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Fire breaks out in four-storey building in Delhi, all residents evacuated

All residents trapped inside the building were safely evacuated
Updated on Jun 01, 2026 12:12 pm IST

Woman, two others, held for luring, robbing man in Mehrauli

Police said one of the accused is previously involved in at least six criminal cases, including robbery and theft. (Representative photo)
Published on Apr 18, 2026 04:12 am IST

Delhiwale: The baoli around the corner

One of Delhi’s most intriguing and lesser-known baolis stands beside the Sufi shrine of Hazrat Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki in Mehrauli. This afternoon, the well is covered by a metal grid. (HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 11, 2026 06:22 am IST

Delhi govt to set up STP to provide clean water for 13th century Mehrauli reservoir

Officials said that about 35 crore has been sanctioned for the STP, which will be built over 750sqm of land.
Published on Jan 20, 2026 04:22 am IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 23 November 2025

Gram it: Preparations are in full swing for the three-day Kirtan Darbar (November 23 to 25), beginning today, at the Red Fort. The celebration aims to commemorate the 350th death anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji. Here's a glimpse of the entry facade, which has been constructed at the venue that is expecting nearly 50,000 visitors amid a multi-layer security grid that has been put in place after the recent bomb explosion.
Published on Nov 23, 2025 05:07 am IST

Delhi's Phool waalon ki sair festival cancelled: Here's what the city will miss

The centuries-old tradition of Phool Walon Ki Sair is held at the Aam Bagh in Mehrauli.
Updated on Nov 06, 2025 01:39 pm IST

Delhi Police head constable injured in Mehrauli encounter, accused held

In retaliatory action, the Mehrauli Police team fired back and successfully overpowered the accused who was shot.
Published on Oct 25, 2025 10:47 am IST

Delhi daylight shooting case: 3 arrested in encounter

Delhi daylight shooting case: 3 arrested in encounter
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:15 pm IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 8 May 2025

Catch It Live on Thursday, 8 May 2025.
Published on May 07, 2025 08:30 pm IST

Delhi jewellers all set for Akshaya Tritiya with special offers and collections

Jewellery stores around the city are packed with customers during Akshaya Tritiya.
Published on Apr 30, 2025 12:30 pm IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 21 January 2025

Catch It Live on Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Published on Jan 20, 2025 09:15 pm IST

Delhiwale: Chai by the Qutub

A roadside chai stall near the Qutub Minar. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 10:55 pm IST

Delhiwale: Graves of Mehrauli

Mehrauli is a graveyard of various epochs of Delhi’s overlong history. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 05:18 am IST

Wrapped in religion: Radhika's Shrinathji lehenga to Nita's Gayatri Mantra saree

Radhika Merchant, Isha Ambani and Nita Ambani's most unique looks
Published on Jul 16, 2024 02:24 pm IST

Weaponising law and a lie to attack Indo-Islamic heritage

Muslims offer prayers at a mosque in New Delhi, India, Thursday, April 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) (AP)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 09:02 pm IST

18-yr-old raped, impregnated; case filed

The woman was found to be four months pregnant. (Representative photo)
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 05:48 am IST

Capital leaves its mark

Delhi’s voters, as seen on Saturday. (HT, ANI, PTI)
Updated on May 26, 2024 05:55 am IST

8-year-old girl kidnapped from south Delhi was also sexually assaulted: Police

8-year-old girl kidnapped from south Delhi was also sexually assaulted: Police
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 12:50 pm IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on May 5

Catch It Live on May 5
Published on May 05, 2024 07:00 am IST

Last Mughal emperor’s summer palace in dire need of restoration

Althought the structure is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, little has been done to restore it to its former glory. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 29, 2024 05:32 am IST

New sewage treatment plan for 13th-century reservoir in Delhi

New Delhi, India - Feb. 9, 2024: A view of Hauz-e-shamshi near Jahaz Mahal at Mehrauli in New Delhi, India, on Friday, February 9, 2024. (Photo by Raj K Raj/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Apr 20, 2024 01:44 am IST

Three-stage restoration planned for Delhi Sultanate-era reservoir

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The revival of the 13th century reservoir will be done in three stages, the first of which was concluded in the first week of February. From September to November last year, and then again, this month, 300 tonnes of water hyacinth, duckweed and algae was removed from the reservoir. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 19, 2024 03:02 pm IST

12th century shrine razed in DDA drive at Delhi’s Mehrauli

The shrine before the demolition drive in 2022. (Sair-e-Hind)
Updated on Feb 06, 2024 04:38 am IST

Delhi high court asks DDA to maintain status quo of Mehrauli mosque land

The Delhi high court said that its order would not preclude DDA from acting against other illegal properties in the area. (File)
Updated on Feb 05, 2024 02:43 pm IST

26-year-old woman constable in Delhi Police allegedly dies by suicide: Official

A call regarding the alleged suicide was received by the police control room in the morning. (Representative file image)
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 12:47 pm IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on August 12

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on August 12
Updated on Aug 11, 2023 09:52 pm IST

Conservation of Mughal-era palace in Delhi to begin by October

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Over the years, huge sandstone slabs from the gateway have fallen off, while deep cracks run across its length. Several slabs from the gateway’s ceiling have also collapsed over time. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 04:06 pm IST

Conservation work at Delhi’s Zafar Mahal set to begin

Zafar Mahal in Mehrauli in ruins. It was built by Akbar Shah II in 1820. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 12:31 am IST

Zafar Mahal: Last Mughal emperor’s summer palace falls into ruin

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Zafar Mahal in south Delhi’s Mehrauli. (Photo by Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sept 20, 2023 06:20 pm IST

Aaftab's family 'hidden somewhere', highlight them: Shraddha Walkar's father

Shraddha Walkar was allegedly killed by her boyfriend Aaftab Poonawala at a flat in south Delhi in May last year (ANI Photo)
Published on Apr 10, 2023 05:21 pm IST