Delhi: News

15 Jul 2024

Delhi Government

Why Delhi's PUC centres will likely be shut from today

Petrol pump owners in Delhi—under the Delhi Petrol Dealers' Association (DPDA)—have announced the closure of Pollution Under Control (PUC) centers starting Monday.

14 Jul 2024

Andhra Pradesh

Watch: Rahul Gandhi enjoys pizza as politicians swarm Anant-Radhika wedding 

A video of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi dining at a humble pizzeria in Delhi while other politicians swarm the ostentatious wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai has gone viral.

12 Jul 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

After bail by SC, Delhi court extends Kejriwal's judicial custody 

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until July 25 in a corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

12 Jul 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

AAP's reaction after Supreme Court grants Kejriwal interim bail

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday hailed the Supreme Court's decision to grant interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as a "victory of truth."

Delhi government raises pollution certificate rates for vehicles

The Delhi government has increased the fees for Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates for the first time in 13 years.

11 Jul 2024

Indian Penal Code

Why 10-year sentence for break-ups under new law worrying many 

On July 1, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) came into effect across the country.

10 Jul 2024

IT Department

Delhi resident pays ₹50,000 to settle ₹1 tax dispute

A Delhi resident, Apoorv Jain, has claimed to have paid a hefty fee of ₹50,000 to a chartered accountant (CA) to resolve an Income Tax dispute that ultimately amounted to only ₹1.

10 Jul 2024

Central Government

What rules did IAS probationer Pooja Khedkar allegedly flout 

Questions about the rules for Indian Administrative Service officer trainees have surfaced after one such trainee from Pune was accused of allegedly misusing her power.

10 Jul 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Kejriwal cheated Dalits': Ex-AAP MLA Anand joins BJP 

Former Bahujan Samaj Party leader Raaj Kumar Anand—the social welfare minister in the Aam Aadmi Party government before joining Mayawati's party in May—was inducted into the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday.

10 Jul 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

AAP leaders sought 'over and above' ₹100cr in kickbacks: ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his former deputy Manish Sisodia, and former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) media in-charge Vijay Nair of seeking funds "over and above" ₹100 crore for election campaigns in Goa and Punjab.

09 Jul 2024

James Bond

Delhi car number plate 0001 auctioned for staggering ₹23.4 lakh

According to the Delhi transport department, the highly sought-after car license plate number 0001 was auctioned off for a record-breaking ₹23.4 lakh in March.

Amid series of airport accidents, experts call for building regulations 

The fatal roof collapse at Terminal-1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport last month has brought to light the fragility of India's airport infrastructure.

06 Jul 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Swati Maliwal case: Bibhav Kumar's custody extended till July 16

The Tis Hazari court in Delhi has extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar, until July 16 in connection with the alleged assault case involving Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Swati Maliwal.

06 Jul 2024

Hathras

Watch: 'Bhole Baba' gives statement after Hathras stampede tragedy

Former constable-turned-godman Narayan Sakar Hari, aka Bhole Baba, has issued a second statment after a stampede at a satsang conducted by him in Hathras on July 2 killed over 121 people.

05 Jul 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi HC issues notice to CBI on Kejriwal's bail plea 

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) concerning a bail plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the excise policy case.

04 Jul 2024

Arunachal Pradesh

Heavy rainfall causes traffic disruptions in Delhi

Heavy showers during the morning and afternoon hours disrupted traffic in Delhi on Thursday.

04 Jul 2024

Jairam Ramesh

Will Congress-AAP contest assembly polls together? Jairam Ramesh responds

The Congress on Thursday dismissed the possibility of an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the upcoming assembly elections in Delhi and Haryana.

04 Jul 2024

Bengaluru

Short-term exposure to air pollution kills 33,000 Indians annually: Report 

A recent study published in Lancet Planetary Health states that air pollution levels below India's national clean air threshold are responsible for approximately 33,000 deaths annually across ten cities in the country.

03 Jul 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal moves court for bail, alleges 'harassment by CBI' 

Delhi's Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently under 14-day judicial custody in a corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam, has petitioned the Delhi High Court for bail.

02 Jul 2024

Allahabad High Court

'Majority population would be minority if...': Allahabad HC flags conversions

The Allahabad High Court has said that there is a need to stop religious congregations where conversions are occurring, warning that the "majority population could become a minority" if such events continue.

Northwest India recorded its hottest June since 1901: IMD 

Northwest India witnessed its hottest June since records began in 1901, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

01 Jul 2024

Food

Commercial LPG cylinder prices slashed by ₹30

Oil marketing companies in Monday announced an immediate reduction in the price of 19kg commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders by ₹30.

01 Jul 2024

IndiGo

Delhi airport Terminal 1 closure affected over 22,000 passengers: Ministry

The abrupt closure of the Terminal-1 (T1) of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a roof collapse on Friday has impacted approximately 22,615 passengers, as per the Civil Aviation Ministry.

Civil Aviation Minister reviews Delhi airport operations after roof collapse

Following the roof collapse at Terminal-1 (T1) of Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu visited the Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC) to assess the situation.

30 Jun 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Due to excise scam': Congress blames AAP for election defeat 

The Congress on Sunday said that if it had not contested the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi with its Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) ally, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), it would have won.

29 Jun 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

AAP, Congress trade barbs over Delhi waterlogging crisis 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has responded to criticism from Delhi Congress chief, Devender Yadav, over the former's handling of the waterlogging crisis in the city.

28 Jun 2024

Atishi

Delhi rain floods houses of Shashi Tharoor, Atishi 

As heavy rain brought Delhi to a standstill, many MPs in the national capital for the ongoing Parliament session found themselves stranded due to waterlogging around their homes.

Under-construction wall collapses in Delhi, 3 laborers feared trapped 

Three laborers are feared trapped after an under-construction wall collapsed in southwest Delhi's Vasant Vihar area, officials reported.

Delhi rain shatters 88-year-old record; NCR's infrastructure buckles

Torrential rainfall in Delhi-NCR since Thursday led to extensive waterlogging and severe traffic congestion on Friday morning.

28 Jun 2024

Mallikarjun Kharge

Delhi airport accident: Congress attacks Modi government on 'negligence, corruption' 

The Congress on Friday blamed the Narendra Modi-led government for the canopy collapse outside Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal-1, saying the victims suffered due to the "corrupt, inept...selfish government's" actions.

28 Jun 2024

Delhi Traffic Police

Heavy rainfall causes flooding, traffic chaos in Delhi

Parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region were flooded on Friday morning after heavy rainfall in the area for two consecutive days.

28 Jun 2024

Delhi Fire Services

Roof collapse at Delhi airport: 1 dead; flight operations suspended

At least one person was killed and five others injured when part of the roof at Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi fell onto cars during heavy rain this morning, the NDTV reported.

27 Jun 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

What did court tell CBI while handing over Kejriwal's custody 

A Delhi court on Wednesday refused to call Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest "illegal" but also advised the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) not to be "overzealous" while granting the agency three-day custody of Kejriwal.

27 Jun 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi water crisis: Atishi discharged from hospital after hunger strike 

Delhi Water Minister Atishi was discharged from Lok Nayak Hospital on Thursday.

Veteran BJP leader LK Advani admitted to AIIMS-Delhi; condition stable 

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Thursday morning.

27 Jun 2024

Haryana

Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR, brings respite from heat

Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida, were greeted with a fresh spell of showers on Thursday morning.

25 Jun 2024

Atishi

Delhi water crisis: Atishi ends hunger strike after hospitalization

Delhi water minister Atishi on Tuesday ended her hunger strike after her health deteriorated and she was hospitalized, said Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh.

22 Jun 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Chaos at Atishi's hunger strike site, anti-Kejriwal slogans raised

Chaos erupted on the second day of Delhi Water Minister Atishi's hunger strike as protesters raised slogans against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

22 Jun 2024

Rajasthan

CNG prices hiked in Delhi-NCR, other cities 

The government has increased the price of compressed natural gas (CNG), effective from 6:00am on Saturday, June 22.

21 Jun 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'As if terrorist...': Sunita condemns ED's challenge to Kejriwal's bail

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, on Friday criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for challenging her husband's bail order before it was officially uploaded on the trial court's website.