Articles about Delhi
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.
25 Jan 2022
Delhi reduces number of 'dry days' from 21 to 3
The Delhi excise department has reduced the number of dry days in the national capital to just three this year, down from 21.
24 Jan 2022
Delhi sees highest-ever rainfall in 122 years in January
Delhi has recorded 88.2 millimeters of rain in January so far, the highest ever for the month in 122 years.
24 Jan 2022
Delhi man's Rs. 4.5cr crypto fraudulently transferred to Palestine's Hamas
A probe by the Delhi Police revealed cryptocurrency stolen from a businessman in 2019 was transferred to Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian militant organization Hamas.
21 Jan 2022
Delhi's weekend curfew to stay as L-G rejects government's plan
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Friday rejected several recommendations sent by the city government in view of the declining COVID-19 cases.
20 Jan 2022
What's leading to severe cold across North India?
Severe cold conditions continue to prevail in national capital Delhi and other parts of northern India, including Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
19 Jan 2022
False alarm, says Delhi Police after unattended bags trigger panic
The Delhi Police on Wednesday received a call saying two unattended bags had been found in the city's Trilokpuri area, which triggered a bomb scare.
18 Jan 2022
Delhi, other areas to receive rainfall this week
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall in several states and union territories, including national capital Delhi, starting this weekend.
16 Jan 2022
COVID-19: Cases dip in Mumbai, Delhi; West Bengal new hotspot
Delhi and Mumbai reported a substantial drop in the daily cases of COVID-19, indicating plateauing of infections.
14 Jan 2022
Record 28K+ COVID-19 cases in Delhi; positivity rate nears 30%
Delhi witnessed the biggest single-day surge in COVID-19 cases on Thursday, with 28,867 people testing positive for the disease.
12 Jan 2022
Dharma Sansad: Uttarakhand gets SC notice after plea seeks probe
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Uttarakhand government over alleged hate speech at a Dharma Sansad event in Haridwar in December.
11 Jan 2022
Salil Tripathi death: How COVID-19 ruined this ex-restaurant manager's life
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, 36-year-old Salil Tripathi was a Delhi-based restaurant manager, earning comfortable pay to support his wife and son.
11 Jan 2022
Omicron surge in Delhi; 60K daily cases by January-end: Report
Delhi may witness 58,000 to 60,000 daily COVID-19 cases by the end of January, sources in the Union Health Ministry informed CNN-News18.
10 Jan 2022
Which states have imposed fresh curbs amid COVID-19 surge?
The Delhi government has decided to impose a 100% work from home rule for private office employees, reports said citing sources.
09 Jan 2022
COVID-19: IIT-K scientist says third wave may peak by February
The third wave of COVID-19 could peak in India in late January or early February, according to Dr. Manindra Agrawal, a professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
09 Jan 2022
'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.
09 Jan 2022
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.
06 Jan 2022
'Bulli Bai' creator nabbed from Assam; 4th arrest in case
The main conspirator in the Bulli Bai case was arrested by the Delhi Police on Thursday from Assam's Jorhat district.
05 Jan 2022
Amid Delhi's COVID-19 surge, 100+ healthcare workers test positive
Over 100 health workers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and other hospitals have tested positive for COVID-19 over the last week.
05 Jan 2022
India's first Omicron death: 73-year-old full-vaccinated man dies in Rajasthan
The first death related to the Omicron strain of coronavirus was reported in India on Wednesday.
05 Jan 2022
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.
05 Jan 2022
NHAI's new traffic management system ATMS: How does it work?
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is testing new technology, the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), to be installed across the country's highways and expressways.
03 Jan 2022
Delhi: Omicron detected in 84% COVID-19 cases; red alert imminent?
As many as 84% of COVID-19 samples genome sequenced in Delhi on December 30 and December 31 involved the Omicron variant, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Monday.
03 Jan 2022
Bulli Bai: FIR registered against 'online auction' on Muslim women
The Delhi cyber police have registered an FIR against a dubious application that uploaded images of Muslim women "for auction."
02 Jan 2022
NEET-PG counseling: Government to retain Rs. 8 lakh EWS criterion
The central government on Friday submitted an affidavit before the Supreme Court (SC) concerning Economically Weaker Section (EWS) reservation in undergraduate and postgraduate medical seats.
30 Dec 2021
Government flags COVID-19 concerns in 8 states; urges immediate action
The central government has advised eight states to take swift action amid a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases across 14 cities.
29 Dec 2021
Here's why NEET-PG medical counseling remains suspended
Counseling for admissions to National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Post-Graduate (NEET-PG) medical courses has been suspended since the matter reached the Supreme Court.
29 Dec 2021
Delhi's color-coded action plan for COVID-19: How does it work?
A "yellow" alert has been issued in Delhi in view of the rising COVID-19 cases.
28 Dec 2021
NEET-PG counseling protest: AIIMS resident doctors association withdraws tomorrow's strike
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Residents Doctors Association (RDA) in Delhi on Tuesday announced its decision to withdraw the December 29 strike.
26 Dec 2021
Omicron scare: Which states have imposed fresh restrictions?
Amid the growing number of cases involving the Omicron variant of coronavirus, several Indian states have introduced fresh restrictions to curb viral spread.
26 Dec 2021
As COVID-19 cases rise, Delhi announces night curfew from tomorrow
Delhi has announced a night curfew starting Monday (December 27) amid a rise in COVID-19 cases.
23 Dec 2021
Omicron scare: Which states have imposed curbs before Christmas, NY?
Amid growing concern over the rapid surge of COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant, multiple states and union territories have reimposed fresh restrictions to curb the viral spread.
22 Dec 2021
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.
20 Dec 2021
Scientist arrested in Delhi court blast case attempts suicide
A scientist arrested for allegedly planting explosives at a court in Delhi has been hospitalized after he complained of vomiting and stomach pain.
20 Dec 2021
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.
17 Dec 2021
Cold wave: North India to see mercury drop, says IMD
A cold wave is expected to hit portions of northwest India in the coming days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
14 Dec 2021
Air quality slips to 'very poor' in Delhi and Noida
The air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) degraded to "very poor" on Tuesday.
11 Dec 2021
Omicron: India's tally rises to 33 after Delhi's second case
Delhi on Saturday reported its second case of Omicron.
11 Dec 2021
Farmers' victory march today as yearlong protest comes to end
Thousands of farmers camping at Delhi's borders will hold a victory march on Saturday as they start returning to their homes in Punjab, Haryana, and other states.
10 Dec 2021
Pollution: Supreme Court asks panel to decide on relaxing curbs
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to take a decision on relaxing restrictions imposed over the air pollution crisis in Delhi.
10 Dec 2021
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.
