DELHI (national capital territory)

In a major push to strengthen primary healthcare, Delhi is set to inaugurate 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs on Wednesday, taking the total number of centers in the city to 319. These centers will offer free medical consultations, medicines, and diagnostic tests, among other healthcare services, easing the burden on larger hospitals. Since the BJP government came to power in Delhi, treatment has been ongoing at 238 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. With the addition of these 81 centers, the government aims to expand access even further, with a long-term plan to establish 1,100 such clinics across the capital. Each Ayushman Arogya Mandir provides a comprehensive range of services, including consultations with doctors, essential medicines, diagnostic tests, diabetes and hypertension screening, c...

The Delhi government has taken a strict stance against counterfeit and narcotic drugs, intensifying its monitoring of the pharmaceutical sector. Between April and October 2025, 31 medical stores had their licenses revoked, and 15 drugs were found to be substandard. According to an official report by the Drugs Control Department under the Health and Family Welfare Department, a total of 2,405 wholesale and retail pharmaceutical firms were inspected during this period. Violations were detected in 596 cases, prompting stringent actions, including license suspension and cancellation. In addition, 196 firms faced special actions such as license suspension or cancellation. The department also launched targeted drives against the sale of Schedule H and H1 drugs, particularly narcotics and d...

New Delhi, January 14, 2026: In an unusual turn of events in Delhi politics, leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) inaugurated the newly constructed Ayushman Arogya Mandir in Sundar Nagri Ward before the Delhi Health Minister could do so. The Rehka Gupta-led Delhi government had prepared the Ayushman Arogya Mandir and was planning an official inauguration. However, on Tuesday, AAP MLA Veer Singh Dhingan and local municipal councillor Mohini Jeenwal stepped in and conducted the opening ceremony themselves. AAP Leaders Accuse Government of MisrepresentationExplaining their decision, MLA Veer Singh Dhingan and Councillor Mohini Jeenwal claimed that the Delhi government was merely refurbishing old dispensaries and presenting them as new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs to create a false impression...

New Delhi, January 14, 2026: The capital continues to shiver under an intense cold wave, with temperatures dropping to new seasonal lows. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for cold conditions on Wednesday. According to weather forecasts, rainfall is expected in Delhi between January 18 and 20, which could be followed by another cold wave around January 26. This prolonged cold may persist until late January or early February. On Tuesday morning, conditions were severely cold, causing discomfort even indoors, though there was no fog. Temperature DetailsTuesday recorded the coldest day of the season so far, with the minimum temperature dropping to 3°C, 4.4°C below normal. Other areas also reported low temperatures: Palam 4°C, Lodhi Road 3°C, Ridge 4.4°...

New Delhi, January 14, 2026: Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are experiencing an intense cold wave, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting that the chill will persist throughout the day. Cold winds and high humidity have intensified the cold, making mornings particularly harsh. According to the IMD, the maximum temperature in Delhi-NCR has been around 20°C, while the minimum has dropped to 4°C. Humidity levels have been extremely high, reaching 97–98% in the early morning, further adding to the chill. Slight Relief Expected TomorrowThe weather department predicts a minor rise in temperature on January 15, with the minimum expected to reach 6°C. However, moderate to dense fog is likely during early mornings and nights. This week, Delhi recorded the cold...

New Delhi, January 13, 2026: Delhi Police has announced the transfer of 31 inspectors across various units, including the Crime Branch, Traffic, Licensing, and First Branch DAP. The official list was released by Delhi Police Headquarters on Tuesday. According to the notification, inspectors from several police stations have been reassigned with some receiving SHOs (Station House Officer) postings. The transfers cover stations such as Kalindi Kunj, Pandav Nagar, Najafgarh, Seelampur, Mehrauli, Sonia Vihar, and IG Airport. From the Crime Branch, Inspectors Pankaj Singh, Ritesh Kumar, and Akhilesh Vajpayee have been transferred. In the Traffic Department, Inspectors Rajendra Kumar and Sanjeev Kumar have been reassigned, while Mahendra Pratap from the 6th Battalion DAP and Om Prakash Tha...

New Delhi, January 13, 2026: Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated the Nangloi–Najafgarh Road strengthening and drainage construction project. Valued at ₹64.04 crore, the initiative aims to provide a long-term solution to waterlogging, potholes, and traffic congestion in Western Delhi, benefiting thousands of residents. The project focuses on improving drainage systems and road infrastructure along the entire corridor, promising smoother traffic flow and enhanced public safety. “Today is a significant day for the people of Nangloi and Najafgarh, as their longstanding demands are finally being addressed,” said Lieutenant Governor Saxena. He added that the Delhi government has taken concrete steps to resolve the area’s chronic...

New Delhi: Vehicle theft in Delhi has taken a high-tech turn, with criminals now targeting multiple cars in a single operation and demanding ransom from owners using online apps. In a bizarre incident from Krishna Nagar, Shahdara, thieves stole a car using another stolen vehicle and then contacted the owner to demand an advance payment for its return. The Incident Victim Pankaj Jain, a resident of Rajgarh Colony, Krishna Nagar, parked his Ertiga outside his home on Sunday night. In the early hours of Monday, thieves arrived in another car and stole his vehicle. Pankaj immediately filed an e-FIR with the police. However, within minutes of lodging the complaint, he received a call from an unknown individual claiming the car was in Haryana and demanding ₹20,000 in advance to return it. ...

New Delhi: Fear gripped the West Vihar area of outer Delhi when unidentified attackers opened fire at RK Fitness Gym, sending shockwaves across the neighborhood. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang, through a social media post by an alleged associate Randeep Malik, claimed responsibility for the attack and issued a death threat to the gym owner, Rohit Khatri. According to police, the shooting occurred between Monday and Tuesday night. Malik’s post stated that the gym was targeted because Rohit Khatri had not responded to the gang’s calls. The message further threatened that failure to answer in the future could have fatal consequences. Police have confirmed that a cartridge was recovered from the scene. A forensic team has been deployed, and multiple squads are working to identify and apprehend t...