Delhi

Monsoon activity caused cloudy skies in Delhi and landslides blocking highways in hill states. Heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh on July 10 led to below-normal temperatures and forecasts of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall.

Starting August 1, women in Delhi will only receive free bus travel if they have a valid Pink Saheli smart card, which must be tapped upon boarding. The initiative requires all female passengers to use the card to access the pink ticket service.

CPI(M) has requested that domestic flights to cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad continue operating from Visakhapatnam airport even after Bhogapuram airport becomes operational. The party's district secretary, M. Jaggu Naidu, urged local representatives to ensure this arrangement.

A building collapse in Delhi's Rohini area has resulted in three deaths, with an FIR registered. A rescue operation on July 8 identified four individuals, according to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini).

An orange alert was issued in Delhi as rain lashed parts of the city on July 9, providing relief from recent humid conditions. The monsoon activity continued to impact the national capital, extending a wet spell.

The Punjab Congress overhaul has caused internal turmoil, with dissident leaders gathering in Delhi. Charanjit Singh Channi is holding meetings to express dissatisfaction to the party high command, while Baghel attempts to stabilize the situation.

Delhi is set to supply Indonesia with BrahMos missiles. PM Narendra Modi met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a two-day visit to Jakarta, where both sides are expected to sign agreements to strengthen defense and strategic ties.

Mirwaiz urges revival of the dialogue process initiated by Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh, emphasizing the need for meaningful dialogue between Delhi and Islamabad, as well as Delhi and Srinagar, to achieve peace.

Bangladesh is strengthening ties with China while relations with India, which had turned frosty under the interim government, are improving.

Protests and a shutdown call are reported in Manipur's Churachandpur ahead of the Chief Minister's visit for MLA Valte's last rites. The body of the 61-year-old BJP leader from the Zomi community has been kept in Churachandpur District Hospital since arriving from Delhi.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved the withdrawal of work from home on Wednesday and Saturday as the geopolitical situation normalizes.

Congress faces internal conflict in Madhya Pradesh as Digvijaya Singh denies Jitu Patwari's allegations regarding a Ujjain land 'scam'. Despite claims the issue is resolved, sources indicate the matter has escalated to the party's national leadership, with potential intervention from Delhi.

Trinamool infighting has escalated with Ritabrata Banerjee's camp reportedly taking control of the party headquarters. Ritabrata Banerjee and other MLAs from his group met the Election Commission's full bench in Delhi to stake a claim for the party.

Delhi's Chief Minister has launched an EV subsidy portal, which will act as a centralized platform for information on the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026.

Leaders of 23 Opposition parties, including independent MP Kapil Sibal, signed a joint memorandum to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) expressing concerns over the Special Investigating Team (SIR) in West Bengal and Bihar. They also accused recent elections in Delhi, Haryana, and Maharashtra of being manipulated.

Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices in Delhi were reduced by ₹5 per litre to ₹110 due to softer global oil prices, according to industry sources.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is set to visit Delhi as part of a proposed cabinet expansion plan aimed at addressing regional imbalances and community and factional considerations. The move is considered a delicate political exercise for the ruling Congress.

Delhi's government plans to ban petrol scooters, motorbikes, and autorickshaws to reduce pollution, aiming for 30% of the city's vehicle fleet to be electric by 2030. The initiative is described as a 'gamechanger' for addressing Delhi's dangerously high pollution levels.

Delhi electors must map their details with electoral rolls prepared during the 2002 revision as part of the SIR process. The article explains how to check names in previous SIR records and complete the enumeration form.

AIKS has called for nationwide farmers’ protests on August 10 and opposes trade agreements. The organization will participate in the Samyukta Kisan Morcha’s National Convention in Delhi on July 28.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported favorable conditions for the southwest monsoon to advance into parts of the North Arabian Sea, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand within the next 2-3 days. Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are currently experiencing heatwaves, but the IMD suggests the monsoon delay may end in 5-6 days.

A tutor joined the online English teaching platform Clapingo in May and was promised monthly payments, but has not received payment despite repeated attempts to contact the company's in-app support, email, and the CEO's LinkedIn. The company is based in Delhi, and the user resides in Mumbai, making in-person follow-up impossible.

An intelligence alert has been issued over a potential Khalistani terror threat targeting Delhi and Uttarakhand, prompted by an email warning of possible attacks in the coming days. Security measures have been heightened in response to the threat.

Delhi, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand will begin the SIR enumeration process on June 30. The five states collectively have a voter base of 19.79 crore.

A Delhi family has been dealing with a stalled legal system and family tensions for eight years after their child was raped. They continue to seek justice while navigating the challenges of protecting their child.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal noted substantial progress in trade deal negotiations during Greer's two-day visit to Delhi. However, the two sides have not yet announced a deadline for finalizing the agreements.

India’s Cockroach Janta Party has extended its four-day protest in Delhi, demanding the resignation of the education minister. The party, which emerged a month ago, targets youth frustration over job scarcity and an education test scandal.

A Maine federal judge ruled the state can take possession of the 130-year-old sunken shipwreck Delhi, rejecting a private salvage company's claim. The schooner, which sank in 1893 carrying granite pavers, was deemed abandoned under the Abandoned Shipwreck Act, with the state eligible for ownership. A separate lawsuit challenges the National Park Service's historic designation of the wreck.

Japanese PM Sanai Takaichi's planned visit to Guwahati has been cancelled, with meetings now to be held in Delhi. In 2019, the late Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's Assam visit was also cancelled due to protests linked to the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Metro funding discussions have been referred to the Urban Development Ministry following a key meeting in Delhi. The Chief Minister (CM) expressed hope for a positive resolution.

Karnataka BJP leaders are traveling to Delhi to meet Nitin Nabin today to discuss cross-voting. The meeting aims to address electoral strategies involving multiple parties.

The NEET re-test was conducted at 97 centers with tight security. Delhi students reported that the May 3 test cancellation disrupted their preparation and described the new exam as tougher. Parents expressed concerns about delayed admissions and impacts on alternative career plans.

An unlikely city is welcoming intellectuals from Delhi as the political climate in India’s capital stifles free thought.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk joined Dipke and supporters in an overnight sit-in at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, urging public participation. Wangchuk announced a hunger strike on June 27 if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan does not step down.

The government plans to construct a building in Delhi to provide accommodation for civil service aspirants from the State. The initiative aims to support candidates preparing for civil service exams.

204 out of 238 Indian cities failed to meet air quality standards, according to CREA. Ghaziabad had the highest PM2.5 concentration at 172 g/m³, followed by Noida (166 g/m³) and Delhi (163 g/m³).

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the BRICS NSAs meeting in Delhi. He will exchange views with other BRICS member states on the current international security situation and major international and regional issues.

A Delhi woman on vacation with her husband was found dead in a Mussoorie homestay. The couple, originally from Visakhapatnam, arrived at the homestay in Tipridhar late Sunday.

Pawan Kalyan warned of divisive forces threatening national integrity during a meeting in Delhi. He emphasized the importance of instilling patriotic values in Gen Z to teach them their rights and duties.

The monsoon has brought rain to parts of Delhi, while Andhra Pradesh continues to experience low rainfall, with 17 of its 28 districts reporting deficient rainfall from June 1 to June 14. El Niño conditions are cited as a contributing factor to the subdued monsoon activity in Andhra Pradesh.