Delhi: News
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.
Petrol, diesel prices hiked for third time this month
Petrol prices have increased by 87 paise, and diesel prices have risen by 91 paise in Delhi, marking the third hike in just 10 days. As of Saturday, the price of petrol is now Rs 99.51 per liter, while diesel costs Rs 92.49 per liter.
Delhi reels under severe heatwave; IMD issues orange alert
Delhi has been reeling under a severe heatwave, with temperatures likely to touch 46 degrees Celsius.