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.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Check gold, silver prices in your city
Gold prices in India's retail market remained largely unchanged today. The day marks Akshaya Tritiya, a festival traditionally considered auspicious for buying gold and silver.
IMD forecasts heatwave, rainfall, thunderstorms in different parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a mixed bag of weather conditions across India in the coming week.
CBI Joint Director, retired ACP, convicted in illegal raid case
A Delhi court has convicted Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Joint Director Ramnish Geer and retired Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) V K Pandey for illegally raiding the house of Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Ashok Aggarwal in October 2000, The Indian Express stated.
IndiGo issues travel advisory for passengers flying via Delhi
IndiGo Airlines has issued a travel advisory for passengers traveling through Delhi, as bad weather had been affected flight operations overnight.
SpiceJet-Akasa Air collision: Indian aviation regulator probes incident, crews grounded
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into a collision between an Akasa Air and a SpiceJet aircraft at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
SC stays transit bail to Pawan Khera in passport row
The Supreme Court has stayed the Telangana High Court's order granting transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera.
Assaulted Brigadier's wife says police help was delayed
A senior Army officer and his son were allegedly assaulted in Delhi's Vasant Enclave on April 11.
What's special about Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Modi inaugurated
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, a major infrastructure project aimed at reducing travel time between the two cities.
ED arrests Vinesh Chandel, co-founder of TMC's political brain, I-PAC
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Vinesh Chandel, a co-founder of the political consultancy firm I-PAC, of which the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is a key client.
Noida workers' protests block key roads: Check affected routes
Protests erupted in Noida and Greater Noida on Monday after a woman was injured in firing during clashes the previous day.
Delhi EV policy: Mass-market hybrids could get cheaper by ₹1.5L
The draft Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026 has proposed a major tax relief for buyers of strong hybrid passenger vehicles priced up to ₹30 lakh.
IMD issues alert for heatwave, strong winds across India
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued a heatwave warning in some parts of Saurashtra and Kutch, with Delhi expected to reach a maximum temperature of 41°C by April 17.
How Delhi NCR is lowering reliance on LPG for cooking
Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) is working to expand its piped natural gas (PNG) connections in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).
Delhi's draft EV Policy 2.0 released: How it affects you?
The Delhi government has unveiled its draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2026-2030, also known as EV Policy 2.0.
When a train halted weekly for Ramanand Sagar's 'Ramayan'
Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan was not just a television show, but a cultural phenomenon that gripped the nation.
Heavy rain expected in Jammu, Assam, Himachal, other states
An active western disturbance is likely to trigger a spell of rain with thunderstorms, hail and strong winds across several parts of India.
IMD warns of thundersqualls, hailstorms across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a spell of intense weather across India over the next few days.
'Was looking for nephew': What Delhi Assembly breacher told cops
Sarabjit Singh, the man who drove his vehicle through Gate No. 2. of the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Monday, told cops that he was looking for his missing nephew and that someone had fed him opium, causing him to be disoriented.
Masked driver arrested after breaching Delhi Assembly, placing bouquet inside
The masked man who breached the security of the Delhi Assembly on Monday afternoon by ramming his car through Gate No. 2 has been arrested.
Masked driver rams Delhi Assembly gate, places bouquet and flees
A car rammed through the main gate of the Delhi Assembly before entering the complex, sparking alarm among security personnel.
IMD predicts widespread rain in several states on April 6-7
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several states in India on April 6 and 7.
Delhi to face water supply disruption for 2 days: Details
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has announced a two-day water supply disruption in several parts of the national capital.
Back-to-back western disturbances to cause thunderstorms, strong winds in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued a high alert for Delhi-NCR on Sunday. The warning comes as back-to-back western disturbances are expected to cause thunderstorms and strong winds of up to 50km/h.
PM Modi likely to inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14
The much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14, 2026.
US-Iran war: Torrent Gas hikes CNG price by ₹2.50/kg
Torrent Gas has hiked the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by ₹2.50 per kg, according to PTI.
Only BS6 goods vehicles can enter Delhi from November
The Delhi government has announced a major step in its fight against air pollution.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates due to dust storm, thunderstorms expected
Delhi has been experiencing erratic weather patterns lately, with dust storms in the morning, sunshine in the afternoon, and rain by evening.
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan-Tajikistan border; tremors felt in India
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region and the Hindu Kush area on Friday night, sending tremors across northern India.
'Digital arrest' scam: Delhi woman loses ₹13cr
A 77-year-old retired woman from Delhi lost over ₹13 crore in a 'digital arrest' scam. The con artists impersonated police officials and a judge via a WhatsApp video call.
Severe dust storm hits Delhi, Noida; rain likely over weekend
Residents of Delhi and its neighboring areas, including Noida, woke up to a severe dust storm on Friday morning.
Government shields domestic airlines amid jet fuel price doubling
The Indian government has intervened to shield domestic airlines from a steep increase in jet fuel prices.
Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh on IMD's orange alert for heavy rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh today.
Jet fuel prices surge 100% to cross ₹2L in India
Air travelers in India are likely to face a major increase in airfares as jet fuel prices have more than doubled for April. The hike comes amid the US-Iran war and is expected to hit domestic and international flights hard.
India's housing sales dip below 1L mark: What's the reason?
India's housing market has witnessed a major slowdown, with sales across nine major cities falling below the one lakh mark for the first time in 18 quarters.
'BJP flooding voter rolls with non-residents': Mamata writes to CEC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to manipulate the electoral process ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rains in multiple states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Sikkim, and parts of West Bengal.
Census 1st phase to begin on April 1
The first phase of the India Census will commence on April 1, 2026, the government has announced.
IndiGo enhances India-China air connectivity with daily Kolkata-Shanghai flights
IndiGo has launched a daily non-stop flight connecting Kolkata and Shanghai, starting March 29, 2026. The new service will be operated by A320neo aircraft.
LeT commander,who handled terror modules from Bangladesh, arrested
The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Shabbir Ahmed Lone, a commander of the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), near the Bangladesh border.
Prolonged wet spell imminent over several parts of India: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a prolonged wet spell over several parts of India from March 30.
NCR housing sales down 17% QoQ: What's the reason?
Housing sales in the National Capital Region (NCR) have witnessed a major decline of 17% on a quarter-on-quarter basis.
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain in northwest India
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in several states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
Bus ridership in Delhi down 20% in 6 years
The Economic Survey 2025-26 has revealed a startling trend in Delhi's public transport system.
Engine failure forces IndiGo flight to land at Delhi
An IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam to Delhi made an emergency landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday.
12 ISIS, Al-Qaeda-linked suspects, who met via gaming app, arrested
A multi-state operation has led to the arrest of 12 people with suspected links to terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Air India launches Delhi-Rome flights after 6-year gap
Air India has launched a new non-stop service between Delhi and Rome, its first in nearly six years.
LPG to PNG: What changes for your kitchen and bills
Switching from Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) is a simple process in India.
London-bound Air India flight U-turns after being airborne for 7hrs
An Air India A350 aircraft, flying from Delhi to London Heathrow, had to return to the national capital due to a suspected technical issue.
Delhi Assembly gets bomb threat for 2nd day in row
The Delhi Assembly on Wednesday received a bomb threat via email.
Doctor shares update after Sonia Gandhi admitted to Delhi hospital
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Tuesday after she said she was feeling unwell due to the change in weather.
Delhi government proposes EV Policy 2.0: What changes for you?
The Delhi government has unveiled its new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 in the 2026 budget.
Harish Rana, first Indian to be allowed passive euthanasia, dies
Harish Rana, the first person in India to be allowed passive euthanasia, died on Tuesday at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, PTI reported. He was 31.
5 Indian cities among world's top 10 most polluted
The 2025 World Air Quality Report released by the Swiss firm IQAir has placed five Indian cities among the top 10 most polluted in the world.
5 of top 10 most polluted cities in India
Loni in Uttar Pradesh has been named the world's most polluted city in 2025, according to the latest World Air Quality Report by IQAir.
Delhi allocates ₹260cr for free LPG cylinder on Holi, Diwali
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that ₹260 crore would be allocated for a free LPG cylinder each on Holi and Diwali.
How US-Iran conflict is affecting housing prices in Mumbai, NCR
The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict is impacting the Indian real estate sector, particularly in high-rise and luxury housing segments. The main culprit? A spike in steel prices.
Delhi's per capita income 2.5 times national average: Economic survey
Delhi's per capita income is expected to be ₹5,31,610 in the financial year 2025-26, according to an economic survey presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Delhi: Major water supply disruption, repairs to take 4 days
A major pipeline burst at the Chandrawal Water Works-II pump house in Delhi has caused a large-scale water supply disruption.
Your power bills in Delhi will go up from April
Delhi's electricity rates are likely to see a hike from April.
Delhi gets brief rain; heatwave, storms in store across India
Delhi started its day with a pleasant morning and light rain in several areas on Monday.
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.