Delhi: News
Delhi officially known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi or NCT, is a union territory and a city of India. It covers an area of 1,484 square kilometres and is the second most populous and wealthiest city in India after Mumbai. The current Chief Minister of Delhi is Arvind Kejriwal with Hindi being the official language of the city.
Kuwait-Delhi IndiGo flight diverted after bomb threat on tissue paper
An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad on Friday after a hijack and bomb threat was found on a tissue paper inside the aircraft.
Dense fog shrouds Delhi, poor AQI persists amid weather shifts
Delhi woke up to a foggy Friday morning with dense mist and cloudy skies.
All 3 minors arrested for gang-raping 6-year-old Delhi girl
The Delhi Police on Friday said they have arrested all three minors aged 13, 14, and 15 years old, who allegedly gang-raped a six-year-old girl in the Bhajanpura area of northeast Delhi on January 18.
Severe weather puts Delhi on 'red alert', flights disrupted
Delhi and its neighboring regions woke up to a rainy Tuesday morning, triggering weather alerts and flight disruptions.
Haryana, UP to divert Ganga, Munak water to revive Yamuna
The Indian government has unveiled a major plan to rejuvenate the Yamuna River. The plan includes diverting water from the Upper Ganga Canal in Uttar Pradesh and the Munak Canal in Haryana.
IMD issues yellow alert in Delhi; rain, thundershowers likely
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Tuesday. The forecast predicts rain and thundershowers along with strong gusty winds.
Old trucks, buses to be replaced with EVs in Delhi-NCR
The Indian government is likely to announce an incentive scheme soon, aimed at replacing old polluting trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR region.
Cold wave to continue in Punjab, Rajasthan: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for cold waves in several northern states, including Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab.
'He hit me...': Chilling confession after Delhi cafe murder
A 24-year-old man was shot dead at Mr King Lounge and Cafe in Maujpur, northeast Delhi, on Thursday night.
Western Disturbance chills north-India: Rain in Delhi-NCR, Kashmir sees snowfall
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed moderate rainfall and thunderstorms on Friday morning as an active Western Disturbance gripped north India.
Pakistan, Punjab gangster-backed terrorists plotting R-Day strike: Report
Security forces in Delhi have been put on high alert after receiving intelligence reports of a possible terrorist attack on or before Republic Day (January 26).
Delhi braces for chilly weather as IMD predicts rain
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a significant change in Delhi's weather over the next few days.
Delhi airport's 3rd runway to be shut for 5 months
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi will close its third runway, Runway 11R/29L, for five months starting February 16.
CAQM flags 'serious deficiencies' in GRAP measures implementation across Delhi-NCR
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has flagged "serious deficiencies" in implementing anti-pollution measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
Delhi's air quality upgrades to 'very poor'; Northeast monsoon withdraws
Cold wave persists in Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR), while they simultaneously experience dense fog.
Delhi government to add 7,000 EV charging points this year
The Delhi government has announced plans to expand the city's electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure by adding 7,000 charging points and 100 battery swapping stations in 2026, a PTI report quoted officials as saying on Monday.
'Got carried away': Teen's mother defends son groping American woman
A teenage boy allegedly groped a United States woman on the Delhi Metro.
Delhi records most severe January AQI in 2 years
Delhi is experiencing its most polluted January day in two years, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) plunging further.
Delhi-NCR enveloped in dense fog, low visibility at airport
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to a thick blanket of toxic smog on Sunday, January 18. The severe pollution pushed air quality levels into the "severe" category.
GRAP-4 enforced in Delhi-NCR as AQI nears 450
The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) has been reimposed in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) after the Air Quality Index (AQI) approached 450 on Saturday.
'No internet...situation normalizing': Indians returning from Iran thank government
The first two commercial flights carrying Indian nationals from Iran landed in Delhi late on January 16.
Delhi shrouded in fog, air quality still 'severe'
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to a harsh winter morning on Saturday, with low temperatures, dense fog, and hazardous air quality. The cold wave continued unabated for the sixth consecutive day.
Delhi recorded over 9,200 respiratory deaths in 2024: Government data
Delhi reported a total of 9,211 deaths due to respiratory diseases in 2024, according to the latest figures released by the Delhi government. This is an increase from 8,801 such deaths in 2023.
Karan Johar buys new Mumbai apartment for ₹8.05cr
Filmmaker and producer Karan Johar has reportedly purchased a new apartment in Mumbai's upscale Khar West locality for ₹8.05 crore.
Video: Air India flight engine sucks in baggage container
An Air India Airbus A350, operating as Flight AI101 from Delhi to New York, suffered a double setback on Thursday.
Delhi airspace closure from January 21 may disrupt flights
The airspace over Delhi will be shut from January 21 till January 26 for Republic Day rehearsals.
'Who are we to decide...': SC reserves euthanasia verdict
The Supreme Court has reserved its order on a petition seeking passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a 32-year-old man who has been in a vegetative state since 2013.
Delhi-bound IndiGo flight escapes Iran minutes before airspace closed
An IndiGo flight from Tbilisi, Georgia, to Delhi narrowly escaped the sudden closure of Iranian airspace on Thursday.
Delhi shivers at 2.9°C, coldest January morning in 3 years
Delhi experienced its coldest January morning in three years on Thursday, with the minimum temperature dropping to 2.9 degrees Celsius.
Not Delhi, but Maharashtra is India's top electric bus market
Maharashtra has dethroned Delhi as the largest market for electric buses in India.
'Khosla... 2': Anupam Kher talks about Delhi's cold, traffic
Veteran actor Anupam Kher is currently in Delhi for the shoot of Khosla Ka Ghosla 2. Despite the freezing temperatures and notorious traffic, Kher is unfazed.
Gurugram records 0.8°C as cold wave hits NCR
Gurugram has been experiencing an intense cold wave, with temperatures dropping to 0.8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
Republic Day: Delhi airport closure to affect thousands
The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi will have airspace closed for six days starting January 21 due to Republic Day security arrangements for 2 hours and 25 minutes each day.
North India freezes: Delhi-NCR becomes colder than Shimla
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave warning for several parts of northern India, including Delhi and the National Capital Region, as well as Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh.
Delhi records season's coldest day at 3.2°C
Delhi and several northern states of India are reeling under a cold wave, with temperatures dropping to their season's lowest.
North India braces for severe cold wave tomorrow
Northern India is likely to witness a severe cold wave on Thursday, January 12.
Delhi sets 2-year record as temperature drops to 4.2°C
Delhi has recorded its coldest day of the season, with the minimum temperature dropping to 4.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
SRK in school had 'absolutely no other competition,' recalls junior
Ajay Jain, author of the memoir Charlie's Boys, shared his memories of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan from their days at St. Columba's School in Delhi at the Dehradun Literature Festival held at the end of last year.
Delhi-NCR wakes up to unexpected rain, records season's lowest temperature
Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were taken by surprise on Friday morning as they woke up to surprise rainfall.
Delhi, Noida spent less than 3rd of clean air fund
A study by the Foundation for Responsive Governance (ResGov) has found that Delhi and Noida have failed to fully utilize funds allocated under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
At 5.8 degrees, Delhi records season's lowest temperature
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 5.8°C on Thursday morning, marking 1.1 degrees Celsius below normal.
Want to visit toy museums? Skip these overrated ones
India is home to a number of toy museums, which provide a glimpse into the country's rich cultural heritage through toys.
Cops, locals clash during demolition near Delhi mosque; several injured
A pre-dawn demolition drive in Old Delhi's Turkman Gate area turned tense on Wednesday night as miscreants tried to breach barricades and pelted stones at police.
Delhi's winter air carries antibiotic-resistant bacteria: Study
A recent study conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has found alarming levels of antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" in Delhi's winter air.
'Easy to blame buses, trucks for pollution': SC raps CAQM
The Supreme Court has emphasized the need for scientific evidence in addressing the Delhi-NCR air pollution crisis.
Delhi Metro staff quarters fire kills family of 3
A devastating fire at the Delhi Metro staff quarters in Adarsh Nagar, Delhi, has claimed the lives of three family members.