The countdown to Census 2027 has begun with over 700 trained officials set to conduct a door-to-door survey in Delhi as part of the first phase of the census exercise. The house-listing and housing census (HLO) will take place over the next 30 days, concluding on May 15. Officials explained that areas under the jurisdiction of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB) have been divided into 560 house-listing blocks, each covering around 180 households. The exerci

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has raised concerns about judicial impartiality, accusing Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of attending four events hosted by the Adhivakta Parishad, a lawyers' body linked to the RSS. Kejriwal, who has long opposed the BJP-RSS ideology, stated that the judge's participation in these events creates a reasonable apprehension that the case may not be handled impartially. The AAP chief called the Delhi liquor policy case political an

Chennai Super Kings secured their first victory of the Indian Premier League 2026 season with a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India, on Saturday, April 10, 2026. The result marked a turnaround for CSK after losing their opening three matches. Batting first after being sent in, Chennai posted a commanding total of 212 for 6 in 20 overs, driven by a standout performance from Sanju Samson. The wicketkeeper-batter delivered an unbeaten 115 off

A major security breach occurred at the Delhi Legislative Assembly when an unidentified car, a Tata Sierra with a Uttar Pradesh registration number, rammed through an iron barricade and gained access to the highly secured premises. The incident took place on Monday, April 6, 2026, at around 2 pm and sent shockwaves through the assembly complex. The vehicle entered the Delhi Assembly through Gate No. 2, an access point typically guarded by CRPF personnel, and remained inside the prem

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a change in weather conditions across Delhi NCR on April 7 and 8. Residents can expect strong winds, cloudy skies, and chances of rain along with isolated thunderstorms during these two days. On April 6, the weather remained normal with tempe

Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Delhi Chief Minister, has moved a recusal application before the Delhi High Court, requesting that Justice Swarn Kanta Sharma recuse herself from hearing the excise policy case. This legal maneuver follows the court’s previous decision on March 16, granting Kejriwal and 22 others more time to respond to the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) plea challenging their discharge in the case. Kejriwal has stated his intent to p

Delhi Capitals secured a convincing victory over Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Monday, April 7, 2026, finishing the chase at 164/4 in 18.1 overs after restricting Mumbai to 162/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The result marked Delhi’s second consecutive win of the season, lifting them to the top of the standings with four points. Scoreboard: Mumbai Indians: 162/6 (20.0 overs)

Delhi Capitals secured a convincing six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League matchup on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with the match concluding at approximately 11:04 PM IST. The result highlighted a composed run chase led by Sameer Rizvi, who delivered a standout performance under pressure. Chasing a modest target of 142, Delhi Capitals reached 145 for four in 17.1 overs, finishing the game comfortably with nearly three overs to spare. Rizvi anchored th

A major breakthrough in India’s counter-terror operations has led to the arrest of Shabbir Ahmad Lone, a suspected operative of Lashkar-e-Taiba, near the Delhi border. The arrest was carried out by the Special Cell of

Sonia Gandhi, the senior Congress leader, was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi after feeling unwell, according to sources on March 25, 2026. Both of her children, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were by her side at the hospital, although Rahul left after a while. The exact cause of her hospitalization has not been clarified yet. This hospitalization follows an earlier instance in January 2026, when Sonia Gandhi was admitted to the same hospital due to respiratory

The Delhi governmentis undertaking a transformative step in the capital’s public healthcare system

In a major turn of events in the Delhi Excise Policy scam case, the Delhi High Court has issued notices to all 23 accused, including Telangana Jagruthi leader Kavitha, former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia. This development follows the trial court's decision to discharge all the accused on February 27, 2025. The High Court’s action came after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed an appeal, challenging the trial court's discharge order. Sol

In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court has temporarily stayed the adverse remarks made by the Rouse Avenue Court against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which had earlier cleared Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia of all charges in the controversial liquor policy case. The local court had harshly criticized the CBI, describing its investigation as “demonstrably erroneous, economically illiterate, and legally unsustainable,” claiming that the prosecution failed to provide suff

Shakira, the Latina pop sensation, is making her highly anticipated return to India after 19 long years, with concerts in Mumbai and Delhi scheduled for April 2026. The excitement surrounding her shows is palpable, and the ticket prices are reflecting this buzz, with prices soaring as high as Rs 32,000 for exclusive access. The last time Shakira performed in India was back in 2007 during her Oral Fixation tour, and her return is generating much excitement. On March 1, 2026,

Kalvakuntla Kavitha, once infamously known as the Lady in Liquor Scam, has been officially acquitted by the CBI court in Delhi, clearing her of all charges related to the Delhi liquor scam case. This major legal victory for Kavitha comes after a series of intense political attacks and prolonged legal proceedings. Despite being accused and publicly scrutinized, the court determined there was a lack of criminal evidence to substantiate the allegations against her. The accusations

In a significant legal development, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia have been discharged from the Delhi excise policy case. A Delhi court ruled that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) failed to provide substantial evidence to support the serious charges against the two leaders. The court highlighted the lack of material evidence to substantiate the allegations against Kejriwal. It emphasized that serious charges, such as th

Delhi is set to make a significant mark on the global cinema map as it prepares to host its first-ever International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) from March 25 to March 31, 2026. Announced by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the festival will showcase more than 125 Indian and international films across multiple prestigious venues in the capital. This landmark event reflects Delhi’s growing ambition to become a major hub for cinema, culture, and creative collaboration. The curtain raiser for

Heritage Foods has filed a major defamation lawsuit worth Rs 100 crore against Sakshi Media, escalating tensions between the media organization and the business group. The case was filed in the Delhi High Court after Heritage Foods alleged that Sakshi Media published false and defamatory reports linking the company to another dairy entity without sufficient evidence. The company stated that these reports damaged its reputation and credibility, prompting legal action to protect its brand image

A tragic incident occurred in Delhi’s Jungpura area on Monday night when a 37-year-old woman, Sumati, was accidentally shot and killed by her son, Tarun, who was allegedly handling an illegal firearm at their home. The victim, a domestic help who supported her family, was struck in the face by a bullet from a country-made pistol while her son was reportedly showing it to her. The fatal shot led to her death on the spot. The incident was discovered after a PCR call was received fro

Several schools in the national capital were placed on high alert on Monday after bomb threat emails were sent to their official email IDs, triggering swift action from security agencies. According to officials, at least ten schools across different parts of Delhi received the threatening emails within a short time window, prompting immediate deployment of police teams, fire services, and bomb disposal squads to conduct thorough security checks on school premises. As per the informa