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'After blast, Chandni Chowk market has taken ₹300-400cr hit': MP
The Chandni Chowk market in Delhi has suffered a major setback after a suspected suicide blast near the Red Fort.
Delhi Police directs all second-hand car dealers to verify sales
In the wake of the Red Fort blast, which killed 13 people and injured several others, Delhi Police have asked all second-hand car dealers in the national capital and neighboring states to verify and share details of recent vehicle sales.
Delhi's AQI in 'severe' category despite GRAP-III curbs
Delhi's air quality continued to deteriorate on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 413 in the 'severe' category at 8:00am.
Delhi's air quality crisis: Residents lose faith in government data
Delhi's battle against toxic air has intensified, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting "severe" levels over the weekend.
Delhi schools to switch to hybrid as pollution crisis worsens
The Directorate of Education (DoE) has directed all schools in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) to switch to hybrid classes for students up to Class V.
Delhi's air quality worsens, Bawana records 'severe' level of 403
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) deteriorated further on Saturday, with Bawana recording a "severe" level of 403.
Rohini slum fire: 1 dead, child hospitalized; cause unknown
A massive fire broke out late Friday night in a slum near Rithala Metro Station in Rohini, Delhi.
Delhi's AQI to turn 'very poor' again in coming days
Delhi's air quality deteriorated sharply on Thursday after a brief relief, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 264. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classified this as "poor."
Delhi's air quality improves slightly, but remains 'poor'
Delhi witnessed a marginal improvement in its air quality on Wednesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recording 281 at 7:00am.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; it could worsen further
Delhi's air quality has remained "very poor" for the third consecutive day, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 347 on Tuesday morning.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for 3rd consecutive day
Delhi's air quality has remained in the "very poor" category for the third consecutive day on Monday.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates sharply, several areas record 'severe' pollution
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated sharply, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recording an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 372 at 6:30am on Sunday. This puts the city in the very poor category.
Air pollution leading cause of death in Delhi: Study
Air pollution has emerged as the biggest health risk for residents of Delhi, accounting for nearly 15% of all deaths in the city in 2023.
Delhi records coolest, wettest October in 3 years
Delhi has recorded its coolest and wettest October in three years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Delhi air quality turns 'severe' again; AQI crosses 400 mark
The air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) deteriorated sharply overnight, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 400-mark on Thursday.
IIT Kanpur calls off Delhi cloud seeding operation for today
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has called off its planned cloud seeding operations in Delhi on Wednesday.
No rain in Delhi despite cloud seeding trials; here's why
The Delhi government has teamed up with IIT Kanpur for five cloud-seeding trials from October to December at a cost of over ₹3 crore.
Murdered Delhi UPSC aspirant's disk contained nudes of 15 women
A 21-year-old woman named Amrita Chauhan has been arrested for allegedly plotting the murder of her live-in partner, Ram Kesh Meena.
Delhi bans non-BS VI outside commercial trucks from November 1
Delhi will impose a ban on the entry of non-BS-VI commercial goods vehicles registered outside the city from November 1.
Artificial rain in Delhi: All about today's cloud seeding trial
The Delhi government is all set to conduct its first-ever cloud seeding trial today, if the weather permits.
Delhi student, father booked for staging acid attack for revenge
In a shocking development, a 20-year-old Delhi University student and her father have been accused of staging an acid attack to frame three men, India Today TV reported.
Delhi acid attack case 'suspicious;' no evidence found yet
After a 20-year-old college student was allegedly attacked with acid in northwest Delhi on Sunday, investigators say they have found the allegations "suspicious" and are yet to find concrete evidence of an acid attack.
Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' for second consecutive day
Delhi's air quality continues to remain in the poor category for the second consecutive day on Saturday.
Only 9 Delhi AQI monitors functioned during peak Diwali pollution
As Delhi celebrated Diwali on Monday night, the city's air quality deteriorated sharply.
Delhi under toxic haze for 2nd day; AQI 'very poor'
Delhi continues to be engulfed in a toxic haze for the second consecutive day after Diwali.
Delhi Fire Services got 400 calls between Diwali night-Tuesday morning
The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received 269 emergency calls on Diwali night, with no major accidents or casualties reported. This number rose to around 400 by 6:00am.
Delhi's air quality plummets to severe levels after 'green' Diwali
Delhi's air quality took a turn for the worse on Tuesday, a day after Diwali celebrations.
Delhi's air quality at 'very poor' on Diwali morning
The Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to toxic air on Diwali morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) rose to "very poor."
Delhi's air quality worsens; Akshardham records AQI of 426
Delhi's air quality has continued to deteriorate, with some areas recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) above 400, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi-NCR air quality worsens; 5 stations record 300+ AQI
The air quality in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) has deteriorated further, with five monitoring stations recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) above 300.
Delhi's 'Lifafa Gang' members arrested for robbing commuters
The Delhi Police have arrested three members of the notorious "Lifafa Gang," known for robbing commuters after offering them lifts.
Why Delhi's top 3 malls could close in coming days
Three major shopping malls in Vasant Kunj, South Delhi—DLF Promenade, DLF Emporio, and Ambience Mall—are on the verge of shutting down due to a severe water crisis.
Delhi to approach SC for limited use of 'green firecrackers'
The Delhi government has said that it will approach the Supreme Court seeking permission to use certified "green firecrackers" during Diwali.
Delhi: Sudden, heavy rain batters capital; airlines issue travel advisory
Delhi-NCR was hit by heavy rains on Tuesday, bringing a sudden change to the weather after weeks of dry heat.
Delhi airport receives bomb threat email; similar threats to schools
The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi received a bomb threat email on Sunday morning. The police have launched an investigation into the matter.
Delhi: Class X student beaten to death over argument
A 15-year-old student was beaten to death by a group of boys in the Mangolpuri area of Delhi on Friday evening.
Delhi BMW crash: Court grants bail to Gaganpreet Kaur
A Delhi court has granted bail to Gaganpreet Kaur, the accused in a fatal BMW crash that killed a senior Finance Ministry official.
Delhi's Ladli Yojana payout soon: Who is eligible for benefits
The Delhi government will disburse honorarium to nearly 40,000 beneficiaries of the Ladli scheme on October 1.
'Filming reels prohibited': Delhi Metro cracks down on making videos
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has started a campaign to stop commuters from making social media content on trains.
Delhi: 200 fall ill after consuming 'kuttu atta' during Navaratri
Around 200 people in Delhi fell ill after consuming Kuttu Atta (buckwheat flour) during the ongoing Navratri festival.
Can 'smog-eating' tech combat Delhi's air pollution? Government launches study
The Delhi government has launched a feasibility study to deploy "smog-eating" coatings on the city's infrastructure.
Watch: Delhi, Gurugram witness rare meteor breakup
A rare celestial event lit up the skies of Delhi-NCR on Friday night. The bright meteor was seen streaking across the sky and breaking apart mid-air.
Malaria, chikungunya cases on rise in Delhi this year: MCD
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has released a report stating that the national capital is witnessing a spike in malaria and chikungunya cases this year.
Delhi Police bust camel-smuggling racket, arrest 5 bootleggers
In a bizarre case, the Delhi Police has busted a smuggling racket that used camels to transport illicit liquor from Faridabad to Delhi.
Delhi to microchip 1 million street dogs in 2 years
The Delhi government has announced a major initiative to microchip one million street dogs in the city.
Delhi: Woman jumps into swollen Yamuna from Signature Bridge
A woman jumped into the swollen Yamuna River from Delhi's Signature Bridge on Wednesday.
Delhi weather: IMD forecasts light rain, gusty winds today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted gusty winds and light rain in parts of Delhi on Sunday.
Yamuna water level drops slightly, but Delhi remains flooded
The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi has receded slightly; however, it continues to flow above the danger mark.