Topic: DelhiState

Dhanteras gridlock hits Delhi, buses remain stuck at Anand Vihar

The rush to return home ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali affected traffic in Delhi, with heavy congestion around Anand Vihar bus terminal on Friday.

Dhanteras sales hit record Rs 1.25 lakh crore across India

Markets across India saw strong Dhanteras buying, with trade crossing Rs 1.25 lakh crore, including more than Rs 66 thousand crore in gold and silver.

DDA to provide free land, lighting and cleaning for Chhath Puja

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has directed the DDA to provide free land and ponds for Chhath Puja ghats, with lighting and cleaning arrangements.

Stubble burning in Pakistan triples, raises concerns over Delhi air

NASA satellite data show stubble burning incidents in Pakistan’s Punjab rose sharply, raising concern over possible impact on Delhi-NCR air pollution.

Chawri Bazaar collapse: Families kept searching for missing loved ones

The atmosphere around the debris became deeply painful after an under-construction building collapsed in Chawri Bazaar in Old Delhi, as families searched for loved ones.

Major fire at Delhi Gaffar Market spreads to four-storey building

A major fire broke out in a shop at Gaffar Market in Delhi’s Karol Bagh early Friday and spread to a four-storey commercial building.

Delhi offers rooftop solar up to 3 kW with ₹1.56 lakh

Delhi is offering rooftop solar plants up to 3 kW without initial payment for eligible domestic consumers, with subsidies of up to ₹1.56 lakh under the scheme.

PMO seeks report from commissioner on Delhi Police headquarters gherao

The PMO has sought a detailed report from Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar on the protest and gherao outside Delhi Police headquarters.

Major fire at Gaffar Market, mobile battery suspected as cause

A major fire broke out at Gaffar Market in Karol Bagh, Delhi, with a mobile battery shop suspected as the possible origin. No casualties were reported.

Major fire at Gaffar Market, mobile battery suspected as cause

A major fire broke out at Gaffar Market in Karol Bagh, Delhi, with a mobile battery shop suspected as the possible origin. No casualties were reported.

Dhanteras gridlock in Delhi: vehicles crawl from Anand Vihar to Ghazipur

On Dhanteras, heavy traffic pressure triggered severe jams in Delhi, with vehicles crawling from Anand Vihar to Ghazipur and diversions imposed near key routes.

Three fires in Delhi spark panic, chaos in busy markets

Three fire incidents within a few hours on Friday caused panic in Delhi, with blazes reported at Gaffar Market, New Azadpur Market and Shanti Mohalla.

Supreme Court voices concern over Delhi-NCR toxic air, 30-cigarette risk

The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR as the court was told breathing the air posed a risk like smoking 30 cigarettes a day.

Supreme Court Links Diwali Gift Culture To Rising Vehicle Pollution

The Supreme Court expressed concern over worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR and linked expensive Diwali gifts and increased vehicle movement to pollution.

Major fire at Delhi Gaffar Market spreads to four-storey building

A major fire broke out in a shop at Gaffar Market in Delhi’s Karol Bagh early Friday and spread to a four-storey commercial building.

Kriti Sanon case: High Court clarifies scope of personality rights

The Delhi High Court made key observations on personality rights while hearing actress Kriti Sanon’s petition over alleged misuse of her identity.

Ambedkar University, CPRG sign research pact on AI, digital governance

Dr. BR Ambedkar University Delhi has signed an MoU with CPRG for joint research and academic work in public policy, digital governance, AI and emerging technologies.

312 kg illegal firecrackers found hidden inside bed in Shahdara

Police arrested a 26-year-old man in Shahdara after around 312 kg of illegal firecrackers were recovered from his house, hidden in a cupboard and double bed.

Rape accused brought to India from Dubai with Interpol’s help

Delhi Police, with Interpol and central agencies, brought back an absconding rape accused from the UAE after a Red Corner Notice was issued.

Delhi traders write to Rahul Gandhi, warn of nationwide protest

Delhi traders have written to Rahul Gandhi alleging business losses due to the INDIA alliance rally and warning of a nationwide protest after Diwali.