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.
26 Jul 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Red, orange, yellow: What do these color-coded weather alerts mean
Heavy rainfall battered parts of the country starting Thursday night and continuing into Friday, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue several weather alerts.
25 Jul 2024
United States of AmericaHow a Delhi man cheated US woman of ₹3.34 crore
A Delhi man, Lakshay Vij, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a United States woman of $400,000 (₹3.34 crore) through a cyber scam.
22 Jul 2024
BaghpatKanwar Yatra commences: Delhi-Meerut Expressway shut for heavy vehicles
The Uttar Pradesh Police has announced the closure of the Delhi-Meerut Expressway (DME) for heavy vehicles starting Monday, due to the beginning of the religious pilgrimage, Kanwar Yatra.
20 Jul 2024
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityFIRs, fundings increased at JNU during Modi regime: RTI
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), which has earned a reputation for frequent student protests, saw a substantial increase in funding under the present Narendra Modi administration, as per data obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) request.
19 Jul 2024
Andhra PradeshWhat's behind rising cost of tomatoes
Tomato prices in India have soared from ₹10-20 per kilogram to ₹80-100 per kilogram in the monsoon season, putting a significant strain on the weekly budgets of consumers.
18 Jul 2024
KeralaIncrease in hand-foot-and-mouth disease cases in Delhi: What is it
Doctors in Delhi have reported a significant surge in cases of hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) among young children.
17 Jul 2024
Air IndiaWhy Air India passenger who refused all refreshments was arrested
A passenger's refusal to consume any food or drink during an Air India flight from Jeddah to Delhi led to a gold smuggling bust worth ₹69 lakh.
17 Jul 2024
High Court'Shankaracharya stoking controversies...,' Kedarnath trust on gold theft claim
Ajendra Ajay, the Chairman of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, has responded to allegations of theft made by Swami Avimukteshwaranand, the Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath.
15 Jul 2024
IndiaDelhi: GTB Hospital doctors on indefinite strike after patient's murder
Resident doctors at Delhi's Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital began an indefinite strike on Monday following the murder of a patient within the hospital premises.
15 Jul 2024
IndiaDelhi: Fire breaks out at Mayur Vihar, 1 fireman injured
A fire broke out late Sunday night in a multi-story building in Delhi's Mayur Vihar Phase-2, causing significant damage to a uniform manufacturing shop and the Jung cafe near the Neelam Mata Temple.
15 Jul 2024
Delhi GovernmentWhy Delhi's PUC centres will likely be shut from today
Petrol pump owners in Delhi—under the Delhi Petrol Dealers' Association (DPDA)—have announced the closure of Pollution Under Control (PUC) centers starting Monday.
14 Jul 2024
Andhra PradeshWatch: Rahul Gandhi enjoys pizza as politicians swarm Anant-Radhika wedding
A video of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi dining at a humble pizzeria in Delhi while other politicians swarm the ostentatious wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai has gone viral.
12 Jul 2024
Arvind KejriwalAfter bail by SC, Delhi court extends Kejriwal's judicial custody
The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until July 25 in a corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation.
12 Jul 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP's reaction after Supreme Court grants Kejriwal interim bail
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday hailed the Supreme Court's decision to grant interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as a "victory of truth."
11 Jul 2024
Ministry of Road Transport and HighwaysDelhi government raises pollution certificate rates for vehicles
The Delhi government has increased the fees for Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates for the first time in 13 years.
11 Jul 2024
Indian Penal CodeWhy 10-year sentence for break-ups under new law worrying many
On July 1, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) came into effect across the country.
10 Jul 2024
IT DepartmentDelhi resident pays ₹50,000 to settle ₹1 tax dispute
A Delhi resident, Apoorv Jain, has claimed to have paid a hefty fee of ₹50,000 to a chartered accountant (CA) to resolve an Income Tax dispute that ultimately amounted to only ₹1.
10 Jul 2024
Central GovernmentWhat rules did IAS probationer Pooja Khedkar allegedly flout
Questions about the rules for Indian Administrative Service officer trainees have surfaced after one such trainee from Pune was accused of allegedly misusing her power.
10 Jul 2024
Arvind Kejriwal'Kejriwal cheated Dalits': Ex-AAP MLA Anand joins BJP
Former Bahujan Samaj Party leader Raaj Kumar Anand—the social welfare minister in the Aam Aadmi Party government before joining Mayawati's party in May—was inducted into the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday.
10 Jul 2024
Arvind KejriwalAAP leaders sought 'over and above' ₹100cr in kickbacks: ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his former deputy Manish Sisodia, and former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) media in-charge Vijay Nair of seeking funds "over and above" ₹100 crore for election campaigns in Goa and Punjab.
09 Jul 2024
James BondDelhi car number plate 0001 auctioned for staggering ₹23.4 lakh
According to the Delhi transport department, the highly sought-after car license plate number 0001 was auctioned off for a record-breaking ₹23.4 lakh in March.
08 Jul 2024
Airports Authority of IndiaAmid series of airport accidents, experts call for building regulations
The fatal roof collapse at Terminal-1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport last month has brought to light the fragility of India's airport infrastructure.
06 Jul 2024
Arvind KejriwalSwati Maliwal case: Bibhav Kumar's custody extended till July 16
The Tis Hazari court in Delhi has extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar, until July 16 in connection with the alleged assault case involving Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Swati Maliwal.
06 Jul 2024
HathrasWatch: 'Bhole Baba' gives statement after Hathras stampede tragedy
Former constable-turned-godman Narayan Sakar Hari, aka Bhole Baba, has issued a second statment after a stampede at a satsang conducted by him in Hathras on July 2 killed over 121 people.
05 Jul 2024
Arvind KejriwalDelhi HC issues notice to CBI on Kejriwal's bail plea
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) concerning a bail plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the excise policy case.
04 Jul 2024
Arunachal PradeshHeavy rainfall causes traffic disruptions in Delhi
Heavy showers during the morning and afternoon hours disrupted traffic in Delhi on Thursday.
04 Jul 2024
Jairam RameshWill Congress-AAP contest assembly polls together? Jairam Ramesh responds
The Congress on Thursday dismissed the possibility of an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the upcoming assembly elections in Delhi and Haryana.
04 Jul 2024
BengaluruShort-term exposure to air pollution kills 33,000 Indians annually: Report
A recent study published in Lancet Planetary Health states that air pollution levels below India's national clean air threshold are responsible for approximately 33,000 deaths annually across ten cities in the country.
03 Jul 2024
Arvind KejriwalArvind Kejriwal moves court for bail, alleges 'harassment by CBI'
Delhi's Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently under 14-day judicial custody in a corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam, has petitioned the Delhi High Court for bail.
02 Jul 2024
Allahabad High Court'Majority population would be minority if...': Allahabad HC flags conversions
The Allahabad High Court has said that there is a need to stop religious congregations where conversions are occurring, warning that the "majority population could become a minority" if such events continue.
02 Jul 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Northwest India recorded its hottest June since 1901: IMD
Northwest India witnessed its hottest June since records began in 1901, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
01 Jul 2024
FoodCommercial LPG cylinder prices slashed by ₹30
Oil marketing companies in Monday announced an immediate reduction in the price of 19kg commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders by ₹30.
01 Jul 2024
IndiGoDelhi airport Terminal 1 closure affected over 22,000 passengers: Ministry
The abrupt closure of the Terminal-1 (T1) of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a roof collapse on Friday has impacted approximately 22,615 passengers, as per the Civil Aviation Ministry.
01 Jul 2024
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)Civil Aviation Minister reviews Delhi airport operations after roof collapse
Following the roof collapse at Terminal-1 (T1) of Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu visited the Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC) to assess the situation.
30 Jun 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'Due to excise scam': Congress blames AAP for election defeat
The Congress on Sunday said that if it had not contested the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi with its Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) ally, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), it would have won.
29 Jun 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP, Congress trade barbs over Delhi waterlogging crisis
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has responded to criticism from Delhi Congress chief, Devender Yadav, over the former's handling of the waterlogging crisis in the city.
28 Jun 2024
AtishiDelhi rain floods houses of Shashi Tharoor, Atishi
As heavy rain brought Delhi to a standstill, many MPs in the national capital for the ongoing Parliament session found themselves stranded due to waterlogging around their homes.
28 Jun 2024
Delhi Disaster Management AuthorityUnder-construction wall collapses in Delhi, 3 laborers feared trapped
Three laborers are feared trapped after an under-construction wall collapsed in southwest Delhi's Vasant Vihar area, officials reported.
28 Jun 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Delhi rain shatters 88-year-old record; NCR's infrastructure buckles
Torrential rainfall in Delhi-NCR since Thursday led to extensive waterlogging and severe traffic congestion on Friday morning.
28 Jun 2024
Mallikarjun KhargeDelhi airport accident: Congress attacks Modi government on 'negligence, corruption'
The Congress on Friday blamed the Narendra Modi-led government for the canopy collapse outside Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal-1, saying the victims suffered due to the "corrupt, inept...selfish government's" actions.
28 Jun 2024
Delhi Traffic PoliceHeavy rainfall causes flooding, traffic chaos in Delhi
Parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region were flooded on Friday morning after heavy rainfall in the area for two consecutive days.
28 Jun 2024
Delhi Fire ServicesRoof collapse at Delhi airport: 1 dead; flight operations suspended
At least one person was killed and five others injured when part of the roof at Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi fell onto cars during heavy rain this morning, the NDTV reported.
27 Jun 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)What did court tell CBI while handing over Kejriwal's custody
A Delhi court on Wednesday refused to call Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest "illegal" but also advised the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) not to be "overzealous" while granting the agency three-day custody of Kejriwal.
27 Jun 2024
Arvind KejriwalDelhi water crisis: Atishi discharged from hospital after hunger strike
Delhi Water Minister Atishi was discharged from Lok Nayak Hospital on Thursday.
27 Jun 2024
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Veteran BJP leader LK Advani admitted to AIIMS-Delhi; condition stable
Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Thursday morning.
27 Jun 2024
HaryanaHeavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR, brings respite from heat
Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida, were greeted with a fresh spell of showers on Thursday morning.
25 Jun 2024
AtishiDelhi water crisis: Atishi ends hunger strike after hospitalization
Delhi water minister Atishi on Tuesday ended her hunger strike after her health deteriorated and she was hospitalized, said Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh.
22 Jun 2024
Arvind KejriwalChaos at Atishi's hunger strike site, anti-Kejriwal slogans raised
Chaos erupted on the second day of Delhi Water Minister Atishi's hunger strike as protesters raised slogans against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
22 Jun 2024
RajasthanCNG prices hiked in Delhi-NCR, other cities
The government has increased the price of compressed natural gas (CNG), effective from 6:00am on Saturday, June 22.
21 Jun 2024
Arvind Kejriwal'As if terrorist...': Sunita condemns ED's challenge to Kejriwal's bail
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, on Friday criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for challenging her husband's bail order before it was officially uploaded on the trial court's website.
