Delhi: News
Delhi, Jaipur to be linked by new 'super expressway'
The National Highways Authority of India has initiated the land-acquisition procedure for a new 'super expressway' between Delhi and Jaipur.
Jantar Mantar becomes the newest haven for marijuana dealers
Delhi's Jantar Mantar, famous as India's 'protest street', has a new identity - a marijuana hotspot. 'Langda (lame) man' Umesh Singh from Bihar is the go-to man; he knows where to get which variety of weed at which time of day, and at what price.
DRI, customs on alert over arms, money shipments
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and the Customs Department have launched a nation-wide operation over reports that arms and fake money were being smuggled in through ports.
AIIMS nurses on strike, take 'mass casual leave'
Over 2,000 staff nurses from the All India Institute of Medical Services (AIIMS) went on a mass casual leave on Friday in the pursuit of better wages.
For Rs. 5, you can now use South-Delhi hotel washrooms
On Tuesday, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) directed all hotels, restaurants and eateries within its jurisdiction to make their restrooms accessible to the public from 1st April onwards.
Delhi-Chicago Air India flight had no functioning lavatories
According to reports, an Air India flight from Delhi that took off for Chicago had only 8 out of 12 toilets functioning.
Nepali woman gangraped in Delhi
In another shocking incident of sexual assault, a Nepali mother of two was confined and gangraped by 5 BPO employees in a flat in Delhi's Pandav Nagar.
IS threat imposes high-alert on Capital city
Delhi has been put on high-alert with intelligence inputs suggesting that the capital may be targeted by the Islamic State to "avenge" the encounter killing of the terrorist in Lucknow.
Gurugram: Bar-owners to pay Rs.8 lakh to stay open late
Restaurant, pub and brewery owners in Gurugram have to spend another Rs. 8 lakh every year to be able to stay open till 1 am.
14-year-old builds soccer team of underprivileged girls
14-year-old Diya Shukla from Gurugram created a platform called 'Playmakers Foundation' in January 2017.
2017 International Women's Day
The 2017 International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. This year's theme is 'Be Bold for Change'.
Kejriwal: Will spruce up Delhi like London
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has promised to make Delhi look like swanky London within a year if voted to power in the upcoming municipal polls.
Delhi Police to use flash mobs for awareness
The Delhi Police would now use flash-mobs in regular intervals to spread the word about their initiatives.
JNU best varsity even among controversies
Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University won the annual 'Visitor's Award' for best varsity despite of being surrounded by controversies in the last one year.
Vigilance Department detects 'scam' in AAP's Mohalla clinics
Delhi Government's vigilance department has written to Directorate General of Health Services and Chief Medical District Officer and raised multiple "operational" issues concerning Mohalla Clinics.
India's first dedicated heliport to be launched in Delhi
India will get its first dedicated "heliport" in Delhi, for flying to nearby-areas, on February 28.
BWSSB to hire 100 private water tankers for parched Bengaluru
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) will hire 100 private tankers to supply water to the parched city, for the first time in ten years.
Air India to launch all-women crew, round-the-world flight
To celebrate Women's Day, Air India will launch an all-women crew, around-the-world flight from Delhi to San Francisco and back, on February 27.
Haryana introduces hefty fines for drinking in cars
Haryana has introduced a fine of Rs 5,000 for drinking in vehicles on the road, in parks, or by rivers, with immediate-effect. A repeat offender would be fined Rs 10,000.
Rose market blooms on Valentine's Day
Delhi spends Rs 5-6 crore on red roses during February 12-14, with one flower selling for as high as Rs 2,100!
Has AAP delivered on promise to modernize Delhi's public transport?
Aam Aadmi Party came into power in Delhi in February 2015.
Major disaster averted at IGI Airport
An IndiGo flight veered dangerously close to a Jet Airways aircraft after crossing the centerline on Runway 28 due to "low visibility". Officials alerted the plane authorities in time.
Over 26,000 unresolved complaints against the Delhi bureaucracy
Amidst the grievances piling up against the Delhi government, Chief Secretary M. M. Kutty found that there were over 26,000 unresolved complaints in Delhi's public grievance cell.
Amulya Patnaik appointed as Delhi Police Commissioner
Amulya Patnaik has been appointed as Delhi's new police chief.
Delhi saw 1,393 deaths in road accidents last year
In 2016, there were reportedly 1393 deaths in road accidents in Delhi. Four out of every 10 victims were pedestrians, while 503 two-wheeler riders were killed. The two Ring Roads claimed 203 deaths; NH-8, GT Karnal Road accounted for most other fatalities.
Is sale of sex toys in India legal?
Adult products are openly sold in India however it's unclear whether it's legal to do so.
Rajpath parade highlights: Black Cat Commandos, UAE contingent and more!
Hundreds of people attended the Republic Day parade today, where Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was the chief guest.
Does Delhi have a 'saggy' flyover?
A portion of flyover wall of Bhikaji Cama place appears to have 'sagged' and a wide gap is visible.
SC: Unaided private schools need government approval for hike
Supreme Court ruled that 'unaided private schools' will need approval from relevant government authorities when mulling a fee hike.
BMW driver arrested in hit-and-run
A speeding BMW rammed into an Uber yesterday that led to the cab driver's instant death.
Delhi winter woes and more
21 flights were delayed for hours yesterday morning due to fog and closure of air space.
Keeping up with eventful Delhi
AAP extends free water and subsidized electricity schemes till next year as elections are round the corner.
American full-body scanners on-the-blink at Delhi IGI Airport
American full-body scanners are on-the-blink during trial runs at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.