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.
Yamuna water level drops slightly, but Delhi remains flooded
The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi has receded slightly; however, it continues to flow above the danger mark.
Yamuna floods Delhi, but I&FC hasn't spent drain remodeling budget
Parts of Delhi are facing severe flooding as the Yamuna river has crossed the 207m mark.
Punjab floods, J&K landslides, Himachal cloudbursts: What's behind these catastrophes
North India has experienced its wettest two-week period in at least 14 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Pilot arrested for recording women with spy camera lighter
A 31-year-old pilot, Mohit Priyadarshi, was arrested in Delhi for allegedly filming a woman without her consent using a spy camera disguised as a lighter.
Uber turns driver partners in India into AI data-labeling workforce
Uber is turning its 1.4 million driver partners in India into a workforce for its latest venture: AI data labeling.
Delhi-NCR relief camps flooded, flyover caves in as Yamuna swells
Relief camps in low-lying areas of Delhi, including Mayur Vihar Phase-I, were inundated on Thursday as the Yamuna River overflowed its banks.
Himachal Pradesh schools, colleges closed till September 7
The Himachal Pradesh government has announced the closure of all schools and colleges till September 7.
Red alert in Himachal, Uttarakhand; Delhi-NCR weather warning downgraded
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The warning comes as these regions continue to face floods and landslides.
Tesla's India launch underwhelms with around 600 orders since July
Tesla's much-anticipated entry into the Indian market has been underwhelming, with only a little over 600 cars booked since mid-July.
Floodwaters enter Delhi homes; Gurugram offices, schools shut
The Yamuna river has breached its banks in Delhi, inundating residential areas in Yamuna Bazaar.
Delhi man kills wife, mother-in-law over birthday gift dispute
In a shocking incident in Delhi's Rohini, a man allegedly killed his wife and mother-in-law over a dispute about birthday gifts.
Indore: Congress councilor wanted in rape, abetment case surrenders
Anwar Qadri, a Congress councilor from Indore, surrendered to a district court on Friday after being on the run for nearly three months.
Feeding stray dogs not banned: Activists amid violence against feeders
Since the Supreme Court's recent order on stray dog management, there has been a surge in violence against dog feeders across Delhi-NCR.
Over 170 flights hit as rain lashes Delhi-NCR
The Delhi-NCR region awoke to heavy rain on Friday morning, causing severe flooding and traffic jams in various places.
Northeast capitals ranked safest for women; which are ranked lowest?
Kohima, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Aizawl, Gangtok, Itanagar and Mumbai have been ranked among the safest cities for women in India, according to the National Annual Report & Index on Women's Safety (NARI) 2025.
Yamuna breaches danger mark again; rain to continue this week
The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi crossed the danger mark of 205.33 meters, reaching 205.45 meters at the Old Railway Bridge on Thursday, August 28.
Delhiites losing 8.2yrs of lives to high air pollution: Report
A report has revealed that Delhi residents are losing an average of 8.2 years of their life expectancy due to high PM2.5 concentrations.
'Gas cylinder blast burnt me': Noida dowry victim's dying declaration
In a shocking turn of events, 26-year-old Nikki Bhati reportedly claimed that her burn injuries were caused by a cylinder blast.
Over 20 Delhi colleges receive bomb threat emails
Around 20 colleges in Delhi, including Jesus and Mary College, received bomb threat emails on Wednesday.
Delhi government to soon offer services via WhatsApp
In a major move to digitize public services, the Delhi government is planning to launch an initiative called 'WhatsApp Governance.'
Non-bailable warrant against R&AW ex-officer wanted in Pannun assassination plot
A Delhi court has issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against former Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) officer Vikash Yadav.
Days after SC's modified order, stray dog mauls 5-year-old
A five-year-old boy was mauled by a stray dog inside a police colony in Shakarpur, East Delhi, on Sunday.
IMD issues rain alert for Delhi-NCR; red alert for J&K
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall for the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) in the coming days.
DTDC will now deliver your electronics, cosmetics within 6 hours
DTDC, a leading express logistics provider, is venturing into the world of quick commerce with its new service 'Raftaar.'
Heavy rain in Mumbai, Delhi affects flight operations: Details here
As heavy rainfall continues to batter Mumbai and Delhi on Monday, airlines have issued travel advisories for passengers.
Delhi Metro fares hiked for 1st time in 8 years
Delhi Metro commuters will now have to pay more for their rides, as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced a fare hike.
Woman set ablaze over ₹36L dowry demand in Greater Noida
A woman was allegedly set on fire by her husband and in-laws in Greater Noida's Sirsa village.
Chaos at Rekha Gupta's first public appearance; 2 men detained
Police have detained two separate individuals for allegedly creating a ruckus near the venue of an event attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in Gandhi Nagar.
Key takeaways from Supreme Court's new stray dog order
The Supreme Court on Friday modified an August 11 order by a different bench on stray dogs in the Delhi-National Capital Region.
'Release after sterilization, immunization': Supreme Court modifies stray dog order
The Supreme Court has modified its previous order on the treatment of stray dogs in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
Delhi gets new police commissioner a day after CM attacked
The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed Satish Golcha as the new Delhi Police commissioner, replacing Shashi Bhushan Kumar Singh.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay opens 1st restaurant in India
British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has opened his first restaurant in India, bringing his culinary creations to the country.
'Lord Krishna asked me to meet her': Delhi CM's attacker
A man, who has been arrested for allegedly attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, reportedly told the police he was acting on divine instructions from Lord Krishna.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's attacker sent to 5-day remand
Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakariya, the man who allegedly attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has been remanded in police custody for five days.
5 Delhi schools receive bomb threats; 3rd incident this week
Five schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Thursday, triggering a swift response from the police and fire department.
Over 50 Delhi schools receive bomb threats, panic spreads
Over 50 schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email on Wednesday, prompting police and emergency services to launch search operations.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked during Jan Sunwai, accused arrested
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during a public grievance hearing at her home in Civil Lines.
Parliament to take bill on removal of convicted PM, CMs
A bill proposing the removal of elected representatives arrested or detained on serious criminal charges will be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday.
20 Delhi schools receive bomb threat emails
Several schools in Delhi, including DPS Dwarka, were evacuated on Monday after they received bomb threat emails.
Army jawan assaulted by toll plaza workers in UP
An Army jawan, Kapil Kavad, was brutally assaulted by toll plaza workers at the Bhuni Toll Plaza on the Meerut-Karnal highway in Uttar Pradesh.
IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai, wet spells in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and a warning of wet spells in Delhi on Monday.
Man rapes mother twice for having 'illicit relationships': Delhi police
A 39-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping his 65-year-old mother twice in Delhi.
PM Modi to inaugurate ₹11,000cr Delhi highway projects today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two major National Highway projects today, the Delhi sections of the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) and Dwarka Expressway.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Delhi, parts of north India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall across several parts of the country in the coming days.
BSNL's 4G services now available in Delhi
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has initiated the launch of its 4G mobile services in Delhi.
'Government does nothing': SC raps MCD in stray dogs case
The Supreme Court has reserved its order on petitions challenging its August 11 order for the rounding up of all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR.
Different Supreme Court bench to hear stray dogs case today
The Supreme Court has transferred the case concerning stray dogs to a new three-judge bench.
Uber has stopped charging commission from drivers in Delhi
Uber has introduced a new feature in its driver app, called 'Driver Pass.'
How much your Tesla Model Y costs in Delhi, Mumbai
Tesla is accepting orders for its popular electric SUV, the Model Y, in India.
Modi to inaugurate Dwarka Expressway, Urban Extension Road-2 on Saturday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Urban Extension Road-2 (UER-2) and the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway on August 16.
IKEA opens first physical store in Delhi
IKEA India has launched its first physical store in the National Capital Region (NCR), a 15,000 sq. ft. outlet at Pacific Mall in Tagore Garden.
India's most wanted arms supplier Salim Pistol arrested in Nepal
Salim Pistol, India's most wanted arms supplier, has been arrested in Nepal and brought to Delhi.
John says, 'dogs are Delhiites, too' in letter to CJI
Actor John Abraham has written to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, asking him to reconsider the recent Supreme Court order on stray dogs.
No coercive action against owners of old vehicles: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ordered that no coercive action be taken against owners of diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in Delhi.
Cocaine, LSD recovered from Thar that hit 2 Delhi pedestrians
A Mahindra Thar SUV, which mowed down two pedestrians in Delhi's Chanakyapuri area on Sunday, was found with commercial quantities of drugs.
After Delhi, Rajasthan court orders drive to remove stray dogs
The Rajasthan High Court has ordered municipal bodies in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur to launch a special drive to remove stray dogs and other animals from city roads.
'Jailing dogs...': PETA criticizes SC order to remove Delhi-NCR strays
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the immediate removal of all stray dogs from Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
Mahindra has launched a ride-hailing service for corporates in India
Mahindra Logistics has launched a new tech-enabled Business-to-Consumer (B2C) mobility service called Alyte.
SC orders removal of Delhi stray dogs; warns animal activists
The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of stray dogs from all localities in Delhi, with a focus on more particularly vulnerable areas.
Google Maps will now show you accident-prone spots in Delhi
In a bid to improve road safety, the Delhi Traffic Police will start marking accident-prone 'black spots' on Google Maps.
Delhi: Speeding Thar hits 2 pedestrians, 1 dies
A high-speed Thar vehicle rammed into two pedestrians on 11 Murti Road in Delhi's Chanakyapuri area on Sunday morning.
Delhi: 7, including 2 children, die in wall collapse
A tragic incident in Jaitpur's Hari Nagar area of southeast Delhi has left seven people dead, including two children.
Heavy rain in Delhi disrupts flight operations
Heavy rainfall in Delhi on Saturday morning disrupted flight operations and brought traffic to a standstill.
Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR, IMD issues red alert for today
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) have been hit by heavy rainfall since Friday night, triggering waterlogging in several areas.
Video: Couple alleges Delhi restaurant denied them entry over attire
A couple was allegedly denied entry to a restaurant in Delhi's Pitampura area for wearing Indian attire.
Delhi: Huma Qureshi's cousin killed over parking dispute
Asif Qureshi, the cousin of Bollywood actor Huma Qureshi, was killed late Thursday night in a parking dispute in the Nizamuddin area of Delhi.
Controversy erupts as Delhi MLAs get iPhone 16 Pro, iPads
All 70 members of the Delhi Legislative Assembly have received Apple iPhone 16 Pro smartphones and new iPads, according to the Indian Express.
'Shri Ram, Kauwwa'—Fake residence applications surge in Bihar amid SIR
In a bizarre turn of events, officials inthe Khagariaa district of Bihar have discovered fake applications for residence certificates under the names of Hindu deities Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, as well as a crow.
Explained: What is Delhi government's school fee regulation bill
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood has introduced the "Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025" in the Delhi Assembly.
Congress MP's chain snatched in high-security zone in Delhi's Chanakyapuri
Congress Member of Parliament Sudha Ramakrishnan was robbed of her gold chain while out for a morning walk in Delhi's Chanakyapuri area on Monday.
Delhi Police called Bengali 'Bangladeshi' language? Mamata slams Centre
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has slammed the Delhi Police for allegedly referring to Bengali, or Bangla, as a "Bangladeshi" language.
ECI dismisses Chidambaram's claims on voter list deletions as 'baseless'
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has dismissed Congress leader P Chidambaram's claims about potential deletions from the voter list in Tamil Nadu as "misleading" and "baseless."
Was Rajiv Thakur thrown out of 'Kapil Show'? Comedian reveals
Comedian and actor Rajiv Thakur, who was part of the first two seasons of Netflix's The Great Indian Kapil Show, is missing from Season 3.
Kolkata tops list of cleanest air among Indian metros
Kolkata has been named the Indian metro with the cleanest air quality, according to a new study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
Delhi CA ends life at Airbnb by inhaling helium gas
A 25-year-old Chartered Accountant, Dheeraj Kansal, allegedly died by suicide at an Airbnb near Bengali Market in Delhi.
Woman who's a key conspirator of Al-Qaeda terror module arrested
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a key conspirator of the Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) terror module.
How Kerala nuns, arrested for 'conversion,' caused ripples in Parliament
Protests erupted across Kerala, Delhi, and Chhattisgarh for the fourth consecutive day over the arrest of two Keralite nuns on charges of kidnapping and human trafficking.
Heavy rain in Delhi disrupts flight operations; airlines issue advisories
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Delhi on Tuesday morning have disrupted flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.