Delhi

Megacity and union territory of India

Delhi: Megacity and union territory of India Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Straddling the Yamuna river, but spread chiefly to the west, or beyond its right bank, Delhi shares borders with the state of Uttar Pradesh in the east and with the state of Haryana in the remaining directions. Delhi became a union territory on 1 November 1956 and the NCT in 1995. The NCT covers an area of 1,484 square kilometres (573 sq mi). According to the 2011 census, Delhi's city proper population was over 11 million, while the NCT's population was about 16.8 million.

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticised the BJP-led central government over the new Waqf law, alleging that the bill was passed using a "trick"..
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These new rates will be applicable from April 1, 2025. The government says that this increase has been made keeping in mind inflation, which will provide..
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The Supreme Court has extended Puja Khedkar's protection from arrest until April 21. Khedkar is accused of cheating and misrepresenting information to avail OBC..
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The Delhi CM stated that immediate action has been directed, with officials instructed to investigate and take strict measures.
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The Delhi government initially planned to implement the policy on April 1 but missed the deadline as the devices had not been installed at all locations.
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Tahawwur Rana, the alleged mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, is currently being interrogated by the NIA for up to ten hours daily. Extradited from the US,..
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IndiGo announced the shift in a statement on Sunday, confirming that from April 15 onwards, all of its flights previously operating from Terminal 2 will move to..
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This train will cover the 840-kilometre journey in just three and a half hours, making travel faster and more comfortable for passengers.
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Currently, Namo Bharat trains are running between New Ashok Nagar and Meerut South, covering 55 kilometres and 11 stations.
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Punjab Police arrested Saidul Ameen, the main suspect in the Jalandhar grenade attack on BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's residence. The arrest occurred in Delhi..
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Delhi's chief minister, Rekha Gupta, has appealed to citizens to refrain from discarding food, particularly chapati, on roads. She emphasized that this practice..
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Saturday, took to 'X', and shared that she saw a man in a car throwing a 'roti' at a stray cow to feed it. What did she do..
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated proceedings to seize assets worth over Rs 700 crore belonging to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), a company..
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Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for obstructing the Ayushman Bharat scheme, predicting a BJP victory in the state...
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Justice Chandrachud and his wife, Kalpana Das, adopted two daughters-Priyanka and Mahi-who suffer from a rare genetic disorder called nemaline myopathy.
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As K. Annamalai steps down as Tamil Nadu BJP chief, speculation is rife about his next role. He might be appointed as a central minister in Delhi, given an..
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After days of soaring temperatures, the national capital and the adjoining areas breathed a sigh of relief with a slight change in weather. Strong winds and..
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Delhi experienced a welcome temperature drop as dusty storms swept through the city for two consecutive days, causing some damage like fallen tree branches. The..
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For a second day in row, Delhiites witnessed strong, dusty winds hitting the national capital on Friday evening, i.e., April 11.
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Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key plotter of the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai, was successfully extradited to India from the US on Thursday, i.e., April 10. Earlier today,..
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Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key figure in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has been extradited from the US to India. This followed a long legal battle. An NIA team brought..
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Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key plotter of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been formally arrested by the NIA in India after being extradited from the US...
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday evening formally arrested Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the key conspirator in the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror..
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Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited to India from the US after a 15-year legal battle. The NIA will take custody, with..
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Delhi's new chief minister, Rekha Gupta, expressed disbelief and gratitude upon assuming office, describing it as a dreamlike experience. Gupta, the BJP's first..
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Delhi experienced a sudden weather shift with dusty storms bringing down temperatures after a warm night. The weather department forecasts rain and..
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Delhi experienced a sudden weather shift with dusty storms bringing down temperatures after a warm night. The weather department forecasts rain and..
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Tahawwur Rana, a 64-year-old Pakistani-born Canadian national and one of the key plotters of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, landed at Delhi's Palam Airport..
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Senior advocate Dayan Krishnan, who led India's successful extradition case against 26/11 Mumbai attack plotter Tahawwur Rana in the US, will now spearhead the..
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A business class passenger on Air India’s Delhi-Bangkok flight urinated on a co-passenger before landing on April 9, 2025. Air India confirmed the incident and..
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Air India said that an incident of "unruly passenger behavior" was reported on its Delhi-Bangkok flight on April 9 and the matter has been reported to the..
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Former ICMR chief Soumya Swaminathan has publicly criticized Air India, labeling her experience as "terrible." Despite her loyalty and sufficient mileage, she..
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On Monday, AAP Leader and LoP Atishi wrote to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta over the issue of rising school fees in private schools and urged to issue orders..
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Light rain is anticipated on April 10 and 11, potentially decreasing temperatures by about two degrees Celsius. The heatwave alert will be removed as winds are..
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This new fee, which will be collected alongside property tax, will effectively raise the overall annual costs for homeowners.
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As per the draft EV Policy 2.0, no CNG autorickshaw registration will be allowed from August 15 this year.
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Tahawwur Rana, the mastermind behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, is expected to arrive in India, prompting special security arrangements in Delhi and Mumbai jails...
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In Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar, a drunk driver, Prem Kumar, struck and injured six pedestrians, including five UPSC aspirants, on Tuesday evening. Kumar, employed..
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With the temperature rising in the capital amid heatwave conditions, the Delhi government on Tuesday advised people to stay safe and take steps to avoid..
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The Delhi transport department will soon start registering women for a new smart card.
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