The Latest Breaking News from New Delhi

Dipped in devotion, with Kanwars hoisted on their shoulders, Shiva devotees have begun their annual journey from Delhi to Haridwar. But once again, some among them are drawing attention for all the wrong reasons – reports of looting, vandalism, and assaults by Kanwariyas have been surfacing along the entire route.

Around 1,000 jhuggis, housing 8,000 people, in Delhi’s Jai Hind Camp have had no electricity since Tuesday after the power connection to their houses was disconnected. Locals say they never got a notice before “Delhi police and others” came and cut off their electricity. 

Social media platform says India government ordered it last week to block 2,355 accounts, including two Reuters handles.

While several citizens in Delhi have faced action over end-of-life petrol and diesel vehicles, the Delhi Police itself appears to be violating the same rules it is meant to enforce.

Vehicles cause nearly half of Delhi’s air pollution – and old vehicles pollute even more.

When US President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for lunch at the White House Cabinet Room and later in the Oval Office, it is said to have touched a “raw nerve” in New Delhi. 

Plan to deny fuel to older vehicles sparks anger among middle-class car owners

Islamabad has blamed India for backing groups that carry out attacks in Pakistan, something New Delhi denies.

Drawing room conversations often reveal what’s truly on people’s minds.