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  Turkman Gate violence: 10 influencers under lens for instigating mob; 11 arrests till now | DETAILS

  January 08, 2026 20:12 IST

  Violence broke out in the Turkman Gate area of Delhi after a mob pelted stones at police and civic officials during an anti-encroachment drive. Police have discovered that false rumours were spread claiming that the Faiz-e-Elahi was intended to be demolished.

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  Will bulldozer action be carried out near Jama Masjid? Delhi HC gives MCD 2-month deadline

  January 08, 2026 16:49 IST

  The Delhi High Court has given the MCD two months to survey and clear illegal encroachments around Jama Masjid, raising the possibility of bulldozer action soon. The area remains heavily congested due to unauthorised stalls, including near Maulana Azad's memorial.

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  Demolition drive resumes near Faiz-e-Elahi Mosque at Turkman Gate in Delhi day after clashes | Video

  January 08, 2026 12:38 IST

  Five people were arrested in connection with the stone pelting incident that took place on Wednesday, during the anti-encroachment demolition drive near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate in Delhi.

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  Delhi records season's lowest temperature at 5.8 degrees Celsius amid intense cold wave

  January 08, 2026 10:57 IST

  Delhi cold wave: The Air Quality Index (AQI) this morning was recorded at 276 compared to 336 on Wednesday morning. Delhi's 24-hour average air quality on Wednesday was 289.

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  Turkman Gate violence: 30 stone-pelters identified, 400 videos under probe | What we know so far

  January 08, 2026 9:24 IST

  Violence erupted during an anti-encroachment drive near the Faiz-e-Elahi mosque in Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan area early Wednesday, with some people pelting stones at police personnel, leaving five of them injured.

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  Encounter breaks out in Delhi's Bawana; Rajesh Bawania gang associate, cop injured

  January 08, 2026 8:54 IST

  A Delhi Police Special Cell encounter in Bawana resulted in gangster Ankit Mann of the Rajesh Bawania gang being shot and injured. A policewoman was also hurt during the exchange of fire. The operation marks a fresh crackdown on gang activity in the national capital.

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  Delhi: BJP MLAs seek Atishi's termination from Assembly over 'insult' of Guru Tegh Bahadur

  January 07, 2026 15:56 IST

  A massive furore erupted in Delhi Assembly after the BJP MLA fuelled an ardent protest over Atishi’s remark. The lawmakers demanded that the LoP should attend the session and a censure motion would be brought against her.

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  Turkman Gate demolition: How did events unfold from police deployment to stone-pelting? A timeline

  January 07, 2026 14:39 IST

  At least five police personnel were injured after some people allegedly pelted stones and glass bottles at the force when the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was carrying out a court-mandated demolition on land adjoining the mosque and a nearby graveyard.

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  Delhi Police busts plot as false Faiz-e-Elahi mosque demolition rumours spark unrest; five arrested

  January 07, 2026 14:09 IST

  Delhi Police have uncovered a conspiracy in Turkman Gate where rumours of a mosque demolition were deliberately spread to provoke violence. Fake videos circulated online led to crowd mobilisation and stone-pelting. The mosque remains untouched and five people have been arrested so far.

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  SP MP's name surfaces in Turkman Gate violence, police to question Mohibbullah Nadvi

  January 07, 2026 13:20 IST

  SP MP's name surfaces in Turkman Gate violence, police to question Mohibbullah Nadvi

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  Five cops injured as stones pelted during demolition drive near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, 10 detained

  January 07, 2026 9:38 IST

  The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out a demolition drive at the encroached area in the vicinity of Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, Turkman Gate, near Ramlila Maidan in the national capital. Heavy security was deployed in the region to maintain law and order.

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  'First identify causes': Supreme Court raps air quality monitor on Delhi air pollution

  January 06, 2026 15:50 IST

  The Bench said the Supreme Court would not position itself as a “super expert” on air pollution but would ensure that expert-driven decision-making happens in a timely and transparent manner.

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  Three people killed in fire at DMRC staff quarters in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar

  January 06, 2026 11:33 IST

  According to the fire department, they received a call at 2:39 am regarding a fire in the residential quarters of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

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  Encounter breaks out in Delhi's Dwarka area, two shooters involved in firing incident arrested

  January 06, 2026 10:45 IST

  The incident was reported in Aya Nagar of Dwarka where 69 shots were fired. Both sustained gunshot wounds to their legs. The encounter was carried out by the Crime Branch team.

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  Dense fog grips Delhi, flight operations hit and AQI remains 'poor' as winter chill intensifies

  January 06, 2026 7:35 IST

  Delhi witnessed a fog-covered morning with visibility dropping to 200 metres and temperatures falling sharply. Flight operations were affected even as IMD predicted persistent fog and cold wave conditions across multiple states.

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  18-year-old stabbed to death, another injured in northeast Delhi; probe on

  January 06, 2026 6:31 IST

  CCTV footage from the surrounding area is being scanned to trace the movements of the suspects before and after the crime.

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  Delhi government signs MoU with RBI to rejuvenate Yamuna, strengthen financial governance

  January 05, 2026 23:18 IST

  Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who holds the finance portfolio, said signing of the MoU is a transformational milestone and a long-overdue reform.

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  Father-son duo stripped, brutally assaulted in Delhi's Laxmi Nagar, chilling video surfaces

  January 05, 2026 16:59 IST

  The attack took place on January 2 between 3 and 3:30 pm, outside their own house. The victims’ mother, Rita Garg, said the violence began when she and her husband were standing outside their property.

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  32-year-old man found hanging at in-laws' home in Delhi amid matrimonial dispute; police probe on

  January 05, 2026 14:45 IST

  The man, identified as Ajab Singh, a resident of Bulandshahar in Uttar Pradesh, died inside a room on the first floor of the house.

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  Delhi: 50-year-old man jumps to death from Le Meridien Hotel's 12th floor | Video

  January 04, 2026 17:34 IST

  Delhi: Parvinder Singh, a resident of South Delhi's Lajpat Nagar, was in his late 40s or early 50s- though early reports mistakenly tied him to Rajendra Nagar. Details about his job, family, or daily life remain scarce, as neighbours and contacts have stayed silent so far.

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  Delhi air pollution: Restrictions under GRAP-3 revoked as air quality improves in NCR

  January 02, 2026 23:35 IST

  Delhi air pollution: In view the prevailing trend of air quality, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP decides to revoke all actions as envisaged under Stage-3 of the extant GRAP, with immediate effect, in the entire NCR, the CAQM said in the notification.

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  Delhi govt vs AAP over stray dogs order claim, FIR lodged after Saurabh Bharadwaj's X post

  January 02, 2026 13:32 IST

  An FIR has been registered by the Delhi Police Special Cell following a complaint from the Directorate of Education over the circulation of allegedly false and misleading information on social media.

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  Delhi govt files police complaint as fake 'teachers counting stray dogs' claims spark major row

  January 01, 2026 20:30 IST

  The Delhi Education Directorate has debunked claims that teachers were asked to count stray dogs and has filed a police complaint against individuals spreading fake content and impersonation videos.

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  Rekha Gupta sets bold 2047 vision in her New Year message, highlights Delhi's major progress in 2025

  December 31, 2025 17:46 IST

  Delhi CM Rekha Gupta welcomed 2026 with a bold 2047 vision, highlighting major welfare, healthcare, and environmental initiatives undertaken in 2025. She promised cleaner neighbourhoods, new biogas plants, reduced pollution, and improved public services under her government's renewed resolve.

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  Delhi air quality in 'very poor' category: IMD predicts dense fog, light rain for next two days

  December 30, 2025 23:41 IST

  The Air Quality Early Warning System said the AQI is likely to be in the 'severe' category on December 31 and January 1, before returning to the 'very poor' category on January 2.

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  Accused Air India Express pilot arrested, released on bail in IGI Airport assault case

  December 30, 2025 10:25 IST

  The complaint against Sejwal was filed by passenger Ankit Diwan, who alleged that the off-duty pilot assaulted him at Terminal 1 of the airport. He had also shared a video of the incident on social media.

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  Delhi traffic advisory: Restrictions, alternate routes in place as capital gears for New Year 2026

  December 30, 2025 10:13 IST

  The Delhi Police urged commuters to plan their travel in advance, exercise patience, follow traffic personnel instructions, and make maximum use of public transport. Regular updates will be available on the Delhi Traffic Police website and social media handles.

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  Red alert in Delhi as dense fog, severe AQI trigger flight disruptions, airlines issue advisories

  December 29, 2025 23:53 IST

  Delhi’s 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI) surged past 405, placing it firmly in the ‘severe’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Monday, the AQI had stood at 390, classified as ‘very poor’.