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  • Flipkart Set To Launch 10-15 Minute Delivery Venture Soon |

    New Delhi: Walmart-backed Flipkart, the largest online retailer in India, is preparing to join the fast-fashion industry, according to sources cited by Entrackr. Within the next six to eight weeks, the business hopes to introduce 10-15 minute delivery in at least a dozen cities, including Bengaluru, Delhi (NCR), and Hyderabad.

    It also intends to strategically build a network of dark stores in these areas. (Also Read: Bank Employees To Receive 17% Annual Wage Hike; IBA, Unions Sign Joint Note)

    For the unversed, the company is seen taking the same type of initiatives recently like same-day delivery in 20 locations and the delivery of cakes and flowers for Valentine’s Day in February 2024. (Also Read: Big Relief To THESE EPF Members: Exempt From Joint Declaration Form Submission)

    In order to set itself apart from competitors, the company is anticipated to feature a wide range of products, with an emphasis on groceries, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), electronics, fashion, and everyday necessities.

    According to someone with knowledge of the events, the corporation is currently relocating staff members within in order to assemble a team for the most recent endeavor.

    Three companies presently dominate the rapid commerce industry in India: Blinkit from Zomato, Instamart from Swiggy, and Zepto. Flipkart introduced Flipkart Quick, a hyperlocal service in 2020 that aimed to deliver food and electronics within 90 minutes.

    Earlier in the year, Flipkart declared its intention to introduce same-day delivery in 20 locations.

  • Weather Update: Delhi NCR Reels Under Cold Wave, Dense Fog, Orange Alert Issued

    As per IMD, the maximum temperature in Delhi today is expected to be around 18 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to hover around 5 degrees Celsius.

  • Backstreet Boys deliver ‘larger than life’ performance in Delhi-NCR 

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: Long queues, a wait of several hours and the humid weather all felt worth it to the fans of Backstreet Boys as the popular American band wrapped the India leg of their DNA World Tour with an exhilarating performance in the Delhi-NCR region.

    After a gig in Mumbai, the boy band kept their date with Delhi-NCR fans intact with a performance spanning two hours at the Airia Mall in Gurugram on Friday.

    Fans from all age groups, including teenagers, those in their mid-20s and 30s, and even the elderly, gathered to witness the concert of the band that dominated the music scene with numerous global hits in the 1990s and early 2000s.

    The performance was scheduled to start at 7.30 pm but was delayed by a couple of minutes, leaving many desperate.

    Soon the stage came alive with a sound of thunder and flickering of strobe light.

    The crowd erupted in joy as the giant screen at the back of the stage displayed the names of the iconic quintet, comprising Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson.

    Backstreet Boys were indeed back! The group, who last visited India in 2010, got down to business quickly, starting with “I Wanna Be With You” which left the crowd of over 12,000 exhilarated.

    The first set included the songs that made the group a household name in America, — “The Call”, “Get Down (You’re The One For Me)” and “Don’t Want You Back”.

    With their groovy and synchronised dance steps, the band proved age is just a number for them.

    On multiple occasions, the quintet, dressed in all-black attire, would pause, only for the crowd to complete the lyrics.

    As the first set ended, Littrel addressed the Delhi-NCR crowd with a ‘namaste’.

    “I know it is not our first time in Delhi and it won’t be the last,” the singer said.

    “It is because of each of you tonight that Backstreet Boys still exist.” The singer promised a trip down memory lane for the fans who have been following the group since it was formed in 1993.

    R they original?? Yeah!!R @backstreetboys the only 1! AbsolutelyIs @nickcarter sexualll! U don’t sayThey r everything u need & they rocked #Delhi last night! My teenage heart is still nt over u #BackstreetBoys #DNAWorldTour #DNAWorldTour2023 #delhiconcert #BSB30 pic.twitter.com/cDhDOwtbDs
    — Madhumita Hota Channe (@TheDesiOtaku) May 6, 2023
    What followed was the bevvy of soothing and soulful tracks — ranging from “Incomplete”, “More than That”, “Crazy for You”, “Alive” and “Shape of My Heart”.

    During their entire performance, the group changed outfits on multiple occasions.

    Carter took note of the humid weather and took off his jacket on the stage, leading to huge screams from the fans.

    “Someone should have told me that it was going to be so hot tonight and that I should not have worn a jacket,” he said.

    The singer asked the crowd to chant with him ‘Backstreet’s Back’ to show their love for the group.

    In the next set, the band performed more favourites, including “Quit Playing Games” and “As Long as You Love”, for the crowd.

    After performing a few more tracks and changing outfits once more, the group gathered on the stage to reminisce about starting the band 30 years ago.

    “We all grew up together. You guys have started your families. We got three generations in here tonight.

    We definitely have started our families, we’ve a lot of Backstreet babies. We want to thank you for being part of the Backstreet family for 30 years now,” Richardson said.

    It was the singer’s maiden visit to the country.

    Mclean said that it has been a crazy ride. “How about 30 more years? There won’t be much dancing though,” he added.

    The band members revealed that they were teenagers when they came together to form the group; Mclean was 14, Littrell was 18, Dorough was 19, Carter was 12, and Richardson was the oldest at 21.

    For the final set, the band performed a fusion mix of their all-time hit track “Everybody”, inviting the crowd’s loudest cheers.

    More favourites such as “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”, “Chances” and “No Place”, followed.

    After their final act, the band exited the stage, leaving many fans to wonder if this was it.

    Some waited, while some made their way towards the exit.

    But then the stage came alive once again. Backstreet Boys were not done yet.

    Wearing silver outfits this time, the group performed one final song for the crowd — ‘Larger than Life’, accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display that outshone even the full moon.

    Backstreet Boys DNA World Tour was brought to India by BookMyShow along with Live Nation.

    NEW DELHI: Long queues, a wait of several hours and the humid weather all felt worth it to the fans of Backstreet Boys as the popular American band wrapped the India leg of their DNA World Tour with an exhilarating performance in the Delhi-NCR region.

    After a gig in Mumbai, the boy band kept their date with Delhi-NCR fans intact with a performance spanning two hours at the Airia Mall in Gurugram on Friday.

    Fans from all age groups, including teenagers, those in their mid-20s and 30s, and even the elderly, gathered to witness the concert of the band that dominated the music scene with numerous global hits in the 1990s and early 2000s.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    The performance was scheduled to start at 7.30 pm but was delayed by a couple of minutes, leaving many desperate.

    Soon the stage came alive with a sound of thunder and flickering of strobe light.

    The crowd erupted in joy as the giant screen at the back of the stage displayed the names of the iconic quintet, comprising Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson.

    Backstreet Boys were indeed back! The group, who last visited India in 2010, got down to business quickly, starting with “I Wanna Be With You” which left the crowd of over 12,000 exhilarated.

    The first set included the songs that made the group a household name in America, — “The Call”, “Get Down (You’re The One For Me)” and “Don’t Want You Back”.

    With their groovy and synchronised dance steps, the band proved age is just a number for them.

    On multiple occasions, the quintet, dressed in all-black attire, would pause, only for the crowd to complete the lyrics.

    As the first set ended, Littrel addressed the Delhi-NCR crowd with a ‘namaste’.

    “I know it is not our first time in Delhi and it won’t be the last,” the singer said.

    “It is because of each of you tonight that Backstreet Boys still exist.” The singer promised a trip down memory lane for the fans who have been following the group since it was formed in 1993.

    R they original?? Yeah!!
    R @backstreetboys the only 1! Absolutely
    Is @nickcarter sexualll! U don’t say
    They r everything u need & they rocked #Delhi last night! My teenage heart is still nt over u #BackstreetBoys #DNAWorldTour #DNAWorldTour2023 #delhiconcert #BSB30 pic.twitter.com/cDhDOwtbDs
    — Madhumita Hota Channe (@TheDesiOtaku) May 6, 2023
    What followed was the bevvy of soothing and soulful tracks — ranging from “Incomplete”, “More than That”, “Crazy for You”, “Alive” and “Shape of My Heart”.

    During their entire performance, the group changed outfits on multiple occasions.

    Carter took note of the humid weather and took off his jacket on the stage, leading to huge screams from the fans.

    “Someone should have told me that it was going to be so hot tonight and that I should not have worn a jacket,” he said.

    The singer asked the crowd to chant with him ‘Backstreet’s Back’ to show their love for the group.

    In the next set, the band performed more favourites, including “Quit Playing Games” and “As Long as You Love”, for the crowd.

    After performing a few more tracks and changing outfits once more, the group gathered on the stage to reminisce about starting the band 30 years ago.

    “We all grew up together. You guys have started your families. We got three generations in here tonight.

    We definitely have started our families, we’ve a lot of Backstreet babies. We want to thank you for being part of the Backstreet family for 30 years now,” Richardson said.

    It was the singer’s maiden visit to the country.

    Mclean said that it has been a crazy ride. “How about 30 more years? There won’t be much dancing though,” he added.

    The band members revealed that they were teenagers when they came together to form the group; Mclean was 14, Littrell was 18, Dorough was 19, Carter was 12, and Richardson was the oldest at 21.

    For the final set, the band performed a fusion mix of their all-time hit track “Everybody”, inviting the crowd’s loudest cheers.

    More favourites such as “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”, “Chances” and “No Place”, followed.

    After their final act, the band exited the stage, leaving many fans to wonder if this was it.

    Some waited, while some made their way towards the exit.

    But then the stage came alive once again. Backstreet Boys were not done yet.

    Wearing silver outfits this time, the group performed one final song for the crowd — ‘Larger than Life’, accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display that outshone even the full moon.

    Backstreet Boys DNA World Tour was brought to India by BookMyShow along with Live Nation.

  • Broken cold record in Delhi, most states of North India record 1-2 degrees

    Due to continuous snowfall on the mountains, Delhi is also getting cold. Temperatures in Delhi-NCR have been continuously falling due to cold cold wave. Due to severe cold, mercury has fallen to 1 to 2 degrees in many parts of the country on Tuesday. Due to such cold, people are escaping from their homes. With this, the cold wave continues across North India.

    Cold wave persists in most of the states of North India including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana. Many states are freezing cold. Due to this, today most of the states of North India have recorded a minimum temperature of 1 to 2 degrees. At the same time, the temperature went below zero in most places of Himachal Pradesh along with Jammu and Kashmir. According to the Meteorological Department, the cold will increase further in the coming days.

    It is freezing in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. Life has been affected due to cold and fog. A local resident said, “The temperature has gone down due to which cold and melting are very high. I have stopped to bake my hands due to cold.

  • Shadow fog engulfs Delhi, NCR, know seasonal conditions from mountains to plains

    new Delhi. Cold has knocked in the country. There is continuous snowfall on the mountains. The effect of which is also seen in the plains. For this reason, a thick sheet of fog was seen in other states of the country including Delhi-NCR. Not only this, the Indian Meteorological Department says that there are chances of rain in the coming days. This will increase cold. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, dense fog enveloped most parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Chandigarh and Haryana on Wednesday morning. At the same time, the northeastern states, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam and Meghalaya were also in the grip of fog.

    The cold has started increasing in most states of the country. The major reason for this is the snowfall on the mountains. Due to which the cold temperature is increasing in the plains. On the other hand, the southern states are experiencing rainy season. Some parts of Bihar and West Bengal are also likely to catch fog. Rainfall is forecast in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. In such a situation, it will not be wrong to say that the cold is going to increase in the coming days.

  • Breathing in Delhi-NCR, AQI 889 in Noida and 765 in ITO

    In spite of all the measures in the capital city of Delhi (Delhi) and its surrounding areas, the situation of air pollution does not seem to be improving. On Wednesday morning, the air quality reached the sevier category in many areas. Due to difficulty in breathing, the problem of eye irritation has also come to the fore. This condition is very dangerous especially for the elderly and children. It is reported that the average AQI in Delhi has reached 724.

    According to the information, the air quality of Delhi-NCR has become very bad. Here, it has become difficult for people to breathe. The problem of pollution is that Delhi University and its surrounding areas have AQI 765, which falls in the very severe category. There is AQI 933 at IIT Delhi.

  • Air quality worsens in National Capital

     Residents of Delhi- NCR continues to breathe bad air, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in ‘severe’ category on Tuesday, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

    The AQI recorded at 469 near Income Tax Office (ITO) in New Delhi. It was 489 in Narela, 497 in Gurugram’s Sector 51, and 480 in Noida’s Sector 62, all were recorded in ‘severe category’, as per CPCB.

    The dense smog-shrouded West Delhi’s Signature Bridge near Yamuna river. Delhi’s air quality continues to hover around the ‘severe’ category from the past week. An AQI between 0-50 is marked good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101- 200 is moderate, 201- 300 is poor, 301-400 is very poor and 401-500 is considered severe.

    According to experts, the severe category affects the health of people and seriously impacts those with existing diseases. According to experts, the severe category affects the health of people and seriously impacts those with existing diseases. (ANI)

  • NGT bans sale, use of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR from midnight till Nov 30

     In a bid to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from worsening owing to poor air quality, the National Green Tribunal on Monday imposed a total ban on the sale and use of firecrackers in the National Capital Region from midnight of November 9 to midnight of November 30.

    A bench of the NGT, headed by its chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, directed that the order will also apply to all cities and towns in the country where the average of ambient air quality during November (as per available data of last year) falls under ‘poor’ or worse category.

    “The cities/towns where air quality is ‘moderate’ or below, only green crackers be sold and the timings for use and bursting of crackers be restricted to two hours during festivals, like Diwali, Chatt, New Year, Christmas, etc, as may be specified by the concerned state,” the order said.


    The NGT said that restrictions are optional for the authorities at other places, but added that if there are more stringent measures under orders of the authorities, the same will prevail.

    The tribunal, in its order, also said that all the states, Union Territories, Pollution Control Boards, and Pollution Control Committees may initiate special drives to contain air pollution from all sources in view of the potential of aggravation of COVID-19.

    “The Chief Secretaries and DGPs of all the States and Union Territories may issue and circulate an appropriate order in above terms with appropriate enforcement guidelines to all the District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police, PCBs/PCCs,” the order said.