The national capital’s minimum temperature dropped below five degrees this morning, making it the coldest day of this season. The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) New Delhi-Safdarjung monitoring station reported a minimum temperature of 4.9 degrees Celsius.

Today, Delhi is colder than Himachal Pradesh’s capital Shimla, as the minimum temperature for Shimla city was recorded at 6.8 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Delhi’s maximum temperature yesterday settled at 24.1 degrees and the forecasts predict it is expected to stay around 24 degrees. In Shimla, the maximum temperature is expected to settle at 15 degrees today.

Yesterday, Delhi reported a minimum temperature of 6.2 degrees and was the lowest in this year’s winter season. The national capital has been witnessing below-normal temperatures for a couple of days. The minimum temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 7.4 degrees Celsius, on Tuesday at 6.8 degrees Celsius and on Monday at 6.5 degrees Celsius.

At several monitoring stations across Delhi, the air quality was recorded in the ‘Very Unhealthy’ category this morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) over 250. In the national capital’s Anand Vihar, the AQI was 475, making the air quality ‘hazardous’. Yesterday,  the overall AQI at 9 am stood at 358 (‘very poor’).

Several regions in north and northeast India experienced fog this morning, affecting visibility. The IMD said very dense fog was observed in isolated pockets over Punjab. Isolated pockets of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura witnessed shallow to moderate fog at 5:30 this morning.

In a highly anticipated development, Agastya Nanda is set to take the lead in Sriram Raghavan’s upcoming film, Ekkis, slated to commence filming in January 2024. Produced by Dinesh Vijan, the movie unfolds the compelling biopic of revered 1971 War Hero Arun Khetarpal, with the legendary Dharmendra portraying a crucial role.

Renowned for crafting cinematic masterpieces like Ek Haseena Thi, Johnny Gaddar, Badlapur, and AndhaDhun, Sriram Raghavan is embarking on his most ambitious project yet. 

“December and the first half of January will be spent by Agastya in reading the script and also doing some workshops to rehearse for the schedule ahead. Sriram wanted a young actor to play the part of Arun Khetarpal and feels that Agastya fits the role like a hand in a glove. After months of prep, Sriram and Agastya are now all set to commence the journey of bringing the heroic tale to the big screen,” the source revealed. 

The film not only explores the historical context of the 1971 War but also delves into the poignant father-son bond within the narrative. This collaboration marks Sriram Raghavan’s second venture with producer Dinesh Vijan, following their partnership on Badlapur in 2015. 

Deepika Padukone has had a successful year to begin with. Back-to-back blockbusters like Pathaan and Jawan have truly increased her star value, showcasing her talent. She had pivotal roles to play in two films starring Shah Rukh Khan. And now, she’s gearing up for Fighter. 

The actress was seen in a video yesterday that was making the rounds online, with her sister Anisha Padukone. They are reportedly visiting the Tirumala temple to seek blessings from Lord Venkateswara.

Deepika was seen dressed in a casual black co-ords set and a top knot.

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