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.
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.
Pilot accused of assault responds, alleges 'casteist remarks' made
Captain Virender Sejwal, an Air India Express pilot, has responded to allegations of assaulting a passenger at Delhi's airport.
3.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Rohtak in Haryana
An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 struck parts of Haryana on Sunday afternoon. According to the National Center for Seismology, the epicenter was at Rohtak at a focal depth of 5km, and was felt at 12:13pm.
Delhi's EV policy framework ready, to be released next fiscal
The Delhi government has announced a comprehensive framework for an electric vehicle (EV) policy.
Delhi's air quality 'very poor' amid cold wave, dense fog
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are reeling under a cold wave and dense fog.
Dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, over 129 flights canceled
Extreme fog has disrupted air, rail, and road transport across northern India, particularly in Delhi.
Hill stations also not safe? Dehradun records AQI near 300
Dehradun, Uttarakhand's winter capital and a popular tourist destination, is also facing poor air quality.
Delhi bans non-BS-VI vehicles from entering; ₹20,000 fines for violators
Delhi is currently facing a severe air pollution crisis with the air quality index (AQI) plunging to hazardous levels. The Chilla border recorded an AQI of around 490.
40 flights delayed, trains affected as dense fog hits Delhi
Delhi once again witnessed dense fog early Thursday, severely affecting visibility.
Delhi's anti-pollution curbs: WFH, vehicle entry ban come into force
The Delhi government's stricter anti-pollution measures came into effect on Thursday.
Amazon Now delivers your groceries in Gurugram in 10 minutes
Amazon India has extended its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, to Gurugram.
Using end-of-life vehicles below BS-IV banned in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court of India has allowed action against diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in Delhi-NCR, provided they meet emission standards below BS-IV.
SC suggests closing Delhi toll booths to check pollution
The Supreme Court has asked the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to consider relocating or closing nine toll collection booths operated by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
'We will take revenge': 3 Ahmedabad schools receive bomb threats
Three schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, prompting immediate police action.
Delhi mandates 50% WFH; affected construction workers to receive ₹10,000
The Delhi government has issued new guidelines mandating 50% of employees in offices to work from home. The move is aimed at tackling the city's severe air quality crisis.
'Luthras had ultimate control over club operations, safety arrangement': Cops
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, were taken to Goa on Wednesday morning after they landed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
'Impossible...working to fix it': Delhi minister apologizes for toxic air
Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has apologized for the city's air pollution, calling it "impossible" for any elected government to improve air quality within nine to 10 months.
No fuel if no valid PUC from Thursday in Delhi
The Delhi government has announced a series of stringent measures to tackle the city's worsening air pollution.
China offers 'step-by-step guide' to India for tackling pollution
As Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) continue to battle severe air pollution, China has offered its experience as a "shared struggle."
After Bondi shooting, alerts to tighten Jew-frequented places in India
Indian authorities have issued two intelligence alerts in the last 48 hours to tighten security around places frequented by the Jewish community, News18 reported.
Fog delays 200 flights as Delhi's AQI stays 'very poor'
Delhi's air quality has improved a notch to "very poor" on Tuesday after three consecutive days of severe pollution.
Delhi CM booed with 'AQI' chants during Messi event
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was greeted with chants of "AQI, AQI" at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. The event was to welcome football legend Lionel Messi as part of his India tour.
Delhi bans firewood tandoors to tackle pollution
The Delhi government has banned the use of coal and firewood tandoors in eateries as part of its efforts to combat rising air pollution levels.
Luthra brothers to be deported from Thailand tomorrow
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of North Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, are expected to land in Delhi from Thailand on Tuesday, according to reports.
Airlines warn of delays as Delhi fog hampers flights
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has been hit by dense fog, disrupting flight operations on Monday morning.
Delhi airport, airlines issue travel advisories amid severe smog
The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has issued a travel advisory for passengers on Monday morning.
Delhi fog: AQI breaches 500, flight operations disrupted
Delhi woke up to a dense blanket of fog on Monday, severely impacting visibility and traffic across the city.
Stench, floods, neglect: What's plaguing Delhi's posh Defence Colony
Defence Colony, an elite military neighbourhood in Delhi, is struggling with severe civic neglect, per India Today, which has turned a Partition-era pride symbol into distress for residents.
Delhi schools to shift to hybrid mode as AQI worsens
Amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi, the Directorate of Education (DoE) has ordered all schools to switch to hybrid classes for students from Classes I to IX and Class XI with immediate effect.
Delhi choked by toxic smog; AQI worsens to 461
Delhi's air quality has worsened drastically, plunging into the hazardous zone with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 461.
Delhi invokes GRAP 4 as AQI surges past 400 mark
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect.
Delhi's AQI hits 401, GRAP Stage III reinstated
The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has reimposed Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) after Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 401 by 10am on Saturday, December 13.
Delhi's air quality nears 'severe' as 18 areas cross 400
Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Saturday, with the city's air quality inching closer to the "severe" category.
'India sets own air quality norms...WHO guidelines only advisory': Centre
The Indian government has clarified that it sets its own air quality standards and that global air quality rankings released by various organizations carry no official sanction.
In the mood for besan toast breakfasts? Try these
A popular street food in India, besan toast is a quick and delicious breakfast option.
Cold wave to persist in northwest, central India till Friday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that cold wave conditions will continue to prevail over parts of central and western India till Thursday.
Apple's 5th Indian store to open in Noida tomorrow
Apple is all set to launch its fifth retail store in India at DLF Mall of India, Noida tomorrow.
Rajma toast: Have you tried this street breakfast yet?
Rajma toast is a popular breakfast street food in India, especially in the northern region.
'Victim of authorities' vindictive behavior': Goa club owners tell court
The Luthra brothers, Saurabh and Gaurav, have approached a Delhi court seeking protection from arrest in connection with the Arpora club fire incident on December 7.
IndiGo crisis: Court asks Centre how ₹5,000 ticket reached ₹39,000
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday pulled up the Centre over the sharp spike in airfares amid the IndiGo chaos, noting that tickets previously available for ₹5,000 had surged to ₹30,000-35,000.
Delhi sees marginal AQI improvement at 269
Delhi's air quality improved marginally on Wednesday morning with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 269 at 8:00am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
Goa fire: FIR reveals negligence, no permits, fire norms flouted
The tragic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, Goa, which claimed 25 lives, could have been avoided had the owners and organizers followed basic fire-safety rules, an FIR has revealed.
Goa nightclub co-owner Ajay Gupta detained in Delhi
Ajay Gupta, a co-owner of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, was detained on Tuesday. The arrest came four days after a devastating fire at the establishment killed 25 people.
Only 38 out of 150+ Delhi clubs have fire NOCs
The tragic nightclub fire in Goa that killed 25 people has raised major concerns over fire safety compliance in Delhi.
'IndiGo crisis not urgent?' CJI declines immediate hearing on PIL
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday declined an urgent hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) over the recent IndiGo flight disruptions.
IndiGo cancels 220+ flights as disruptions continue for 6th day
IndiGo has canceled over 220 flights at Delhi and Mumbai airports today.
Pakistani woman seeks Modi's intervention as husband prepares Delhi wedding
A Pakistani woman, Nikita Nagdev, has sought intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging her husband abandoned her and is planning a second marriage in Delhi.
IndiGo ordered to clear refunds: When's deadline; who gets refund
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered IndiGo Airlines to complete all pending refunds for canceled or disrupted flights by 8:00pm on Sunday.
Delhi's air quality improves slightly; AQI at 305
Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog on Sunday as its Air Quality Index (AQI) settled at 305, still in the "very poor" category. However, this is a slight improvement from Saturday, when its average AQI was 330.