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.
PVR INOX introduces affordable Smart Cinemas in Tier III cities
PVR INOX, a leading cinema exhibition company in India, has reportedly introduced an affordable movie-viewing experience in Tier III cities with its new format called PVR INOX Smart Cinemas.
Google Maps will show accident-prone roads to commuters in Delhi
Delhi Traffic Police has partnered with Google India and MapMyIndia to improve road safety in the national capital.
Air India crew suffered spinal injuries during 5-minute turbulence: Minister
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi faced severe mid-air turbulence on Tuesday, injuring 17 people.
Listening to youth is 'biggest source' to prevent violence: SC
The Supreme Court has cautioned law enforcement agencies against using an aggressive approach to tackle student protests.
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Batter-fried street foods are loved for their crispy texture, savory flavors, and irresistible crunch.
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight encounters turbulence, 14 injured
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, AI2379, experienced severe turbulence on Tuesday, August 4.
Delhi's air quality dips to 'good' levels: What's the reason?
Delhi recorded some of its cleanest air on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dipping to a "good" category reading of 29 at around 5:30am.
Delhi-NCR thunderstorms, heavy rain over western UP
The southwest monsoon is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday.
Did Kangana Ranaut take a dig at Sonakshi Sinha?
Bollywood actors Kangana Ranaut and Sonakshi Sinha seem to be on a collision course, thanks to Ranaut's latest cryptic social media post.
Over 1.1cr names deleted from electoral rolls in 10 states
More than 1.12 crore names have been removed from the electoral rolls in 10 states and Union Territories (UTs) under Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
Petrol would cost ₹125/l in Delhi sans ethanol blending: Centre
The Indian government has claimed that petrol prices would have hit ₹125 per liter in Delhi if ethanol blending wasn't used during the recent spike in global crude oil prices.
LPG price cut: Commercial cylinders now cheaper by over ₹200
The Indian government has slashed the prices of 19kg commercial LPG cylinders by over ₹200 in Delhi and Kolkata.
'Not beyond reformation': Why Tahir Hussain was spared death penalty
A Delhi court on Friday sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment. They were convicted for the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots.
Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen returns to Kolkata after 19yrs
Exiled Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata on Friday, nearly two decades after she was forced to leave the city.
Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi today: IMD
Delhi residents woke up to a pleasant Friday with a morning temperature of around 25°C.
Indian government orders Google to block these offline messaging apps
The Indian government has ordered tech giant Google to take down three offline messaging apps: Bitchat, Briar, and Bridgefy.
'Girl protesters like being raped': Right-wing commentator booked over remarks
The Kerala Police's Cyber Crime wing has registered a case against right-wing political commentator TG Mohandas.
Kangana defends people beating protestors: 'Agar tumko desh se problem...'
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has defended those who have been beating up students protesting against the government.
Delhi airport issues advisory as heavy rain lashes city
Heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to upgrade its weather warning from orange to red alert.
Release minor protesters, no publishing personal data: SC's big directions
The Supreme Court has ordered that no coercive action be taken against the protesters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in Delhi and other states.
'Whoever committed excesses must be taken to task': SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday emphasized the need for a "completely independent probe" into the July 20 violence during protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Inquiry reveals RAF personnel issued pellet guns for Delhi protests
An internal inquiry has revealed that at least a dozen personnel of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) were issued pellet guns on July 20 to control student protesters in Delhi, Hindustan Times reported.
CJP threatens to resume protest after several protesters detained
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has threatened to resume protests if police action against student demonstrators doesn't stop.
First hurdle for NEET fast-track court as CBI skips hearing
A special fast-track court at Delhi's Rouse Avenue Courts has directed the director of prosecution to appoint a public prosecutor to represent the State (CBI) in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case.
Jantar Mantar volunteer alleges police blindfolded, abandoned him in Mussoorie
A volunteer, actively involved in the distribution of food at the Jantar Mantar protest, has alleged that he was detained by the police on Friday night.
Right-wing leader who slapped 2 student protesters defends assault
Satyam Pandit, a Ghaziabad-based right-wing activist and self-proclaimed leader of the Rashtriya Hindu Veer Sena, has defended his violent confrontation with two participants in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests in Delhi.
Bihar cop, seen firing at protesting students with AK-47, suspended
A Bihar policeman who was seen on viral videos using an AK-47 rifle against protesting students in Siwan district has been suspended.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of the country.
Anti-paper leak bill debate in Parliament today; 10-hour time allotted
The government will introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
NEET-UG paper leak: PM Modi forms task force on exams
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the formation of a high-powered task force to reform India's examination system.
Jantar Mantar protest: Participants begin leaving site after 36 days
After 36 days of protests at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, participants have begun to leave the site.
ChatGPT down: Thousands report issues with login, chats, and API
OpenAI's popular chatbot, ChatGPT, is currently facing a major outage. The disruption has left thousands of users around the world unable to access the service.
Was treated 'like prisoner' at Safdarjung Hospital, Sonam Wangchuk alleges
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has alleged that he was treated "like a prisoner" at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital after being forcibly taken there by the police.
'Jo darr...': Salman seemingly responds to trolls after protest comments
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has seemingly responded to trolls who claimed he was scared after he supported the student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak.
NEET paper leak: NTA sacks 47 officials, legal action imminent
The National Testing Agency(NTA) has sacked 47 officials in a major overhaul of the agency. This decision comes in the wake of widespread protests over NEET paper leaks.
Centre had already notified anti-paper leak law in 2024
The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a draft bill to impose stricter punishments for question paper leaks, just hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the matter would be taken up at a Cabinet meeting.
Sonu Nigam postpones concert amid Delhi student protests
In light of the ongoing student protests in Delhi over the NEET paper leak, singer Sonu Nigam has decided to postpone his upcoming concert, confirmed Hindustan Times.
'Jallianwala Bagh-like atrocities....': SC to hear pleas alleging police brutality
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear two petitions on Monday, alleging police excesses against student protesters.
Cabinet clears bill to punish paper leaks more strictly
The Union Cabinet has cleared a bill proposing stricter punishments for examination paper leaks.
Amol Palekar writes to students; promises legal, medical, financial aid
Veteran actor Amol Palekar has expressed his support for the students protesting against the 2026 National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak.
Delhi Police say pellets not used; hospital report contradicts claim
A 28-year-old man suffered pellet injuries during the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest, according to a government hospital report, contradicting the Delhi Police's assertion that its personnel did not use pellet guns against student demonstrators.
Fact check: Did SRK support students' protest?
A screenshot of a social media post allegedly by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has gone viral, leading many to believe he supported the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Delhi: Light rain, cloudy skies prevail in parts
Delhi woke up to cloudy skies on Friday, with light rain in parts of the National Capital Region.
'Being uneducated himself...': Naseeruddin Shah slams PM Modi on protests
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has once again spoken out on the ongoing controversy surrounding the 2026 NEET paper leak and the police action against students protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
CJP protest: Connaught Place shops, offices to close by 6:30pm
The New Delhi Traders Association (NDTA) has advised all shops, offices, and restaurants in Connaught Place to close by 6:30pm on Thursday amid ongoing student protests.
Anna Hazare holds silent protest in support of protesting students
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday staged a two-hour silent protest (maun andolan) at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra.
'We should've listened when...': Kamal Haasan supports protesting students
Veteran actor-politician Kamal Haasan has voiced his support for the students protesting in Delhi-NCR against the NEET 2026 paper leak and the subsequent suicides of several youngsters.
Mumbai Police visit homes, track locations to stop student protests
The Mumbai Police have resorted to targeted direct-contact methods, including digital tracking and home visits, to stop repeat participation in ongoing student protests.
Will intervene if SC metro station doesn't open today: CJI
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has said he will intervene if the Supreme Court Metro Station does not open by afternoon.
Alia Bhatt breaks silence on student protests: 'Their courage humbles...'
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt has finally spoken up about the ongoing student protests in Delhi, after facing criticism for her silence.