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national capital region news

Rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, red alert issued for capital

Women cover themselves during rainfall, at Connaught Place, in New Delhi, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 06:00 pm IST

No change in NCR as Centre notifies districts from Rajasthan

The gazette notification reflects the state’s district reorganisation carried out in 2023 (HT)
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 10:49 pm IST

6.2-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan jolts Delhi-NCR

No initial loss to any life or damage to any property has been reported.
Published on Jun 28, 2026 04:24 am IST

Statewide SIR drive: In one week Haryana achieves 76% coverage in enumeration form distribution, says Khattar

Faridabad lags in the state with only 42.41% coverage, despite having 1650 BLOs, while another NCR district, Gurgaon, also has a low distribution rate of 54.53% of forms to voters. (HT File)
Published on Jun 22, 2026 05:36 am IST

Regional Plan 2041 proposes 4 greenfield cities along RRTS

The cities will get funding based on the plans prepared by the states, showcasing affordable housing, green cover and transportation plans to support balanced urbanisation, he added. (HT)
Published on Jun 17, 2026 04:26 am IST

‘No change in NCR boundary, 3-zone system for green curbs’: Union minister

Speaking after the meeting at Vigyan Bhawan, chairperson and Union housing and urban affairs minister Manohar Lal Khattar said, “The entire area that was previously fixed will remain as it is. There will be no change.” (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jun 17, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Re-delineation of NCR boundaries: Haryana proposal to shrink its NCR area shelved, existing boundaries to stay intact

Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar is greeted by Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini in the presence of Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during the 42nd meeting of the National Capital Region Planning Board at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday. (@cmohry)
Published on Jun 17, 2026 03:54 am IST

NCR master plan 2041 to be reviewed today

NCR master plan 2041 to be reviewed today
Published on Jun 16, 2026 04:04 am IST

NCR industrial emission data fragmented, undermining pollution control efforts: CSE

NCR industrial emission data fragmented, undermining pollution control efforts: CSE
Published on Jun 05, 2026 03:32 pm IST

UP targets 35% reduction in NCR air pollution this year

UP chief secretary SP Goyal. (File)
Published on Jun 04, 2026 04:00 am IST

Time-bound action plan key in fighting Delhi pollution: LG

At a meeting with the chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management on Monday, Sandhu also reviewed anti-pollution measures leading up to winter. (HT archive)
Published on Jun 02, 2026 03:58 am IST

Delhi may see light rain again amid dip in temperature | Check IMD forecast

People enjoy during a heavy rain at Kartavya path, in New Delhi, India, May 30, 2026.
Updated on May 31, 2026 01:32 pm IST

Delhi plans new e-way links to Katra, Dehradun to ease NCR congestion

Officials said the link will provide direct connectivity from the Delhi-Katra Expressway to Delhi, Gurugram, IGI Airport, UER-II and the Dwarka Expressway. (Representative photo)
Published on May 29, 2026 03:24 am IST

‘It’s hard to survive’: Noida auto drivers seek revision of fares after CNG price rise

A transport department official, requesting anonymity, acknowledged that there has been no revision in auto fares for the past several years. “It comes under the Meerut division, which provides permits to drive. If anyone approaches us, the issue will be escalated to senior officials,” he said. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
Published on May 22, 2026 07:24 am IST

Delhi-NCR imposes GRAP-1 anti-pollution curbs as AQI turns ‘poor’ in May

Delhi-NCR imposes GRAP-I anti-pollution curbs as AQI turns ‘poor’ in May
Updated on May 19, 2026 07:15 pm IST

Haryana cabinet decisions: Only CNG, EV and cleaner fuel vehicles for cab aggregators in NCR

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini presided the meeting on Monday. (File)
Published on May 19, 2026 05:18 am IST

Noida: Five men held for robbing commuters of cash after offering them lifts

The five men in the custody of Sector 39 police on Friday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
Published on May 16, 2026 04:44 am IST

Albino nilgai sighted in JNU wilderness

While it is a new record for Delhi, similar observations have previously been reported from the states of Maharashtra and Rajasthan, said Faiyaz Khudsar, scientist-in-charge of Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) biodiversity parks programme. (Surya Prakash)
Published on May 11, 2026 03:08 am IST

CAQM orders closure of 9 factories after inspections across NCR

The squads covered construction and demolition (C&D) sites, industrial units and diesel generator (DG) sets.
Published on Apr 19, 2026 03:08 am IST

NCAP: Delhi cuts PM10 by 17% in 7 years, but NCR still worst

Early morning pollution haze over Noida recently. (Sunil Ghosh /HT Photo)
Published on Apr 08, 2026 04:02 am IST

Jewar was a crime hub before, now it stands for growth: Aviation minister at Noida airport opening

PM Narendra Modi along with other senior ministers during the inauguration ceremony of Noida airport. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 29, 2026 04:08 am IST

PM to inaugurate Noida International Airport today

An inside view of the Noida International Airport. (ANI PHOTO)
Published on Mar 28, 2026 07:58 am IST

CAQM calls for stringent C&D norms from April 1

CAQM calls for stringent C&D norms from April 1
Published on Mar 28, 2026 03:22 am IST

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 2nd int’l airport in Delhi-NCR

Phase I of the airport, developed at a total investment of around 11,200 crore on a public-private partnership (PPP) model, is among the largest greenfield airport projects in the country, the statement said on Thursday. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 27, 2026 05:42 am IST

3,900-m runway, 12 million pax per year: All about Noida International Airport-I

LIVE: PM Modi inaugurates Phase I Of Noida International Airport In Uttar Pradesh | Modi LIVE
Published on Mar 26, 2026 02:19 pm IST

Haryana cabinet approves Delhi-Panipat-Karnal RRTS corridor

Haryana cabinet approves Delhi-Panipat-Karnal RRTS corridor
Published on Mar 24, 2026 09:43 pm IST

Remote sensing can help in NCR’s pollution battle

Delhi’s air pollution is driven by particulate matter, especially PM2.5. But the existing Pollution Under Control (PUC) system for vehicular emissions does not measure PM2.5 at all. (HT Archive)
Updated on Mar 19, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Delhi to get cloudy skies, rain in coming days; IMD issues thunderstorm warning

Fresh western disturbance to bring rain, lightning and gusty winds across Western Himalayas and NW India; IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Assam and Arunachal.
Updated on Mar 15, 2026 10:58 pm IST

PM Modi to inaugurate two new Delhi Metro corridors on March 8

Rekha Gupta said the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Majlis Park-Maujpur-Babarpur section of the Delhi Metro Pink Line and the Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park section of the Delhi Metro Magenta Line.
Updated on Mar 06, 2026 07:38 am IST