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.
Delhi shivers in March: More rain forecast in upcoming week
Delhi woke up to a winter-like chill on Sunday, more typical of January than late March. The unusual weather was caused by rain-soaked air and overnight cooling after recent record rain activity.
Delhi logs coldest March day in 6 years, foggy morning
Delhi was greeted with light rain and mild thunderstorms on Friday, bringing the minimum temperature down to 16 degrees Celsius.
Air India's 'wrong' Canada-bound Boeing 777 recalled mid-flight over China
An Air India flight from Delhi to Vancouver had to return mid-air as the wrong aircraft was dispatched.
'Possibly orchestrated': Ukraine responds after 6 nationals arrested by NIA
Ukraine has expressed "serious concern" over the arrest of six of its nationals by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA).
IMD warns of more rain, thunderstorms for Delhi-NCR
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on March 19 and 20.
Delhi will pay you to scrap fuel cars for EVs
The Delhi government is all set to launch a new policy aimed at promoting electric vehicles (EVs).
Fire breaks out at Trade and Taxes building in Delhi
A fire broke out at the Trade and Taxes building in Delhi's ITO on Thursday morning. The blaze started on the 12th floor of the multi-story structure, which houses the Sales Tax office.
Delhi to buy ₹6.2cr AC, sofa-fitted boats to inspect Yamuna
The Delhi government has floated a ₹6.2 crore tender for the purchase of two high-end, air-conditioned boats for VIP inspections on the Yamuna River.
7 killed after fire erupts in residential building in Delhi
Seven people have been killed after a fire broke out in a residential building in southwest Delhi's Palam area on Wednesday morning.
'Use LPG judiciously': Government says situation remains matter of concern
The central government has said that there is no LPG distributor facing a dry-out situation at present but reiterated that the situation remains a "matter of concern."
Holding 2-year-old daughter, Gurugram man jumps from 23rd floor
In a shocking incident, a 35-year-old man allegedly died by suicide by jumping from the 23rd floor of a tower in a housing society in Gurugram, holding his two-year-old daughter in his arms.
LPG tanker Shivalik reaches Gujarat after crossing Strait of Hormuz
The LPG tanker Shivalik has reached Mundra Port in Gujarat days after sailing from the Persian Gulf and crossing the volatile Strait of Hormuz.
Why Hard Rock has shut cafes across India
Hard Rock International has announced the closure of 10 cafes across India, following the termination of its licensing agreement with JSM Corporation Pvt Ltd.
Ye's India concert postponed to May; here's what happened
Ye's (Kanye West) much-awaited debut concert in India has been rescheduled to May 23, 2026.
Delhi-NCR receives light rain, IMD issues orange alert for Ghaziabad
Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were greeted with light rain and thunderstorms on Sunday morning.
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.