In a major success for law enforcement agencies, the CBI, in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has secured the return of wanted fugitive Lakhvinder Kumar from the United States
An Air India flight from Nagpur to Delhi returned to Nagpur shortly after take-off on October 24 following a bird-hit, an Air India spokesperson said.
Three out of four households in Delhi-NCR are already experiencing the ill-effects of toxic air, with common complaints ranging from sore throat and cough to burning eyes, headaches and disturbed sleep, according to an online survey
Elsewhere, Vimal Khumar and Pradosh Ranjan Paul struck massive hundreds as Tamil Nadu piled up 399 against Nagaland on the opening day.
Delhi's political temperature soared on Saturday after the Delhi Pollution Control Committee reported worsening water quality in the Yamuna, just ahead of Chhath Puja, when thousands of devotees are expected to take a holy dip.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is set to reopen its upgraded Terminal 2 (T2) on Sunday, coinciding with the start of the winter schedule.
T2, built by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) four decades ago, was shut for renovation works in April this year. It has an annual capacity to handle 15 million passengers.
The government will also revise the age criteria for the foundational stage from the next year in a phased manner.
The sudden exposure to smoke, toxic gases, and fine particulate matter has left the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with chronic respiratory or cardiac illnesses struggling to cope.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital improved on Saturday morning but remained under the "poor" category, with Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) already in effect across Delhi-NCR.
The city recorded its lowest minimum temperature in October in the last two years, dropping to a minimum of 17 degrees Celsius on Thursday night, while the air quality improved, moving into the 'poor' category after remaining in the 'very poor' categ
Behind their smartphone and laptop screens, two men were slowly drawn into the dark web of ISIS propaganda and eventually allegedly converted it into a plot to strike Delhi on Diwali
With the city's air quality remaining in the "poor" category, Delhiites are rushing to stock up on air purifiers and masks, leading to a 60-70 per cent jump in sales, traders said.
A 21-year-old man was arrested after a brief chase with a large consignment of illegal alcohol in Delhi's Dwarka, an official said on Friday.
The DRI has dismantled a narcotics manufacturing and distribution network operating across the Delhi-NCR region and seized contraband worth about Rs 109 crore and arrested 26 foreign nationals.
As winter wraps Delhi in its misty charm, there is no better time to trade the city's smog for crisp mountain air or quiet countryside mornings.
A man from Goa was arrested for allegedly duping a woman and her family of Rs 1.10 crore by posing as the CEO of multiple companies and offering them job and investment schemes on social media, a police official said on Friday.
Ayush Badoni is set to captain Delhi in their second Elite Group D Ranji Trophy fixture against Himachal Pradesh, starting at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.
The Delhi government's Home Department has announced a significant reshuffle in the ranks of the Delhi Police, issuing a fresh order of transfers and postings for several senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers across key divisions.
The science of creating artificial rain was witnessed by NDTV's science editor Pallava Bagla in 2018 when he flew in a plane that studied the outcome.
In a late-night accident, two cousins were burnt to death after their Fortuner SUV collided with a truck and caught fire in outer Delhi's Rani Bagh area in the early hours of Thursday.
The Delhi High Court has granted an interim stay against key orders issued by FSSAI, effectively pausing the ban on use of ORS branding for certain beverage products.
A 20-year-old man from Bhopal has been arrested for having alleged links with an Islamic State (ISIS)-inspired terror module.
"So nice to be in New Delhi during this festive season," said Akshata Murty, while attending rehearsals of a dance event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
Coronavirus outbreak: Take necessary precautions. Practise personal hygiene and social isolation. Utilise this time to do all the things you never found the time to do earlier. Here are some more tips to maintain your mental health by Psychiatrist Dr Sanjay Chugh
Hopefully, you are following social distancing and not mingling, especially with large groups or in crowded places. Can wearing a mask help? Here's what doctors say:
People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
Coronavirus India: Airlines have been asked to ensure distance at check-in counters and enough space as passengers wait for their flights
With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.


Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.


Wash hands with warm or cold water. Lather soap to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under finger nails before rinsing off. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the time spent should be 20 seconds (or the time taken to sing the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice).


If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.


The hand sanitizer should be applied to one palm before rubbing the hands together. While rubbing, the gel should be spread all over the hands and fingers, covering all surfaces until completely dry.


Cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.


Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria. Coronavirus is the type of virus with an outer wrapping, called an envelope, which alcohol can kills.


Despite many DIY sites and programmes suggesting it, vodka doesn’t have enough alcohol content to effectively kill microbes.
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
It is a small effort to keep Indians well informed with medical facts and the news that matters the most in their daily lives during the current lock-down. A campaign of hope despite of all of us being isolated.
The campaign will recognise and acknowledge the unsung heroes who are at the forefront of this battle against the coronavirus – doctors, the police, community kitchens, the suppliers of essential commodities. Pan-India stories on the effort being made to combat the virus – narrated by the administrators, the police and government bodies. We will also showcase how hygiene and handwashing are critical in this fight against Novel Coronavirus.

