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CAQM conducts special inspection of industrial units in Naraina Cantonment

During the inspection drive, all locations mentioned in the complaint were visited, and every industrial unit found operational at the time of inspection was examined

NDMC begins Khan Market makeover with Middle Lane upgrade, granite flooring

The New Delhi Municipal Council on Saturday began a major upgrade of Khan Market with the laying of the foundation stone for the improvement of the market's Middle Lane, a long-pending demand of traders and visitors. Linking the project to the vision of Viksit Bharat-2047, NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Chahal said the NDMC Budget 2026-27 places strong emphasis on redeveloping prominent markets, with Khan Market receiving "special and sustained attention". Under the vision of 'Developed India, Developed Delhi and Developed NDMC', a new beginning has been made at Khan Market with renewed energy in the new year, he said, adding that the market, once known for various issues and known for "Khan Market Gang", is now being developed in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development model. Officials said the Middle/Back Lane project will include granite flooring and integrated service ducts for civil and electrical utilities. The work forms part of the upgradation and improvement of the

Delhi World Book Fair 2026: All about ticket price, theme, dates and more

The New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 is back to Bharat Mandapam honoring Indian military history. With 9 days, the fair brings readers a big collection from books to ideas and conversations

Delhi extends school closure till 15 January as cold wave intensifies

Delhi schools will stay shut till January 15, 2026, due to severe cold wave, dense fog and poor air quality. The Directorate of Education extended winter holidays to protect students across the city

Republic Day 2026: How to book tickets for January 26 parade, other events

On January 26, 2026, India will celebrate its 77th Republic Day. Official ticket sales for the Republic Day Parade and other events began on January 5, according to the Ministry of Defence

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail by SC in 2020 Delhi riots case

The Supreme Court said there was sufficient prima facie material to invoke UAPA against Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, while granting conditional bail to five other accused in the case

Delhi Metro runs first-ever train as special service on 23rd anniversary

The Delhi Metro on Thursday operated its first-ever train, TS#01, as a special service to mark the anniversary of the commencement of passenger services on the network in 2002. The train was run on the 8.3-km Shahdara-Tis Hazari section, where Delhi Metro services were inaugurated more than two decades ago, enabling passengers to relive the experience of the historic inaugural run, according to a statement. TS#01 was decorated with flowers and a commemorative banner on the occasion, while passengers travelling on the special service were greeted with flowers, it said. The Delhi Metro began operations in 2002, starting a journey that has since grown into one of India's largest and most successful urban mass transit systems. December 24 marks the completion of 23 years of its operations. TS#01 continues to remain in active service. Originally introduced as a four-coach train, it was expanded to six coaches in 2014 and further to eight coaches in 2023 to meet rising passenger demand,

No major Indian city achieved safe air quality levels in a decade: Study

The study also shows that meteorology and geography are adding to the persistent winter smog, especially across the Indo-Gangetic region

Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas holiday: What'll be open, closed in Delhi?

Delhi schools holiday November 25: All government schools and colleges, along with many private institutions, are expected to remain closed in the city on Tuesday

Namo Bharat trains available for birthday celebrations, pre-wedding shoots

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has opened its Namo Bharat trains and stations to celebrate personal milestones, offering options for birthday events, pre-wedding shoots and other private occasions, an official statement said on Saturday. Under the new policy, individuals, event organisers and photography or media companies can book static or running Namo Bharat coaches, the statement said. A mock-up coach at the Duhai Depot is also available for static shoots. Bookings start at Rs 5,000 per hour, with 30 minutes each allotted for setting up and removing decorations or equipment, it stated. The NCRTC said the service offers a distinctive experience, with Namo Bharat's modern, internationally designed coaches providing a visually appealing setting for photographs and small gatherings. The facilities may be personalised with simple decorations, subject to guidelines, the corporation stated, adding that the celebrations will be permitted only between 6 am and

Texmaco wins ₹15 cr DMRC contract for ballast-less tracks across NCR

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd has secured a Rs 15.06 crore contract from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for installing, testing and commissioning ballast-less track systems across key corridors in the National Capital Region, the company said in a statement on Monday. Ballast-less refers to a type of railway track that replaces traditional crushed stone ballast with a rigid concrete or asphalt slab to which the rails are fastened. The project covers a 5.8 km track across Saket-G station on Line 11, Sarita Vihar Depot on Line 10 and Noida Electronic City station on Line 3. Work will begin on December 1 and is slated for completion in 12 months, adhering to DMRC's safety and quality standards, the statement said. Managing Director Sudipta Mukherjee said the order reinforces confidence in Texmaco's engineering capabilities and aligns with the Make in India priorities. Texmaco is also executing a larger DMRC project involving 58 km of track between Majlis Park and R.K. ...

IndiGo commences direct flights from New Delhi to China's Guangzhou

IndiGo has started direct flights from the national capital to Guangzhou. For the airline, Delhi is the second city after Kolkata to have non-stop services to the Chinese city. The carrier commenced daily, non-stop flights between Delhi and Guangzhou from November 10 and the services will be operated with narrow-body A320 neo aircraft, according to a release on Tuesday. With the latest addition, IndiGo now connects Delhi to 21 international destinations. On October 26, flights resumed between Kolkata and Guangzhou. China Eastern Airlines, on November 9, commenced direct Delhi-Shanghai flights. Following the recent diplomatic initiatives, it was decided to resume direct flights between India and China. Direct flights were operational between the two countries till early 2020 before being suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Indian and Chinese carriers had direct services. The services remained suspended in view of the eastern Ladakh border row.

8 dead, several injured in Red Fort blast; Shah visits spot, PM condoles

Security has been beefed up in the city and red alert has been sounded. Several other cities, including Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and states like UP, Bihar and Rajasthan have been put on high alert

Watch: Video of car blast near Red Fort in Delhi; 8 dead

Watch: Video of car blast near Red Fort in Delhi; 8 dead

Delhi's cloud-seeding trial put on hold today due to 'low moisture'

The decision came as the second round of cloud seeding trials, which took place on Tuesday, failed due to a lack of moisture

Watch: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta takes part in Chhath Puja celebrations at Yamuna ghat

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta joined scores of devotees in offering ‘Arghya’ to the rising Sun along the banks of the Yamuna River on the concluding day of Chhath Puja on Tuesday.

Second cloud seeding trials fail in Delhi: Here's why it didn't work

Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Manindra Agrawal said the latest cloud seeding attempt was "not completely successful" because the clouds lacked enough moisture

Bypolls on 12 MCD wards on November 30, results on December 3: Delhi EC

The bypolls for 12 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) wards will be held on November 30, Delhi State Election Commission said on Tuesday. The nominations will begin on November 3. Voting will be held from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm without any break, on November 30. Counting of the votes polled will be held on December 3, according to a press note issued by the Commission. The last date of filing of nominations will be November 10 and the scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on November 12. The last date of withdrawal of nomination will be November 15, it said. The bypolls will be held at Mundka, Shalimar Bagh-B, Ashok Vihar, Chandni Chowk, Chandni Mahal, Dwarka-B, Dichaon Kalan, Naraina, Sangam Vihar-A, Dakshin Puri, Greater Kailash and Vinod Nagar. Shalimar Bagh-B ward was represented earlier as a councilor by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, while Dwarka-B ward was vacated by BJP counsilor Kamaljeet Sehrawat after getting elected as West Delhi Lok Sabha seat. Remaining war

Delhi Police, fire officials to hold coordination meeting ahead of Diwali

The Delhi Police and Delhi Fire Services will hold a high-level coordination meeting to review their strengthen security, traffic management and emergency response measures across the national capital ahead of Diwali. A senior police officer said the meeting will focus on streamlining coordination among all three departments to ensure smooth traffic flow, effective fire safety arrangements and overall public security during the festival season. "There will be discussion around contingency plans, crowd management at popular markets, and deployment of additional forces at sensitive locations," a senior police officer said. As Delhi witnesses huge crowds in markets and public places during Diwali, "our aim is to ensure the safety of citizens, prevent untoward incidents, and manage the traffic effectively", the officer said. Joint teams have been formed to monitor key areas and respond quickly to any emergency, the officer added. As part of the preparatory measures, Delhi Police have

Watch: Joint presser by PM Modi & Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa

Addressing a Joint Press conference in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi said, India has decided to provide free e-visas to Mongolian citizens. He said, India will also sponsor the annual visit of young