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Minor househelp murders woman, son in Delhi for scolding him
A shocking incident of double murder has come to light in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar. A domestic helper allegedly killed a woman and her teenage son after being scolded.
Delhi govt seeks ₹1,000cr from Centre to tackle air pollution
The Delhi government has sought ₹1,000 crore from the central government to tackle air pollution in the national capital.
YouTuber attacked in Delhi road rage incident
In a shocking incident of road rage in New Delhi, YouTuber Tushar Gupta was attacked while driving his car on Friday morning.
Delhi Police aim to make city drug-free by 2027
The Delhi Police's Special Crime Branch is intensifying its efforts to make the city drug-free by 2027. This ambitious target was set by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena.
Delhi-NCR receives heavy rains, thunderstorms on Sunday
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed a much-needed respite from the sweltering heat on Sunday as heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong winds lashed the region.
Family-run car-lifting gang in Delhi stole over 25 vehicles, busted
The Delhi Police on Saturday said they have busted a family-run car-lifting gang in the Dwarka area.
Heatwave relief for Delhi; IMD forecasts thunderstorm, rain
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms and rain in Delhi on Friday, bringing some respite from the scorching heat.
Gadkari proposes removing Delhi's entry toll booths
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has proposed removing toll booths at Delhi's entry points, according to a report by Dainik Jagran.
Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi with 70 km/h wind speed
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi on Friday, predicting rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds of up to 70km/h. The warning was upgraded from a previous yellow alert.
SC fines DDA officials ₹25,000 for deforestation in Ridge area
The Supreme Court has dropped contempt proceedings against Delhi Development Authority (DDA) officers who were accused of allowing unauthorized tree felling in the Ridge area.
Explained: Why Delhi is witnessing a surge in violent storms
Delhi has recorded its wettest May on record, with 186.4mm of rainfall and four major storms.
23 COVID-19 cases in 10 days in Delhi: Government
Delhi's Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh has confirmed that private laboratories have detected 23 COVID-19 cases till May 22.
Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for 9 days—check affected routes
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for commuters in North Delhi, warning of possible traffic disruptions till May 25.
'₹50,000 for violations': Delhi's new bill to control school fees
The Delhi government is all set to implement a stringent law to check school fees in the capital.
Unattended bag triggers bomb scare at New Delhi Railway Station
A major security alert has been sounded at the New Delhi Railway Station after an unattended bag triggered a bomb scare.
Delhi cabinet clears bill to regulate fees across all schools
In a major move to regulate school fees, the Delhi government has introduced a new bill.
IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave in Delhi: Check forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for a heatwave in Delhi, predicting a rise of 2°C in maximum temperatures in the next two days.
Delhi braces for more heatwave days; IMD issues yellow alert
Heatwave conditions are expected to hit Delhi from April 24 to April 26, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Delhi experiences hottest day of summer at 41.3°C on Monday
Delhi recorded the hottest day of the summer season on Monday, with temperatures shooting up to 41.3 degrees Celsius.
JD Vance visit: Delhi Police issue traffic advisory
US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Delhi for his first official visit to India.
Delhi building collapse death toll reaches 11; landlord among deceased
The death toll from the building collapse in Delhi's Mustafabad area has risen to 11.
4 dead after building collapses in Delhi; 10 still trapped
At least four people were killed after a four-story building collapsed in northeast Delhi early Saturday morning.
Flying from Delhi? Airport warns of flight delays today
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has warned of possible flight delays on Friday (April 18) because of "shifting wind pattern in the vicinity of the airport."
DU principal applies cow dung on classroom 'to beat heat'
In an unconventional step, Delhi University's Lakshmibai College principal Pratyush Vatsala smeared cow dung on the walls of classrooms to fight summer heat.
Delhi: Speeding car rams into pedestrians; 5 IAS aspirants injured
A speeding Hyundai i10 vehicle crashed into pedestrians on Bada Bazar Road in Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi, on Tuesday, resulting in the injuries of six people, including five IAS aspirants.
Delhi car number plate 0001 auctioned for staggering ₹23.4 lakh
According to the Delhi transport department, the highly sought-after car license plate number 0001 was auctioned off for a record-breaking ₹23.4 lakh in March.
Delhi: Man stabs girl for calling him 'abnormal'; arrested
A 22-year-old man, identified as Aman, was arrested by the Delhi Police after he allegedly stabbed a female student.
Girls' intimate Holi celebration inside Delhi Metro sparks online debate
A video of two girls playing Holi while dancing to a Bollywood song inside a metro train compartment in Delhi has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.
Delhi experiences the coldest January in 21 years
In January 2024, Delhi experienced its coldest month in 21 years, with the mean maximum temperature at Safdarjung reaching only 17.9°C.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'severe,' anti-pollution restrictions reimposed
The air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) has once again deteriorated, forcing the return of strict pollution-curbing measures.
Anti-smog tower shut in Delhi due to non-payment of salaries
The anti-smog tower in Delhi's Connaught Place has been temporarily closed due to unpaid salaries for the staff operating the facility.
Delhi schools closed till January 12 amid cold wave
Schools in Delhi will remain closed for the next five days until January 12 for students up to Class 5 due to the cold weather conditions in north India.
Delhi's IGI Airport to launch baggage transfer between 3 terminals
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) is taking strides toward becoming India's first hub airport by developing an internal baggage transfer system between its three terminals.
Woman's saree gets stuck in metro door, dragged to death
A 35-year-old woman, whose saree got stuck in the door of a Delhi Metro train and was dragged for 25 meters on the platform, has succumbed to her injuries at a hospital in Delhi.
Delhi: 17-year-old stabbed, battered to death by friends; 3 arrested
In a shocking development, a 17-year-old boy was reportedly killed by six of his friends using knives and bricks. His body was found in a park in Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on Friday morning.
Explore India's traditional toy heritage at this exhibition in Delhi
In a world buzzing with flashy gadgets and modern gizmos, the charm of old-school toys is fading faster than ever.
Delhi: 18 flights diverted due to smog, bad weather
A total of 18 flights were diverted due to smog and bad weather on Saturday morning at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi.
Delhi: AAP to start campaign seeking opinion on Kejriwal's arrest
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to commence its signature "Mai Bhi Kejriwal" campaign from Friday, seeking public opinion on whether Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should continue governing from jail or resign if arrested.
Delhi's AQI expected to improve, GRAP III in place
Delhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, said on Thursday that the city's air quality, as per experts, will improve within the next two to three days.
On camera: Delhi teen stabs 18-year-old 60 times, then dances
In an extremely disturbing development, an 18-year-old teenager was brutally stabbed 60 times in the head, neck, and ears by a 16-year-old boy in the Welcome area of Delhi on Tuesday night for Rs. 350.
Delhi liquor shops to remain closed on Chhath Puja
The Delhi government on Friday announced that a "dry day" will be observed in the national capital on November 19 on the occasion of Chhath Puja.
Delhi's air quality still in 'severe' category, AQI at 404
Delhiites woke up to a thick layer of smog covering the national capital's skies again as the air quality on Friday morning remained in the "severe" category.
Delhi government sets up 6-member STF to implement GRAP
The Delhi government formed a six-member special task force on Thursday to oversee strict implementation of the measures listed in the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), Environment Minister Gopal Rai said.
Delhi's AQI worsens post-Diwali, air quality in 'poor' category
A thick smog reappeared over Delhi and the nearby National Capital Region (NCR), with the national capital recording "poor" air quality on Monday morning, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi health department issues advisory amid pollution crisis
The health department of Delhi issued a health advisory on Saturday as air quality stayed in the "poor" category in several parts of the national capital.
Odd-even rule won't come into effect for now: Delhi government
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday announced that its odd-even rule for vehicles will not come into effect after the national capital's air quality improved due to rain.
Know about Delhi government's 'artificial rain' plan to combat pollution
The Delhi government is planning to use "artificial rain" on November 20-21 in an attempt to combat the increasing pollution levels in the national capital.
Cloud seeding: A technique Delhi may adopt to improve AQI
Amidst the alarming concerns regarding Delhi's rising air pollution, the Delhi government is likely to consider a proposal to practice cloud seeding to improve the city's air quality index (AQI).
Delhi-NCR remains under smog blanket, AQI in 'severe' category
The national capital remained under a blanket of toxic smog, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classifying Delhi's air quality in the "severe" category on Thursday morning.
AAP blames Haryana for worsening pollution levels in Delhi
Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has blamed neighboring Haryana for the current air pollution crisis in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).
Odd-even rule in Delhi from November 13-20 amid pollution crisis
Amid the deteriorating air pollution levels, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the odd-even vehicle rationing rule will be implemented in the national capital from November 13 to 20.
Delhi pollution: High-level meeting today as AQI turns 'severe plus'
A thick layer of smog continued to engulf Delhi as the air quality in the national capital remained in the "severe plus" category on Monday for the second day.
Delhi air pollution: Centre's panel invokes Stage 4 of GRAP
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage 4 of the GRAP throughout Delhi-NCR with immediate effect, in addition to all actions under Stages 1, 2, and 3, to prevent further degradation of air quality.
Delhi AQI in 'severe' category, schools shut till November 10
Delhi Education Minister Atishi on Sunday announced primary schools in the national capital will remain closed until Friday (November 10) as a precautionary measure amid the deteriorating air quality index (AQI) levels.
Smog tower in Connaught Place 'non-operational,' BJP targets Delhi government
As the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) continues to battle "severe" air pollution, a video showing a locked smog tower in Connaught Place is going viral on social media.
Delhi air pollution: AQI turns 'severe'; schools shut, curbs imposed
Delhiites woke up to a smoggy Friday morning as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped to 460 at 7:00am, the worst so far this year.