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.
India housing prices surge, Delhi‑NCR sees biggest 19% surge
India's top eight housing markets witnessed an increase between 7% to 19% in property prices during the July-September quarter, according to PropTiger, a digital real estate transaction and advisory platform.
'Not Sikhs': Pakistan denies Hindu pilgrims entry at Wagah border
Pakistan has denied entry to several Hindu pilgrims, who were traveling with a Sikh jatha, for the celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birth anniversary at Nankana Sahib.
Delhi's air quality improves slightly, but remains 'poor'
Delhi witnessed a marginal improvement in its air quality on Wednesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recording 281 at 7:00am.
Air India flight diverted to Bhopal due to technical snag
An Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru was diverted to Bhopal on Monday night due to a suspected technical issue, the airline said.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; it could worsen further
Delhi's air quality has remained "very poor" for the third consecutive day, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 347 on Tuesday morning.
San Francisco-Delhi Air India flight makes precautionary landing in Mongolia
An Air India flight from San Francisco to Delhi made a precautionary landing in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on Sunday. The airline said the decision was taken after the crew suspected a technical issue midair.
SC seeks report on Delhi's 'defunct' air quality monitoring stations
The Supreme Court was informed on Monday that several air quality monitoring stations in Delhi were nonfunctional.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for 3rd consecutive day
Delhi's air quality has remained in the "very poor" category for the third consecutive day on Monday.
Delhi: MCD 'mali' arrested for duping patients on CM's letterhead
A 27-year-old gardener, Sonu, was arrested on October 30 for allegedly duping patients in Delhi.
Delhi's air quality reaches severe levels, Priyanka Gandhi raises alarm
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has raised alarm over the worsening air quality in Delhi, calling it an "awful situation." She urged immediate action from the central and state governments.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates sharply, several areas record 'severe' pollution
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated sharply, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recording an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 372 at 6:30am on Sunday. This puts the city in the very poor category.
Air pollution leading cause of death in Delhi: Study
Air pollution has emerged as the biggest health risk for residents of Delhi, accounting for nearly 15% of all deaths in the city in 2023.
Delhi government allows NOC for end-of-life vehicles
The Delhi government has decided to allow the registration of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs).
Delhi family spends ₹380cr on flats to create mega home
In a record-breaking deal, a Delhi-based business family has bought four luxury apartments in an under-construction super-luxury tower of DLF's "The Dahlias" project in Gurugram.
Delhi records coolest, wettest October in 3 years
Delhi has recorded its coolest and wettest October in three years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Delhi air quality turns 'severe' again; AQI crosses 400 mark
The air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) deteriorated sharply overnight, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 400-mark on Thursday.
₹64L per trial: Is Delhi's cloud seeding project worth it?
Delhi's ambitious cloud seeding project, which costs ₹64L per trial, has come under fire from environmental experts.
IIT Kanpur calls off Delhi cloud seeding operation for today
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has called off its planned cloud seeding operations in Delhi on Wednesday.
No rain in Delhi despite cloud seeding trials; here's why
The Delhi government has teamed up with IIT Kanpur for five cloud-seeding trials from October to December at a cost of over ₹3 crore.
Murdered Delhi UPSC aspirant's disk contained nudes of 15 women
A 21-year-old woman named Amrita Chauhan has been arrested for allegedly plotting the murder of her live-in partner, Ram Kesh Meena.
Delhi bans non-BS VI outside commercial trucks from November 1
Delhi will impose a ban on the entry of non-BS-VI commercial goods vehicles registered outside the city from November 1.
Artificial rain in Delhi: All about today's cloud seeding trial
The Delhi government is all set to conduct its first-ever cloud seeding trial today, if the weather permits.
Delhi acid attack case 'suspicious;' no evidence found yet
After a 20-year-old college student was allegedly attacked with acid in northwest Delhi on Sunday, investigators say they have found the allegations "suspicious" and are yet to find concrete evidence of an acid attack.
Amazon hits $20B India export milestone, eyes $80B by 2030
Amazon has achieved a major milestone in its global selling program by surpassing $20 billion in cumulative e-commerce exports from India.
Top vegan-friendly restaurants in Delhi you can't miss
Delhi, the bustling capital city, has a lot to offer to vegan travelers. From traditional Indian cuisine to international flavors, the city has many options for plant-based eaters.
Delhi government considers artificial rain to battle air pollution
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) has deteriorated, falling into the 'very poor' category on Sunday morning.
Greater Noida Dalit assaulted on birthday succumbs to injuries
A Dalit youth, Aniket Jatav, whose age was reported as either 17 or 20 based on differing sources, succumbed to injuries at a Delhi hospital on Friday after being brutally assaulted during his birthday celebration in Greater Noida's Rabupura area.
Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' for second consecutive day
Delhi's air quality continues to remain in the poor category for the second consecutive day on Saturday.
Where are offices more expensive: Delhi or Mumbai?
A recent report by the Indian Institute of Management-Bengaluru (IIM-B) and CRE Matrix has revealed a significant increase in premium office space rents across Tier-1 cities in India.
Respond to Sandeepa Virk's bail plea, court directs ED
The Tis Hazari court in Delhi directed the Enforcement Directorate(ED) to respond to the bail application of accused Sandeepa Virk.
Bihar's 4 'most wanted' gangsters killed in Delhi encounter
In a major police operation, four notorious gangsters of the Sigma Gang were killed in an encounter with the Delhi and Bihar Police early Thursday.
ED files chargesheet against influencer Sandeepa in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against beauty influencer Sandeepa Virk and Amit Gupta alias Nageshwar Gupta in a money laundering case.
Only 9 Delhi AQI monitors functioned during peak Diwali pollution
As Delhi celebrated Diwali on Monday night, the city's air quality deteriorated sharply.
Delhi remains world's most polluted city; Lahore comes second
Delhi continues to be the world's most polluted city, according to a report by Swiss firm IQAir.
Why UK-based renowned Hindi scholar was deported despite valid visa
Francesca Orsini, a Hindi scholar and emerita professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, was deported from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday.
Delhi under toxic haze for 2nd day; AQI 'very poor'
Delhi continues to be engulfed in a toxic haze for the second consecutive day after Diwali.
Watch: Stunning fireworks light up New Jersey temple on Diwali
The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey, celebrated Diwali with a spectacular fireworks display on Monday.
'Only...slight AQI change': Delhi minister defends Diwali after pollution spike
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has said that the spike in the city's pollution levels cannot be pinned on Diwali.
As Delhi chokes after Diwali, Amitabh Kant slams SC ruling
Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has expressed his displeasure with the Supreme Court's recent decision on firecracker use during Diwali.
Delhi Fire Services got 400 calls between Diwali night-Tuesday morning
The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received 269 emergency calls on Diwali night, with no major accidents or casualties reported. This number rose to around 400 by 6:00am.
Delhi's air quality plummets to severe levels after 'green' Diwali
Delhi's air quality took a turn for the worse on Tuesday, a day after Diwali celebrations.
Delhi's air quality at 'very poor' on Diwali morning
The Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to toxic air on Diwali morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) rose to "very poor."
Travis Scott's Delhi concert draws mixed reactions, leaves fans divided
American rapper Travis Scott made his much-anticipated debut in India on Saturday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.
Delhi's air quality worsens; Akshardham records AQI of 426
Delhi's air quality has continued to deteriorate, with some areas recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) above 400, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Fire breaks out at Delhi's Rajya Sabha MPs's apartments
A massive fire broke out at the Brahmaputra Apartments, a residential complex for Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) on Bishambhar Das Marg in Delhi.