Delhi

CAPF deployment in Delhi raised to 26k ahead of CJP stir on Saturday

Published on Oct 08, 2026 07:53 am IST

Heavy security deployed during India Bloc leaders protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Ashoka Road in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

Opposition protests over SIR disrupt traffic across Delhi

Traffic was further disrupted as protesters, including parliamentarians of the INDIA bloc, marched towards Jantar Mantar. (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

Published on Oct 08, 2026 07:52 am IST

Delhi HC judge recuses self from hearing Gymkhana Club case

The court recused itself from hearing the suits filed by the DGC Staff Welfare Association governing body.

Published on Oct 08, 2026 07:52 am IST

SIR: Delhi poll officials verify 1,362,162 electoral roll deficiencies

The verification is part of the ongoing exercise to dispose of notices, claims and objections received during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. (HT Archive)

Published on Oct 08, 2026 07:52 am IST

CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Z+ security upgraded amid SIR protests, unrest

A street outside CEC’s residence in Delhi. (HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 08, 2026 08:43 am IST

Delhi plans integrated juvenile justice complex at Alipur, proposes 950-bed capacity

The proposed complex, spread over 8.43 acres (34,155 sq m), is planned as a child-friendly and rehabilitative facility for children in conflict with law, officials said. (Representative photo)

Published on Oct 08, 2026 07:51 am IST

Over 3.5 million free trips recorded since Saheli card launch: Delhi govt

(HT Archive)

Published on Oct 08, 2026 07:50 am IST

165 kg narcotics worth ₹515 crore destroyed by Delhi customs

According to the customs commissioner, between April and September this year, Delhi Customs at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport made 89 cases of drug seizures involving approximately 611kg of narcotic substances, including hydroponic weed, heroin and cocaine. (Representative photo)

Published on Oct 08, 2026 07:50 am IST

2 children, pregnant woman among 3 dead in Seemapur building collapse in Delhi

A view of NDRF, Delhi Fire Service, Civil Defence and Delhi Police personnel carrying out rescue operations after a five-storey building collapsed in the Seemapuri area of New Delhi.

Updated on Oct 08, 2026 06:42 am IST

'I want water': Pregnant woman's final call from under debris after Seemapuri building collapse

The search for missing family members continued even as ambulances brought the rescued and injured to the hospital.

Updated on Oct 08, 2026 07:03 am IST

Another Delhi building collapse, same-old script: How enforcement gap has failed to prevent mishaps

A view of NDRF, Delhi Fire Service, Civil Defence and Delhi Police personnel carrying out rescue operations after a five-storey building collapsed in the Seemapuri area of New Delhi.

Updated on Oct 08, 2026 06:57 am IST

Centre clears ₹65-crore project to modernise property surveys in Delhi colonies

Chief minister Rekha Gupta said the project would make survey, mapping and documentation of properties more transparent, systematic and time-bound. (Representative photo)

Published on Oct 08, 2026 12:46 am IST

DDA begins in-situ rehabilitation of 45 JJ clusters housing 21,229 families in Delhi

The Master Plan of Delhi 2047 (MPD-2047) was notified by the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs in August.

Published on Oct 07, 2026 04:32 pm IST

'Tried to force us into car': 3 arrested after Nagaland woman's complaint in Delhi

Police initially said the three accused had joined the investigation but had not been arrested as officers sought to establish the sequence of events.

Published on Oct 07, 2026 06:10 pm IST

4 held for fake currency racket, notes with face value of ₹10.50 lakh seized

Published on Oct 07, 2026 02:42 pm IST

HC judge recuses self from hearing Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction case

Published on Oct 07, 2026 12:40 pm IST

Failing to keep pace: Delhi's waste processing gap widens; 44% of waste remains unprocessed

The civic body, in its report, has said that around 60% (8100 tonnes) of the garbage it collects is non-biodegradable, while 40% (5400 tonnes) is classified as wet, biodegradable waste.

Updated on Oct 07, 2026 08:33 pm IST

Govt to strengthen youth-led community mobilisation for tuberculosis elimination

Published on Oct 07, 2026 11:18 am IST

Delhi braces for a warmer day as temperature rises, AQI shows improvement

The city’s 24-hour average AQI on Tuesday was 179, also in the ‘moderate’ category, compared with 184 on Monday and 187 on Sunday.

Published on Oct 07, 2026 02:08 pm IST

Delhi govt to hire consultancy for Maulana Azad Medical College redevelopment

The redevelopment plan will cover MAMC, Lok Nayak Hospital, GB Pant Hospital, Guru Nanak Eye Centre and Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Oct 07, 2026 10:31 am IST

CAQM proposes ‘clean-air zone’ for Connaught Place inner circle

The inner circle of Connaught Place could be the starting point for a clean-air or low emission zone (LEZ), with vehicles being kept out of the area and the space be redesigned to encourage walking and public movement

Updated on Oct 07, 2026 08:15 am IST

Marginalised women bear brunt of poor pedestrian infra: Experts at Urban Adda 2026

An associate professor at IIT-Delhi, said women from marginalised communities were particularly dependent on walking but often had to navigate unsafe roads.

Updated on Oct 07, 2026 09:38 am IST

Water proximity must guide data centre projects: TERI expert at Urban Adda 2026

The warning comes as India rapidly expands its data-centre and AI infrastructure, with experts saying companies continue to place greater emphasis on power and connectivity than on long-term water availability.

Updated on Oct 07, 2026 09:38 am IST