Delhi

Diesel, petrol prices unchanged since Diwali [details]

Oil marketing companies have continued to keep prices of diesel and petrol unchanged across major Indian cities post revision of duties by the Centre and state governments on the Diwali eve.

Nov 28, 2021

Delhi's air quality falls to 'very poor' category again; situation likely to improve [details]

After a day of recording satisfactory to moderate level of PM 2.5 and PM 10 pollutants in the air, Delhi-NCR on Friday registered an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 380 with both the pollutants again falling to the 'very poor' category, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) estimates.

Nov 26, 2021

SC junks plea against change in land use in Central Vista project; Centre to increase green area [details]

The Supreme Court junked a petition challenging change of land use of a part of Central Vista project. The SC bench pointed out that the Centre has brought on record that they will increase the green area overall.

Nov 23, 2021

We have to wear masks even at home: CJI N.V. Ramana on Delhi's hazardous air quality

During a special hearing on Saturday, a three-judge bench comprising CJI Ramana, Justices Chandrachud and Surya Kant, heard a plea by 17-year-old Delhi student Aditya Dubey concerning rising levels of air pollution. The bench asked the government to ensure immediate steps to improve the air quality in the capital city as lives continue to be at stake.

Nov 13, 2021

Delhi temperature dips to 13 degrees; expect 10 degrees in coming days: IMD

According to IMD (India Meteorological Department) The minimum temperature in Delhi dipped to 13 degrees Celsius and the air quality in Delhi-NCR is likely to fluctuate between 'severe' and the higher end of the 'very poor'.

Nov 9, 2021

Meghalaya Guv Satya Pal Malik attacks Centre on farmers' protest

Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik launched a scathing attack on the Central government, saying leaders in Delhi send condolence messages even when a dog dies, but are not bothered about the "death of 600 farmers" protesting against the farm laws.

Nov 8, 2021

Petrol, diesel price rise on pause after duty cuts

After big cuts in petrol and diesel prices following the Centre and states reducing taxes, fuel prices have remained unchanged providing further relief to consumers.

Nov 7, 2021

Delhi air quality turns hazardous after Diwali night, NCR worst hit with above 800 AQI

The air quality index (AQI) crossed the 600-mark at several places across the national capital with a few places in east Delhi, Ghaziabad and Noida crossing the 800-mark on Friday morning, hours after the people burst firecrackers on Diwali night making the Delhi-NCR air hazardous.

Nov 5, 2021

Auto fuel price rise continues unabated, petrol at Rs.115.84/ltr

Petrol prices in Mumbai's financial district have jumped to Rs 115.84 per litre, while diesel rates remain at Rs 106.63 per litre, the highest of all metros.

Nov 2, 2021

As onion rates dip, tomato, capsicum, brinjal soar high in Delhi

Continued rains in south India, high fuel cost, and disrupted supply have meant prices of several vegetables soaring high in Delhi, the most striking being that for capsicum which sold at Rs 100 per kg.

Oct 22, 2021

Fuel rates hiked again, diesel rises by highest margin this year

Petrol and diesel prices on Thursday rallied to their highest-ever levels across the country, as fuel rates were hiked again for a second consecutive day by the highest margin so far this year of upto 45 paise a litre.

Oct 21, 2021

Fuel rates hiked again, petrol at Rs 106.19 a litre in Delhi, Rs.112.11 in Mumbai

Prior to October 13-16, petrol prices had risen on four days in a row by 35 paise per litre.

Oct 20, 2021

Man killed on Singhu border; one Nihang surrenders

The farmers' protest site on Singhu border on the periphery of the national capital, which was till now labelled as a pious spot for the farmers' movement, was on Friday soaked with the blood of a man, who was mercilessly killed for allegedly desecrating a Sikh religious scripture.

Oct 16, 2021

1 arrested by Delhi CGST Officials for fraudulently claiming ITC of Rs 134 Cr

The officers of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Commissionerate, Delhi East, carried out the detailed analysis and unearthed a network of fictitious exporters who were availing and utilizing fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) of Rs 134 crore under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) with an intent to claim IGST refund fraudulently.

Oct 13, 2021

South Western Railway's air-conditioned coaches to transport chocolates, noodles

"This has fetched a revenue of Rs 12.83 lakh to the railways," a statement said.

Oct 12, 2021

Tourism Minister Ajay Bhatt flags off the Buddhist Circuit Train

The Ministry of Tourism in association with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has organised the Buddhist Circuit Train FAM Tour as part of the Union government's ''Dekho Apna Desh'' initiative.

Oct 5, 2021

Petrol, diesel prices rise again amid volatility in international oil market

The prices of petrol and diesel rose simultaneously again on Tuesday amidst volatility in the global oil prices with benchmark crude increasing to above $80 a barrel.

Oct 5, 2021

Bharat Bandh: Traffic congestion at Delhi-Gurugram border; Loni border open [Details]

Officials assert that they have made the necessary steps to address farmer groups' protest calls.

Sep 27, 2021

Delhi makes better use of upcycled shipping containers, opens more Mohalla Clinics

The clinics are set up with the support of Tata Power-DDL for the Delhi government's Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics programme.

Sep 7, 2021

25% of fully vaccinated healthcare workers in Delhi get Covid, but required no hospitalisation [Study]

Over 25 per cent of healthcare workers in Delhi were found Covid infected despite getting fully vaccinated, a recent study said.

Sep 1, 2021