Delhi: News

18 Jan 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi excise policy case: Kejriwal may skip 4th ED summons

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will likely skip the fourth summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday for questioning in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, reports said.

17 Jan 2024

IndiGo

IndiGo website down, DigiYatra services and self-baggage drop unavailable too

India's popular low-cost airline, IndiGo on Wednesday said that its website was currently down due to "system upgrades".

Delhi: Fog, coldwave persist; flight and train movement disrupted

Delhi, on Wednesday, woke up to another cold day as dense fog persisted in parts of the capital and adjoining states.

16 Jan 2024

Emmanuel Macron

Republic Day: Will airspace restrictions in Delhi affect flight movement

Delhi's airspace will experience restrictions from January 19 to 25, as well as on January 26 and 29, due to Republic Day preparations.

16 Jan 2024

India

Flight canceled or delayed? Know your rights as a passenger

Foggy weather in Delhi-NCR has caused significant disruptions at Indira Gandhi International Airport, with over 100 flights affected or delayed.

16 Jan 2024

Jyotiraditya Scindia

'War rooms at airports': Scindia's new guidelines amid flight delays

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday released a statement detailing a six-point action plan to battle disruptions in flight operations due to extreme weather conditions.

Cancel flights with over 3-hour delay: DGCA issues guidelines

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for airlines in response to recent criticism over fog-related flight delays and cancellations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.

16 Jan 2024

Cold Wave

Delhi: Dense fog delays over 100 flights, 30 trains

Delhi witnessed dense fog and cold wave again on Tuesday causing disruptions to flights and trains.

15 Jan 2024

Uttar Pradesh

Army Day 2024: How is this year's parade different

The capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, is abuzz with excitement as it is set to host a grand parade to celebrate the 76th Army Day of the Indian Army on Monday.

15 Jan 2024

Delhi Air Pollution

Delhi: Dense fog triggers travel chaos, over 150 flights delayed

The cold wave over Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) continued on Monday.

14 Jan 2024

Delhi Air Pollution

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'severe,' anti-pollution restrictions reimposed

The air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) has once again deteriorated, forcing the return of strict pollution-curbing measures.

Delhi: Dense fog returns, zero visibility affects flight, train operations 

Dense fog returned to several places in North India, including the national capital, Delhi, on Sunday, causing zero visibility.

14 Jan 2024

Punjab

Dazzling dances and bonfires: Top destinations for Lohri celebrations

Lohri, the vibrant and exuberant harvest festival celebrated primarily in North India, is a time of joy, warmth, and communal harmony.

11 Jan 2024

Air Pollution

Air pollution in India continues to rise despite government efforts

Five years after India's National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) began, air pollution in most Indian cities continues to surpass national standards, a recent report showed.

11 Jan 2024

Earthquake

Tremors in Delhi, neighboring states after 6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan  

Delhi and nearby areas were hit by an earthquake on Thursday afternoon.

10 Jan 2024

Republic Day

All-women Delhi Police contingent to debut in Republic Day parade

In a first, the Delhi Police will feature an all-women contingent in the 75th Republic Day parade on January 26, officials said.

09 Jan 2024

Rabri Devi

Land-for-jobs scam: ED chargesheet names Rabri Devi, daughter Misa Bharti

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has named former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi in its first chargesheet in a money laundering case linked to the Indian Railways land-for-jobs scam.

08 Jan 2024

Air Pollution

Anti-smog tower shut in Delhi due to non-payment of salaries

The anti-smog tower in Delhi's Connaught Place has been temporarily closed due to unpaid salaries for the staff operating the facility.

07 Jan 2024

Delhi Government

Delhi schools closed till January 12 amid cold wave

Schools in Delhi will remain closed for the next five days until January 12 for students up to Class 5 due to the cold weather conditions in north India.

Severe cold wave grips North India, no relief till Tuesday

Delhi and several parts of North India are currently facing harsh cold wave conditions, with temperatures dropping below average.

05 Jan 2024

Winter

Delhi experiences colder day than Shimla, Dharamshala

On Thursday, Delhi experienced colder temperatures than the hill stations of Shimla and Dharamshala, with the maximum temperature dropping to a chilly 12.5°C, seven degrees below normal.

04 Jan 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi LG asks CBI to probe AAP's Mohalla Clinic scam

Delhi Lieutenant-Governor VK Saxena, on Thursday, asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate corruption allegations in diagnostic tests done at Delhi's Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics (AAMC).

2 airlines receive notice for rostering untrained pilots during low-visibility

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show cause notice to SpiceJet and Air India for failing to ensure that pilots trained to land in dense fog operated flights in Delhi.

Delhi's IGI Airport to launch baggage transfer between 3 terminals

Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) is taking strides toward becoming India's first hub airport by developing an internal baggage transfer system between its three terminals.

02 Jan 2024

Cold Wave

Delhi experiences light haze, 26 trains delayed

Delhi and the National Capital Region(NCR) experienced mild fog on Tuesday, causing delays for trains and flights.

02 Jan 2024

G20 Summit

Can the saplings gifted by G20 dignitaries thrive in Delhi

Delhi's Nehru Park recently welcomed 15 saplings from around the world, gifted by dignitaries at the G20 Summit.

Dense fog covers North India, IMD forecasts severe cold wave

Delhi and parts of North India, including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, continued to witness dense fog and chilly weather on Monday, the first day of the year 2024.

31 Dec 2023

Bhagwant Mann

Why Defence Ministry rejected Punjab, Bengal tableaus for R-day

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has rejected the Punjab and West Bengal governments' tableau proposals for the 2024 Republic Day parade, The Indian Express reported.

Dense fog continues in North India, IMD issues red alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that dense fog will continue to affect parts of North India, including the national capital Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, till Thursday.

Dense fog continues to disrupt trains, flights in North India

Foggy conditions continued to disrupt train and flight schedules across North India, including the national capital, Delhi, and states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

Dense fog disrupts transport in North India, red alert issued

Heavy fog continued to disrupt transportation across North India, causing delays in numerous flights and trains on Friday.

29 Dec 2023

Lifestyle

Delhiites, here are some NYE parties you can attend

It won't be long before we bid 2023 a fond farewell and usher in a fresh year.

Cold wave: 134 flights delayed as heavy fog engulfs Delhi

At least 134 flights were delayed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport as a thick layer of fog continued to engulf the national capital, leading to near-zero visibility on Thursday.

Thick fog continues in Delhi; 110 flights, 25 trains hit

Heavy fog continued to engulf Delhi on Wednesday, resulting in near-zero visibility in the national capital.

Delhi: 30 flights delayed, 5 diverted amid fog, low visibility

At least 30 flights, including international ones, were delayed and five were diverted in Delhi on Tuesday as the national capital remained enveloped in thick fog for the third day.

25 Dec 2023

Zomato

Biryani is most-ordered dish on Zomato in 2023

Zomato has released its yearly report on ordering patterns, disclosing the top three dishes that were most frequently ordered.

Cold wave: Delhi flight operations hit, thick fog reduces visibility

Delhi residents woke up to a chilly morning with heavy fog on Monday as the cold wave intensified across North India.

25 Dec 2023

UAPA

NewsClick anti-terror case: HR head moves court to turn approver

NewsClick's human resources (HR) head, Amit Chakraborty, has reportedly moved the Patiala House Court in Delhi to become an approver or a witness for the prosecution.

22 Dec 2023

Air Pollution

Delhi air pollution worsens: CAQM bans construction, suggests online classes

The Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage III anti-pollution measures in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) amid a decline in air quality to "severe" levels.

20 Dec 2023

Ayodhya

Ram Mandir inauguration: Air India Express to begin Delhi-Ayodhya flight 

Air India Express is set to launch its first-ever flight from Delhi to Ayodhya on December 30, just in time for the Ram temple's inauguration.