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.
PM Modi delays airport departure to help NEET-UG examinees
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delayed his departure from Delhi Airport on Sunday by 45 minutes to ensure smooth travel for students appearing for the NEET-UG re-examination.
Won't leave until...: CJP founder seeks to extend Delhi protest
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has demanded an extension of his protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The protest was launched over alleged examination irregularities and repeated paper leaks.
Monsoon stalls in India; Pune introduces odd-even water supply system
India's southwest monsoon, which entered through Kerala on June 4, has slowed down considerably this year. After covering parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh, its progress has stalled.
Manali's waste management crisis worsens during peak tourist season
Manali, a popular tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh, is facing a severe waste management crisis. The problem has only worsened during the peak tourist season, with garbage piling up at major attractions such as Rohtang Pass and Solang Nala.
Delhi: Man kills house help for 'bad energy' affecting son
In a shocking incident in South Delhi's upscale Kailash Hills, Dr. Manish Gupta (54) allegedly killed his 45-year-old house help, Meena Haldar.
The ultimate besan cheela trail across India
A popular street breakfast option in India, besan cheela, is a savory pancake made from gram flour.
'Justice' protests erupt in Tamil Nadu after NEET aspirant's suicide
A 19-year-old National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant, Anunkeerthana, died by suicide in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
The best Indian chaats you need to taste
Indian street food is famous for its flavors and diversity, and chaat is one of the most loved snacks.
Haryana asks firms to implement WFH, staggered timings in Gurugram
The Haryana government has urged private firms to implement work-from-home (WFH) policies and staggered office timings.
Delhi fire that killed 3 was planned arson: Police
A massive fire in a five-story building in Tughlakabad, South Delhi, on June 12, which killed three people and injured eight others, has been ruled arson.
Delhi weather: Minimum temperature recorded at 26.2 degrees Celsius
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday, which is 1.8 degrees below the normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Actor Prakash Raj to join CJP protest in Bengaluru today
Actor and activist Prakash Raj will join the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Bengaluru's Freedom Park on Sunday.
Delhi: Massive fire breaks out at Kalkaji restaurant
A massive fire broke out at a restaurant in South Delhi's Kalkaji area early Sunday morning.
Electricity bills in parts of Delhi to increase from June
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved a hike in the fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge (FPPAS).
IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi, thunderstorms, gusty winds likely
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Saturday.
IndiGo flight gets bomb threat minutes before takeoff in Lucknow
An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi was delayed on Friday after it received a hoax bomb threat minutes before takeoff.
Severe weather alerts at 1am wake up Delhi-NCR residents
Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were jolted awake by emergency weather alerts on their phones from Thursday evening till early Friday.
IMD warns of severe weather conditions across India next week
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning across the country from June 12 to June 17.
Delhi: 3 people, including 2 women, die in fire
A devastating fire broke out in a multi-storey residential building in Tughlakabad Extension, southeast Delhi, early Friday morning.
Know lots about Ram temple donation misuse, thefts: Brij Bhushan
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has claimed to know a lot about the alleged misuse and embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Haryana gym owner shot 10 times; Bishnoi gang claims responsibility
A gym operator was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants near Fawwara Chowk in Hansi, Haryana, on Thursday morning.
Firing at Guru Randhawa's Delhi gym, Bishnoi gang claims responsibility
In a shocking incident, two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire at the 24 HRS Fitness gym in Delhi's Paschim Vihar area on Thursday morning.
Powerful western disturbance to bring rain, hailstorms across North India
A powerful western disturbance is set to bring widespread rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms across large parts of North India in the coming days.
Gurugram patriarch died not knowing Delhi fire killed 8 relatives
Radheshyam Aggarwal, the 76-year-old man who lost eight family members in the Malviya Nagar fire, died at Max Hospital, Delhi, on Tuesday after battling an acute lung infection.
Every aloo paratha lover must visit these North Indian cities
Aloo paratha is a quintessential North Indian breakfast, loved for its simplicity and taste.
Ailing man who lost 8 relatives in Delhi fire dies
The last surviving member of the Aggarwal family, 80-year-old Radhe Shyam Aggarwal, died on Tuesday.
IMD issues red alert for coastal Karnataka; heatwave in north
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "red alert" for coastal Karnataka, including Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. The region is expected to witness extremely heavy rainfall in the next two days.
IMD warns of renewed heatwave conditions in north, central India
North and Central India are set to witness a fresh bout of intense heat from Monday.
'Trailer of what's to come': CJP on Jantar Mantar protest
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder, Abhijeet Dipke, has thanked supporters for their participation in the recent protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
BJP MLA convicted in 2018 celebratory firing case
A Delhi court has convicted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Raju Kumar Singh in a 2018 celebratory firing case.
Hotel fire: Cook arrested for switching off main power supply
The cook of a Malviya Nagar hotel in Delhi, where a massive fire killed 21 people, has been arrested.
LPG cylinder hiked by ₹29, 2nd increase in 3 months
The price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi has been hiked by ₹29 to ₹942.
Cockroach Janta Party protests at Jantar Mantar, demands Pradhan's resignation
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, has staged a massive protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
'Dharmendra Pradhan must resign': Abhijeet Dipke arrives for CJP protest
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), made his first public appearance in India after returning from the United States.
Monsoon reaches South India, heavy rainfall expected in Kerala, Karnataka
The southwest monsoon has reached South India, bringing widespread rainfall to southern and coastal regions.
'Cockroach Janta Party' to protest in Delhi; says permission received
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is set to hold a major protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
'Don't come to airport': CJP founder's U-turn for supporters
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has asked his supporters not to gather at Delhi's airport when he returns from the United States on Saturday.
Delhi: 42-year-old college professor found dead, blood stains all around
Debosmita Paul, a 42-year-old assistant professor in the Department of English at Shivaji College, was found dead in her apartment in East Delhi's Vasundhara Enclave on Thursday.
What is B&B policy the Delhi government is withdrawing
The Delhi government has decided to scrap its Bed and Breakfast (B&B) policy, a day after a fire at Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar killed 21 people.
Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR as monsoon arrives
Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi NCR, including Malviya Nagar, where a massive fire at a hotel killed 21 people and INA.
'Didn't get NOC, fled after fire': Delhi hotel owner admits
Lavkesh Bajaj, the owner of the Flourish Stay bed-and-breakfast in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, has been arrested after a devastating fire at his hotel killed 21 people.
Modi government readies $4B stimulus to boost economy
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹39,290 crore ($4 billion) package of projects and initiatives aimed at stabilizing aviation fuel prices, reforming urban transport, and developing national highway infrastructure.
Delhi restaurant fire: Of 21 deceased, 15 were foreign nationals
As many as 21 people were killed and more than 40 others rescued after a fire broke out at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning.
21 killed after fire at restaurant in Delhi's Malviya Nagar
At least 21 people have been killed after a fire broke out at the Lemon Green Restaurant in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, on Wednesday morning. The restaurant is located in the basement of a hotel building.
Mother Dairy will soon sell milk in naturally degradable pouches
Mother Dairy, a leading milk supplier in India, has launched the country's first naturally degradable milk pouch.
Delhi: Building collapses in Burari after explosion; rescue operations underway
A building in the Burari area of Delhi collapsed on Tuesday morning after an explosion.
Why cockroach party founder has decided to return to India
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has announced his return to India from the United States of America on June 6. This will be his first visit since he launched the satirical political outfit.
Jet fuel prices cut 27% for international airlines
The price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) for international airlines has been slashed by 27% in India.
Fire breaks out at Delhi's School of Planning and Architecture
A fire broke out at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) building in Delhi on Monday morning.
Modi government lowers excise duty on petrol, diesel, ATF exports
The Indian government has announced a reduction in the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on exports of diesel, petrol and aviation turbine fuel (ATF).
'Make reels, back OSM': CBSE sends schools script amid backlash
The regional offices of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued a social media toolkit to school principals, asking them to defend its on-screen marking system this week, HT reported.
Coast guard seizes ₹1,000-crore cocaine from Pakistan-linked ship
In a major anti-drug operation, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard have seized over 100kg of cocaine worth ₹1,000 crore from the Kutch coast.
PM issues public appeal as heatwave grips India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to take precautions as India continues to face a severe heatwave.
Class-12 student trolled, called 'Pakistani' after flagging CBSE's answer-sheet mismatch
A Class 12 student from Delhi, Vedant Shrivastava, was abused and trolled online after he flagged a discrepancy in the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.
India's southwest monsoon likely to arrive in 2-3 days: IMD
Kerala is still waiting for the southwest monsoon to arrive, even though the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted its arrival on May 26.
6 killed, 21 injured as bus overturns on Lucknow-Agra Expressway
Six people were killed and 21 others injured when a double-decker AC bus overturned on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district on Tuesday morning.
Only 5% of Delhi roads swept by pollution-reducing machines: Report
As pollution worsens in Delhi, the city's fleet of Mechanical Road Sweeping Machines (MRSMs) is falling short.
Delhi weather: IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning on scorching day
Delhi is bracing for another scorching day, with the India Meteorological Department(IMD) forecasting a possible respite by evening.
Fuel prices hiked by ₹2.7, fourth increase in 10 days
India's Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have increased the prices of petrol and diesel for the fourth time in 10 days.
Ladakh's full statehood soon? In-principle agreement reached on legislative assembly
In a landmark development, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have reached an in-principle agreement with the government to restore democracy in Ladakh.
India among countries with least increase in fuel prices: Government
India has witnessed one of the smallest increases in retail petrol and diesel prices among major economies, despite a sharp rise in global crude oil rates due to the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption.
Husband claims Twisha Sharma wanted to go to brother's home
In a shocking turn of events, Samarth Singh, husband of the deceased Twisha Sharma, has revealed details of their troubled marriage.
Delhi Gymkhana Club to be evicted over government land-use dispute
The Delhi Gymkhana Club, one of India's most exclusive clubs, has been ordered to vacate its premises by June 5.
Delhi-NCR residents get respite from heatwave, light rain recorded
Residents of Delhi and its neighboring areas were greeted with light rain on Saturday morning, providing much-needed respite from the intense heat that has been gripping the National Capital Region (NCR) for weeks.