Delhi: News
30 Apr 2022
BiharDelhi records second hottest April in 72 years: Details here
There seems to be no respite in sight for Delhi from the heatwave as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the national capital.
30 Apr 2022
Union Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCOVID-19: India logs 3,688 new cases, 50 more deaths
India on Saturday reported over 3,600 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of over 300 cases from the previous day.
30 Apr 2022
Arvind Kejriwal'Less than a day's coal left,' warns Delhi government
Delhi is staring at a power crisis in the sweltering heat as the Aam Aadmi Party-led (AAP) government warned of disruptions in power supply to several crucial services on Friday.
29 Apr 2022
CoalAmid coal shortage, Delhi Metro, hospitals may face power disruptions
Several states are reeling under a power crisis due to a coal shortage.
28 Apr 2022
HeatwaveHeatwave warning for 5 states; mercury soars to 45°C
Northwest India is reeling under a hot spell as maximum temperatures soared to 45°C in certain regions.
26 Apr 2022
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police files chargesheet in Kasturba Nagar gang-rape case
The Delhi Police filed a chargesheet against 21 persons in the Kasturba Nagar gang-rape case on Monday.
25 Apr 2022
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi: Punjab CM Mann visits schools, hospitals; to sign MOUs
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on Monday visited schools and hospitals in the national capital to know about the "Delhi model" and implement it in Punjab.
25 Apr 2022
Travel And Tourism5 historical tourist places in Delhi
Known for its rich history, culture, and heritage, Delhi is a popular tourist spot.
24 Apr 2022
Union Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCOVID-19: India reports 2,593 new cases, 44 more deaths
India on Sunday reported nearly 2,600 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of over 60 cases from the previous day.
23 Apr 2022
Delhi PoliceDelhi violence: I&B Ministry pulls up TV channels over coverage
The Centre has directed TV channels not to broadcast any "provocative" content, a week after communal clashes broke out in Delhi's Jahangirpuri during a religious procession.
23 Apr 2022
Arvind KejriwalDelhi's Ashram Underpass opening tomorrow; traffic advisory issued: Details here
Delhi's Ashram Underpass project, which has been plagued by several delays, is finally expected to see the light of day on Sunday.
23 Apr 2022
IIT MadrasDelhi's COVID-19 'R-value' crosses 2: Here's what it means
Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in the country, Delhi's R-value was recorded at 2.1 this week, according to an analysis by IIT Madras.
22 Apr 2022
IndiaDelhi: Masks mandatory in public places, private cars exempted
Amid a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in the national capital, the Delhi government on Friday issued an official order mandating people to wear masks in public places.
22 Apr 2022
COVID-19COVID-19: How concerning is new Omicron variant discovered in Delhi?
Some laboratories in Delhi have reportedly discovered a new COVID-19 Omicron variant, the BA.2.12.1, raising concerns it may be triggering the recent surge in cases in the national capital.
22 Apr 2022
WeddingsTop 5 wedding destinations near Delhi
Delhiites like all their things grand, and the same goes for their weddings.
21 Apr 2022
Uttar PradeshCOVID-19 in India: States where wearing masks are mandatory again
In the wake of the fresh surge in COVID-19 cases in India, several states and union territories have reimposed stricter norms to control the spread, including mandating face masks.
21 Apr 2022
Supreme Court Of India#DemolitionDrive: Supreme Court extends stay on demolitions for 2 weeks
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the anti-encroachment demolition drive on Delhi's Jahangirpuri—which saw communal clashes on Hanuman Jayanti last week—to be halted for two weeks.
21 Apr 2022
Delhi PoliceDelhi BJP leader shot dead outside Mayur Vihar home
A local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Delhi—identified as Jitu Choudhary (42)—was shot dead by unknown miscreants outside his house in Mayur Vihar late on Wednesday.
20 Apr 2022
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)Don't think current COVID-19 surge is fourth wave: ICMR ex-head
The ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases does not seem to be an indication of the fourth wave of the outbreak, said Dr. Raman R Gangakhedkar, former chief scientist at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
20 Apr 2022
Delhi PoliceDelhi: Demolition drive stopped in violence-hit Jahangirpuri after SC order
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a stay on the anti-encroachment drive in Delhi's Jahangirpuri while scheduling the next hearing on Thursday.
20 Apr 2022
Delhi Police5 accused in Delhi's Jahangirpuri violence charged under NSA
Five persons accused in the communal clashes that erupted in Delhi's Jahangirpuri on Saturday have been charged under the stringent National Security Act (NSA).
19 Apr 2022
Delhi PoliceAmit Shah monitoring situation in Delhi's Jahangirpuri amid police probe
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is monitoring the situation in Delhi's Jahangirpuri, where communal clashes broke out on Saturday.
18 Apr 2022
Uttar PradeshUP: Wearing masks now mandatory in Lucknow, 6 NCR districts
The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday issued orders making the wearing of face masks compulsory in public places in the state capital Lucknow and six National Capital Region (NCR) districts.
18 Apr 2022
Delhi PoliceDelhi's Jahangirpuri violence: Police arrest 21 people; 2 minors apprehended
The Delhi Police arrested 21 people on charges of rioting and unlawful assembly on Sunday, a day after communal clashes erupted in Delhi's Jahangirpuri.
18 Apr 2022
IndiaFuel price hike: Delhi auto, taxi drivers launch 2-day strike
Auto rickshaw and taxi drivers' associations in Delhi have called for a two-day strike—starting from Monday—to protest against the rising fuel prices in the country.
17 Apr 2022
Crime BranchDelhi: Minors involved in Jahangirpuri violence? Child rights body takes cognizance
In a shocking turn of events on Sunday, the alleged involvement of kids and minors in Saturday's Hanuman Jayanti communal violence in Northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri came to the fore.
17 Apr 2022
Delhi PoliceDelhi violence: 'Words cannot describe what I saw,' says cop
Communal clashes broke out in Northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Saturday after alleged stone-pelting at a Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra procession.
17 Apr 2022
Delhi GovernmentCOVID-19: Delhi plans to bring back Rs. 500 no-mask fine
Following an increase in COVID-19 cases, Delhi's Health Department is reportedly planning to reintroduce penalties for violations of COVID-19-appropriate behavior.
17 Apr 2022
Delhi PoliceDelhi Hanuman Jayanti violence: 14 arrested after clashes in Jahangirpuri
Communal clashes broke out in Northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Saturday evening after alleged stone-pelting at a Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra procession.
16 Apr 2022
Arvind KejriwalPunjab: 300 units free electricity to every household from July
The common man in Punjab can breathe a sigh of relief as the Aam Aadmi Party-led (AAP) state government has announced that domestic customers can get 300 units of free electricity starting July 1.
15 Apr 2022
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports 949 new cases, 6 more deaths
India on Friday reported nearly 950 new COVID-19 cases, a decline of about 60 cases from the previous day.
14 Apr 2022
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: Student, teacher test positive for COVID-19; classmates sent home
A private school in Delhi on Thursday reported two COVID-19 cases—with a student and a teacher testing positive—prompting the authorities to send the primary contacts home.
14 Apr 2022
MumbaiCNG, piped gas rates hiked in Delhi, other cities
Piped natural gas (PNG) prices have been hiked in Delhi and adjoining cities for the second time this month, while compressed natural gas (CNG) has also become more expensive.
13 Apr 2022
BollywoodNurse arrested for robbery at Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja's Delhi residence
A nurse named Aparna Ruth Wilson has been arrested for the robbery at Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor and husband Anand Ahuja's New Delhi residence.
12 Apr 2022
UberUber hikes Delhi-NCR fares by 12% over rising fuel prices
Cab hailing service Uber increased its fares in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) by 12% on Monday amid a fuel price hike.
11 Apr 2022
Petrol Diesel PricesPetrol, diesel prices remain unchanged for 5th consecutive day
The general public can breathe a sigh of relief as fuel prices in India remained unchanged for the fifth consecutive day on Monday.
10 Apr 2022
HeatwaveDelhi records hottest April day in 5yrs; heatwave alert issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi warning of severe heatwave conditions across the city on Sunday.
08 Apr 2022
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)CBI didn't revoke lookout circular despite court order: Aakar Patel
Former Amnesty International India chief, Aakar Patel, on Friday filed a contempt application in a Delhi court against Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials for refusing to revoke a lookout circular (LOC) issued against him despite court orders to do so.
06 Apr 2022
HeatwaveSevere heatwave in Delhi likely to intensify from today: IMD
The continuing heatwave in Delhi is expected to worsen, with the maximum temperature expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius on Wednesday and 43 degrees Celsius by Saturday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
04 Apr 2022
Delhi Government'If a Muslim becomes PM...': Narsinghanand booked for hate speech
The Delhi Police have booked religious leader Yati Narsinghanand for alleged hate speeches at a 'Hindu Mahapanchayat' on Sunday.
