Delhi: News
Delhi officially known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi or NCT, is a union territory and a city of India. It covers an area of 1,484 square kilometres and is the second most populous and wealthiest city in India after Mumbai. The current Chief Minister of Delhi is Arvind Kejriwal with Hindi being the official language of the city.
22 Jun 2023
IndiaVienna ranked most livable city, Delhi and Mumbai lag behind
Vienna, the capital of Austria, has been named the world's "most liveable city" for 2023, according to Global Liveability Index released by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
20 Jun 2023
Arvind Kejriwal'4 murders in 24 hours': Kejriwal's letter to Delhi L-G
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena expressing concerns over "an alarming spurt in serious crimes" in the national capital.
18 Jun 2023
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: 2 sisters shot dead over loan argument, 2 arrested
Two sisters were reportedly shot dead by a group of unidentified individuals in Southwest Delhi in the early hours of Sunday over an alleged argument over a loan given by their brother.
16 Jun 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police allegedly assaults journalist during Priyanka Gandhi Camp demolition
Newsreel Asia, an Over The Top (OTT) news media platform, has alleged that one of its journalists was physically assaulted by the Delhi Police on Friday morning.
14 Jun 2023
MumbaiLocals speak out: Delhi, Mumbai ranked most unfriendly Indian cities
Thinking of moving to a new city? Well, according to a recent survey by Preply, you might want to cross Mumbai and Delhi off your list.
13 Jun 2023
Jammu And Kashmir5.4 magnitude earthquake jolts J&K, tremors felt across North India
An earthquake of 5.4 magnitude reportedly hit Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
13 Jun 2023
MumbaiDelhi-Mumbai flight costs Rs. 14,000: Why airfares are soaring
The airfares for one-way flights from Delhi to Mumbai, one of India's busiest routes, have recently seen a significant price surge.
12 Jun 2023
Supreme Court Of India2-wheeler taxi ban in Delhi to continue after SC ruling
The two-wheeler taxi ban in Delhi will continue for the time being, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday.
11 Jun 2023
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: Back in Ramlila Maidan, Kejriwal attacks Centre's 'dictatorial' ordinance
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday returned to the Ramlila Maidan—the birthplace of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)—to protest against the central government's controversial ordinance on the issue of services.
11 Jun 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi: AAP to hold mega rally against Centre's ordinance today
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is scheduled to hold a mega rally on Sunday at Ramlila Maidan against the central government's ordinance on services in Delhi.
09 Jun 2023
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)On camera: Man brutally stabbed on busy road in Delhi
In a horrifying video, a man was allegedly seen hitting and stabbing another individual in the Nand Nagri Police Station area of Northeast Delhi at 10:30pm on Thursday, reported NDTV.
08 Jun 2023
Arvind KejriwalAmid tussle, Kejriwal, L-G jointly inaugurate new GGSIPU campus
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) head and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday jointly inaugurated the East Delhi campus of the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) with Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena.
07 Jun 2023
Arvind KejriwalAkhilesh Yadav backs Arvind Kejriwal against Centre's Delhi ordinance
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday met Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, to gain his support against the Centre's controversial ordinance.
07 Jun 2023
Arvind KejriwalWatch: Arvind Kejriwal gets emotional while remembering Manish Sisodia
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday got emotional while talking about the contributions of Manish Sisodia, jailed former minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, in the field of education, reported ANI.
06 Jun 2023
IndiaIndia has 15 out of world's 20 most polluted cities
India has once again performed poorly in the World Air Quality Report.
06 Jun 2023
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: Kejriwal calls for 'jan andolan' in fight against pollution
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Monday asked the national capital's citizens to turn the fight against pollution into a jan andolan (people's movement).
04 Jun 2023
JahangirpuriDelhi: Fire breaks out in Jahangirpuri, dousing operation underway
A massive fire reportedly broke out in the slum areas of Delhi's Jahangirpuri neighborhood on Sunday.
03 Jun 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghWitnesses corroborate sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief: Report
At least four witnesses have corroborated the sexual harassment allegations leveled by at least three women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, reported The Indian Express.
03 Jun 2023
Manish SisodiaManish Sisodia's wife hospitalized before AAP leader could meet her
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia could not meet his ailing wife on Saturday after her health worsened and she had to be hospitalized, NDTV reported.
03 Jun 2023
Manish SisodiaDelhi: AAP's Manish Sisodia reaches home to meet ailing wife
Former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia on Saturday reached his home in Delhi to meet his ailing wife, reported ANI.
02 Jun 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi murder: Knife used by Sahil to kill Sakshi recovered
The knife used by Sahil, the accused in the murder of 16-year-old Sakshi in Delhi's Shahbad Dairy neighborhood on Sunday, has been found by the Delhi Police.
01 Jun 2023
Shraddha WalkarShraddha was physically and verbally abused by Poonawalla, testifies brother
Shreejay Walkar, the brother of Shraddha Walkar—who was allegedly murdered by her live-in partner Aaftab Poonawalla in Delhi last year—said the accused used to verbally and physically abuse his sister.
01 Jun 2023
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)Delhi's Purana Qila has evidence linked to Mahabharata era: ASI
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Wednesday said that it had discovered evidence at Delhi's Purana Qila that dates back to the Mahabharata period (1100-1200 BC), reported India Today.
01 Jun 2023
MurderDelhi murder: Sahil addicted to charas and ganja, reveals police
According to sources close to the Delhi Police, the main accused in the bone-chilling murder of 16-year-old Sakshi in Delhi's Shahbad Dairy area, was addicted to drugs like ganja and charas.
01 Jun 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Delhi records coolest May in 36 years, says IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that Delhi recorded its coldest May in 36 years with an average maximum temperature of 36.8 degrees Celsius, which was 3.1 degrees below the normal average.
31 May 2023
Meenakshi LekhiMeenakshi Lekhi 'runs' away from questions on wrestlers, Congress reacts
Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Meenakshi Lekhi was seen "running" away when reporters asked her to comment on the wrestlers' protest in Delhi.
31 May 2023
MurderDelhi murder: Sahil 'planned' for 3 days to kill Sakshi
Days after the video of the gruesome murder of 16-year-old Sakshi in Delhi's Shahbad Dairy area shook the entire country, police revealed her killing was a "premeditated murder" not a "crime of passion."
30 May 2023
GurugramDelhi: 22-year-old allegedly killed by flatmate hours after party
The body of a 22-year-old woman was found in a pool of blood on the terrace of a house in Majnu Ka Tilla in Delhi's Civil Lines on Tuesday, reported ANI.
30 May 2023
Sidhu Moose WalaDelhi murder: 16-year-old victim wanted to be lawyer, says father
Sakshi, the 16-year-old girl who was allegedly killed by 20-year-old Sahil in front of passersby in Delhi on Sunday, wanted to become a lawyer, her father, Janak Raj, told PTI.
29 May 2023
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: Man stabs 16-year-old girlfriend 20 times to death, arrested
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend in Delhi's Rohini area on Sunday evening, reported The Indian Express.
28 May 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghDelhi Police foils wrestlers' march to new Parliament, many detained
Delhi's Jantar Mantar witnessed mayhem on Sunday as the Delhi Police detained protesting wrestlers, thwarting their march toward the new Parliament building.
28 May 2023
EarthquakeEarthquake alert: Minor jolts felt in Delhi, neighboring areas
Minor earthquake tremors were reportedly felt in Delhi and neighboring areas on Sunday morning though there have been no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
28 May 2023
Narendra ModiNew Parliament inauguration: PM Modi installs sacred 'Sengol'; pics emerge
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building on Sunday in a grand ceremony to mark a milestone shift to a new complex in New Delhi.
27 May 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi chairs NITI Aayog meeting; Kejriwal, Mamata, Nitish boycott
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday presided over the NITI Aayog's (National Institution for Transforming India) eighth Governing Council Meeting at the new Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
27 May 2023
Baba RamdevWrestlers' protest: Baba Ramdev demands Brij Bhushan's arrest
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has supported India's top wrestlers who have been protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for over a month.
27 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Delhi-NCR wakes up to heavy rain, more downpours likely
Residents of Delhi-NCR woke up to heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds on Saturday, while power cuts were reported in several areas.
26 May 2023
Tihar JailDelhi: 80 more prison officials transferred after gangster Tajpuriya's murder
Weeks after gangster Tillu Tajpuriya was allegedly murdered inside the Tihar Jail in Delhi, 80 more prison officials have been transferred, reported NDTV.
26 May 2023
Rahul GandhiCourt grants Rahul Gandhi permission to obtain fresh passport
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Friday granted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a no objection certificate (NOC) for three years to apply for a fresh "ordinary passport," reported ANI.
26 May 2023
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal spent Rs. 52cr in residence renovation without approvals: Report
The Delhi government's Vigilance Directorate reportedly found that the renovation of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence cost Rs. 52.71 crore, and the project flouted several rules and was executed without taking necessary approvals, The Print reported.
26 May 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC grants interim bail to Satyendar Jain on medical grounds
The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to jailed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain for six weeks on medical grounds.
26 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)No heatwave in Delhi until May 30, predicts IMD
A fresh spell of rainfall, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds, lashed Delhi and its neighboring areas on Thursday night, giving relief from the scorching heat.
25 May 2023
DelhiTeen dies in Pragati Maidan tunnel, poor signal delays call
In a tragic incident, a 19-year-old bike rider lost his life due to a 15-minute delay in making an emergency call because of mobile network issues inside Delhi's Pragati Maidan tunnel on Monday night, reported News18.
25 May 2023
Vande Bharat ExpressUttarakhand's 1st Vande Bharat to launch today. Check route, fare
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Delhi (Anand Vihar)-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express via video conferencing at 11:00am on Thursday.
24 May 2023
Satyendar JainAAP flags Satyendar Jain's weight loss, BJP says 'emotional blackmail'
A war of words ensued between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after AAP leader and former Delhi cabinet minister Satyendar Jain looked feeble during his recent visit to Safdarjung Hospital.
23 May 2023
Tihar JailDelhi: 26-year-old convict dies by suicide in Tihar Jail
Hours after his conviction, a 26-year-old inmate in Delhi's Tihar Jail allegedly hanged himself inside the prison complex on Monday evening, reported the Hindustan Times.
23 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Rainfall likely in several states until Friday: IMD
India is expected to get some relief from the scorching heat from Tuesday to Friday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
22 May 2023
Indian Penal CodeSpeeding BMW runs over man in West Delhi, driver arrested
A 36-year-old man died when his two-wheeler was reportedly knocked over by a speeding BMW car near Moti Bagh Metro Station in West Delhi in the early hours of Sunday, PTI reported.
22 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Weather update: IMD issues heatwave alert in Delhi for today
A heatwave alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas for Monday.
21 May 2023
DwarkaDwarka Expressway: India's first elevated highway to open in 2024
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has revealed the Dwarka Expressway will be completed by April 2024.
20 May 2023
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal says Centre's Delhi ordinance 'unconstitutional,' insult to Supreme Court
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the central government has violated the Constitution and "insulted" the Supreme Court by bringing a special ordinance regarding the control of bureaucracy in the national capital.
20 May 2023
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)1984 anti-Sikh riots: Congress's Jagdish Tytler named in new chargesheet
On Saturday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a fresh chargesheet in the 39-year-old 1984 anti-Sikh riots case and named Congress leader Jagdish Tytler as an accused, reported NDTV.
20 May 2023
Delhi GovernmentCentre moves SC seeking verdict review on Delhi government's legislative
The Centre moved the Supreme Court on Saturday seeking a review of its May 11 Constitution Bench judgment which held the Delhi government had "legislative and executive power over services" in the national capital.
20 May 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Centre's big move: Issues ordinance on Delhi services
Days after the Supreme Court ruled that the Delhi government must have complete control on the matters of national capital's bureaucracy, the Centre on Friday brought an ordinance, making L-G the final arbiter in the matter.
17 May 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi L-G can destabilize elected MCD by appointing aldermen: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on a petition from the Delhi government challenging Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's power to nominate aldermen in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), reported PTI.
17 May 2023
Air IndiaTurbulence on Delhi-Sydney Air India flight leaves 7 passengers injured
At least seven passengers sustained injuries after an Air India flight from Delhi to Sydney encountered severe turbulence mid-air, PTI reported, quoting a senior official at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
17 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD predicts light rain in Delhi, dust storms to continue
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted the ongoing dust storms in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR), Rajasthan, Haryana, and West Uttar Pradesh, would continue till Thursday.
CBI books defense journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi over espionage charges
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday registered an espionage case against defense journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi under Official Secrets Act (OSA).
16 May 2023
Nitin GadkariNitin Gadkari receives another death threat over phone call: Report
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, reportedly received a death threat over a phone call at his residence in New Delhi on Monday evening.
16 May 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi school receives bomb threat, no suspicious object found: Police
Amrita School in Delhi's Pushp Vihar locality received a bomb threat via email at around 6:45am on Tuesday, reported ANI.
16 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Weather update: Delhi continues to sizzle amid dust storms
Delhiites are expected to see slight relief from the scorching heat as thundershowers and light rain are likely for two days, starting from Tuesday, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
15 May 2023
IndiGoDrunk passenger molests air hostess on IndiGo's Dubai-Amritsar flight: Report
In the latest in a series of incidents involving mid-air misbehavior, a drunk passenger traveling on an IndiGo flight from Dubai to Amritsar reportedly harassed an air hostess after she stopped him from disturbing other passengers.
15 May 2023
Delhi GovernmentDelhi government working on new EV policy: Know expected changes
With an aim of increasing electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Delhi, the state government has started drafting a new EV policy for the next three years.
10 May 2023
IndiaDelhi: Man convicted for raping, killing 30 children
A 32-year-old man in Delhi, who worked as a laborer, was recently convicted by a court for sexually assaulting and killing around 30 children between 2008 and 2015, reported News18.
10 May 2023
DelhiDelhi: Daughter-in-law kills her mother-in-law with frying pan
In a horrific incident, an 86-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her daughter-in-law in Delhi's Neb Sarai area on April 28, reported PTI.
10 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Heatwave approaching, temperatures to jump 3-5 degrees Celsius: Details here
After days of pleasant weather due to clouds and sporadic showers, heatwave conditions are set to return in most parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
07 May 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghDelhi: Khap mahapanchayat leaders to join wrestlers' protest today
Khap panchayat leaders from Rajasthan, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh are reportedly marching toward Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Sunday to support the agitating wrestlers.
06 May 2023
Delhi UniversityManipur violence reaches Delhi University, police detain students
Manipur's violence has reached Delhi University's North Campus area, with a group of students from the Kuki tribe accusing a group of Meitis of an attack on Thursday night, reported ANI.
06 May 2023
Nitish RanaDelhi: KKR captain Nitish Rana's wife stalked, harassed; 2 arrested
Indian cricketer Nitish Rana's wife, Saachi Marwah, was allegedly stalked and harassed by two men in Delhi's Kirti Nagar, reported Deccan Herald.
04 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)May or December? Delhi wakes up to foggy morning
Residents of Delhi woke up to dense fog on an unusually cool fourth day of May on Thursday.
02 May 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaASI razes 1,000 homes in Delhi's Tughlakabad, thousands homeless
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Sunday reportedly razed down around 1,000 houses to clear the "encroachment" in Delhi's Tughlakabad area, which is largely populated by low-income families.
02 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Delhi records 2nd coolest day of May since 2011
Delhi on Monday recorded a maximum temperature of 26.1°C, a massive drop of 13°C below normal (39.3°C), according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
02 May 2023
Tihar JailDelhi: 2021 Rohini court shootout-accused gangster killed in Tihar Jail
In a shocking incident, jailed gangster Tillu Tajpuriya—the prime accused in the 2021 Rohini Court Complex shootout—was allegedly killed by rival gang members inside Delhi's Tihar Jail, NDTV reported, citing officials.
01 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD predicts rain, hailstorm across India over next few days
Summer heat is likely to stay away for the next few days as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall and hailstorm over several parts of the country.