- newRain in parts of Delhi, strong winds bring respite from heat
IMD said temporary relief from heatwave conditions is expected over northwest India, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, due to thunderstorm activity over the region, but temperatures are likely to rise again from May 23, onwards
- 1 hour ago 23 May 26, 10:53am - - newFire breaks out in Delhi market, locals pelt stones at fire tenders over delayed response
The fire erupted in the furniture market located near New Seelampur metro station and quickly spread across the area due to the presence of highly combustible material, a DFS official said.
- 2 hours ago 23 May 26, 9:46am - - newDelhi HC seeks response from AAP’s Gopal Rai, journalist in contempt plea
Justice Sharma had on May 14 initiated criminal contempt proceedings against Mr. Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and other AAP leaders over their “vilifying” social media posts against her in relation to the excise policy case.
- 2 hours ago 23 May 26, 9:44am - - newDelhi court discharges 18 in 2007 Jamia Nagar riots case, frames charges against 13
The case relates to violence that took place on September 22, 2007, at the Jamia Nagar police post
- 3 hours ago 23 May 26, 8:43am - - newTransformer failure halts Rapid Metro, triggers blackout in half-a-dozen Gurugram sectors
Services were disrupted from 7.50 p.m. to 8.33 p.m., Delhi Metro Rail Corporation confirmed
- 4 hours ago 23 May 26, 8:37am - - newDelhi HC quashes DoE orders rejecting fee hikes by private schools
The court noted that since the DoE has sat on fee-hike proposals for several years, the schools have been “unable to legitimately increase their fee over several academic sessions, placing some of them in serious financial disarray”
- 4 hours ago 23 May 26, 8:36am - - newModi expresses support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cyprus
Cyprus calls for energising IMEEC that will connect India with EU; expresses interest in buying items from the Indian defence industry
- 5 hours ago 23 May 26, 7:32am - - newBengal CM on first visit to Delhi after taking charge, meets President, Prime Minister and Home Minister
The West Bengal Chief Minister posted on social media that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi re-emphasized his vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and reiterated that the development of West Bengal remains a top priority for the Central Government.
- 9 hours ago 23 May 26, 3:06am - - newDelhi govt. to develop 100 parks to mitigate air pollution- 12 hours ago 23 May 26, 12:31am -
- newCM announces up to 70% cut in water, sewer infra charges- 12 hours ago 23 May 26, 12:23am -
- newDelhi riots 2020 case: Umar Khalid gets three-day interim bail
The court permitted Mr. Khalid to be released from June 1 to June 3 to enable him to meet his mother who has to undergo a surgery
- 15 hours ago 22 May 26, 8:53pm - - newAhead of Bakrid, Delhi Police steps up security arrangements across capital
Officers urged residents to maintain communal harmony and immediately report any suspicious activity or rumour-mongering
- 17 hours ago 22 May 26, 7:15pm - - newCBI arrests Delhi Food and Supply Department official in bribery case
The agency arrested the officer in a trap operation on May 21, while allegedly accepting ₹10,000 as a bribe
- 17 hours ago 22 May 26, 7:15pm - - newCentre extends NCB chief Anurag Garg's tenure till July 2027
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in Anurag Garg's deputation tenure as Director General of Narcotics Control Bureau
- 19 hours ago 22 May 26, 5:42pm - - newDU hostellers observe nightlong sit-in over lack of water, forced eviction
“Administration has declared a virtual red alert, shutting down the water supply across two full blocks and stripping the reading room of basic chairs," the group said in the statement
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- Swaroop Sampat returns to the stage, starring opposite Anupam Kher in a new play
Swaroop Sampat returns to the stage alongside Anupam Kher in the play Jaane Pehchaane Anjane, which explores themes of loneliness and companionship.
- 1 day ago 22 May 26, 12:11pm - - Air India plane makes emergency landing at Delhi airport after suspected engine fire
All passengers and crew were safe and disembarked normally, the airline said in a statement.
- 1 day ago 22 May 26, 10:46am - - Warmer morning in Delhi at 29°C minimum temperature; heatwave continues
Delhi's AQI stood at 226 in the 'poor' category at 9 a.m.
- 1 day ago 22 May 26, 10:45am - - Day one of transport strike leaves commuters stranded
Transport unions called the ‘chakka jam’ in protest against the rising fuel prices, an increase in environmental compensation cess, and restrictions on BS-IV vehicles
- 1 day ago 22 May 26, 10:39am - - Delhi HC draws fine line between defamation and political criticism in Chadha plea
The court observed that the case appeared to concern criticism of a political leader’s actions rather than infringement of personality rights, underscoring the “quite thin” line between political criticism and defamation
- 1 day ago 22 May 26, 8:50am - - Police reunite 118 missing people with families in February- 1 day ago 22 May 26, 4:06am -
- Janakpuri rape case: parents upset as court grants bail to teacher- 1 day ago 22 May 26, 12:49am -
- The Contemporary Lore at Shailaja Art Gallery explores Indian art across generations
The Contemporary Lore with exhibits of 23 artists highlights a conversation around ageism in the art world and how art galleries are addressing it to change the nature of the contemporary art scene in India
- 1 day ago 22 May 26, 12:26am - - DMRC to run early trains on Pink, Magenta and Grey lines for UPSC prelims- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 11:53pm -
- 2020 Delhi riots: HC grants bail to Salim Malik in UAPA case
The Bench notes that Malik has been in custody for more than five years and 10 months and the stage of the trial is that arguments on the charges are being presently heard. Suggesting that the trial is going to take some time, it also considers his alleged role in the case to grant him bail
- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 10:12pm - - Three-day transport strike in Delhi; commercial vehicle drivers' unions extend support, demand fare hike
The strike till May 23 is against the Delhi government's decision to hike the environment compensation cess on commercial vehicles; six auto rickshaw unions have distanced themselves
- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 7:22pm - - Delhi court rejects Umar Khalid’s interim bail plea to attend family bereavement rituals, assist mother
Previous compliance with interim bail conditions cannot be treated as grounds for granting every subsequent request, says court; adds that Mr. Khali’s presence for uncle’s bereavement, mother’s surgery not of pressing necessity
- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 3:06pm - - Thin line between defamation and criticism: Delhi HC on Raghav Chadha seeking protection of personality rights
It referred to precedent in the Shashi Tharoor case where the court protected the personality rights of the Congress leaders because of his distinctive style of speech and demeanour
- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 1:44pm - - A new field guide spotlights Delhi’s marvellous bat diversity
A new fold-out publication, Bats of Delhi NCR, brought out by WWF-India in partnership with the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF), the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), and Bat Conservation International, seeks to help people better understand these flying mammals
- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 1:18pm - - An actor’s wealth lies in the number of people he knows: Anupam Kher
Ahead of the staging of his new production, Jaane Pehchaane Anjane, Anupam Kher reveals the secret of his longevity on screen and stage, and why he sees theatre as a tool for emotional communication.
- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 1:04pm - - Delhi records warmest May night in 14 years, ‘orange’ alert for heatwave
Maximum temperature in the city is expected to touch 46°C
- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 10:42am - - Mother, son stabbed to death in Delhi's Govindpuri; robbery suspected
The police found some cash and jewellery missing from almirahs, indicating a robbery was the motive behind the killings
- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 10:33am - - Supreme Court ‘inclined’ to grant bail to 2020 Delhi riots accused Tasleem Ahmed and Abdul Khalid Saifi
Court says it is prima facie inclined to grant bail to 2020 Delhi riots accused Tasleem Ahmed and Abdul Khalid Saifi; ASG argues that conflicting views on bail in UAPA cases need to be settled by a larger Bench
- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 10:27am - - Delhi Police nabs 89 individuals in month-long crackdown on cybercrime
Raids and arrests in different States in April part of probes into digital arrests, investment frauds, APK file scams, fake dating memberships, and mule account operations, involving funds totalling ₹70 crore, says DCP (West)
- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 5:51am - - Expedite formation of Delhi Ridge Management Board: NGT
“DRMB should be constituted and will proceed with the assigned work as expeditiously as possible,” the NGT order dated May 18 said
- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 5:48am - - Delhi High Court dismisses plea to deregister AAP, disqualify Arvind Kejriwal
A bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said the petition by Satish Kumar Aggarwal was bereft of any merit and his contention was “too far-fetched, highly misconceived and misplaced”
- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 2:22am - - MCD mulling euthanasia of ‘aggressive’ stray dogs following Supreme Court ruling
Officials said the civic body is planning to instate a step-wise mechanism before any decision on euthanasia is taken, with a monitoring committee comprising representatives from the MCD and the Delhi government’s animal husbandry department
- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 2:11am - - IIT Delhi hosts 120 government school girls for STEM mentorship programme
All participants this year were students of government schools in Delhi
- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 1:46am - - Delhi government launches talent hunt scheme for youth
The competition will feature seven major categories. Winners will receive cash prizes of ₹2.5 lakh for first place, ₹2 lakh for second, ₹1.5 lakh for third, and ₹1 lakh for fourth, with a total outlay of ₹10 crore for the scheme
- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 1:36am - - In ‘Naxal-free’ Bastar, Amit Shah lays out development blueprint for road ahead- 2 days ago 21 May 26, 1:04am -
- Centre asked to study petition that claims Dhurandhar sequel reveals tactical info
The court said the concern raised by the petitioner was not without merit and although movies are made for entertainment, their impact cannot be denied
- 3 days ago 20 May 26, 9:08pm - - 2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits four, says relying on police witnesses would be 'dangerous'
The court found serious discrepancies in the evidence and noted that the complainant could not be produced during the trial
- 3 days ago 20 May 26, 6:05pm - - K.V. Thomas quits as Kerala’s Special Representative in New Delhi after new UDF govt takes over
Thomas clarified that his tenure naturally came to an end when the term of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan ended
- 3 days ago 20 May 26, 3:49pm - - Delhi experiences warm morning; 'orange' alert issued for heatwave
An ‘orange’ alert stands for 'be prepared', while the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 46 degrees Celsius
- 3 days ago 20 May 26, 2:44pm - - Supreme Court allows for euthanasia of ‘rabid dogs’, refuses to recall directives to remove strays from public spaces
The top court warned of contempt for non-compliance
- 3 days ago 20 May 26, 10:42am - - Delhi HC sentences YouTuber guilty of criminal contempt to six months jail
In his YouTube channel “Fight 4 Judicial Reforms”, Gulshan Pahuja personally attacked three Delhi judicial officers and even imputed that in case a litigant’s case is listed before them, such litigant should not expect justice
- 3 days ago 20 May 26, 1:18am - - Delhi HC refuses to interfere with Yamuna Bazar eviction notices- 3 days ago 20 May 26, 12:19am -
- Over 8 lakh women avail ‘Pink Saheli’ smart cards in Delhi- 3 days ago 20 May 26, 12:17am -
- Delhi sizzles at 45.1°Celsius, IMD warns of week-long heatwave
Season’s hottest, Tuesday’s temperature 4.7°Celsius above normal for this time of the year; weatherman advises people to take adequate precaution; rising heat leads to increased power consumption, with the season’s peak demand at 7,776 MW
- 3 days ago 20 May 26, 12:16am - - Delhi HC issues notice to Kejriwal, others in contempt case; defers hearing on CBI plea- 4 days ago 20 May 26, 12:11am -
- Transporter union announces three-day strike in Delhi-NCR from May 21
The AIMTC, the apex body of truckers, private buses, taxi, and maxi cab operators, held a meeting on May 19, in Delhi where issues related to the cess hike were raised
- 4 days ago 19 May 26, 6:48pm - - Supreme Court extends tenure of all retiring tribunal heads, members till September 8
A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi passed the order during the mentioning of a pending case
- 4 days ago 19 May 26, 3:36pm - - New Delhi High Court Bench to hear CBI plea against AAP leaders in Delhi excise policy case
The court held that the statements made by AAP leaders on social media went beyond fair criticism of a judicial order and amounted to an “attack” on the integrity and independence of the judiciary
- 4 days ago 19 May 26, 2:19pm - - ‘Yellow' alert issued for heatwave in Delhi; max temperature likely to be around 44°C
A 'yellow' alert stands for "be updated", while the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 44 degrees Celsius
- 4 days ago 19 May 26, 2:17pm - - High Court seeks stand of Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia in criminal contempt case
The judge took exception to several social media posts by the proposed contemnors that attributed “political allegiance” and “affiliation” to her and allegedly targeted her by posting a misleading “edited” video of a speech she gave at an educational institution in Varanasi
- 4 days ago 19 May 26, 12:36pm - - Water scarcity, tin sheds worsen heat stress in Delhi shelter homes
Similar concerns were raised by residents at a shelter in Kashmere Gate, who said irregular water supply often left them dehydrated and unable to bathe daily
- 4 days ago 19 May 26, 7:48am - - Lawyers abstain from work at Rouse Avenue Court over judge’s remarks to advocate
The protest, led by members of the Bar, affected regular proceedings in parts of the court complex, with several cases being adjourned or delayed owing to the absence of legal representation
- 4 days ago 19 May 26, 6:15am - - Janakpuri school rape case: Delhi Police urges High Court to cancel bail of accused
The incident came to light when the survivor's mother filed a complaint alleging that her daughter was sexually assaulted during school hours
- 4 days ago 19 May 26, 5:43am - - Jailed MP Rashid granted bail, will attend final rites of deceased father: AIP
Court directs that Rashid be accompanied by at least two police officials in plainclothes from the moment he leaves the jail until his return from Srinagar.
- 4 days ago 19 May 26, 3:26am - - SC issues notice to govt. on lack of regular appointments to DERC- 4 days ago 19 May 26, 12:37am -