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India: Massive Dust Storms Sweep Through Delhi-NCR, Causing Flight Delays 2

Massive dust storms swept through Delhi and the NCR regions on April 10 and 11, knocking down dozens of trees and power poles, and resulting in at least two deaths. Multiple flights were delayed or diverted at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

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India: Dense Fog Shrouds Delhi, Causing Poor Visibility 6

Dense fog engulfed Delhi and surrounding areas on Wednesday, January 15, resulting in low visibility and flight disruptions.

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India: Work-From-Home Advisory Issued As Air Pollution Worsens In Gurugram 2

On Tuesday, November 19, as air quality in Gurugram worsened, the district administration issued an advisory urging private institutions and corporate offices to allow employees to work from home.

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India: Work-From-Home Advisory Issued As Air Pollution Worsens In Gurugram

On Tuesday, November 19, as air quality in Gurugram worsened, the district administration issued an advisory urging private institutions and corporate offices to allow employees to work from home.

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Environmentalists warn of severe impacts as extreme heatwave grips northern India

STORY: Environmentalists warn of severe impacts as extreme heatwave grips northern India SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:01 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. various of heatwave and people drinking water 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AVINASH CHANCHAL, Campaign manager for Greenpeace India 4. various of heatwave 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AVINASH CHANCHAL, Campaign manager for Greenpeace India STORYLINE: Avinash Chanchal, campaign manager for Greenpeace India, has warned of severe impacts as extreme heatwave grips northern India. The mercury has been hovering at nearly 50 degrees Celsius in parts of north and northwest India for the past couple of days, triggering widespread concerns among citizens and authorities alike. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the heatwave is likely to continue for the next few days and is affecting the states of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and western parts of Uttar Pradesh. S

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New Delhi Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave

Men cover there head with cotton cloth during a hot day in New Delhi on May 16, 2024. The highest temperature recorded in New Delhi is 42 degree celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave conditions for multiple northern and northwestern states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, from May 16 to May 18. As per the IMD forecast, the temperature in Delhi and nearby states is expected to gradually rise till Saturday, May 18. Photo by Anshuman Akash Photo by Akash Anshuman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Delhi Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave

Traffic moves on Meerut expressway during a hot day in New Delhi on May 16, 2024. The highest temperature recorded in New Delhi is 42 degree celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave conditions for multiple northern and northwestern states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, from May 16 to May 18. As per the IMD forecast, the temperature in Delhi and nearby states is expected to gradually rise till Saturday, May 18. Photo by Anshuman Akash Photo by Akash Anshuman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Delhi Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave

Mirage is seen at Kartavya Path during a hot day in New Delhi on May 16, 2024. The highest temperature recorded in New Delhi is 42 degree celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave conditions for multiple northern and northwestern states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, from May 16 to May 18. As per the IMD forecast, the temperature in Delhi and nearby states is expected to gradually rise till Saturday, May 18. Photo by Anshuman Akash Photo by Akash Anshuman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heat wave warning issued for northwest India as temperatures soar

STORY: Heat wave warning issued for northwest India as temperatures soar SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of street views in India STORYLINE: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heat wave warning on Thursday for northwest India, which includes the national capital region. An increase of 3-4 degrees Celsius in maximum daily temperatures is anticipated across northwest and east India over the next four days. Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) is already enduring sweltering temperatures of around 40 degrees Celsius, but the heat is expected to intensify to 45 degrees by Saturday. IMD reports that western Rajasthan, western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and southern Haryana may face heatwaves from Thursday through Saturday. The government agency urged residents to take necessary precautions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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India's annual crafts fair showcases global artistry in Surajkund

STORY: India's annual crafts fair showcases global artistry in Surajkund SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Surajkund International Crafts Mela STORYLINE: The Surajkund International Crafts Mela, an annual extravaganza celebrating the rich diversity of traditional and contemporary crafts, has once again captivated visitors with its vibrant display of art and culture. The 2024 edition of the fair, held from Feb. 2-18 in Surajkund, northern Indian state of Haryana, attracted artisans and visitors from around the world. The fairgrounds have been transformed into a kaleidoscope of colors, with over 1,000 stalls showcasing a wide array of handcrafted items, ranging from textiles and pottery to jewelry and paintings. The fair provides a unique platform for artisans from different corners of the globe to converge, exchange ideas, and promote cross-cultural understanding. Visitors have th

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River Yamuna flows above danger mark in Indian capital

STORY: River Yamuna flows above danger mark in Indian capital DATELINE: July 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of overflowed Yamuna river 3. various of flooded houses and roads STORYLINE: Amid incessant rains during the ongoing Monsoon season, the Yamuna river is flowing above the danger mark in the Indian capital, thereby posing a risk for those living in the nearby residential and low-lying areas, a Delhi government official said on Monday. "The water level in river Yamuna crosses the danger mark touching 205.4 meters at Old Railway Bridge," said the official. The danger mark is 204.5 meters. One of the main reasons for rise in water-level of the Yamuna river was the release of nearly 100,000 cusecs of water from the Hathni Kund barrage located in the neighboring state of Haryana, said government sources in Delhi. Regular announcements were being made to the people living in the immediate vicinity of the river directin

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India issues heatwave alert for 7 states

STORY: India issues heatwave alert for 7 states DATELINE: May 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. shots of India gate 2. shots of heatwave 3. shots of people walking 4. shots of people drinking water STORYLINE: India Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert for seven states, officials said on Sunday. Heat wave conditions are very likely over some areas of Uttar Pradesh and Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, south Haryana, West Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and north Madhya Pradesh, according to the department. Hot and discomforting weather is expected over Odisha during the next five days, as well as over Konkan region, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala until Monday. As the blistering summer heat continues to grip several states, people have been flocking to ice cream shops and cold drink joints in search of relief. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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India issues orange alerts for heavy rain and hailstorm in multiple states

STORY: India issues orange alerts for heavy rain and hailstorm in multiple states DATELINE: May 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of heavy rains in New Delhi STORYLINE: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall and hailstorms in several states across the country for the upcoming days. The department's prediction includes "heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places in areas of the southern state of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh," as well as heavy rainfall at isolated places in hilly states. Hailstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are also likely to occur over Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, and Himachal Pradesh, according to IMD. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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India's unemployment rate rises to 3-month high of 7.8 pct in March: CMIE

STORY: India's unemployment rate rises to 3-month high of 7.8 pct in March: CMIE DATELINE: April 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of office-going people 3. various of labors waiting for work 4. various of labors working on road construction STORYLINE: According to the latest data released by the Center for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), the unemployment rate in India has risen to a three-month high of 7.8% in March 2023, indicating a deterioration in the country's labor market. The northern state of Haryana continues to have the highest unemployment rate in the country at 26.8 percent, followed by its neighboring state Rajasthan at 26.4 percent. The unemployment rate in urban areas was higher at 8.51 percent, while in rural areas it stood at 7.47 percent, the data showed. In February, the unemployment rate in urban areas stood at 7.93 percent, while in rural areas it was at 7.23 percent. The states that witnessed the least u

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India reports 2 deaths due to H3N2

STORY: India reports 2 deaths due to H3N2 DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of people moving into crowded market place 3. various of hospital area 4. various of traffic STORYLINE: Two persons have died in India due to the seasonal influenza H3N2 - one in Karnataka state and the other in Haryana state, Indian health authorities confirmed on Friday. Both the deceased were said to be suffering from old age and comorbidities. "A total of 3,038 laboratory-confirmed cases of various subtypes of Influenza, including H3N2, have been reported till March 9 by the states. This includes 1,245 cases in January, 1307 in February and 486 cases in March (till 9th March)," said an official statement issued by the federal Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It added, "So far, Karnataka and Haryana have confirmed one death each from H3N2 influenza." The federal health ministry is keeping a close watch on the seasonal influe

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Suzuki chairman holds talks with Haryana chief minister

NEW DELHI, India - Suzuki Motor Corp. Chairman Osamu Suzuki answers a reporter's question at a press conference in New Delhi on Aug. 26, 2012. Suzuki met the same day with Bhupinder Singh Hooda, chief minister of India's northern state of Haryana, where a Suzuki car plant was wracked by violence the previous month following a labor dispute.

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Suzuki resumes production at violence-wracked Indian plant

MANESAR, India - Photo shows a plant of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., India's largest automaker, in Manesar in the northern Indian state of Haryana on Aug. 21, 2012, where operations resumed the same day amid tight security after a one-month hiatus. Maruti Suzuki, Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Co.'s Indian subsidiary, shut down the plant on July 21, three days after it was racked by worker violence that led to the death of a plant manager and left more than 100 people injured including two Japanese workers.

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Suzuki resumes production at Indian plant

MANESAR, India - Security guards stand in front of a plant of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. in Manesar in the northern Indian state of Haryana on Aug. 21, 2012. Maruti Suzuki, Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Co.'s Indian subsidiary, resumed operations the same day at the violence-wracked plant after a one-month hiatus.

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Suzuki resumes production at Indian plant

MANESAR, India - People come to a plant of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. in Manesar in the northern Indian state of Haryana, on Aug. 21, 2012. Maruti Suzuki, Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Co.'s Indian subsidiary, resumed operations later that day at the violence-wracked plant after a one-month hiatus.

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Maruti Suzuki to resume production at Manesar

NEW DELHI, India - R. C. Bhargava (R), chairman of the Indian-Japanese carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., and Shinzo Nakanishi, its managing director and chief executive officer, hold a press conference in New Delhi on Aug. 16, 2012. The carmaker said it will resume operations at its violence-wracked car plant in Manesar in the northern Indian state of Haryana on Aug. 21.

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Maruti Suzuki to resume production at Manesar

NEW DELHI, India - File photo taken July 19, 2012, shows the area at the Indian-Japanese carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.'s car factory in Manesar, in India's northern state of Haryana, where workers rioted and set fire to plant equipment the previous day, killing one employee and injuring around 90 others. The carmaker said Aug. 16, 2012, it will resume operations at the Manesar plant on Aug. 21.

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Maruti Suzuki plant in India

GURGAON, India - Photo shows a car plant of Indian-Japanese carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. in Gurgaon in Haryana State, India, on July 24, 2012. The Manesar car plant has been closed since rioting took place July 18. The car seen in front was damaged in the violence.

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Maruti Suzuki plant in India

GURGAON, India - Photo shows a car plant of Indian-Japanese carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. in Gurgaon in Haryana State, India, on July 24, 2012. The Manesar car plant has been closed since rioting took place July 18.

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Maruti Suzuki plant where 1 killed, 90 injured in rampage

GURGAON, India - Photo taken July 19, 2012, shows the site at the Indian-Japanese carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.'s car factory in Manesar in India's northern state of Haryana, where workers rioted and set fire to plant equipment the previous day, killing one employee and injuring around 90 others. The labor rampage was apparently triggered by discriminatory slurs against an Indian worker.

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Maruti Suzuki plant where 1 killed, 90 injured in rampage

GURGAON, India - Photo taken July 19, 2012, shows the entrance of the Indian-Japanese carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.'s car factory in Manesar in India's northern state of Haryana. Workers at the plant rioted and set fire to plant equipment the previous day, killing one employee and injuring around 90 others in a labor rampage apparently triggered by discriminatory slurs against an Indian worker.

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Suzuki Motor opens 2nd Indian plant for car production

NEW DELHI, India - Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp. opens its second Indian auto plant in a ceremony Feb. 6 in Haryana, northern India. The plant will produce 100,000 compact cars annually for the Indian and European markets.

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India's unemployment rate rises to 8 pct in November

STORY: India's unemployment rate rises to 8 pct in November DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of shopping center 3. various of street views 4. various of market area 5. various of people waiting for adding oil 6. various of street views STORYLINE: The rate of unemployment in India rose to a three-month high of 8 percent in November, according to the latest data released by the Center for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). The northern state of Haryana continued to be on top with an unemployment rate of 30.6 percent, followed by its neighboring state Rajasthan at 24.5 percent. The unemployment rate in urban areas was higher at 8.96 percent, while in rural areas it stood at 7.55 percent, the data showed. In October the rate of unemployment in urban areas was at 7.21 percent, while in rural areas it was at 8.04 percent. The states that witnessed the least unemployment rate in November were Chhattisgarh at 0.1 percent,

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INDIA-PUNJAB-LUMPY SKIN DISEASE

(220915) -- AMRITSAR, Sept. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People check a cow suffering from lumpy skin disease in a village in Punjab, India, Sept. 14, 2022. More than 57,000 cattle have died in India over the past four-and-a-half months due to the lumpy skin disease (LSD), which is continuing to spread in the South Asian country. The affected areas include the capital region of Delhi, and the states of Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-PUNJAB-LUMPY SKIN DISEASE

(220915) -- AMRITSAR, Sept. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept.14, 2022 shows a cow suffering from lumpy skin disease at a village in Punjab, India. More than 57,000 cattle have died in India over the past four-and-a-half months due to the lumpy skin disease (LSD), which is continuing to spread in the South Asian country. The affected areas include the capital region of Delhi, and the states of Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-PUNJAB-LUMPY SKIN DISEASE

(220915) -- AMRITSAR, Sept. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A vet vaccinates a cow against the lumpy skin disease in a village in Punjab, India, Sept. 14, 2022. More than 57,000 cattle have died in India over the past four-and-a-half months due to the lumpy skin disease (LSD), which is continuing to spread in the South Asian country. The affected areas include the capital region of Delhi, and the states of Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-PUNJAB-LUMPY SKIN DISEASE

(220915) -- AMRITSAR, Sept. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man cleans a cow at a cattle shed in a village in Punjab, India, Sept. 14, 2022. More than 57,000 cattle have died in India over the past four-and-a-half months due to the lumpy skin disease (LSD), which is continuing to spread in the South Asian country. The affected areas include the capital region of Delhi, and the states of Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. (Str/Xinhua)

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Indian gov't issues advisory on hand, foot and mouth disease

STORY: Indian gov't issues advisory on hand, foot and mouth disease DATELINE: Aug. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:33 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of kids 3. various of hospital area STORYLINE: The Indian government has issued an advisory to states on hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), commonly known as tomato flu, officials said Wednesday. The advisory was issued by the federal health ministry on Tuesday evening after over 100 cases of the disease were reported from four states, namely Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Haryana. According to the WHO, HFMD is mild and self-limiting, with common symptoms including fever, painful sores in the mouth, and a rash with blisters on hands, feet and buttocks. However, more severe symptoms such as meningitis, encephalitis and polio-like paralysis may occur. Health experts say the infectious disease occurs most often in children, but can also occur in adolescents and occasionally in adults. Xinhua News Agency corres

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Unemployment remains over 7 pct in India as Modi instructs to create more jobs

STORY: Unemployment remains over 7 pct in India as Modi instructs to create more jobs DATELINE: June 14, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. Govt. buildings 3. various of office going people 4. various of market area 5. various of traffic STORYLINE: The unemployment rate in India improved to 7.12 percent in May, from 7.83 percent in April, revealed the data provided by the Center for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). According to the report, the unemployment rate in urban parts of the country in May stood at 8.21 percent while it was 6.62 in the rural areas. On June 13, the jobless rate in the country stood at 7.27 percent (7.81 in urban and 7.02 in rural areas), the CMIE data revealed further. The northern state of Haryana recorded the highest rate of unemployment at 24.6 percent in May, followed by Rajasthan (22.2 percent), Tripura (17.4 percent) and Delhi (13.6 percent). Meanwhile, in a bid to address the growing concerns over

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Indian heatwave may hit wheat output, inflation, growth: Moody's growth

STORY: Indian heatwave may hit wheat output, inflation, growth: Moody's DATELINE: May 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of wheat farming field 3. various of farmers working in the field 4. various of crop harvesting 5. various of wheat 6. various of Reserve Bank of India building STORYLINE: The prevailing heatwave in India, particularly in the north, west and central parts, might lead to a curb in the yield of wheat crops, besides contributing to inflation and adversely affecting the overall growth, the Moody's rating agency said in a report on Sunday. Notably, the major wheat-growing states in India are Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and parts of Uttar Pradesh. Over the past couple of weeks, mercury in these states has risen to over 45 degrees Celsius, thus throwing normal life out of gear as people keep themselves indoors, particularly during the daytime. Due to the prevailing heatwave in north and western

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INDIA-PUNJAB-AMRITSAR-HEAT WAVE

(220429) -- AMRITSAR (INDIA), April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People drink cold sugarcane juice at the roadside during a heat wave in Amritsar, Punjab state, northern India, on April 29, 2022. A heat wave has gripped entire northern India, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-PUNJAB-AMRITSAR-HEAT WAVE

(220429) -- AMRITSAR (INDIA), April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People drink water during a heat wave in Amritsar, Punjab state, northern India, on April 29, 2022. A heat wave has gripped entire northern India, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-PUNJAB-AMRITSAR-HEAT WAVE

(220429) -- AMRITSAR (INDIA), April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People have popsicles at the roadside during a heat wave in Amritsar, Punjab state, northern India, on April 29, 2022. A heat wave has gripped entire northern India, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-PUNJAB-AMRITSAR-HEAT WAVE

(220429) -- AMRITSAR (INDIA), April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man drinks cold sugarcane juice during a heat wave in Amritsar, Punjab state, northern India, on April 29, 2022. A heat wave has gripped entire northern India, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-PUNJAB-AMRITSAR-HEAT WAVE

(220429) -- AMRITSAR (INDIA), April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man covers his head and neck to protect from heat during a heat wave in Amritsar, Punjab state, northern India, on April 29, 2022. A heat wave has gripped entire northern India, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-PUNJAB-AMRITSAR-HEAT WAVE

(220429) -- AMRITSAR (INDIA), April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A child has an ice cream during a heat wave in Amritsar, Punjab state, northern India, on April 29, 2022. A heat wave has gripped entire northern India, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-PUNJAB-AMRITSAR-HEAT WAVE

(220429) -- AMRITSAR (INDIA), April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A vendor serves cold sugarcane juice to customers at the roadside during a heat wave in Amritsar, Punjab state, northern India, on April 29, 2022. A heat wave has gripped entire northern India, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-PUNJAB-AMRITSAR-HEAT WAVE

(220429) -- AMRITSAR (INDIA), April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man holds an umbrella during a heat wave in Amritsar, Punjab state, northern India, on April 29, 2022. A heat wave has gripped entire northern India, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. (Str/Xinhua)

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Indian meteorological department issues heatwave warning for several states over next 5 days

STORY: Indian meteorological department issues heatwave warning for several states over next 5 days DATELINE: April 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. Shot of India gate 2. Shot of heatwave 3. Shots of people covering the head by using cloth and umbrellas 4. Shots of laborer working in the sun 5. Shots of people drinking sugarcane juice and water 6. Shots of traffic STORYLINE: India Meteorological Department (IMD) Thursday predicted severe heatwave conditions for several parts of the country over the next five days. The IMD said heatwave conditions will prevail over northwest and central India during the next five days and over east India in the next three days and abate thereafter. Heatwaves will hit West Rajasthan, Vidarbha (Maharashtra), West Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, Delhi and East Rajasthan, as well as other states and regions, in the next few days, said the IMD. According to the IMD, a rise by about 2 degrees Celsius in

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Suzuki Motor opens 2nd Indian plant for car production

NEW DELHI, India - Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp. opens its second Indian auto plant in a ceremony Feb. 6 in Haryana, northern India. The plant will produce 100,000 compact cars annually for the Indian and European markets. (Kyodo)

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Lockdown easing in India

A checkpoint in the northern Indian state of Haryana is crowded with vehicles from New Delhi on June 1, 2020, after the country loosened lockdown restrictions imposed to control the spread of the new coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Coronavirus lockdown in India

Police officers stop vehicles at a checkpoint on the Delhi-Haryana border on March 25, 2020, as India enters a nationwide lockdown to control the coronavirus spread. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Coronavirus lockdown in India

Police officers stop vehicles at a checkpoint on the Delhi-Haryana border on March 25, 2020, as India enters a nationwide lockdown to control the coronavirus spread. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo