Delhi: News
Monsoon gives Delhi a miss, reaches last outposts in Rajasthan
Southwest Monsoon rains reached the desert district of Jaisalmer and Ganganagar, its last outposts, on Monday, but gave Delhi and parts of Haryana a miss.
Delhi gets respite as IMD predicts heavy rains today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rains in several parts of North India, including Delhi, on Monday, even as a harsh heatwave continues to sizzle the region.
Mother Dairy raises milk prices from tomorrow. Check rates here
Mother Dairy has decided to hike prices of milk in Delhi-NCR and other cities by Rs. 2 per liter starting tomorrow, July 11.
Kitty Kumaramangalam murder: Police raids to nab the third suspect
Three Delhi Police teams are conducting raids to nab the third suspect in the murder of Kitty Kumaramangalam, the wife of late Union minister PR Kumaramangalam, police said on Friday.
Delhi's fourth 'heatwave day' of July ends with rains
In some respite from the scorching heat, parts of Delhi received rains Thursday night.
Singer, lyricist Swanand Kirkire made Vice-President of Delhi Hindi Academy
Famous Bollywood playback singer and lyricist Swanand Kirkire has been appointed as the Vice-President of Delhi Hindi Academy.
R-Day violence: Man accused of vandalizing Red Fort granted bail
A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to a man who was allegedly involved in the violence at the Red Fort during the farmers' protest rally on Republic Day this year.
Indraprastha Apollo records six cytomegalovirus infection cases in a month
Six persons have been diagnosed with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi within 20 to 30 days of testing positive for coronavirus, officials said on Thursday.
Yamuna pollution: DPCC imposes Rs. 12cr fine on 12 CETPs
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has imposed a fine of over Rs. 12 crore on 12 common effluent treatment plants (CETPs) operating across Delhi for not meeting prescribed wastewater discharge standards repetitively.
Third COVID-19 wave: Delhi government panel devises color-coded response system
A Delhi government panel on managing the possible third wave of COVID-19 has devised a color-coded mechanism that prescribes a graded response, including the closure of most economic activities at the highest "Red" level alert.
Delhi: Teenage boy found dead with injury marks on body
A 16-year-old boy was found dead with injury marks on the body in Southwest Delhi's Kapashera border area on Wednesday evening, the police said.
Delhi's NO2 pollution increased by 125% in one year: Study
Delhi recorded an increase of 125% in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution between April 2020 and April 2021, according to a Greenpeace India study that analyzed NO2 concentrations in India's eight most populous state capitals.
Delhi: Rape, harassment cases of women up; heinous crimes down
Cases of rape and harassment of women in the national capital have increased by around 40% in the first six-and-half months this year as compared to the corresponding period last year, while the total number of heinous crimes has gone down marginally, officials said on Tuesday.
Delhi: Man arrested for cheating people by impersonating IAS officer
A 42-year-old man has been arrested in West Delhi for cheating people on the pretext of getting them jobs in the Gulf countries by allegedly posing as an IAS officer, police said on Tuesday.
Former Union Minister PR Kumaramangalam's wife murdered at Delhi home
Kitty Kumaramangalam, 68, a lawyer and the wife of former Union Minister PR Kumaramangalam, was murdered at her home in Delhi last night, the police said.
Delhi launches financial assistance scheme for families of COVID-19 victims
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday launched a scheme and an online portal to provide financial assistance to families who lost their loved ones to COVID-19 and asked officials not to find faults in their claim applications.
Bars open till 3 am, microbreweries promoted: Delhi's liquor policy
The Delhi government made its excise policy for 2021-22 public on Monday with the aim to clean up malpractices and user experience.
Tuition teacher arrested for sexually assaulting two students
A 30-year-old tuition teacher was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two of his students, including his niece, in Bawana town located in outer Delhi, the police said on Monday.
Two men arrested for stealing cars in Delhi
Two men have been arrested from Central Delhi in connection with stealing cars in the national capital and selling them in Kashmir, police said on Sunday.
Delhi unlock: Stadiums, sports complexes reopen tomorrow; multiplexes stay shut
Starting Monday, stadiums and sports complexes will be allowed to reopen in Delhi, according to a government order issued Sunday.
Heatwave abates, IMD forecasts drop in temperature over North India
The oppressive heatwave that swept through the north Indian plains and hills has abated and no such conditions are likely to prevail during the next five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.
Four held for killing minor boy in outer Delhi's Mangolpuri
An 18-year-old man was arrested and three juveniles apprehended for allegedly stabbing a minor boy to death in outer Delhi's Mangolpuri area, police said on Saturday.
Delhi hospitals report cases of dehydration, vomiting amid rising mercury
Soaring temperatures in Delhi have led to city hospitals getting patients with complaints of dehydration and vomiting.
Lady cops who have scorched the screens with their fierceness
Many arenas remain dominated by males to this day. The police force tops this list.
Wasn't sure about turning a director with 'Someday': Shefali Shah
Actor Shefali Shah, who has made her directorial debut with the pandemic-themed short film Someday, says she wanted to become a filmmaker for the longest time but was not sure whether she could shoulder the responsibility.
Two illegal hookah bars busted in Delhi; 29 apprehended
The Delhi Police on Thursday said that it has busted two illegal hookah bars in south Delhi's Kalkaji area and apprehended 29 people, including the owners.
COVID-19 effect: Deaths at Delhi Zoo fall to three-year low
The Delhi Zoo recorded 125 animal deaths in 2020-21, the lowest in the last three years.
Delhi: Two die while cleaning septic tank; four arrested
Four persons have been arrested in connection with an incident where two men died after inhaling toxic gases while cleaning a septic tank of a banquet hall in east Delhi's Ghazipur, police said on Saturday.
Meat shop owner shot dead by miscreants in south Delhi
A 34-year-old meat shop owner was shot dead allegedly by unidentified persons on two-wheelers in south Delhi's Dakshinpuri, police said on Wednesday.
Delhi: Man kills friend for demanding sexual favors
A 22-year-old man killed his friend in East Delhi's Trilokpuri area for allegedly demanding sexual favors from him, police said on Monday.
Delhi: Formation of separate board for 2,700 schools approved
The Delhi Government on Saturday approved the formation of a separate school board for nearly 2,700 schools in the city.
Bird flu resurfaces in Delhi zoo; seven samples return positive
A confirmed case of bird flu has been reported from the National Zoological Park, or the Delhi Zoo, located in the National Capital.
Arvind Kejriwal launches 'Switch Delhi' campaign to promote electric vehicles
Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, on Thursday, launched the "Switch Delhi" campaign to promote electric vehicles and appealed to people to buy such vehicles to combat pollution in the city.
Richa Chadha slams netizens criticizing International Emmys winner 'Delhi Crime'
Netflix series Delhi Crime has been receiving applaud and wishes for its win at the International Emmy Awards 2020.
'OMG,' says Shefali Shah as 'Delhi Crime' bags International Emmy
Indian Netflix series Delhi Crime won the Best Drama series at the 48th International Emmy Awards.
'Sacred Games', 'Kabir Singh' most popular Netflix releases of 2019
The second season of Netflix's first-ever Indian original series Sacred Games, Shahid Kapoor's highly controversial Bollywood drama Kabir Singh and Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer Article 15 have emerged as the most popular title releases in India on Netflix during 2019.
Nirbhaya's parents' plea seeking death warrant of convicts adjourned
A petition filed by Nirbhaya's parents, seeking the issuance of the death warrant of four convicts who raped their daughter in 2012, was adjourned by a Delhi court on Friday.
Drunk man jumps into lion enclosure in Delhi zoo; rescued
In a bizarre piece of news, a man jumped into the enclosure of an Asiatic lion in the National Zoological Park in Delhi on Thursday afternoon.
Delhi property dealer shot dead; murder caught on CCTV
In a shocking incident of lawlessness, a property dealer was gunned down outside his office in Delhi on Tuesday by two unidentified assailants.
Delhi: Househelp kidnaps 91-year-old employer, hides him inside fridge
In a shocking incident, a 91-year-old man was allegedly kidnapped from his home and transported inside a refrigerator by his domestic help in South Delhi's posh Greater Kailash-II (GK-II) locality.