Delhi
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Delhi records October's lowest average AQI in last 8 years, 220 days in 'Good to Moderate' category
Delhi | Nov 01, 2026, 08:42 AM ISTThe monthly average AQI stood at 223 in October 2025, 234 in 2024, 219 in 2023, 210 in 2022, 173 in 2021, 265 in 2020, 234 in 2019 and 269 in 2018, the Union Environment Ministry said on Saturday
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Delhi to Varanasi in just 3.5 hours as Centre approves UP's first bullet train with affordable fares
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 31, 2026, 02:37 PM ISTThe Centre has approved the Northern Bullet Train Corridor, paving the way for Uttar Pradesh's first bullet train and potentially reducing travel time between Delhi and Varanasi to just 3.5 hours. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the proposed fare would be lower than airfares.
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Diljit Dosanjh's Delhi concert takes over X as fans share videos; singer celebrates with a new song
Entertainment | Oct 30, 2026, 11:14 PM ISTDiljit Dosanjh has had a busy day, releasing POKITO, his collaboration with Daddy Yankee, and performing at his Delhi concert.
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Delhi records coldest October day in 4 years amid rain; AQI near India Gate turns 'Satisfactory'
Delhi | Oct 30, 2026, 10:32 AM ISTDelhi recorded its coldest October day in four years on October 29, with the maximum temperature settling at 25.4°C. Overnight rain and thunderstorms also brought some relief from pollution, with the AQI near India Gate falling to 93.
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Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat sleeper train: First look out ahead of inauguration on October 31
Business | Oct 29, 2026, 02:47 PM ISTThe Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Delhi and Varanasi is scheduled to be inaugurated on October 31, 2026. The train will cover about 760 kilometres.
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Delhi shocker: Driver stabbed to death over 'extra chholey', accused food vendor arrested
Crime | Oct 28, 2026, 08:54 PM ISTA 35-year-old driver died on Tuesday after allegedly being stabbed during a dispute over extra chholey at a food stall in Delhi's Nihal Vihar on Sunday. Police arrested the vendor, Chintu Gupta, and added a murder charge against him.
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Delhi to Bihar bus service before Chhath Puja, over 50 luxury buses planned for 7 destinations
India | Oct 28, 2026, 06:34 PM ISTDelhi Transport Department has planned to launch more than 50 air-conditioned luxury buses to Bihar before Chhath, subject to final approval from Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu. The proposed network will connect Delhi with major Bihar destinations and use BS-VI-compliant Volvo buses.
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Online liquor booking app permitted by previous Delhi govt aims to ensure transparency: Officials
Business | Oct 28, 2026, 05:24 PM ISTOfficials said that so far, the response to online liquor booking has been poor. Whether or not it will be expanded further will depend on customer response.
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Delhi's new vehicle entry rules begin November 1: Is your vehicle BS6 compliant? Here’s how to check
Business | Oct 26, 2026, 05:11 PM ISTThe Transport Department estimates that this Delhi Government rule may affect more than 10 lakh vehicles in the NCR cities of Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad.
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces Rs 18,000 minimum pay for 4,000 MCD public health workers
Delhi | Oct 23, 2026, 10:52 PM ISTNearly 4,000 MCD public health employees will receive a minimum monthly salary of Rs 18,000, as well as dearness allowance, under a revised pay arrangement based on equal pay for equal work. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta reaffirmed the government's commitment to their welfare.
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Several protesters detained as anti-SIR march heads towards ECI headquarters, Section 163 enforced
India | Oct 23, 2026, 06:09 PM ISTSeveral protesters were detained in central Delhi as an anti-SIR march headed towards the Election Commission headquarters. Demonstrators accused the electoral roll revision exercise of excluding voters and raised slogans against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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Row over torn Rs 10 note turns tragic as Delhi delivery agent dies by suicide before 24th birthday
Delhi | Oct 22, 2026, 09:14 PM ISTA delivery executive from east Delhi died on October 20 after allegedly consuming poison, weeks after an assault over a torn Rs 10 note. A video recorded before his death described the alleged humiliation.
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When will Delhi's second phase of Census 2027 begin? Check dates and other details
Delhi | Oct 22, 2026, 04:00 PM ISTDelhi's second phase of Census 2027 is likely to begin on January 25, following a 15-day self-enumeration window from January 10. Residents will answer 40 questions covering caste, religion, education, employment, migration and family details.
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Delhi-Katra Expressway: Pathankot–Dayalachak stretch set to open by December
Business | Oct 22, 2026, 03:09 PM ISTDelhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway is one of India’s key infrastructure projects. It is designed to boost connectivity between Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir.
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Class 9 student stabbed to death in Delhi's Pitampura over Instagram comment, four minors held
Delhi | Oct 22, 2026, 10:57 AM ISTA Class 9 student was killed and another person seriously injured in a stabbing during a Durga idol immersion procession in Delhi's Pitampura. Police have detained four minors, with an alleged dispute over an Instagram comment suspected to be the trigger.
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Delhi AQI remains 'poor' at India Gate, ITO and AIIMS; visuals from across the city
Delhi | Oct 22, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTDelhi's AQI remained in the 'poor' category on Thursday morning, with ITO recording 280 and AIIMS 276. Readings at Akshardham Temple and Anand Vihar stood at 237, while India Gate recorded 238, according to CPCB data.
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Delhi winter pollution plan from Nov 1: No fuel without valid PUCC, non-BS-VI vehicles barred
Business | Oct 20, 2026, 11:12 PM ISTDelhi will roll out its winter pollution action plan from November 1, including fuel restrictions for vehicles without a valid PUCC and an entry ban on non-BS-VI vehicles registered outside the capital until January 31.
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25-year-old UPSC aspirant from Andhra Pradesh dies by suicide in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar
Delhi | Oct 19, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTAccording to the police, the student had been living in a rented flat for about a year while preparing for the UPSC exams. He shared the flat with a roommate, who had left for his hometown about a week ago.
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CISF nabs fleeing passenger at Delhi Metro station, unidentified substance found hidden in underwear
Delhi | Oct 19, 2026, 09:22 PM ISTCISF personnel apprehended a passenger at Jama Masjid Metro Station after he allegedly tried to flee during baggage screening. An unidentified semi-solid substance was found concealed in his undergarment, and the passenger was handed over to the police for further investigation.
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Delhi Police rescues senior citizens from digital arrest, saves Rs 1.53 crore across five states
Delhi | Oct 18, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTThe Delhi Police's proactiveness and the joint effort of the Proactive Victim Identification and Protection Team of the Financial Monitoring Cell (FMC) helped the police in preventing several digital arrest scams invoving senior citizens.