DELHI (national capital territory)

In a shocking incident that has sent waves of fear across the capital, a woman was shot dead in broad daylight in Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh area on Saturday morning. The victim has been identified as Rachna Yadav, whose husband was also brutally murdered a few years ago in a similar shooting incident. The crime took place around 11 am under the jurisdiction of the Shalimar Bagh police station. According to preliminary information, unknown assailants opened fire on Rachna Yadav, killing her on the spot. The audacious nature of the attack has triggered panic and outrage among local residents. Police teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving information about the incident. The body was sent for post-mortem examination, and a case has been registered. Investigators are scanning C...

Delhi-NCR continues to battle a dangerous combination of biting cold, dense fog and hazardous air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 400 mark in several areas on Saturday. Despite light rainfall in parts of the region, there has been no significant relief from pollution, raising serious health concerns for residents. According to official data, air quality across the national capital remained in the ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ category. In Delhi, AQI levels were recorded at 343 in Narela, 428 in Nehru Nagar, 373 in Punjabi Bagh, 383 in Pusa and 392 in RK Puram. The situation was particularly alarming in Anand Vihar, where the AQI touched 425, indicating severe pollution. Other areas such as Ashok Vihar (369), Bawana (354), Chandni Chowk (408), the Dr Karni Singh Shooti...

Delhi-NCR continues to reel under an intense cold wave, with the national capital recording a minimum temperature of 4.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning, the coldest in the past two years. The biting cold, coupled with dense fog and hazardous air quality, has made life difficult for residents across the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this was the coldest January morning since January 15, 2024, when the minimum temperature had plunged to 3.3 degrees Celsius. Weather data shows that Safdarjung recorded 4.2°C, Palam 4.5°C, Lodhi Road 4.7°C, Ridge station 5.3°C and Ayanagar 4.5°C. Cold Wave to Persist The IMD has warned that the cold spell is far from over. On January 10, dense fog prevailed during the morning hours, while the maximum temperature h...

In a significant and symbolic move, the Delhi Legislative Assembly has unanimously decided that the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ will now be sung in its entirety, instead of only two stanzas, at the beginning of every Assembly session. The decision was taken with the consensus of both the ruling party and the opposition during the ongoing Winter Session. Announcing the decision, Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said that the first sitting of every Assembly session traditionally begins with the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’. “Until now, only two stanzas of the song were sung. However, as the nation marks the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ this year, it is only fitting that the full song is sung in the Delhi Assembly to honour this historic milestone,” he said. The Speaker also dire...

A long-standing land dispute involving three government departments—the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Land & Development Office (L&DO), and the Public Works Department (PWD)—has led to major action near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque adjacent to Ramlila Maidan in central Delhi. A joint survey has revealed large-scale encroachment on government land, prompting demolition and further investigation into the ownership of the land on which the mosque stands. According to officials, the survey found that 36,428 square feet of MCD land and 2,512 square feet of PWD land had been encroached upon. The mosque and an adjoining graveyard together occupy around 7,343 square feet. The encroached areas included structures such as a banquet hall, parking facilities, a private diagnostic cen...

On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to launch its Premium Housing Scheme 2026, offering a total of 582 properties across various categories. The scheme includes HIG, MIG, LIG, Janta and EHS flats, along with car and scooter garages, catering to a wide range of homebuyers in the national capital. According to DDA officials, the registration process for the scheme will begin on January 14 at 11:00 am and will continue till February 13, while the final submission can be completed by February 16. The e-auction schedule will be announced on February 19, followed by a demo of the e-auction process from February 20 to 22. The actual e-auctions will be conducted in phases from February 23 to 27, depending on the category of flats. Prope...

Book lovers have a reason to rejoice as the World Book Fair begins today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with free entry being offered for the first time. The much-awaited literary event promises a rich experience for readers of all ages, with special attractions for children, interactive sessions with renowned authors, and a wide range of historical and contemporary literature. Organised by the National Book Trust (NBT), the fair is spread across Halls 2 to 6 of Bharat Mandapam and will remain open daily from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Visitors can enter through Gates No. 4 and 10. Those travelling by metro are advised to deboard at Supreme Court Metro Station, from where free shuttle bus services are available, especially from Gate No. 10. Special Focus on Children A major highlight ...

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accusing its leaders of deliberately targeting a woman Chief Minister and attempting to malign her image through false narratives and personal attacks. Speaking in the Delhi Assembly while concluding the discussion on the vote of thanks to the Lieutenant Governor’s address, CM Gupta said that a few words spoken by her inadvertently were turned into “political weapons” by AAP leaders. “My mistakes were unintentional, but you are committing mistakes deliberately,” she remarked, drawing a clear distinction between human error and what she termed as calculated political conduct. The Chief Minister alleged that AAP leaders were uncomfortable seeing a woman Chief Minister working round the cloc...

Delhi Police have arrested one more accused in connection with the stone-pelting incident that occurred near Turkman Gate during an anti-encroachment drive, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 12. The violence had erupted during a municipal corporation operation to remove encroachments near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque. According to police officials, the latest arrest was made on Friday. Additional Commissioner of Police (Central) Nidhin Valsan said that the accused has been identified as 36-year-old Mohammad Imran. “Further investigation is underway and strict security arrangements will remain in place in the area,” he said. In view of the incident and Friday prayers, security was placed on high alert in Turkman Gate and surrounding localities. A large number of police pers...

The Delhi Government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, inaugurated the ‘Atal Canteen’ in Pitampura on the occasion of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 101st birth anniversary. This initiative aims to provide nutritious meals at just ₹5 to the city’s poor, laborers, and low-income families. CM Gupta Shares Her JoyCM Rekha Gupta shared a photograph of the newly inaugurated Atal Canteen on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Serving meals and receiving the love and blessings in return is an experience that will stay with me forever.” Atal Canteen Launched in Shalimar BaghThe Chief Minister inaugurated the Atal Canteen in Shalimar Bagh and noted that hot, nutritious meals are available for just ₹5. Inspired by the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s vision of Antyodaya, this initiative...