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ITBP DG Sanjay Arora is new Delhi Police commissioner
IPS officer from Tamil Nadu cadre, Sanjay Arora, is all set to become the next commissioner of the Delhi Police.
Delhi government to revert to old retail liquor sale policy
Delhi government has decided to return to the old regime of retail liquor sale in the capital city.
Trouble over tea: Delhi man attacks family, daughter dies
A jarring incident in Delhi led to the death of an 18-year-old girl after she was allegedly attacked by her father during a domestic fight.
Delhi: Police bust gang selling newborn babies, infant rescued
The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested five women and two men for allegedly selling newborn babies in the national capital.
Delhi: Sikkim cop in Rohini shoots three colleagues dead
A 32-year-old Sikkim Police personnel shot dead his three coworkers on Monday after an altercation in the Rohini neighborhood of Delhi.
Monsoon: Delhi witnesses heavy rainfall today, several areas waterlogged
Heavy rain hit Delhi and its suburbs on Saturday, causing flooding and traffic delays.
Delhi: Class 10 girl gang-raped in moving car
In a horrific incident, a 16-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped by three men in the Vasant Vihar area of Delhi, the police said.
Delhi Horror: Woman dies by suicide after 14 'forced' abortions
A 33-year-old woman in Delhi died by suicide this month allegedly after being forced to undergo abortion 14 times by her partner.
Delhi: Man attacks neighbors, their pet dog with iron rod
In a horrific incident of animal cruelty and assault, a man in Delhi's Paschim Vihar attacked three individuals with an iron rod after his neighbor's dog barked at him, according to the police.
Delhi experiencing unbearable heat; monsoon likely after June 29: IMD
The heat index (HI) or the 'real feel' of temperature in Delhi has reached 53°C on Tuesday as high humidity levels combined with maximum temperature of 40-44°C worsened the weather conditions in the national capital.
Delhi: Mother ties 5-year-old on rooftop for not doing homework
In a shocking incident reported from Delhi, a mother allegedly left her five-year-old child in scorching heat for several minutes with her hands and legs tied for not completing her homework.
Delhi govt to launch 'Film Policy' with single-window clearance
The Delhi government's new film policy, which will provide producers with discounts and subsidies on hospitality services, will be unveiled on Friday, said officials.
Delhi: Liquor shops can now offer up to 25% discount
The Delhi government has permitted private shops to offer up to 25% discount on the maximum retail price (MRP) of liquor.
Delhi to witness 40 degrees Celsius temperature, heatwave: IMD
Delhi is likely to witness a maximum temperature of 40 degrees Celsius on Tuesday while heatwave conditions are on, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Delhi: Massive fire breaks out in Gokulpuri area; 7 dead
At least seven people died and nearly 30 shanties were burned down after a massive fire broke out in Delhi's Gokulpuri area on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday.
Delhi: BJP councilor bans 'religious attire' in South MCD schools
The chairperson of the education committee of South Delhi Municipal Corporation, BJP councilor Nitika Sharma, has written to officials to ensure that no student comes to MCD schools in "religious attire."
Multi-level parking facility to open in Chandni Chowk next month
A portion of the multi-level parking facility will be opened in Delhi's Chandni Chowk area next month to ease the problem of parking in the area.
Delhi schools reopening: Focus on well-being for first two weeks
As schools for nursery to class 8 are reopening in Delhi from Monday, they will be focusing on turn-out, learning level assessment, and well-being, rather than the syllabus for the first two weeks.
Be ready to deal with COVID-19 resurgence: Baijal to officials
Delhi Lt. Governor Anil Baijal on Friday asked health officials to ensure adequate healthcare infrastructure and oxygen are available in the national capital to deal with a possible resurgence of COVID-19 cases, the officials said.
'Won't impose lockdown if…' what Delhi CM said on COVID-19
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Sunday said that his government has no intention to impose a lockdown in the national capital.
Delhi's air quality improves to 'satisfactory' as rain lashes capital
The air quality index of Delhi on Sunday improved to "satisfactory" from "moderate" due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in the national capital region and adjoining areas for the last two days.
Delhi weekend curfew amid Omicron wave: Here are the exemptions
The Delhi government Tuesday decided to impose a weekend curfew in the national capital in view of the rising COVID-19 cases.
As Omicron cases rise, Delhi bans Christmas, New Year gatherings
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has banned all gatherings ahead of Christmas and New Year in wake of rising Omicron cases in the national capital.
IMD issues yellow alert for extreme cold in Delhi today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for extreme cold weather in Delhi on Monday.
Delhi's new water billing system: What you should know
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has revised several water billing rules in the national capital.
Supreme Court gives 24-hour ultimatum over Delhi air pollution
The Supreme Court Thursday came down heavily on the Centre and the governments of Delhi and neighboring states over air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Delhi 's AQI remains 'severe' for third straight day
Delhi's air quality remained "severe" for the third consecutive day after Diwali with the Air Quality Index (AQI) measuring at 436 on Sunday morning.
Delhi: Air pollution reaches alarming levels; emergency measures launched
The Delhi government has launched some emergency measures to curb air pollution in the national capital, which has risen to alarming levels after Diwali.
Delhi's air quality becomes 'very poor'; will it get worse?
The air quality in Delhi plunged to the "very poor" category for the first time this season on Tuesday.
Air pollution: Delhi to get Rs. 18cr as 'Green Fund'
The Centre has decided to sanction a "Green Fund" worth Rs. 18 crore for Delhi under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to mitigate air pollution.
Gatherings during festival season permitted in Delhi
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday decided to allow gatherings, including Ramleela celebrations, during the upcoming festival season with strict compliance to COVID-19 norms, official sources said.
Delhi: Security tightened after intelligence input regarding jailbreak plan
Security has been tightened in jails across Delhi after an intelligence input was received that five inmates were planning to flee from custody, sources said on Tuesday.
Delhi: Ruckus erupts inside Mandoli jail; 23 inmates injured
A ruckus erupted inside Delhi's Mandoli jail on Monday evening after 51 inmates deliberately injured themselves.
Kejriwal launches 'Dekho Hamari Delhi' app
On World Tourism Day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a mobile app that provides information about tourist spots along with their brief history, popular local cuisines, market places, and heritage walks in the national capital.
Bharat Bandh: Autorickshaws, taxis operate normally; shops open in Delhi
Autorickshaws and taxis plied normally and shops were open in Delhi on Monday, with their unions and associations extending only "in-principle support" to the Bharat Bandh called by farmers but deciding not to join the strike.
Court reduces jail term of man convicted for sodomizing minor
A Delhi court has upheld the conviction of a man for sodomizing an eight-year-old but reduced his jail term from three years to 18 months, noting that he was about 19 years of age at the time of the incident, and is an illiterate person.
Delhi Traffic Police will release list of 100 bad drivers
For the first time, the Delhi Traffic Police will release a list of 100 bad drivers of the city who are regularly violating traffic rules, an official said on Thursday.
Massage centers to not provide services behind locked doors: EDMC
Service rooms at spas and massage centers will not have latches or bolts on doors from inside, and such establishments can only operate from 9 am to 9 pm, according to a new policy by the East Delhi Municipal Corporation.
NDMC proposes alternative livelihood policy for bullock cart pullers, ironsmiths
The NDMC House on Wednesday proposed that a policy to provide alternative livelihood for bullock cart-pullers and roadside ironsmiths be made by the Delhi government to rehabilitate them, officials said.
Delhi: Oberoi hotel chef held for multiple snatchings
A chef of a five-star hotel was arrested in connection with multiple cases of snatching in south Delhi, police said on Wednesday.