi-NCR's Metro and Namo Bharat corridors, impacting commuters. While Jio led downloads and Airtel uploads, seamless connectivity remains a challenge, affecting work, payments, and entertainment for millions.
Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden weather shift on Monday afternoon with heavy rain, a dust storm, and strong winds reaching up to 92 kmph. The IMD issued a red alert for thunderstorms and rain, attributing the change to a western disturbance.
Delhi-NCR experienced cooler temperatures and relief from heatwave conditions following a second consecutive night of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The IMD issued a red alert, warning of severe weather including intense thunderstorms and winds up to 80 kmph. Light to moderate rainfall is expected to continue, keeping temperatures below normal.
Delhi-NCR experienced sudden rain and gusty winds on Thursday night, prompting the IMD to issue a red alert for severe thunderstorms, lightning, and winds up to 90 kmph. The change is due to a cyclonic circulation over Pakistan, expected to bring relief from heat.
Delhi-NCR faces turbulent weather with an orange alert for Thursday, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. While rain may offer brief heat relief, high humidity persists. Temperatures are expected to drop by Friday, with monsoon arrival anticipated by late June.
Delhi-NCR experienced relief from warm and humid weather with light rain and thunderstorms. The IMD issued a red alert forecasting gusty winds up to 70 kmph and a possibility of hail, advising residents to follow disaster management guidelines.
Mother Dairy is launching India's first naturally degradable milk pouch for its cow milk variant in Delhi-NCR, aiming to tackle plastic pollution from packaging that escapes recycling streams.
The southwest monsoon is forecast to reach Kerala around June 4, with orange alerts issued for several districts due to expected very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR will experience light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds through June 5, offering relief from the heat. This monsoon is crucial for India's agriculture and economy.
Delhi-NCR can expect relief from heat with rain and gusty winds until June 4. A yellow alert is issued for Tuesday with thunderstorms. Temperatures are forecast to stay below 40°C until June 6, with Monday recording the coolest June start in three years.
Delhi-NCR's extreme heat (over 45°C) has led to a surge in AC usage, resulting in AC-related fires due to old/faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, and poor maintenance, causing fatalities and property damage.
Delhi-NCR to experience rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms from May 25 onwards, bringing relief from heatwave conditions. Temperatures to drop significantly from May 29.
Delhi-NCR faces a severe heatwave from May 23-28, 2026. Despite brief, localized thunderstorms, hot and dry conditions will dominate, with only minor temperature fluctuations and no significant relief expected.
Light rainfall and cloudy skies provided relief in Delhi-NCR on Saturday after days of intense heatwave. While temperatures dipped, the IMD has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions from Saturday until May 28, with maximum temperatures expected between 43-46°C.