DELHI (national capital territory)

Following rainfall on Tuesday, coupled with cloud cover at higher levels and humidity near the surface, Delhi has experienced nearly uniform day and night temperatures. On Wednesday, the temperature difference between the maximum and minimum was just 5.8°C, with sunlight largely absent throughout the day. Weather During Beating RetreatWeather experts say there is no chance of rain during today’s Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk. From today onwards, conditions are expected to improve gradually, with clearer skies and increasing sunshine. Weekend Showers LikelyMeteorologist Navdeep Dahiya has indicated that due to fog at higher levels and clouds near the surface, areas across Delhi-NCR, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing limited sunshine. Winds are expecte...

New Delhi will host the annual Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk today. As part of special traffic arrangements for the event and for visitors coming to see the illuminated Rashtrapati Bhavan, North and South Blocks, and Parliament House, several key roads will be completely closed from 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes, and DTC bus services will also be rerouted. Traffic DiversionsTraffic will be blocked on Vijay Chowk, Rafee Marg, Raisina Road, Dara Shikoh Road, Krishna Menon Marg, Sunheri Masjid stretch, and Kartavyapath between C-Hexagon from 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The Traffic Police have suggested alternate routes including Ring Road, Ridge Road, Aravindo Marg, Madarsa T-Point, Safdarjung Road, Kamal Ataturk Marg, Rani Jhansi Road, and Minto Roa...

In a tragic incident in Delhi, a Delhi Police Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), identified as Ravinder, allegedly consumed a poisonous substance at his residence on Wednesday. Despite being rushed to a hospital in Kharkhoda, Sonipat district, by his family, doctors declared him dead. Ravinder, who joined Delhi Police in 1998, served for nearly 28 years. He is survived by his mother, wife, a daughter, and a son. Officials stated that ASI Ravinder was posted as a duty officer at the District Investigation Unit (DIU) in North Delhi. Preliminary reports suggest that the incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday. The police department is providing assistance to the family while completing the necessary legal formalities. Separate Incident: Worker Dies After Falling from Second Floor ...

Delhi-NCR has witnessed a rainy January, and the weather is expected to remain unsettled as February begins. On Wednesday, clouds continued to loom over the city, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that light showers may return in early February. Rain in January: A Record-Breaking MonthThe capital received intermittent rainfall throughout January, bringing relief from the winter chill. On Tuesday, Delhi recorded 4.2 mm of rainfall, taking the month’s total to 25.3 mm — making it the wettest January in the last four years. By comparison, January 2025 saw only 8.3 mm of rain, while January 2024 had minimal rainfall. Historically, the highest January rainfall in Delhi was recorded in 1885 at 173.2 mm. IMD officials attribute this unusual precipitation to the increasing ...

In a major development aimed at reducing traffic congestion in South-West Delhi, the Public Works Department (PWD) is set to construct a new flyover between NH-48 (near Mahipalpur) and the Bijwasan Railway Overbridge. The proposed flyover will provide an alternate connectivity route to the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre and is expected to ease traffic jams on the Najafgarh-Kapaserah Road. The Kejriwal government is simultaneously working on multiple infrastructure projects across the city. Relief from Traffic JamsThe approximately 15–16 km long Najafgarh-Kapaserah Road has been grappling with heavy congestion for the past 10–12 years, especially the 5.5 km stretch between NH-48 and Dwarka Expressway. The existing 800-meter, four-lane Bijwasan flyover near Bijwasan Railway Station has add...

In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Crime Branch has apprehended three sharpshooters involved in a violent gang war following a fierce encounter in Rohini. The accused, identified as Rehman (23), Adil (23), and a minor accomplice, were wanted in connection with the sensational Kamo Pehalwan murder at Shastri Park. Investigation Reveals Gang Rivalry Motive Police sources revealed that the murder of Kamo Pehalwan is part of an ongoing bloody feud between two notorious gangs in Delhi. On the night of December 30-31, 2025, gangster Wasim Hashmat was killed, a crime claimed by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Prior to this, there had been two earlier attempts on Hashmat’s life, including one incident at GTB Hospital where a misidentified patient was tragically killed. Acting on orders from ja...

New Delhi: IIT Delhi has successfully raised a ₹477 crore endowment fund with the support of its alumni, of which ₹338 crore has already been collected. This marks a historic milestone, as IIT Delhi is the first IIT in the country to publish an Alumni Support Report. Foundation Day Launch and Alumni Impact Report On the occasion of Foundation Day, IIT Delhi released its Alumni Impact Report, highlighting the contributions of its former students. Professor Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi, said the institute currently has 1,966 alumni, starting from just 150 students at inception, growing into a global academic hub. About 60% of the institute’s funding still comes from the government, while the remaining 40% is raised through the institute and its alumni network. Global Influ...

New Delhi: Doctors at AIIMS Delhi have emphasized that transgender individuals are an integral part of both society and their families, but many continue to face harassment and lack of support at home. While earlier less than 10% of transgender people had family backing, this figure has improved to 40–50%, leaving around half still struggling without familial support. Medical Care and Surgeries at AIIMS AIIMS Delhi has taken responsibility for the complete care of transgender individuals, covering both psychological support and physical transformation. During a recent medical conference at AIIMS, Dr. Manish Singhal, HOD of the Plastic Surgery Department, shared that around 50 transgender surgeries were performed last year, and the hospital plans to double this number in 2026. Unde...

New Delhi: A shocking incident has emerged at IGI Airport’s Terminal-3, one of the country’s most secure airports, where an elderly passenger died under suspicious circumstances and a 5-carat diamond ring disappeared from his hand. The family has filed a police complaint, and an investigation is underway. Incident Dates Back to 4 January According to police sources, the incident occurred in the early morning of 4 January. Arun (name changed), a resident of Rajasthan, had accompanied his parents to the airport as they were departing for a group tour to Baku. Around 4 AM during boarding, Arun’s father suddenly fell unconscious. Airport staff immediately called the medical emergency team, performed CPR, and shifted him to the medical emergency area. Doctors later declared him dead, b...