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Delhi: Emergency action plan rolled out to combat 'worsening' air-pollution
As the air quality in Delhi remains "poor", an emergency action plan has been rolled out which includes steps like banning diesel power generator sets and construction activities.
Delhi Government launches fellowship programme to seek young leaders
The Kejriwal-led Delhi Government has recently announced a fellowship programme to seek young leaders across India for addressing some of the most pressing urban issues.
Delhi: 3-year-old child, who was kidnapped by DU student, rescued
To earn easy money, a first-year Delhi University student, along with her minor brother, allegedly kidnapped a three-year-old son of their landlord and demanded a ransom of Rs. 50 lakh, police said yesterday.
Noida: Girl denied treatment for not having Aadhaar; Nadda intervenes
A nine-year-old girl from Noida was allegedly denied treatment at a Delhi government hospital for not having Aadhaar.
Google techie held for stealing money at luxury-hotel for girlfriend
A 24-year-old engineer working for Google, Garvit Sahni of Haryana's Ambala, was arrested for allegedly stealing money from a luxury hotel to meet his girlfriend's expenses.
95 swine flu cases reported in Delhi till September 30
A report by the Health Ministry, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), revealed that 95 swine flu cases have been reported in Delhi till September 30.
Woman says no to physical relationship, Delhi watchman kills her
A 40-year-old watchman was arrested today for allegedly killing a woman after she refused to establish physical relations with him and his friend in Vivek Vihar area of Delhi's Shahdara, police said.
Delhi: Dengue cases mount to 650, doctors advise precautions
Dengue cases have spiraled in New Delhi over the past two weeks, with at least 650 people being diagnosed with the vector-borne disease this season, according to a municipal report released today.
Wind from stubble burning areas worsens Delhi's air quality
Delhi's air quality has slipped back to poor category due to change in wind direction, which is now flowing from stubble burning areas in Punjab and Haryana, authorities said today.
Auto-rickshaw driver stabbed to death over charging extra fare: Police
A 26-year-old autorickshaw driver was stabbed to death allegedly by his passengers for charging extra fare at night and for carrying an additional passenger at Connaught Place in New Delhi, police said today.
Tempo driver injures dog, furious owner stabs him to death
An injury caused by a tempo driver to a pet dog miffed the animal's owner so much that he hacked the former to death.
Delhi Metro smart cards to go 'colorful' from December
Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot has announced on Friday that the blue smart cards of the Delhi Metro will soon have the hues of red, orange, and yellow.
Delhi's air quality remains poor for second consecutive day
Delhi's air quality remained poor for the second day due to change in wind direction, which is now flowing from the stubble burning areas, authorities said today.
Delhi: Self-styled godman arrested for stealing mobile phones
A self-styled godman was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing mobile phones from a truck after taking a lift in it, cops said.
EDMC workers protest near Kejriwal's residence over non-payment of salary
The East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) sanitation workers, who are on strike for the last three weeks, today staged a protest near the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to press for their demands, civic body officials said.
Delhi: GoAir employees pose as passengers, steal 53 mobile phones
In what is sure to serve as a major embarrassment for GoAir, two of its executives were arrested on Monday in Delhi for stealing 53 mobile phones.
Delhi: Roof collapse in under-construction building, 1 killed
A man died of injuries sustained in a roof collapse in northwest Delhi's Swaroop Nagar today, police said.
Delhi government warns officials against uploading Aadhaar, mobile numbers online
The Delhi government has asked all Heads of Departments not to upload documents containing "sensitive" personal information like Aadhaar and mobile numbers on the websites of their respective departments.
'Harassed' DU student jumps off a moving DTC bus
A 19-year-old Delhi University student had to jump out of a moving DTC bus after she was allegedly harassed by a man near South Extension in South Delhi.
Two more Diphtheria deaths in Delhi, toll rises to 26
Two more deaths due to diphtheria have been reported at a civic hospital in Delhi, taking the toll from the infectious disease in the city to 26, officials said on Sunday.
Tatas retain Taj Mansingh hotel, to pay Rs. 7cr/month
The iconic Taj Mansingh hotel in Lutyen's Delhi was retained by the Tata Group in an auction by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) today, an NDMC official said.
Man suspects neighbor of having affair with wife, kills him
A 37-year-old tailor residing in Swaroop Nagar, North West Delhi was allegedly bludgeoned to death by a man who suspected him of having an affair with his wife.
Building collapses in North West Delhi; four children, woman killed
A four-story "weak" building collapsed in North West Delhi today killing four children and a woman.
Delhi's air-quality turns 'good' for second time this year: CPCB
Delhi's air quality turned "good", for the second time this year due to the persistent monsoon that washed away pollutants from the air.
Delhi: 4,000 farmhouses under scanner for violations, might be sealed
Around 4,000 farmhouses in Delhi are set to come under the scanner in the coming week for violation of master plan norms.
Fill up vacancies in school for visually impaired: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court has directed the AAP government to "forthwith" appoint 10 contract teachers to vacant posts in a school in Delhi for visually impaired boys and provide the students with "assistive devices" like audio recorders to help them study.
Delhi government's expert committees to select, groom sports talent
Delhi government has formed two special committees of experts including sportspersons like Olympic medalist Karnam Malleshwari and shooter Gagan Narang that will be responsible for selecting and grooming sports talent in Delhi.
Railway gateman's hands hacked for refusing to open level-crossing gate
Gateman Kundan Pathak's refusal to open a level crossing gate in North Delhi's Narela area because a train was approaching could cost him both his hands with bike-borne assailants hacking at him till he collapsed, railway officials said today.
Installed 4,388 CCTVs in Delhi for women safety: Delhi Police
Delhi Police told the Delhi High Court yesterday that they have installed around 4,388 CCTV cameras in vulnerable areas of the national capital to ensure safety and security of women.
JNUSU Election 2018: Counting suspended temporarily after ABVP protest
Counting of votes for the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) polls was suspended today morning after Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members protested alleging they weren't informed about the process.
JNUSU election: Students begin to vote for four crucial posts
Polling for the keenly contested Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) election is underway with students queuing up to cast their votes for the four crucial posts of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Joint Secretary.
DUSU poll counting suspended due to faulty EVMs, students' uproar
The counting for Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections was suspended midway today due to "faulty Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and the students' uproar over the issue", a Delhi university official said.
Gurugram may get 60 water ATMs soon
To provide clean drinking water at affordable rates, Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) has planned to install water ATMs at selected spots in the city.
Delhi: Drunk man runs car over men sleeping on footpath
In a suspected case of drunken driving, a 25-year-old man drove his car on a footpath in West Delhi's Rajouri Garden, killing two men and injuring two others in the early hours on Sunday.
Delhiites will now get doorstep delivery of 40 govt services
People in Delhi will get doorstep delivery of 40 government services, including obtaining a marriage certificate, driving license, and new water connection, from Monday.
Deploy guards, install CCTV to curb open drinking: Delhi govt
The Delhi government has directed liquor vends to deploy an adequate number of guards to curb open drinking near the outlets.
Delhi: Kejriwal launches mega drive to plant 5 lakh saplings
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Saturday launched a mega tree plantation drive by planting a sapling at the Yamuna floodplain in Usmanpur village, with thousands of others joining him in the initiative.
Delhi Metro, second-most unaffordable service in the world: CSE
Environment think-tank Center for Science and Environment (CSE) clarified its study on falling ridership of the Delhi Metro wasn't only about trip cost but the total journey cost incurred by commuters, who because of poor integration of different systems, end up paying a lot.
Ban Ki-moon highly impressed by Delhi's Mohalla Clinics project
The Mohalla Clinics project of the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi drew huge praise today from former United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, and former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland after they visited a health facility built under the initiative.
Using Metro cards in buses? You'll now get 10% discount
If all goes well, you might get a 10% discount if you use the common mobility card in Delhi buses. This scheme will encompass all state government-run buses.