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.
Air India to expand domestic network with Jaisalmer, Khajuraho flights
Air India, the Tata Group-owned airline, is expanding its domestic network with new routes and enhanced frequencies from October 25, 2026.
Delhi hits 35.7°C, scorches 50-year March record
Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 35.7°C on Saturday, the highest for the first week of March in the last five decades.
Manchester-bound IndiGo flight makes mid-air U-turn; lands back in Delhi
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Manchester made an unexpected mid-air U-turn on Monday after flying for about seven hours.
44% Delhi water samples fail safety test; some even unbathable
A seven-day water sampling exercise by Hindustan Times at 18 locations in Delhi has revealed alarming levels of contamination.
North India scorches while Himachal shivers under fresh snow, rain
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its latest weather forecast for March 8.
Delhi: 2 Northeast students assaulted in separate incidents
Two students from the Northeast were allegedly assaulted near the Saket District Court Complex in Delhi on Sunday evening.
India holds 250M+ barrels of oil, enough for 7-8 weeks
India has a strategic energy buffer of over 250 million barrels of crude oil and refined petroleum products, a government report has revealed.
Delhi court discharges Lawrence Bishnoi in ₹1cr extortion case
A Delhi court has discharged gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and two others in an alleged ₹1 crore extortion case.
2 men arrested for murder of 18-year-old in Jahangirpuri
A man and a juvenile have been arrested for the murder of an 18-year-old in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area.
Delhi woman hides overnight in forest, narrowly escapes rape attempt
A 31-year-old woman from Delhi was forced to spend a night in a forest in Uttarakhand after allegedly escaping an attempted rape by her taxi driver.
PM Modi inaugurates ₹15,200cr GPRA project, launches Delhi Metro lines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a major housing and infrastructure project in Delhi.
India sizzles 8°C above normal, IMD sounds early heatwave alarm
India is witnessing an unusually early and intense heatwave in 2026, with temperatures soaring 4-8°C above seasonal averages.
LPG price hike: Check new rates for domestic, commercial cylinders
The price of domestic cooking gas, or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), has been hiked by ₹60 per cylinder from today.
Delhi man chases phone snatcher onto tracks, crushed by train
A 22-year-old man was killed after a train ran him over at Shahdara railway station in northeast Delhi on Friday evening.
Delhi: Holi water balloon dispute turns fatal, sparks tensions
A Holi celebration in Uttam Nagar, Delhi, turned deadly after an 11-year-old girl accidentally splashed colored water on a Muslim woman, according to a report by Hindustan Times.
Delhi: 2 sisters found dead in home; mother unconscious
In a suspected case of murder-suicide bid, two sisters, aged 33 and 28, were found dead inside their home in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, on Thursday evening.
Delhi skips Spring, hits 34.3°C; hottest March start since 2023
Delhi has recorded its highest average minimum temperature for early March since 2023, with an average of 16°C.
Delhi businessman killed by friend, dismembered, dumped in river
In a shocking incident of greed-fueled murder, a 48-year-old Delhi businessman was allegedly killed by his friend and associates.
Seeing Shakira live in India? Here's what you'll spend
Colombian pop star Shakira is set to return to India after nearly two decades with two concerts in April 2026.
IMD warns of prolonged heatwaves across India from March
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a hotter-than-normal March this year, with an early onset of summer.
JNU protest: Court orders immediate release of 14 detained students
A Delhi court has ordered the immediate release of 14 students arrested during a protest at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
IMD predicts rain in Northeast, Kerala; warns of rising temperatures
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning in several states. These include Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and Kerala.
Action ordered against CBI officer who investigated excise policy case
A Delhi court has ordered departmental proceedings against a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer who probed the Delhi excise policy case, in which all 23 accused, including former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, were discharged on Friday.
Delhi man brutally cuts windpipes of pregnant wife, 3 daughters
In a shocking incident in Delhi's Samaypur Badli area, a man allegedly murdered his two-month pregnant wife and three daughters by slitting their throats.
ED attaches Anil Ambani's Mumbai residence worth ₹3,716cr
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani's 17-story Mumbai residence 'Abode' worth ₹3,716.83 crore, PTI reported.
Man named in Thar crash; locals say woman was driving
A 19-year-old man from Delhi, Shaurya Goyal, has been named in a road rage case in Goa.
Delhi couple who racially abused 3 Arunachali women arrested
The Delhi Police has arrested Harsh Jain and his wife, Ruby, in connection with the racial abuse toward three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi's Malviya Nagar.
Gunmen fire at car carrying gangster Bishnoi's lawyer
Unidentified men opened fire at a car that was carrying five people on Tuesday night near the Kashmere Gate area in Delhi.
Jharkhand crash victims had taken ₹8L loan for air ambulance
The family of a 41-year-old man, who was among seven people killed in an air ambulance crash in Jharkhand on Monday night, had taken a loan of ₹8 lakh to hire the air ambulance.
Delhi-Leh SpiceJet flight with 150 people returns after engine scare
A SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Leh was forced to return shortly after takeoff on Tuesday due to a suspected technical snag.
Avoid these overrated Indian flea markets (try these instead)
India is famous for its vibrant flea markets, but some of them may not be as authentic or budget-friendly as they seem.
Air ambulance crashes in Jharkhand, killing all 7 on board
A tragic accident occurred on Monday evening when a Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district.
Delhi Assembly, Red Fort receive bomb threats; security on alert
The Red Fort and the Delhi Legislative Assembly were among the targets of bomb threat emails sent on Monday morning.
2 Delhi schools, Maharashtra Sadan get bomb threats
The Army Public School in Delhi Cantonment was evacuated on Monday after receiving a bomb threat via email.
Weather update: Heavy rainfall expected in Tamil Nadu, Kerala
As February ends, the weather in India is witnessing a major change.
Delhi government renames 2, modifies 7 metro stations' names
The State Names Authority of Delhi, headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has renamed two metro stations and modified the names of seven others, PTI reported.
Tripura teen's live-in partner subjected her to horrific torture
A 19-year-old woman from Tripura is undergoing treatment at a Delhi hospital after being brutally tortured by her live-in partner, identified as Shivam.
PM to inaugurate NaMo Bharat train service, Meerut Metro today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the NaMo Bharat train service and the Meerut Metro in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.
Delhi Police bust Lashkar-linked terror module in Tamil Nadu
The Delhi Police have busted a terror module with links to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and Bangladesh-based extremist groups.
Delhi weather: Pleasant Sunday morning, IMD predicts rise in temperatures
Delhi woke up to a pleasant Sunday morning with clear skies and a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius at 6:00am.
Check-bounce case: Rajpal Yadav says 'nobody is above law'
Actor Rajpal Yadav, who was recently released from Delhi's Tihar Jail after a Delhi High Court ruling in a ₹9 crore check bounce case, has shared his experiences behind bars with The Indian Express.
Delhi on high alert after LeT plans attack in India
A terror alert has been issued for Delhi after intelligence inputs suggested that the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), is planning attacks on religious places, according to various media reports.
UGC flags 32 fake universities; Delhi tops with dozen entries
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across India, with the highest number located in Delhi.
Shakira will be headlining 'Feeding India Concert' in Mumbai, Delhi
Colombian global icon Shakira will headline the Feeding India Concert 2026 in Mumbai and Delhi.
Delhi schoolgirl, 6, killed as speeding car rams e-rickshaw
A six-year-old girl was killed after an e-rickshaw she was traveling in was hit by a speeding car in Janakpuri, West Delhi.
9 patients lose eyesight after cataract surgeries at UP hospital
Nine patients have lost their eyesight after developing infections following cataract surgeries at a private hospital in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Bishnoi gang criminal involved in Sidhu Moosewala murder arrested
The Counter Intelligence Unit of the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Mahfooz Ali, also known as Bobby Kabootar, a key criminal of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who was absconding for almost a decade.
Video: Delhi biker opens moving buses' doors for reels; arrested
A 22-year-old man, Tushar Puniya, was arrested in northeast Delhi for allegedly performing dangerous stunts on a motorcycle and harassing bus passengers.
Delhi-NCR receives morning showers; IMD issues yellow alert
Some parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were greeted with light showers on Wednesday morning.
'Very sorry': Father of Delhi teen who ran over biker
The father of a Delhi teenager, who allegedly ran over a 23-year-old biker with an SUV, has apologized for the incident.
Teen was speeding SUV for reels, killed son: Victim's mother
The mother of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra, who died in a car crash in Delhi on February 3, has alleged that the minor driver was shooting reels while speeding.
'We're old-fashioned': SC advises caution in physical relations before marriage
The Supreme Court has advised caution in indulging in pre-marital physical relationships, stressing that a boy and girl are essentially strangers before marriage.
Massive fire breaks out at plastic factory in Delhi's Inderlok
A massive fire broke out at a plastic factory in the Inderlok Industrial area of Delhi on Monday.
Planning to attend India AI Summit? Key points to know
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, a major tech event, kicked off today at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.
AI summit, weddings, exams: Traffic chaos, diversions expected in Delhi
Delhi is set to witness major traffic disruptions this week as it hosts the AI Impact Summit 2026.
Delhi tops electricity consumption at public EV charging stations
Delhi has emerged as the biggest consumer of electricity at public charging stations (PCS) in India, according to a report by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
Paper slip bomb threat found in Kolkata-Shillong IndiGo flight lavatory
A bomb scare was reported on an IndiGo flight at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Saturday.
Delhi's air quality slides down to 'moderate' at 197
Delhi's air quality deteriorated slightly on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 197 at 8:30am. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), this falls in the "moderate" category.
Delhi: 3 schools receive bomb threats, second incident within week
Three schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Friday morning, leading to the evacuation of students and staff, Hindustan Times reported.
'O'Romeo' sells 1L+ tickets in advance; looks at ₹6cr opening
Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri's latest film, O'Romeo, hit theaters on Friday.
Delhi's temperature drops to 9.8°C; AQI rises to 188
Delhi's air quality and temperature underwent minor changes on Friday.
3 fall prey to tantrik's 'dhanvarsha' promise; consume poisoned laddoos
Three people were found dead inside a parked car near the Peeragarhi flyover in northwest Delhi on Sunday.
10 schools in Chandigarh, Mohali receive bomb threats
Ten schools in Chandigarh and Mohali received bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing authorities to suspend classes as a precautionary measure.
Delhi laborer dies after falling into open 14-foot-deep manhole
A 30-year-old daily wage laborer, Birju Kumar, died after falling into an open manhole in Rohini's Sector 32, Delhi, on Tuesday, days after a 25-year-old man died after falling into a pit in Janakpuri.
Kartik Aaryan's 'Naagzilla' shoot moves to Delhi; see schedule here
Kartik Aaryan was recently spotted shooting for his upcoming film, Naagzilla, at the Laxmi Nagar Metro Station in Delhi.
Hansraj principal decks up college for son's wedding; students protest
Hansraj College in Delhi has been transformed into a wedding venue for the son of Principal Rama Sharma.
CBSE unveils new On-Screen Marking system for class 12 evaluations
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the introduction of On-Screen Marking (OSM) for the upcoming Class 12 board examinations beginning on February 17, according to Hindustan Times.
Gamer's blood pressure hits 300 during PUBG, dies from hemorrhage
A 22-year-old man, identified as Mohammad Kaif, died after suffering a brain hemorrhage while playing an online game.
AI Summit rush: Delhi hotel rates soar to ₹32L/night
Delhi is witnessing a major surge in demand for luxury accommodations ahead of the highly-anticipated AI Impact Summit.
'In memory of Afzal Guru': 9 Delhi schools receive bomb-threats
Nine schools across Delhi received bomb threats on Monday morning, prompting emergency evacuations and security measures.
Strong winds sweep Delhi clean: AQI drops to 214
Delhi woke up to a pleasant winter morning on Saturday, with temperatures hovering around 13°C at 7:00am.