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connaught place news

Shops in Delhi's CP shut early; 17 metro stations closed again

Shops in Delhi's Connaught Place were given notices to shut early as protests continue in central Delhi.
Updated on Jul 24, 2026 10:43 am IST

Shops, restaurants, offices in Connaught Place shut early amid heightened security

The advisory issued said, “Looking at the critical situation around CP, all shops and establishments, including offices and restaurants, in Connaught Place shall close for the day by 6.30 pm, today that is 23.07.2026.” (HT Photo)
Published on Jul 24, 2026 08:32 am IST

Delhi's CP advised to shut early, CJP doubts move: 'What's govt up to?'

Police personnel remain on high alert near Connaught place area a day after the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest, with heightened security arrangements in place in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Published on Jul 23, 2026 06:08 pm IST

2 RAF personnel among four injured in separate incidents; FIR lodged in two cases

Protesters at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Vipin Kumar/Hindustan Times)
Published on Jul 23, 2026 08:23 am IST

Day after CJP protests, Delhi's CP wears scars of chaos, broken glass & violence

A view of the Outer Circle near Regal Cinema in Connaught Place following the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest on Monday.
Updated on Jul 21, 2026 06:33 pm IST

The delight Wenger’s has been for Delhi for 100 years

Wenger's is in Block A in the Inner Circle of Connaught Place.
Published on Jul 12, 2026 06:44 am IST

The gastronomification of urban India: Emergence of food hubs across cities

The number of restaurants and bars in Connaught Place have grown multifold in the past two decades. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 29, 2026 11:59 am IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on June 18 in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram

Gram it: Delhi recorded its coolest day of June on Tuesday, with Safdarjung, which the the city’s base station, registering a maximum temperature of 33.3 degrees Celsius — 5.5 degrees below normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Against the backdrop of shifting skies, this centuries-old monument in Lodhi Gardens offered a rare respite from Delhi’s heat.
Published on Jun 18, 2026 12:00 am IST

American man's gesture for elderly woman selling pens in Delhi wins hearts

A US traveller bought pens from an elderly woman in Delhi’s CP and gave her all the cash he had left.
Published on Jun 13, 2026 03:01 pm IST

Delhi Police conducts anti-terror drill at Palika Bazar

Delhi Police conducts anti-terror drill at Palika Bazar
Published on May 17, 2026 10:50 pm IST

Enforcement drive against illegal parking on Baba Kharak Singh Marg

Photo for representation (HT)
Published on May 02, 2026 03:42 am IST

26-year-old Delhi High Court advocate jumps to death from high-rise CP hotel

Police was informed about the incident at The Royal Plaza hotel around 9.15 pm on Sunday. Photo for representation
Published on Apr 20, 2026 01:20 pm IST

LG seeks action plan to make CP, Khan Market pedestrian-friendly

The pedestrianisation plan for Connaught Place has been on the cards for over two decades and NDMC held train runs in 2019 and 2022. (HT Archive)
Published on Apr 16, 2026 04:48 am IST

Delhiwale: City by chandeliers

The reflection of the chandelier is spreading across the piano’s slanted lid. (Mayank Austen Soofi)
Published on Mar 31, 2026 04:10 am IST

Delhi LG visits Connaught Place, interacts with youth

According to officials, the LG interacted at length with people from diverse backgrounds, especially professionals and the youth (HT)
Published on Mar 30, 2026 04:52 am IST

Delhi man poses as foreigner, confronts auto driver over 6,000 fare to CP

A man tested an auto driver by offering 6,000 for a short ride.
Published on Mar 16, 2026 03:00 pm IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on March 3 in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram

Gram it: Delhi's Spring is all set to play Holi with colourful flowers taking over the city's gardens. Here's how it spread out the play of yellow on a pleasant day at Lodhi Gardens.
Published on Mar 03, 2026 11:34 am IST

Art on display in the ruins of an abandoned building in Connaught Place

The exhibition can be viewed till February 28, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Entry is free. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)
Published on Feb 23, 2026 05:03 pm IST

Young citizens get a glimpse of modern policing at Delhi Police Exhibition 2026

School students were among the many young visitors who got a glimpse of Delhi Police's day-to-day functioning, at the recently held exhibition in the city.
Published on Feb 23, 2026 10:01 am IST

Robbers make off with 6.6L from restaurant in CP Outer Circle

Police said 4 people were involved. (Representative photo)
Published on Feb 23, 2026 03:04 am IST

Author bargains for pirated copy of her own book in Delhi. Watch

An author was seen negotiating with a street vendor selling a pirated version of her own book.
Published on Feb 20, 2026 04:46 pm IST

AI summit impact: Delhi 5-star hotel rooms cross 1 lakh per night

The AI Impact Summit will take place at Bharat Mandapam in central Delhi from February 16 to 20.
Updated on Feb 09, 2026 01:04 pm IST

NDMC gears up for India-AI Impact Summit 2026; central Delhi to get G20-style makeover

NDMC gears up for India-AI Impact Summit 2026; central Delhi to get G20-style makeover
Published on Feb 06, 2026 06:52 pm IST

Fatal assault in CP: Deceased's father seeks probe into role of son's friend present on spot

Fatal assault in CP: Deceased's father seeks probe into role of son's friend present on spot
Published on Feb 04, 2026 03:30 pm IST

Fight over matchbox turns fatal: Man dies after helmet assault in Delhi’s CP by delivery agents

36-year-old victim Shivam Gupta
Published on Feb 04, 2026 11:38 am IST

Spat over water, helmet attack: Businessman, 36, beaten to death in Delhi's CP

Two men have been taken into custody, with further probe underway to determine the roles of those involved, police sources said.
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 05:46 am IST

Night out in CP turns tragic; Delhi man dies after being beaten with helmet

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Updated on Feb 04, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Connaught Place’s Super Bazar may be redeveloped as NDMC begins revival process

Super Bazar in Connaught Place may soon be redeveloped, as the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is set to place a redevelopment proposal before its council at an upcoming meeting.
Updated on Jan 23, 2026 06:13 pm IST

Delhiwale: Landmark through generations

The Amrit Book Company shop in CP with the framed photo of the late founder. (Mayank Austen Soofi)
Published on Jan 20, 2026 04:30 am IST

NDMC to spruce up Lutyens’ Delhi ahead of AI Impact Summit

NDMC will remove overhead cables, refurbish fountains and set up a control room with nodal officers in high-visibility zones. (HT Archive)
Published on Jan 12, 2026 04:32 am IST