Author: theokhlatimes

As rain and hailstorm lashed Okhla a few hours ago on Wednesday bringing the much needed relief from soaring temperature, many netizens shared videos and photos of the changed weather on the social media. Noida and Delhi experience hailstorm. Some Okhla residents who relished the moment said though the rain didn’t last long it brought relief from the heat. The Indian Meteorological Department said the change in the weather has been caused by a cyclonic circulation over north Rajasthan.

Dr Wali Akhtar Nadwi, a Jamia Millia Islamia alumnus and Arabic Professor at Department of Arabic, University of Delhi, passed away today, according to social media posts. A resident, who knew Dr Wali, 60, confirmed the news of his demise to OT over phone. Dr Wali was residing in Shaheen Bagh with his family and according to residents close to his family he was unwell for the last few days undergoing treatment. Dr Wali did his BA from Jamia in 1991, MA in 1993 and PhD in 1999. Dr Wali had breathing problem and he died before his Covid test…