Delhi: News
20 Dec 2023
Delhi Air PollutionDelhi formulates policy for release of impounded overage vehicles
The Delhi government is close to finalizing a policy for releasing impounded overage vehicles, following the Delhi High Court's directions.
18 Dec 2023
Delhi PoliceParliament security breach: Delhi cops reach 6 states for investigation
The Delhi Police's Special Cell teams have arrived in six states to probe last week's Parliament security breach incident.
18 Dec 2023
National Investigation Agency (NIA)NIA raids in 4 states to bust jihadi terror group
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at 19 locations across three Indian states and Delhi on Monday to bust a "highly radicalized jihadi terror group."
17 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Heavy rainfall forecast in TN, Kerala; cold wave in north
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in southern India on Sunday and Monday, which will likely affect normal life in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Lakshadweep.
17 Dec 2023
Delhi Metro Rail CorporationWoman's saree gets stuck in metro door, dragged to death
A 35-year-old woman, whose saree got stuck in the door of a Delhi Metro train and was dragged for 25 meters on the platform, has succumbed to her injuries at a hospital in Delhi.
16 Dec 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi: 17-year-old stabbed, battered to death by friends; 3 arrested
In a shocking development, a 17-year-old boy was reportedly killed by six of his friends using knives and bricks. His body was found in a park in Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on Friday morning.
16 Dec 2023
University Grants CommissionUGC warns edtech companies collaborating with unrecognized foreign universities
The University Grants Commission (UGC), the regulatory authority overseeing higher education in India, has issued a warning to edtech companies and colleges that provide courses in collaboration with foreign universities not recognized by the commission.
14 Dec 2023
ParliamentBJP MP meets LS speaker for issuing pass to intruder
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Simha, under whose name a visitor pass was issued to one of the individuals who jumped into the Lok Sabha chambers, reportedly met House Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday.
13 Dec 2023
ParliamentParliament security breach: Neelam Azad was arrested during wrestlers' protest
Neelam Azad was arrested outside Transport Bhawan on Wednesday for an apparent security breach at the Parliament building.
11 Dec 2023
Delhi GovernmentYou can soon buy bus ticket in Delhi on WhatsApp
The Delhi government is planning to introduce a WhatsApp-based ticketing system for buses in the city, following the successful implementation of a similar system for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
07 Dec 2023
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Government dismisses reports linking AIIMS cases to China's pneumonia surge
The Centre has debunked media reports linking seven bacterial cases found at Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to the recent increase in pneumonia cases in China. It labeled such reports as "misleading and ill-informed."
07 Dec 2023
Christmas DayHead 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!
05 Dec 2023
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Father will die soon: Son's post on AIIMS-Delhi goes viral
Fed up with long queues and running between counters at AIIMS New Delhi, an X user has detailed his struggles to secure a heart surgery appointment for his ailing father.
05 Dec 2023
Apollo HospitalsApollo Hospitals accused of illegal organ trade, denies allegations
In a startling development, Apollo Hospitals, one of the world's largest private hospital groups, has been accused of being involved in an illegal organ trade racket.
02 Dec 2023
Manipur4 Manipuris beaten, kicked by group of people in Delhi
A man from Manipur, his wife, sister, and a family friend were reportedly brutally assaulted by a group of eight to nine people in South East Delhi's Sunlight Colony on Thursday night.
02 Dec 2023
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)Delhi: 18 flights diverted due to smog, bad weather
A total of 18 flights were diverted due to smog and bad weather on Saturday morning at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi.
30 Nov 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi: AAP to start campaign seeking opinion on Kejriwal's arrest
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to commence its signature "Mai Bhi Kejriwal" campaign from Friday, seeking public opinion on whether Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should continue governing from jail or resign if arrested.
30 Nov 2023
Electric VehiclesDelhi to phase out fuel-powered bike taxis by 2030
The Delhi government has announced the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme 2023.
29 Nov 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Supreme Court clears extension of Delhi chief secretary's tenure
The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, approved a six-month extension for Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.
28 Nov 2023
Indian GovernmentAll petrol, diesel car curbs in Delhi removed: Here's why
The Indian government has lifted Stage III restrictions in the National Capital Region (NCR) due to a significant improvement in air quality.
28 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi-Meerut RRTS: Supreme Court raps Delhi government over funds delay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped the Delhi government once again for delaying the transfer of its share of Rs. 415 crore to the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project.
27 Nov 2023
Pollution Control BoardNGT issues notices to state governments on pollution boards' functioning
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sent notices to state governments requesting details about the operations of their state pollution control boards (SPCBs) or state pollution control committees (SPCCs).
27 Nov 2023
Rohit BalDelhi: Fashion designer Rohit Bal hospitalized, condition critical
Renowned fashion designer Rohit Bal has been admitted to a hospital in Delhi, and his condition is said to be critical, reported Hindustan Times.
27 Nov 2023
IndoreIndore: Class-4 student stabbed 108 times by classmates using compass
In a disturbing incident, a Class-4 student was attacked 108 times with a geometry compass by three classmates over a dispute at a private school in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday, PTI reported.
27 Nov 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi air pollution: Here's what is worsening air quality
After showing a slight improvement over the past week, Delhi's air quality on Monday again nosedived, as thick smog covered the national capital.
25 Nov 2023
Indian Penal CodeSoumya Vishwanathan murder: All 4 accused awarded life sentence
All the four accused in the 2008 murder of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan were sentenced to life in prison by Delhi's Saket Court on Saturday.
25 Nov 2023
UttarakhandUttarkashi tunnel collapse: Rescue halts again due to technical glitch
The challenging rescue mission to save 41 workers trapped in the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi was reportedly halted on Friday night due to issues with the auger machine.
24 Nov 2023
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)Delhi airport set to surpass pre-pandemic passenger traffic in FY24
Delhi's bustling airport is on track to surpass its pre-pandemic passenger traffic, with over 70 million passengers anticipated this fiscal year.
23 Nov 2023
Gopal RaiDelhi's AQI expected to improve, GRAP III in place
Delhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, said on Thursday that the city's air quality, as per experts, will improve within the next two to three days.
23 Nov 2023
Delhi PoliceOn camera: Delhi teen stabs 18-year-old 60 times, then dances
In an extremely disturbing development, an 18-year-old teenager was brutally stabbed 60 times in the head, neck, and ears by a 16-year-old boy in the Welcome area of Delhi on Tuesday night for Rs. 350.
21 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi-Meerut RRTS: SC gives Delhi 1 week to clear dues
In a strong-worded order, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Delhi government to allocate its Rs. 415 crore share for the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) by November 28.
21 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of India'Farmers portrayed as villains': SC questions Punjab's stubble burning approach
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped the Punjab, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh governments for failing to curb stubble burning.
21 Nov 2023
Air Quality IndexDelhi'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.
20 Nov 2023
Arvind KejriwalDelhi L-G dismisses Atishi's graft charges report against chief secretary
Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has rejected a report accusing Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar of being involved in a land compensation scam, calling it "half-baked" and "incorrect."
20 Nov 2023
Air Quality IndexSchools, colleges reopen as Delhi air quality remains 'very poor'
All schools and colleges in Delhi resumed physical or offline classes on Monday as the air quality index (AQI) improved slightly to remain in the "very poor" category.
18 Nov 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Air pollution: Delhi revokes GRAP 4 restrictions, allows diesel trucks
The Delhi government on Saturday lifted Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage IV restrictions as air pollution reportedly witnessed a decline.
18 Nov 2023
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal demands Delhi chief secretary's suspension over alleged 'hospital scam'
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has reportedly forwarded a report to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Vinai Kumar Saxena concerning an alleged hospital tender scam linked to the city's Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.
17 Nov 2023
Delhi GovernmentDelhi liquor shops to remain closed on Chhath Puja
The Delhi government on Friday announced that a "dry day" will be observed in the national capital on November 19 on the occasion of Chhath Puja.
17 Nov 2023
Delhi Air PollutionDelhi's air quality still in 'severe' category, AQI at 404
Delhiites woke up to a thick layer of smog covering the national capital's skies again as the air quality on Friday morning remained in the "severe" category.
16 Nov 2023
Travel And TourismWinter travel: Road trips in India to take this season
Traversing through trails capped with snow makes for a thrilling travel experience unique to the peak of winter.
