- newExcise case: Will initiate contempt proceedings over vilifying posts, says Justice Swarana Sharma
Justice Sharma said some senior counsel have "graciously accepted" the court's recommendation but in the meantime, she came across the contemptuous material
- 2 hours ago 14 May 26, 4:36pm - - newWork from home advisory, ‘Metro Day’, online classes: Delhi announces austerity measures
“Every Monday, will be ‘Metro Day’. We all Ministers and senior officers, wherever possible, will use the metro to come to the office and go,” Ms. Gupta said
- 2 hours ago 14 May 26, 4:30pm - - newBJP sweeps Haryana civic polls; a student stuns party in Uklana
BJP won the mayoral election to all three corporations in Haryana in a direct contest with the Congress, and the President’s posts to three of the four municipal bodies
- 3 hours ago 14 May 26, 3:39pm - - newWoman gang-raped in sleeper bus in New Delhi
The two accused have been arrested in connection with the incident that took place on May 12, the sources said
- 4 hours ago 14 May 26, 2:50pm - - newRed Fort bomb blast case: NIA files 7,500-page charge sheet against 10 accused
Apart from Dr. Nabi, the others named in the charge sheet are Aamir Rashid Mir, Jasir Bilal Wani, Dr. Muzamil Shakeel, Dr. Adeel Ahmed Rather, Dr. Shaheen Saeed, Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay, Soyab, Dr. Bilal Naseer Malla and Yasir Ahmad Dar
- 5 hours ago 14 May 26, 1:42pm - - newDelhi High Court refuses to entertain PIL to prevent suicides
The petitioner sought directions to the authorities for “institutional examination” and a “support system” to prevent suicidal tendencies
- 9 hours ago 14 May 26, 9:26am - - newNSUI holds protest outside Education Minister’s residence over NEET paper leak
The protest march highlighted that the paper leak had “shattered the dreams of millions of students”, demanding immediate resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- 11 hours ago 14 May 26, 7:32am - - newDelhi High Court rejects plea against tax exemption for agricultural income in Capital
The Bench stated that the issue fell outside the court’s domain and it cannot direct the Delhi Government to legislate a law to introduce a new taxation framework
- 14 hours ago 14 May 26, 4:39am - - newCurb dissemination of pornographic content through apps, Delhi HC tells Google, Apple
Petitioner says such apps are easily accessible to children
- 20 hours ago 13 May 26, 10:55pm - - Marijuana worth ₹4 crore, concealed in trolley bag seized at Delhi airport; two held
Custom officials said one person was also apprehended during the operation, who had come to receive the contraband
- 1 day ago 13 May 26, 3:09pm - - BJP targets DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over Sanatana Dharma remarks
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also targeted the Congress for “supporting” the anti-Hindu comment and questioned the “silence” of newly elected Chief Minister Vijay on the issue
- 2 days ago 13 May 26, 4:00am - - ‘Hit the streets’: Kejriwal to students on NEET-UG paper leak; protests
“This government understands only the language of agitation,” says AAP chief, alleges ‘connivance and political patronage’ behind recurring leaks
- 2 days ago 13 May 26, 3:20am - - Traders in New Ashok Nagar ‘seal’ their own shops ahead of action by DDA, MCD- 2 days ago 13 May 26, 1:08am -
- St. Stephen’s College gets first woman principal- 2 days ago 13 May 26, 1:04am -
- DDA launches AI-driven single-window building approval system- 2 days ago 13 May 26, 12:59am -
- Kejriwal seeks transparency on economic situation- 2 days ago 13 May 26, 12:05am -
- Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s stand on plea to broadcast FIFA World Cup
No broadcaster has acquired the broadcasting rights this year for the FIFA World Cup, one of the most viewed sporting events in the world, the petition says
- 2 days ago 12 May 26, 11:26pm - - Addressing India’s electrical fire risks
A pre-dawn fire in Vivek Vihar that killed nine, record electricity demand of 256 GW, and numerous air-conditioners switching on simultaneously; highlight a surge in power consumption and raise concerns over the growing risk of electrical fires in India.
- 2 days ago 12 May 26, 10:48pm - - ‘Peons ours, officers from outside’: Surjewala targets Haryana govt. over ‘brazen daylight robbery’ of jobs
Attacking the Haryana Public Service Commission and the Haryana Staff Selection Commission, Congress leader claims that 70-80% of officer posts are going to non-Haryanvis
- 2 days ago 12 May 26, 9:29pm - - Uncertainty ends for workers in Noida; revised dues paid, says firm at centre of the labour unrest
Workers in the industrial area had staged a series of protests in April over issues such as wage hike, working hours and better overtime pay, with violence reported during one such stir on April 13
- 2 days ago 12 May 26, 7:25pm - - Delhi HC quashes Centre’s decision refusing to convert journalist’s PIO status to OCI
Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav restores The Wire founding editor’s application and asks authorities to take a fresh decision on it in accordance with law and pass a reasoned order.
- 2 days ago 12 May 26, 6:40pm - - Delhi government launches five-day rescue drive for homeless people
Those rescued will be taken to Apna Ghar Ashram, where arrangements have been made for their treatment, care, food, medical support and rehabilitation
- 3 days ago 12 May 26, 2:32am - - Delhi Government threatens to take over Janakpuri school over ‘lapses’
The DoE stated that the school failed to implement proper surveillance, noting the lack of CCTV cameras in critical areas, which violated safety and child protection standards
- 3 days ago 12 May 26, 2:27am - - Four held for attacking, molesting 2 women in Nehru Place
The incident started when the four men on two bikes harassed the two women while passing by, to which the victims responded verbally, said the Police
- 3 days ago 12 May 26, 2:09am - - Ashish Sood asks Delhi Fire Services to strengthen fire prevention measures- 3 days ago 12 May 26, 12:45am -
- L-G directs DDA to chart out plan to develop Dwarka into an international investment hub- 3 days ago 12 May 26, 12:44am -
- 6 sharpshooters of Rashid Cablewala-Hashim Baba gang arrested- 3 days ago 11 May 26, 11:36pm -
- Labour codes ‘greatest setback’ for workers, says Kharge, slams Centre
Mallikarjun Kharge says the government drafted and implemented the “anti-worker” labour codes without consultation and has not convened the Indian Labour Conference since 2015
- 3 days ago 11 May 26, 8:27pm - - Delhi HC protects personality rights of boAt’s Aman Gupta
Court restrains several people and entities from unauthorised use or exploitation of his name, image, voice, and other attributes, including for AI-generated content.
- 3 days ago 11 May 26, 5:48pm - - Government revises BOT guidelines; allows big funds to bid for Highway projects
The Ministry has allowed sovereign wealth funds, infrastructure funds, pension funds and private equity to bid for BOT projects under the public-private-partnership model
- 3 days ago 11 May 26, 5:17pm - - Nitin Gadkari inaugurates barrier less Mundka-Bakkarwala toll plaza on Urban Extension Road-II
NHAI is planning to roll out more Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling at national highway fee plazas covering 17 fee plazas across nine states; all aimed to go live by September 2026
- 3 days ago 11 May 26, 3:45pm - - What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis? | Explained
What structural changes are required to reduce extreme heat? How can urban planning help?
- 3 days ago 11 May 26, 9:39am - - Census 2027: 80% houses mapped in New Delhi district- 3 days ago 11 May 26, 8:46am -
- Attempts on to ‘suppress’ Janakpuri school rape, alleges Bharadwaj- 3 days ago 11 May 26, 7:49am -
- Two new projects to help ease traffic congestion in north-west Delhi: CM- 4 days ago 11 May 26, 1:34am -
- CM unveils scheme for youth leaving institutional care at 18
Aftercare Scheme for Young Persons to provide assistance for higher education, skill development, employment opportunities; intend to provide structured assistance to all such young adults: Gupta
- 4 days ago 11 May 26, 1:24am - - DMRC introduces open-loop NCMC cards for commuters- 4 days ago 11 May 26, 12:24am -
- AIIMS establishes advanced facility for epilepsy patients- 4 days ago 11 May 26, 12:08am -
- Delhi judges grapple with rising threats and little protection
Delhi currently has more than 800 district judges. Despite dealing routinely with hardened criminals and unpredictable litigants, an overwhelming majority of them function without a dedicated personal security officer (PSO).
- 4 days ago 10 May 26, 9:57pm - - Delhi on high alert over possible terror threat, security upped across key locations
According to sources, agencies have received alerts regarding possible attempts to target prominent offices and crowded areas in central Delhi using suicide attacks, vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (IEDs), shootings and coordinated strikes
- 4 days ago 10 May 26, 11:57am - - Delhi govt. declares 673 hectares of Central Ridge land as reserved forest- 5 days ago 10 May 26, 1:11am -
- DDA to revive city’s 77 water bodies in phased manner: L-G- 5 days ago 10 May 26, 1:08am -
- Social media, expensive gifts used by Dinesh Karala gang to recruit, influence youth- 5 days ago 10 May 26, 1:03am -
- Delhi High Court protects personality rights of Shashi Tharoor
The court passed the order after Tharoor filed a plea claiming that deepfake videos showing him making ‘politically sensitive statements he never made’ were circulated online, causing harm to his credibility, reputation, and public standing
- 5 days ago 9 May 26, 10:36pm - - Delhi HC to pass interim order protecting Shashi Tharoor’s personality rights over deepfake videos
Justice Mini Pushkarna also issued notices to defendants in suit including social media platforms such as X and Meta, owner of Instagram
- 5 days ago 9 May 26, 10:31pm - - Delhi shelter homes put up hospital, emergency contact details to aid homeless amid heatwave
Officials said awareness and sensitisation activities are being conducted to educate residents about heatwave conditions, hydration, and precautions against heat-related illnesses
- 5 days ago 9 May 26, 4:47pm - - Government launches Road RADAR to identify air pollution sources
As part of the programme, one field surveyor has been deployed in each of the 13 districts to systematically survey roads across Delhi and identify pollution hotspots in real time
- 5 days ago 9 May 26, 11:38am - - Delhi must move beyond being political capital, become global, future-ready city: L-G Sandhu
Taranjit Singh Sandhu said Delhi must become a future-ready global city built on five pillars: sustainability, inclusion, culture, innovation and economic growth, and compassion
- 5 days ago 9 May 26, 11:13am - - ‘We cried, laughed, held hands’: 10 women journalists reclaim their stories in memoir- 5 days ago 9 May 26, 10:26am -
- French artist Thomas Henriot draws lines that move through light, time and memory
From the ghats of Varanasi to the forts and stepwells of Rajasthan and an iconic mansion in Kolkata, Nature and architecture have a dialogue in the august company of light in the tapestries and drawings of French artist Thomas Henriot
- 5 days ago 9 May 26, 10:22am - - Will conduct structural audit of govt. schools: CM- 6 days ago 9 May 26, 1:17am -
- Excise policy case: Delhi High Court to hear CBI plea on May 11- 6 days ago 9 May 26, 12:02am -
- Delhi CM attack case: Court seeks report after accused allege assault, threats inside jail
The application sought directions for ensuring the safety and security of the two accused inside jail and requested that they be shifted to a separate barrack
- 6 days ago 8 May 26, 5:32pm - - Excise policy: Delhi High Court to hear CBI plea against discharge of Kejriwal, Sisodia on May 11
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said she would pass the necessary order on the appointment on Monday (May 11) and begin hearing the matter on Tuesday (May 12).
- 6 days ago 8 May 26, 4:22pm - - Delhi tops crimes against foreigners, among Union Territories in 2024, confirms National Crime Records Bureau
Together, the Union Territories registered 67 such cases in the year, with Delhi alone contributing 64 cases, Jammu and Kashmir reported two cases, while the Andaman and Nicobar Islands recorded one case
- 6 days ago 8 May 26, 2:32pm - - Delhi CM, Scindia inaugurate renovated Nehru Place Post Office
CM Rekha Gupta said that the redeveloped post offices would emerge as strong centres of modern facilities, digital services and reliable public outreach in the coming years
- 6 days ago 8 May 26, 1:00pm - - Delhi launches 15-day awareness drive for Census 2027
The campaign, running from May 7-21, aims to spread awareness about the ongoing phase one of Census 2027
- 6 days ago 8 May 26, 11:10am - - No place for violence amidst political differences: Delhi CM on killing of Suvendu Adhikari’s aide
She added that the “sacrifice” of not even one BJP worker will go in vain
- 6 days ago 8 May 26, 10:44am - - Govt. plans to redesign Kalindi Kunj barrage to tackle Yamuna froth
Plans afoot to relocate dhobi ghats, stricter enforcement of norms at dyeing units to reduce pollution; govt. also mulling to build a new Chhath Ghat near the barrage at an estimated cost of ₹100 crore
- 7 days ago 8 May 26, 1:15am - - L-G calls for innovation to address rapid urbanisation- 7 days ago 8 May 26, 1:03am -