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.
'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.
IMD alerts of cold wave across north, central India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a green alert for Delhi on January 6 due to a cold wave. The weather agency has predicted shallow fog during the morning hours.
CAG report flags oxygen failures during COVID in Delhi hospitals
A recent Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has highlighted major deficiencies in Delhi's public health infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On camera: Delhi man thrashed, wife molested, son stripped naked
A violent incident took place in east Delhi's Laxmi Nagar on January 2, where a man was beaten up and his wife was allegedly molested.
Delhi's air quality worsens, fog delays 170 flights
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) worsened on Sunday morning, touching 298 at 8:00am, according to data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Amul-backed Bharat Taxi to launch by January-end: What is it?
Bharat Taxi, a ride-hailing service backed by cooperatives, is all set to officially launch in Delhi and other major cities by the end of January.
PM Modi, President Murmu extend New Year greetings
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended their New Year greetings to the nation. Both leaders wished for a prosperous and happy 2026.
IGL slashes piped cooking gas prices in Delhi, NCR regions
Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL), India's largest city gas retailer, has announced a price cut for piped natural gas (PNG) used in household kitchens.
Explosives-laden car seized in Rajasthan on New Year's Eve
Police have seized an explosives-laden Maruti Ciaz car with 150kg of illegal ammonium nitrate concealed in bags of urea fertilizer in Rajasthan's Tonk on New Year's Eve today.
India ramps up New Year security with women's squads, checkpoints
As the New Year approaches, police forces across India are ramping up security measures to prevent public disorder.
Delhi air quality stays 'very poor'; fog cancels 148 flights
Delhi's air quality remained "very poor" on Tuesday, with a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 384 recorded at 8:00am. The AQI increased to 388 by 4:00pm, according to data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
118 flights canceled as Delhi battles smog; AQI 'very poor'
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has been severely affected by dense smog, leading to massive flight disruptions on Tuesday.
Aravalli range: SC stays November 20 verdict that limited definition
The Supreme Court has stayed its previous order that limited the definition of the Aravalli Hills.
'Acts of bigotry': US Congressman condemns Bangladesh Hindu lynching
The United States State Department has condemned the "horrific" lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh.
IMD forecasts dense fog, coldwave across several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that multiple regions in northern and eastern India are likely to continue to witness dense to very dense fog in the coming days.
World's busiest airports revealed: Check where Delhi IGI ranks
The year-end holiday rush has made December the busiest month in global aviation.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' after brief improvement
Delhi's air quality has once again slipped into the "very poor" category on Friday, after a brief improvement over the past two days.
Meals for just ₹5: Delhi government launches 100 Atal Canteens
On the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Delhi government launched the Atal Canteen scheme on Thursday, under which meals are offered for just ₹5.
No new mining leases in Aravallis, says Centre amid row
Amid controversy over the new definition of Aravalli Hills, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has ordered Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat to completely ban new mining leases across the Aravalli range.
GRAP-4 restrictions lifted in Delhi after AQI falls to 271
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has lifted Stage 4 restrictions of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR.
UP minister mocks Unnao survivor, mother after they are manhandled
The Unnao rape survivor and her mother were forcibly removed from a protest at Delhi's India Gate on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi slams 'dead society' over Unnao survivor's treatment
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Centre after an incident involving the Unnao rape survivor and her mother in Delhi.
Unnao survivor's mother manhandled, blocked from Delhi protest
The Unnao rape survivor and her mother were stopped from addressing the media by paramilitary personnel in Delhi.
JMI professor suspended over 'atrocities against Muslims' exam question
A professor at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has been suspended after a question in an examination paper appeared to have caused a controversy on social media.
Delhi to revive EV subsidies to curb air pollution
In a bid to combat air pollution, the Delhi government is mulling subsidies on electric vehicles (EVs), including two-wheelers and cars.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor,' pollution control measures underway
Delhi is witnessing clearer skies on Wednesday, but the air quality remains "very poor" with a thick layer of toxic smog blanketing parts of the national capital.
Delhi's air quality slips into 'severe' category, AQI crosses 400
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated sharply as the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 400 on Tuesday evening.
Air India is ending some non-stop San Francisco flights
Air India has announced the end of its non-stop flights to San Francisco from Bengaluru and Mumbai, starting March 1.
Air India Delhi-Mumbai flight returns after engine oil pressure drops
An Air India flight from Delhi to Mumbai had to return shortly after take-off due to a technical snag.
Delhi AQI still 'very poor'; over 150 flights delayed
Delhi's air quality continues to remain in the "very poor" category as dense fog envelops the national capital.
Gujarat student forced into Russian army, seeks help from Ukraine
A student from Gujarat, who was in Russia on a student visa, has sent an SOS video from Ukraine.
'90% Aravallis under protected zone': Centre refutes Opposition's 'relaxation claims'
Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav has dismissed allegations that the Centre has relaxed protections for the Aravalli hills.