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.
14 Jun 2025
HaryanaNorth India to finally get relief from heatwave this weekend
After weeks of extreme heatwave conditions, North India is expected to see relief starting Saturday, the India Meteorological Department(IMD) has said.
13 Jun 2025
KeralaHeatwave relief for Delhi; IMD forecasts thunderstorm, rain
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms and rain in Delhi on Friday, bringing some respite from the scorching heat.
12 Jun 2025
NASA250-foot asteroid is zooming past Earth today—Should you worry?
A massive asteroid, dubbed 2015 XR1, is racing toward Earth today at a staggering speed of around 45,500km/h.
12 Jun 2025
KarnatakaHeatwave grips Delhi, Punjab; IMD issues red alert for regions
As Delhi and Punjab continue to face an intense heatwave, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the two regions.
11 Jun 2025
BengaluruBritish singer Passenger is coming to India in November
British singer-songwriter Michael Rosenberg, aka Passenger, known for his hit song Let Her Go, will be performing in India for the first time in November.
11 Jun 2025
Sidhu Moose WalaBBC releases Moose Wala documentary despite father's plea to ban
The BBC World Service has released a two-part documentary on the life and death of Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, aka Sidhu Moose Wala. He was shot dead on May 29, 2022, near Mansa.
11 Jun 2025
IndiaPatient's relatives thrash, pull Delhi doctor's hair after newborn dies
A female resident doctor at the Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital in Delhi's Rohini was brutally assaulted by the relatives of a patient on Monday.
10 Jun 2025
Nitin GadkariYou can soon travel via flying buses in Delhi
India is gearing up to revolutionize its public transport system with the introduction of flying buses and advanced electric vehicles, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said.
10 Jun 2025
IndiaFire erupts in Dwarka apartment; 2 kids, their father killed
A huge fire erupted in a residential apartment building in the Dwarka area of Delhi on Tuesday.
10 Jun 2025
AssamDelhi records hottest day of season; heatwave conditions to continue
Delhi has been experiencing scorching temperatures, crossing the 40-degree Celsius mark and even reaching over 43 degrees Celsius in several areas.
09 Jun 2025
PunjabHeatwave to continue in Delhi-NCR, northwestern states till Wednesday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a heatwave in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and several northwestern states. The intense weather is expected to last until at least Wednesday, June 11.
08 Jun 2025
GujaratMaharashtra, Karnataka top states for foreign direct investment in FY25
Maharashtra and Karnataka have emerged as the top states in India for foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows during the fiscal year 2024-25.
08 Jun 2025
HaryanaDelhi to sizzle at 44°C next week; no rain likely
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a major rise in temperatures in Delhi and parts of northwest India, with no rain expected for the next week.
03 Jun 2025
Delhi GovernmentE-autos, mist sprayers: How Delhi government will tackle air pollution
Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the 'Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025' today.
03 Jun 2025
Kolkata PoliceWho is Wajahat Khan, man behind influencer Sharmistha Panoli's arrest?
Wajahat Khan, the man who filed a complaint against Instagram influencer Sharmistha Panoli, has now become the center of attention himself.
02 Jun 2025
COVID-19COVID-19 cases in India nears 4,000; 32 deaths reported
India has witnessed a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, with the active case count nearing 4,000.
02 Jun 2025
AmritsarVideo: IndiGo flight hit by turbulence, pilot aborts Delhi landing
An IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi was forced to abort its landing due to a dust storm on Sunday evening.
01 Jun 2025
LPG CylinderLPG price cut: 19kg commercial cylinder becomes cheaper by ₹24
Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have announced a reduction in the price of 19kg commercial LPG gas cylinders.
01 Jun 2025
COVID-19COVID-19 cases in India at 3,395; 4 dead in 24hrs
India has seen a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, with active infections touching 3,395 as of Saturday. This is a steep increase from the mere 257 cases reported on May 22.
31 May 2025
COVID-19COVID-19 cases cross 2,700-mark: Kerala, Maharashtra worst hit
India has reported a sharp rise in active COVID-19 cases, with the number crossing 2,700.
29 May 2025
Air IndiaRain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi with 70 km/h wind speed
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi on Friday, predicting rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds of up to 70km/h. The warning was upgraded from a previous yellow alert.
28 May 2025
Lok SabhaGovernment prepares for impeachment move against judge Yashwant Varma: Report
The Indian government is reportedly considering introducing an impeachment motion in Parliament against Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma.
26 May 2025
Bay of BengalExplained: Why Delhi is witnessing a surge in violent storms
Delhi has recorded its wettest May on record, with 186.4mm of rainfall and four major storms.
25 May 2025
IndiaDelhi storm: 49 flights diverted, several delayed overnight
A powerful thunderstorm hit Delhi overnight, bringing heavy rain and strong winds of up to 82km/h.
25 May 2025
HaryanaDelhi-NCR: Heavy rains disrupt flights, roads get flooded
Delhi and its neighboring areas were battered by heavy rains and thunderstorms early on Sunday.
24 May 2025
Indian ArmyCourt upholds right to privacy in Army officers' affair case
A Delhi court has upheld the right to privacy of two Army officers, who were allegedly involved in an extramarital affair.
24 May 2025
COVID-1923 COVID-19 cases in 10 days in Delhi: Government
Delhi's Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh has confirmed that private laboratories have detected 23 COVID-19 cases till May 22.
22 May 2025
AssamCannes 2025: Assamese mother-daughter duo makes historic red carpet appearance
In a year where India's cultural footprint at the Cannes Film Festival is making headlines, a story out of Assam's tea estates has stolen hearts.
22 May 2025
Delhi High Court'Ask Pakistan to end support to terrorism': India tells Turkey
India has urged Turkey to ask Pakistan to stop supporting cross-border terrorism.
21 May 2025
Akhilesh YadavSC grants Ashoka University professor bail, but probe to continue
The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Ashoka University Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was arrested by the Haryana Police over his social media posts about 'Operation Sindoor.'
21 May 2025
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Heavy rain expected in 10+ states; check details
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Mumbai and West Bengal on Wednesday.
20 May 2025
BusinessGold prices down ₹6,500 from peak— Good time to buy?
Gold prices have witnessed a sharp decline, slipping by nearly ₹6,500 from its all-time high of ₹99,358/10gm.
19 May 2025
Haryana PoliceAshoka University professor arrested over 'Operation Sindoor' remarks moves SC
Ali Khan Mahmudabad, an associate professor at Ashoka University who was arrested by the Haryana Police in connection with his comments on 'Operation Sindoor' has moved the Supreme Court.
19 May 2025
BengaluruIMD predicts heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra, Goa, Bengaluru
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra on Monday.
18 May 2025
Asaduddin OwaisiAshoka University professor arrested over 'Operation Sindoor' post
Ali Khan Mahmudabad, a Political Science professor and head of the department at Ashoka University, was arrested in Delhi for a social media post on 'Operation Sindoor'.
17 May 2025
Air IndiaMid-air theft on Hong Kong-Delhi flight, Chinese national arrested
A 30-year-old Chinese national, Benlai Pan, was arrested for mid-air theft on an Air India flight from Hong Kong to Delhi.
17 May 2025
Arunachal PradeshDelhi weather: Rain, thunderstorms expected today; 5-day forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a partly cloudy sky with very light to light rain and thunderstorms in Delhi on Saturday.
15 May 2025
NoidaAQI suddenly touches 500 mark in Delhi-NCR; here's what happened
Delhi and its neighboring areas, including Noida and Gurugram, have been experiencing a severe dip in air quality.
15 May 2025
Jairam RameshCongress to hold 'Jai Hind Sabhas' to honor armed forces
The Congress party has announced it will hold Jai Hind Sabhas across the country from May 20-30 to salute the bravery and achievements of the armed forces.
12 May 2025
IndiaWhy Delhi electricity bills will rise by 7-10% this summer
Residents in Delhi are getting ready for a hefty increase in their power bills this summer peak season in May-June.
11 May 2025
IndiaNearly 100 flights canceled at Delhi airport amid India-Pakistan tensions
Around 100 flights have been canceled on Sunday at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, the Economic Times reported, quoting a source.
11 May 2025
ChandigarhLight rain expected in Delhi, Chandigarh to see lightning, thunderstorms
Delhi witnessed a brief but intense spell of rain on Saturday afternoon, along with thunderstorms and lightning.
10 May 2025
MumbaiGold prices surge as geopolitical tensions rise: Buy or wait?
Gold prices have witnessed a sharp rise lately, mainly due to the prevailing economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.
10 May 2025
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Delhi, Bengaluru to see cloudy sky, rains today: IMD
Delhiites are finally getting some relief from the sweltering heat, thanks to the rainfall and thunderstorms that started on May 2.
09 May 2025
X'The Wire' website blocked in India on government orders
India's news portal, The Wire, has said that its website has been blocked by Internet service providers (ISPs) across the country.
09 May 2025
India GateNew Delhi on high alert; raid sirens testing at 3pm
Delhi has been put on high alert amid rising India-Pakistan tensions following the latest Operation Sindoor.
07 May 2025
MumbaiIMD predicts rain for Mumbai, Delhi, Karnataka till May 10
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain and thunderstorms over the next two days in Mumbai, issuing a yellow alert until Thursday morning at least.
07 May 2025
ChennaiNationwide drills to begin today at 4pm; check details here
India will hold a nationwide mock drill on Wednesday at 4:00pm to test the country's disaster response and sensitize local authorities to possible emergencies.
06 May 2025
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court judges make asset details public: Who owns what
In a major step toward transparency, the Supreme Court of India has now made the asset statements of its judges public.
06 May 2025
Air IndiaToronto-Delhi Air India flight diverted due to lavatory issue
A direct Air India flight on the route between Toronto and Delhi was forced to divert and land in Frankfurt on May 2.
06 May 2025
BengaluruHow states, UTs are preparing for mock drill on Wednesday
Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, India will hold a countrywide mock drill on Wednesday.
06 May 2025
Ahmedabad'Indian Idol' winner Pawandeep Rajan in ICU after crash
Indian Idol 12 winner Pawandeep Rajan met with a serious road accident on Monday (May 5) while on his way to Delhi.
06 May 2025
RajasthanDefense drills at 244 districts tomorrow; check list of states
Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, India will hold a countrywide civil defense drill on Wednesday.
04 May 2025
GoaIMD warns of thunderstorms, rain in Delhi-NCR, other states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released weather alerts for several Indian states, including Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala.
03 May 2025
AssamIMD forecasts rain in Odisha, WB; yellow alert for Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall in several parts of India over the next few days.
02 May 2025
Politics'Resolving waterlogging will take time,' says Delhi CM, blaming AAP
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has blamed the city's present waterlogging and traffic issues on the "disease" inherited from the former government.
02 May 2025
Air India4 killed, 100 flights delayed as heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR
A 26-year-old woman and her three children were killed after a tree fell on a tubewell room in Dwarka's Kharkhari Canal on Friday morning due to strong winds.
29 Apr 2025
DelhiDelhi cabinet clears bill to regulate fees across all schools
In a major move to regulate school fees, the Delhi government has introduced a new bill.
28 Apr 2025
Vodafone IdeaYou can use Vodafone 5G in Delhi, Bengaluru from May
Vodafone Idea has announced plans to expand its 5G network to Delhi and Bengaluru in May.
27 Apr 2025
Kevin HartKevin Hart cancels Delhi show following Pahalgam terror attack
Renowned comedian and actor Kevin Hart has canceled the Indian leg of his Acting My Age tour, which was scheduled for April 30th at the Indira Gandhi Arena in Delhi.
26 Apr 2025
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave in Delhi: Check forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for a heatwave in Delhi, predicting a rise of 2°C in maximum temperatures in the next two days.
25 Apr 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)BJP leader Raja Iqbal Singh elected Delhi mayor
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Raja Iqbal Singh, a former Akali Dal leader, has been elected as the new mayor of Delhi.
25 Apr 2025
Air India ExpressPakistan closes airspace with India; what will happen to travelers?
Pakistan on Thursday announced a ban on Indian airlines over its airspace after India announced several measures against the country in the wake of the deadly attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
23 Apr 2025
DelhiDelhi braces for more heatwave days; IMD issues yellow alert
Heatwave conditions are expected to hit Delhi from April 24 to April 26, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
23 Apr 2025
Amit ShahVideo: Pahalgam attack victims' families break down before Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the families of the victims killed in the Pahalgam terror attack in Srinagar on Wednesday.
22 Apr 2025
RajasthanDelhi experiences hottest day of summer at 41.3°C on Monday
Delhi recorded the hottest day of the summer season on Monday, with temperatures shooting up to 41.3 degrees Celsius.
21 Apr 2025
Social MediaDelhi poet slams Anita Dube for plagiarizing iconic protest poem
Delhi-based poet-activist Aamir Aziz has accused renowned artist Anita Dube of using his protest poem Sab Yaad Rakha Jayega without consent, credit, or compensation.
21 Apr 2025
AgraJD Vance visit: Delhi Police issue traffic advisory
US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Delhi for his first official visit to India.
20 Apr 2025
AnantnagIMD forecasts rain in J&K; heatwave in Rajasthan to ease
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate showers in some parts of the Western Himalayan region on Sunday.
19 Apr 2025
DelhiDelhi building collapse death toll reaches 11; landlord among deceased
The death toll from the building collapse in Delhi's Mustafabad area has risen to 11.
