Latest Delhi News & Updates

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Tesla on Wednesday unveiled the new six-seater Model Y L in India, expanding its local portfolio with a family-focused electric SUV designed for space, comfort and performance. The launch took place at the Ballard Pier Downtown Experience Centre, with online bookings opening immediately on the company’s official website.The Model Y L will be available for public viewing starting April 23, 2026, at Tesla’s experience centres in key locations, including Bandra Kurla …

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) A Delhi court on Wednesday extended the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official Mudavath Devula and private company executive Bharat Mathur by two days in connection with a bribery case involving alleged payment of Rs 2.5 lakh for regulatory approvals. The accused were produced before the Rouse Avenue Court upon completion of their earlier three-day CBI remand.The probe agency had sought five days of furthe…

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Tourism activity in Pahalgam and the wider Kashmir Valley has shown clear signs of revival this year after the setback from the April 2025 attack by Pakistani terrorists, in which 26 tourists lost their lives.The return of domestic tourists, particularly from economically vibrant states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat and Delhi, has driven a steady rise in visitor numbers. Improved occupancy rates in hotels and transport services reflect strengthening demand, while local …

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (NITRD) in Delhi has been officially recognised as Zero Waste to Landfill becoming a benchmark for responsible and environmentally conscious waste management in India’s healthcare sector, the government said on Wednesday.The achievement came after a campus‑wide waste management overhaul, executed by the Why Waste Wednesdays Foundation under its Swachh Sankalp programme.The initiative proved structured …

Raipur/Bilaspur, April 22 (IANS) In a significant boost to regional connectivity, Bilaspur town of Chhattisgarh is set to be directly linked with the national Capital Delhi through a new flight service commencing on May 3.Operated by Alliance Air, the service will run every Sunday from Bilasa Devi Kevat Airport, fulfilling a long-standing demand of residents and travellers for seamless access to New Delhi.According to the schedule, the aircraft will depart Bilaspur at 6:45 P.M. and land at Indir…

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Thirty-five Delhi government officials were awarded the ‘Chief Minister’s Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Governance and Public Service Delivery 2026’ by Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, an official said on Tuesday.​ The award, instituted this year, was presented on the occasion of Civil Services Day for outstanding and innovative work in the administrative sphere, the official said in a statement.​The event wa…

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) In a relief for Delhi farmers, the Centre has accepted Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s request to restart government wheat procurement in the capital through the Food Corporation of India (FCI), an exercise that was discontinued in 2021-22, an official said on Tuesday.​ The decision is expected to ensure that farmers receive the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their produce while strengthening the local agricultural ecosystem, the official said.​The Chief Minister t…

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The weather across the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) has taken a sharp and unexpected turn, bringing with it intense heatwave conditions more typical of May and June, even as April draws to a close. After experiencing relatively mild and pleasant weather in March, reminiscent of February’s lingering chill, residents are now grappling with soaring temperatures and deteriorating air quality. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a continuous hea…

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) A violent incident was reported from northeast Delhi’s Sonia Vihar area, where a family was allegedly attacked inside their home after objecting to drug use near their residence in the fourth Pusta area, close to Durga Mandir.According to the family, some individuals regularly gathered at a vacant plot near their house and consumed drugs. The family had earlier raised a complaint regarding the issue, after which tensions between both sides increased.The situation fur…

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to visit Meerut, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, where he will attend the third convocation ceremony of IIMT University as the chief guest.According to the official itinerary, the Vice President is expected to begin his journey from Delhi in the morning, boarding the Namo Bharat (RRTS) train from Sarai Kale Khan station. He is slated to arrive at Begumpul station in Meerut, from where he will proceed by road to the university ca…