Delhi: News
14 Jul 2023
Central GovernmentPrice hike: Government begins selling tomatoes at Rs. 90/kg
In some relief to the common people, the government started the sale of tomatoes at a discounted price of Rs. 90 per kg in Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Patna, and other identified urban centers from Friday.
14 Jul 2023
Yamuna RiverRain forecast puts Delhi, Faridabad on alert amid Yamuna floods
The water level in the Yamuna River, which was expected to recede from Thursday evening, remained at 208.46m at Delhi's Old Railway Bridge at 6:00am on Friday.
13 Jul 2023
Flood#NewsBytesExplainer: Why Delhi is flooded despite no rainfall
Despite not receiving any rainfall in the last few days, Delhi is facing floods due to an unprecedented spate in the Yamuna River.
13 Jul 2023
FloodDelhi floods: Drinking water problem likely as treatment plants shut
Delhi may face a drinking water problem as the government shut down the water treatment plants in Chandrawal, Okhla, and Wazirabad on Thursday, prompted by the water from the Yamuna River flooding the city.
13 Jul 2023
Arvind KejriwalDelhi floods: Yamuna level to peak at 3pm, warns Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) head Arvind Kejriwal warned on Thursday that the Yamuna River's water level would reach its peak by around 3-4:00pm. It would recede after that, he said, citing a report from the Central Water Commission (CWC).
13 Jul 2023
Haridwar4 'kanwariyas' killed as 2 trucks collide in North Delhi
Four people were killed on the spot and at least 15 others sustained injuries after two trucks collided on GT Karnal Road in the Alipur area of North Delhi around midnight, reported NDTV.
13 Jul 2023
FloodYamuna water level at all-time high, flooding near Kejriwal's residence
The water in the Yamuna River rose to an unprecedented level on Wednesday, crossing the 208m-mark and reached 208.46m on Thursday morning as Haryana released more water into the river.
12 Jul 2023
Delhi PoliceWoman's chopped body found in Geeta Colony. Another Shraddha Walkar?
In a shocking incident, the Delhi Police on Wednesday recovered the dismembered body of a woman in the Geeta Colony neighborhood of the national capital Delhi.
12 Jul 2023
Tahir HussainDelhi riots: Tahir Hussain gets bail, but won't be released
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail to former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Tahir Hussain in five of the 11 cases related to the 2020 Delhi riots.
12 Jul 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghBrij Bhushan caught 'making advances' toward woman wrestler: Police chargesheet
The Delhi Police chargesheet against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has "technical evidence" showing him "making advances" toward one of the women wrestlers, according to The Indian Express.
12 Jul 2023
FloodDelhi stares at flood: Yamuna water level nears all-time high
The likelihood of a flood in Delhi increased as the water level of the Yamuna River at the Old Railway Bridge reached 207.18m in the early hours of Wednesday.
11 Jul 2023
GhaziabadOn camera: Bus-car collision on Delhi-Meerut Highway leaves 6 dead
In a tragic incident, six passengers died, and two others sustained critical injuries after their car was hit by a bus on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday.
11 Jul 2023
MonsoonMonsoon mayhem: 40 dead as heavy rains wreck North India
The monsoon continues to rage across North India, with floods becoming prevalent in several states.
11 Jul 2023
HaryanaDelhi: Yamuna just 1 meter away from breaching flood mark
The Yamuna River in Delhi breached the 205.33m danger mark and was flowing at 206.32m at 8:00am on Tuesday, raising fears of floods in the national capital.
10 Jul 2023
GurugramCaught on camera: Woman fatally stabbed by ex-fiance in Gurugram
In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her 23-year-old former fiance in broad daylight in Gurugram's Palam Vihar on Monday morning.
10 Jul 2023
Arvind KejriwalDelhi rains: Kejriwal assures flood-like situation unlikely in national capital
Amid back-to-back days of torrential rains, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal assured Delhiites that a flood-like situation was unlikely.
10 Jul 2023
Yamuna RiverDelhi under flood alert, heavy rainfall kills 22 across states
Following incessant rainfall in northwest India over the weekend, the Delhi government issued a flood alert on Sunday after Haryana released over one lakh cusecs of water in the Yamuna River.
09 Jul 2023
GurugramSchools shut, over dozen dead as rains batter North India
Several states of North India have been experiencing heavy rainfall for the last few days, triggering flood-like situations and landslides in many areas.
09 Jul 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Delhi rains: Heavy downpour triggers mayhem, IMD issues yellow alert
A fresh spell of rainfall soaked Delhi on Sunday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting even more showers during the day.
07 Jul 2023
McDonald'sMcDonald's drops tomato from the menu, issues notice to customers
The prices of tomatoes in different parts of India are skyrocketing, with some states clocking Rs. 350 a kg!
07 Jul 2023
FoodDelhiites, gear up for Mango Festival happening at Dilli Haat
Delighting taste buds with its delectable flavor and offering numerous health benefits, the beloved mango stands as a seasonal favorite among many.
07 Jul 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Weather update: Monsoon surge forecast over north India from Sunday
In its latest weather bulletin, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast that the northern parts of India would receive substantial rainfall from Sunday onwards.
06 Jul 2023
NepalNepal: Opposition demands Prachanda's resignation over 'India appoints PM' row
Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda found himself in a soup after his remarks on Sardar Pritam Singh hinted at India's alleged intervention in the Himalayan country's internal politics.
06 Jul 2023
KarnatakaKarnataka: Tomatoes worth Rs. 2.5 lakh stolen from farmer
Amid the soaring prices of tomatoes in India, a farmer from the Hassan district of Karnataka claimed that tomatoes worth Rs. 2.5 lakh were stolen from her farm on Tuesday.
05 Jul 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi: Large portion of road caves in at Janakpuri
A large portion of a road caved in on Wednesday in the Janakpuri area of the national capital Delhi, ANI reported.
04 Jul 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi: 4 AIIMS students arrested for impersonating candidates in NEET
The Delhi Police on Tuesday busted a gang that allegedly used to write the National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET) exam in place of actual candidates, reported ANI.
04 Jul 2023
LPG CylinderCommercial LPG cylinder price increased by Rs. 7
The prices of commercial liquified petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders have been increased by Rs. 7 per cylinder, ANI reported.
03 Jul 2023
MaharashtraTomato prices reach Rs. 140/kg in Delhi-NCR
Burning holes in the pockets of the common people for a week, retail tomato prices have now reached Rs. 140 per kg in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) due to supply disruption.
03 Jul 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC raps Delhi government for refusing contribution to rapid rail
The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Delhi government for citing a shortage of funds for the construction of the Regional Rapid Transport System (RRTS) project.
03 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiDrone spotted over PM Modi's residence, police probe underway: Report
A drone was reportedly spotted flying over the official residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, which is a no-fly zone, early on Monday.
02 Jul 2023
Public Works Department (PWD)Delhi: Temple, dargah demolished in Bhajanpura under tight security
Delhi's Public Works Department (PWD) reportedly demolished a dargah and a temple in the Bhajanpura Chowk area under tight security on Sunday morning.
01 Jul 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi: Severed buffalo head found outside temple, 2 accused arrested
The severed head of a buffalo was allegedly found on the road outside a temple in Delhi's Welcome area, prompting the arrest of two accused persons, including a minor, PTI reported.
01 Jul 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Heavy rainfall forecast in UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reportedly predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in several states for the next five days.
30 Jun 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP to burn Centre's Delhi ordinance copies 'on every street'
Launching a phase-wise campaign against the Centre's Delhi ordinance, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced to burn copies of the ordinance in protest.
29 Jun 2023
Arvind KejriwalDon't insult citizens: Kejriwal on Delhi L-G's 'freebies' remark
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday called Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena an "outsider" and accused him of insulting the citizens of the national capital.
28 Jun 2023
Delhi PoliceShahbad dairy murder: Delhi Police files 640-page chargesheet against accused
The Delhi Police on Wednesday filed a 640-page chargesheet against Sahil, who allegedly murdered his 16-year-old ex-girlfriend Sakshi in Delhi's Shahbad dairy area on May 28.
27 Jun 2023
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Why tomato prices doubled in days reaching Rs. 100/kg
Tomato prices have skyrocketed within days to touch Rs. 100 per kg in many parts of the country, raising inflation concerns for millions of households and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
27 Jun 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Landslides kill 6 in Himachal; rainfall forecast in several states
At least six people have been killed and 10 others injured after heavy rains caused landslides and flash floods in several parts of Himachal Pradesh, according to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
26 Jun 2023
K. Chandrashekar RaoTelangana: KCR's BRS faces jolt, 12 top leaders join Congress
In a major setback to Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's party, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), at least 12 top leaders, including former legislators and ministers, joined the Congress Party on Monday ahead of assembly elections in the state.
26 Jun 2023
AtishiDelhi: Regulator allows power companies to hike tariffs
The power regulator has permitted distribution companies to increase power tariffs in Delhi. The move comes after companies filed petitions seeking to hike power rates in the capital.
