DELHI (national capital territory)

Commuters on Delhi’s Outer Ring Road can look forward to smoother travel as the Public Works Department (PWD) prepares a ₹325 crore project aimed at easing chronic traffic congestion near Modi Mill and Savitri Cinema. The comprehensive plan focuses on flyover expansion, road upgrades, and pedestrian safety, with completion expected within the next two years. Busy Corridor Faces Chronic CongestionThe stretch from Modi Mill to IIT Gate in South Delhi is among the busiest in the city, with intersections at Maa Anandmayee Marg, Captain Gaur Marg, and Savitri Cinema frequently witnessing severe traffic jams. A PWD study concluded that increasing road capacity and improving traffic flow is essential for safer and faster travel. Modi Mill Flyover ExpansionThe Modi Mill Flyover will be exten...

Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) continued to reel under intense cold as dense fog severely reduced visibility on Saturday, affecting road, rail, and air travel. The biting winter shows no signs of letting up, as residents face the combined impact of thick fog and rising pollution levels. Fog Creates Hazardous Travel ConditionsOn Saturday morning, much of Delhi and surrounding areas were shrouded in thick fog, bringing visibility down to near-zero levels in several localities. Commuters struggled on roads, while trains and flights experienced significant delays due to low visibility. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported dense fog across several parts of the capital during early hours, disrupting normal travel. Double Whammy: Cold and PollutionAlong with freez...

New Delhi: On the occasion of Indian Army Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 at the Kariappa Parade Ground in Delhi Cantonment on Thursday. She was received with a Guard of Honour and witnessed march-pasts, brass band performances, and cultural presentations by NCC cadets from across the country. The Chief Minister also toured the flag area, where cadets from 17 NCC directorates had organized exhibitions showcasing national values, civic responsibility, and nation-building initiatives. Celebrating Unity, Discipline, and Patriotism CM Gupta praised the discipline, unity, and sense of duty instilled by the NCC among youth. She highlighted how cadets from diverse states, languages, and cultures come together, embodying the vision of “Ek Bhara...

New Delhi: In a decisive step to shield the homeless from Delhi’s biting winter, the government, under the guidance of Chief Minister Reema Gupta, has expanded the city’s shelter home network and intensified rescue operations. Temporary and permanent shelters are now providing safe refuge, food, and hygiene facilities to ensure that no individual is forced to endure the harsh cold. Enhanced Shelter Facilities Near Hospitals Following the Chief Minister’s directives, authorities have focused on areas around AIIMS, Safdarjung, and G.B. Pant hospitals, where a high number of homeless individuals typically gather. The number of shelters in these zones has been increased to ensure adequate capacity. The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), along with shelter management agencies,...

New Delhi: The Delhi-NCR region continues to reel under a bitter cold wave, with Palam recording its coldest morning in 20 years on Thursday. The minimum temperature dropped to 2.3°C, marking a significant deviation from normal. Dense fog across the city caused multiple flight delays, while air pollution levels remained extremely poor. Authorities have indicated that slight relief from the cold is expected in the coming days. Record-Breaking Cold at Palam Thursday morning saw the mercury at Palam fall to 2.3°C, the lowest in two decades. For context, the previous record low was observed on 8 January 2006, when the temperature hit 0.3°C. The maximum temperature on Thursday was recorded at 16.2°C, around 5 degrees below normal. This marks the fourth consecutive day of the cold wave in ...

New Delhi: Travel between Delhi and Haryana is set to become faster and more convenient with the launch of two new Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors. Once operational, the Delhi-Panipat-Karnal corridor will allow passengers to reach Karnal from Delhi in just 90 minutes, while the Delhi-Gurugram-Bawal corridor will cut travel time to Bawal to approximately one hour. Officials estimate that these corridors will remove nearly 2 lakh vehicles from roads, reducing congestion and pollution significantly. Key Details of the Corridors The Delhi-Gurugram-Bawal corridor, part of the Namo Bharat network, will pass through key urban and industrial hubs, including Gurugram, Manesar, MBIR, and Bawal, while providing seamless connectivity to Delhi Airport. The corridor is expected to e...

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court expressed surprise over the choice of 13 December 2023 by the accused in the Parliament security breach case—a date coinciding with the 2001 Parliament attack. The bench observed that this could hardly be a mere coincidence, despite the accused claiming their actions were a protest against unemployment. Court Hearing and Observations The bench, comprising Justice Pratibha M. Singh and Justice Madhu Jain, was hearing the bail petitions of accused Manoranjan D., Sagar Sharma, and Lalit Jha under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). During proceedings, the court questioned Manoranjan’s lawyer on how the accused entered the Parliament premises. The lawyer replied that the accused staged a protest to highlight unemployment issues. When asked ...

New Delhi: In a major move to ease chronic traffic congestion at the Dhaula Kuan flyover, the road leading towards Naraina will be expanded to three lanes. To facilitate this, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has offered ₹18.41 crore to the Delhi Police for relocating and reconstructing the police chowki, along with compensation for 752 square meters of land required for the road widening. Details of the Road Expansion The plan involves widening the road towards Naraina by approximately 100–150 meters to reduce the bottleneck caused by the existing police chowki and nearby metro pillars. Currently, the Dhaula Kuan Police Chowki sits on 3,136.24 square meters of land, of which 1,300 square meters will be required for the road expansion. The remaining 1,836 square meters...

New Delhi: The number of electricity consumers availing the Delhi government’s free electricity scheme is steadily increasing. According to a report submitted by the city’s power distribution companies, nearly 68% of Delhi’s consumers benefited from the 200-unit free electricity scheme in the current financial year. Zero Bills for Millions Delhi has a total of 7 million electricity consumers. In 2025, out of these, 47,67,162 consumers received zero bills under the scheme. The number of beneficiaries has grown steadily over the past few years: YearDomestic ConsumersCommercial Consumers202140,35,82710,989202249,25,30510,735202335,89,2998,634202442,70,9646,515202547,59,4127,750 The data shows a significant increase in zero-billing consumers over the last two years. In 2022, the nu...

New Delhi: The Delhi Police have intensified action against gangs operating in the capital and NCR that target minors for criminal activities. Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the identification of such gangs and the enforcement of stringent measures against them. The meeting, held at Delhi Police Headquarters on Thursday, focused on inter-state coordination with senior police officers from various states and officials from central intelligence and enforcement agencies, especially in light of Republic Day security arrangements. High-Level Participation Special CP (Crime) Devesh Chandra Srivastava stated that several senior officials attended the meeting, including Special CPs for Traffic, Law and Order, Special Enforcement, Intelligen...