Delhi: News

Explained: Why Indian city temperatures are reaching unprecedented highs 

Metropolitan cities in India have seen record-breaking temperatures in May, June, and July over recent years.

30 May 2024

Antarctica

Not just Delhi, temperatures across the world are soaring 

In recent years, there has been a global trend of record-breaking heat, with many locations reporting their highest-ever temperatures.

Delhi weather claims 1st life: Bihar man dies of heatstroke

A 40-year-old man from Darbhanga, Bihar died of heatstroke at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia hospital on Wednesday—the first heatstroke related death in the national capital this summer.

Delhi: IMD probes possible 'sensor error' in record-breaking heatwave

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is investigating the temperature sensor at the Mungeshpur automatic weather station in Delhi, according to the office's Director General M Mohapatra.

29 May 2024

India

Delhi fire: Hospital allowed 5 beds, but 12 babies admitted 

A new finding in the massive fire at a childcare hospital in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar revealed that the baby care center had clearance for only five beds.

29 May 2024

Atishi

Rain in Delhi after temperature hits record high at 52.3°C

Delhi experienced an unprecedented heatwave on Wednesday (May 29), with temperatures soaring to a record-breaking 52.3°C in the suburb of Mungeshpur.

29 May 2024

Atishi

Delhi water crisis: Government to impose ₹2,000 fine for wastage 

In the face of a severe water crisis and an ongoing heatwave, Delhi authorities have imposed a ₹2,000 fine for individuals found wasting water.

Explained: Why is Delhi so hot? When to expect respite? 

Delhi is witnessing extreme heat, with temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius in some areas.

No relief from heatwave in northern India, 'red alert' issued 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for severe heatwave conditions in several regions of the country, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday.

28 May 2024

Delhi Fire Services

Fire breaks out at eye hospital in Delhi, no injuries

A fire erupted on the second floor of the Eye Mantra Hospital, a private eye clinic situated in West Delhi's Paschim Vihar area, on Tuesday.

Bomb threat in IndiGo flight, passengers evacuated through emergency door

An IndiGo flight, bound for Varanasi was halted on the runway on Tuesday morning at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a bomb threat.

27 May 2024

Bengaluru

Indian start-up Zypp Electric secures funding for Southeast Asia expansion

Indian electric vehicle (EV) start-up, Zypp Electric, has successfully secured a fresh investment of $15 million from Japanese energy and oil conglomerate ENEOS.

26 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi hospital owner arrested after 7 newborns killed in fire

Dr. Naveen Khichi, owner of Baby Care New Born Hospital in Delhi, was arrested on Sunday following a massive fire on Saturday night at the hospital, which killed seven newborns.

26 May 2024

Delhi Fire Services

Delhi: 7 babies killed in fire at children's hospital 

Seven newborns were killed and several injured after a massive fire broke out at the Baby Care New Born Hospital in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area on Saturday night.

25 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Ex-Pakistan minister wishes luck to Kejriwal; latter says 'not needed'

Former Pakistan minister Fawad Chaudhry, who appears to be a fan of Arvind Kejriwal, judging by his tweets, received a stinging response from the Delhi CM after he commented on the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

Amid 'red alert', Delhi may witness hottest poll day

Delhi is bracing for its hottest polling day ever, with temperatures expected to exceed 47 degrees Celsius, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

23 May 2024

Bengaluru

3 hotels in Bengaluru receive bomb threat emails

Three prominent hotels in Bengaluru received bomb threat emails on Thursday, following which police and bomb disposal teams were pressed into service.

22 May 2024

Bangladesh

Missing Bangladesh MP found dead under mysterious circumstances in Kolkata

Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim, who was reported missing for eight days in Kolkata, was found dead under suspicious circumstances on Wednesday, according to Bangladeshi news portal Risingbd.

22 May 2024

Narendra Modi

Delhi: Traffic advisory issued ahead of PM Modi's Dwarka rally

The Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public rally in Dwarka, southwest Delhi, on Wednesday.

North India on red alert; temperature to soar over 45°

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe heatwave warning for several states in North India, including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh for Wednesday.

21 May 2024

Gautam Buddh Nagar

Severe heatwave in north India for 3 days

North India is currently in the grip of a severe heatwave, with temperatures in several parts of Delhi surpassing the 47 degrees Celsius mark on Monday.

20 May 2024

Uber

Uber India gains approval to operate buses in Delhi

Uber India has secured an aggregator license from the Delhi Transport Department.

Red alert issued for heatwave in Delhi and surrounding areas

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert due to escalating temperatures in Delhi and neighboring states.

19 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'If only..': Maliwal remembers Sisodia amid protest supporting assault accused 

Ahead of the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) protest outside the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) headquarters, Swati Maliwal said things would have been different if Manish Sisodia was not in prison.

19 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Won't allow AAP to protest outside BJP headquarters': Delhi Police 

The Delhi Police has said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) did not seek permission to hold a protest outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters on Sunday.

19 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Maliwal assault case: Kejriwal's aide sent to 5-day police custody

Bibhav Kumar, a close aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was sentenced to five days in police custody by Tis Hazari Court following his arrest on Saturday.

18 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Coming to BJP office tomorrow': Kejriwal after aide's arrest 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a "jail bharo" program following the arrest of his aide, Bibhav Kumar.

17 May 2024

Air India

Air India flight collides with tug tractor at Pune Airport

An Air India flight bound for Delhi collided with a tug tractor while taxiing toward the runway at Pune Airport on Thursday.

17 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Swati Maliwal assault: Delhi Police likely to visit Kejriwal's house 

The Delhi Police may visit the residence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday in connection with the alleged assault of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal.

Chaos on Delhi-Vadodara Air India flight after 'bomb' scare

A wave of panic swept through a Delhi-Vadodara Air India flight on Wednesday evening when a note containing the word "bomb" was found in the aircraft's lavatory.

15 May 2024

Kanpur

10 Kanpur schools get bomb threat mail from Russian server 

At least 10 schools in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh received bomb threat emails on Wednesday.

4 hospitals in Delhi received bomb threat call

At least four hospitals in Delhi received bomb threat calls on Tuesday morning.

13 May 2024

Jaipur

Several Jaipur schools receive bomb threat, students evacuated 

At least four schools in Jaipur, Rajasthan were evacuated on Monday after they received bomb threats via email.

12 May 2024

Canada

Choked with dog leash, tortured: Delhi doctor's chilling murder details

The Delhi Police has uncovered horrifying details in the murder of 63-year-old physician, Dr. Yogesh Chandra Paul.

12 May 2024

Amanatullah Khan

Key MLA missing in Arvind Kejriwal's meeting, who is he

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a meeting with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs on Sunday, which was his first since his release from Jail Jail.

11 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

No party harassed to this extent in 75 years: Kejriwal

Standing in front of posters depicting him behind bars, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal delivered his first campaign speech on Saturday.

10 May 2024

Nepal

Delhi man arrested for kidnapping, brutalizing minor for 24 hours

A man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly kidnapping an eight-year-old girl and subjecting her to hours of brutality.

08 May 2024

New Delhi

CBI busts bribery racket at Delhi's RML Hospital, doctors arrested 

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested nine people, including two doctors, in connection with a bribery racket at the government-run Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) hospital in Delhi.

08 May 2024

Haryana

State-level gold medalist wrestler arrested in Delhi for attempted murder

A two-time state-level wrestling champion was arrested on Wednesday in an attempt to murder case.

08 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

PIL to restrain media from reporting against Kejriwal rejected

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to restrict media outlets from broadcasting sensational headlines about the potential resignation of Delhi's Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal.