Gurugram: News

15 Jul 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

MS Dhoni invests in EV ride-hailing startup BluSmart

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, ex-skipper of the Indian cricket team, has invested in BluSmart, a Gurugram-based startup offering ride-hailing services exclusively with electric vehicles (EVs).

22 Jun 2024

India

Video: Violent clash at Gurugram housing complex over public drinking 

A violent clash erupted between residents and security guards at the ROF Ananda Society, a high-end housing complex in Gurugram's Sector 95, on Thursday night.

08 Jun 2024

Elvish Yadav

HC quashes FIR against Elvish Yadav in Maxtern fight controversy

In a major development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court recently dismissed an FIR against controversial YouTuber Elvish Yadav.

31 May 2024

Road Accidents

Gurugram Police prohibits night-time vehicle stops and challans

In response to complaints about night-time vehicle checks, Virendra Vij, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Traffic in Gurugram, has issued a directive prohibiting the issuance of challans to vehicles during the night.

26 Apr 2024

Deepinder Goyal

Zomato's Deepinder Goyal behind Delhi's biggest land deal in FY24

Deepinder Goyal, the founder of food delivery giant Zomato, has made a significant mark in Delhi's real estate sector.

15 Apr 2024

Salman Khan

Notorious wanted criminal identified in Salman Khan shooting incident

A significant development has emerged in the recent shooting incident outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's residence.

25 Mar 2024

Chicago

London: Former NITI Aayog employee dies in cycling mishap

A 33-year-old Indian scholar lost her life after she was run over by a truck in London.

11 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi inaugurates Haryana section of India's first 8-lane expressway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway, which was constructed at an approximate cost of Rs. 4,100 crore.

07 Mar 2024

India

Gurugram cafe receives show-cause notice for serving customers 'dry ice'

A show-cause notice has been issued to Laforestta Cafe in Gurugram after five customers fell ill from consuming dry ice instead of a mouth freshener earlier this week.

05 Mar 2024

India

Customers served dry ice mouth freshener vomit blood; manager arrested 

The manager of a cafe in Gurugram was arrested on Tuesday after five people fell sick allegedly from consuming a mouth freshener with "dry ice."

14 Feb 2024

Delhi Police

Farmers' protest: Delhi Police issues new traffic advisory

The Delhi Police has strengthened the security measures in the capital and issued fresh traffic restrictions amid the ongoing farmers' protest.

05 Feb 2024

Shopping

Inspired by Delhi, Gurugram plans 'Gurgaon Haat' near Dwarka Expressway

The Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) has unveiled plans to create a "Gurgaon Haat" near Dwarka Expressway in Sector 37C, taking inspiration from Delhi's famous Dilli Haat.

02 Feb 2024

Faridabad

The 37th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2024 begins today

The highly anticipated 37th Surajkund International Crafts Mela kicked off today, February 2, near Faridabad, showcasing the best of Indian handloom and handicraft traditions.

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.

15 Jan 2024

Haryana

Gurugram ex-model murder: Victim shot from point-blank range, reveals post-mortem

Former model Divya Pahuja was shot at point-blank range, according to the 27-year-old's post-mortem report.

04 Jan 2024

Murder

Gurugram: 27-year-old model killed months after getting bail, body missing 

The Gurugram Police has ramped up efforts to apprehend two to three more suspects in the murder case of 27-year-old model Divya Pahuja.

07 Dec 2023

Christmas Day

Head over to these Christmas parties and festivals in Delhi

Christmas is just around the corner and it's time to ring the jingle bells already before we end this year with a blast!

21 Nov 2023

Delhi

Delhi's air quality 'very poor,' deteriorates in NCR areas

Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" category on Tuesday, as the city experienced dense toxic smog.

13 Nov 2023

India

Gurugram: Order to close schools withdrawn after AQI improves

The order to suspend pre-school, pre-primary, and primary classes (Nursery to Class V) has been withdrawn in Gurugram after the air quality improved in the district.

10 Nov 2023

IIT-Delhi

Balconies at Gurugram's Chintels housing complex collapse, raises safety concerns

Balconies on Tower D of the Chintels Paradiso housing complex in Gurugram's Sector 109 collapsed on Thursday at around 9:30PM. While no casualties or property damage were reported in the incident, it has raised further safety concerns for residents.

08 Nov 2023

Gopal Rai

Delhi AQI in 'severe' category again, government calls emergency meeting

Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Wednesday again, as the overall air quality index (AQI) reached 421 at 7:00am, marking a return to the "severe" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

07 Nov 2023

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh: Aligarh likely to get this new name soon

The Aligarh Municipal Corporation has unanimously cleared a proposal to rename the city to Harigarh, per NDTV.

06 Nov 2023

Air Pollution

Gurugram air pollution: Primary schools to remain shut from tomorrow

In view of the rising air pollution levels, authorities in Gurugram, Haryana, have ordered the closure of primary schools in the city from Tuesday.

05 Nov 2023

Delhi

Delhi air pollution: Centre's panel invokes Stage 4 of GRAP

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage 4 of the GRAP throughout Delhi-NCR with immediate effect, in addition to all actions under Stages 1, 2, and 3, to prevent further degradation of air quality.

02 Nov 2023

Delhi

Air pollution: Non-essential construction, diesel trucks banned in Delhi-NCR

As pollution levels in Delhi drew closer to the "severe" category, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) banned non-essential construction activities in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday.

30 Oct 2023

Delhi

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' despite government efforts

Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) grappled with "very poor" air quality for the third consecutive day on Monday.

23 Oct 2023

Gopal Rai

Delhi: 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' replaces odd-even anti-pollution rule 

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the "Red Light On, Gaadi Off" initiative would be relaunched on Thursday, as the national capital's air quality index (AQI) has dropped to "very poor."

19 Oct 2023

Liquor

Gurugram residents are paying 33% more for booze: Here's why

Gurugram liquor retailers are cashing in on the ongoing shortage of popular alcohol brands in Delhi. Thanks to Delhi's controversial excise policy and the rejection of sale licenses for major companies, there's a scarcity of sought-after brands in the capital.

16 Oct 2023

Rajasthan Police

Nuh violence case: Cow vigilante Monu Manesar granted bail

Haryana's Nuh district court on Monday granted bail to Monu Manesar in the case related to the communal violence that broke out in the state on July 31, The Quint reported.

'Wants to divide India': NIA on Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Pannun 

The founder of the banned separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is reportedly wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for allegedly "commissioning terrorist acts."

04 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

G20 Summit: No online deliveries allowed in New Delhi 

As the national capital, Delhi, gears up to host the main G20 Summit from Friday, the city will experience temporary restrictions on online delivery services, including that of food, PTI reported.

27 Aug 2023

Haryana

Haryana: Security beefed up ahead of VHP rally on Monday 

Security has been tightened in Haryana's Nuh district and other surrounding areas ahead of a Shobha Yatra, a religious rally, scheduled to be carried out by right-wing Hindutva outfits on Monday, PTI reported.

27 Aug 2023

Punjab

Punjab: Man killed after being dragged for 500m in Hoshiarpur

In a tragic incident, a 21-year-old tractor driver, Sukhdev Singh, died after being caught between the tires of his tractor and dragged for 500 meters in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, PTI reported.

26 Aug 2023

Haryana

Haryana: 2-day internet ban in Nuh ahead of VHP rally 

The Haryana government suspended the mobile internet and bulk SMS services in the Nuh district of Haryana till Monday due to potential disturbance in the law and order situation, Hindustan Times reported.

16 Aug 2023

Haryana

Nuh violence: Who is Bittu Bajrangi

Weeks after tension gripped Haryana following communal clashes during a religious procession in Nuh on July 31, self-proclaimed cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi was arrested by the police in Faridabad after a "dramatic chase."

13 Aug 2023

Haryana

Haryana violence: Action initiated against panchayats barring entry of Muslims

The Haryana government has started issuing show-cause notices to several gram panchayats and sarpanches (village heads) for barring entry of Muslims to their villages following the communal violence in Nuh, Haryana, The Indian Express reported.

13 Aug 2023

Haryana

Nuh violence: Hindu mahapanchayat today to discuss VHP march 'resumption'

A Hindu mahapanchayat is being held in the Palwal district of Haryana on Sunday to discuss resuming the "Brajmandal Dharmik Yatra," which was disrupted due to stone-pelting and violent clashes in Nuh on July 31.

'Administrative lapses' led to Nuh violence: Haryana deputy CM

Days after communal violence erupted in Haryana's Nuh district, state Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Singh Chautala admitted that "administrative lapses" could have led to the clashes and rioting.

07 Aug 2023

Haryana

Nuh violence: Curfew relaxed; banks, ATMs to reopen today

In an attempt to restore normalcy in violence-hit Nuh, Haryana, District Magistrate Dhirender Khadgata announced that the curfew there will be lifted on Monday from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

06 Aug 2023

Haryana

Gurugram residents approach authorities to prevent migrants workers' exodus

Residents in Haryana's Gurugram are approaching district authorities, urging them to ensure the safety of essential workers who are leaving the city or have stopped stepping out following threats of violence from Hindu right-wing groups, Hindustan Times reported.

06 Aug 2023

Haryana

Haryana Police refutes sexual harassment claims inside Nuh temple

The Haryana Police has reportedly denied claims of sexual harassment of women stranded in Nalhar Temple of Haryana's Nuh during the recent clashes in the district and labeled the same as a "false narrative."

05 Aug 2023

Haryana

Haryana violence: Khaps, farmers call for peace talks amid tension 

Amid the communal tension in Haryana, numerous khaps and farmer organizations have reportedly called for Sarva Dharma Sammelan (all-religion conference) in the state's Jind district on Saturday.

04 Aug 2023

Haryana

Haryana violence: 202 arrests, 102 FIRs; mosques cancel Friday namaz

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Friday said that 202 people have been arrested and 80 others have been detained for questioning after communal clashes erupted in Nuh and surrounding areas this week.