Delhi
Air India Arranges Special Flight to Rescue Passengers Stranded in Milan Before Diwali Festival
Oct 19, 2025 09:02 pm CST
Air India has organized a special recovery flight from Milan to Delhi on Sunday to repatriate over 250 passengers stranded since Friday due to a technical issue with their Dreamliner aircraft. The airline expedited repairs and secured approvals for flight AI138D to ensure travelers can return to India in time for Diwali celebrations, while also providing options for those previously rebooked on post-festival flights.
Dry Day Schedule During Indian Festivals: Liquor Availability on Dhanteras, Diwali and Bhai Dooj
Oct 18, 2025 05:47 pm CST
A comprehensive guide to liquor availability during the Indian festive season. Dhanteras and Bhai Dooj will not be dry days, but Diwali will see liquor shops closed in several states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. The article details alcohol regulations, penalties for public drinking, and provides a complete schedule of upcoming dry days in November and December.
Rishi Sunak Reveals His Love for Indian Sweets During NDTV World Summit Visit to Delhi
Oct 18, 2025 02:34 am CST
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shared his fondness for traditional Indian sweets during the NDTV World Summit 2025, revealing his Diwali shopping priorities included visiting Delhi's famous Bengali Sweet Market where he enjoyed kulfi and purchased jalebi and barfi to take home. He also reflected on valuable life lessons learned from his in-laws, Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty.
PM Modi Highlights RSS's Role in Transforming Individuals from 'I' to 'We' for Nation Building
Oct 01, 2025 03:24 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the RSS centenary celebrations in Delhi, emphasizing how the organization fosters character development and national unity. He described the RSS as an inspirational platform where individuals transition from self-focus to collective purpose, highlighting its historical contributions to India's freedom struggle and its resilience against repeated attempts to suppress it.
PM Modi to Participate in CR Park's Durga Puja Celebrations at Kali Mandir on Ashtami
Sep 30, 2025 10:18 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join Durga Puja celebrations at CR Park's iconic Kali Mandir on Ashtami, prompting enhanced security measures and traffic restrictions throughout South Delhi until October 2. This significant cultural visit highlights the importance of the festival to Delhi's Bengali community, with the temple complex serving as a spiritual hub since the 1970s.
India's Strategic Indus River Project: Transforming Water Management Before 2029 Elections
Sep 25, 2025 05:26 pm CST
India is developing a major water management initiative by connecting the Indus and Beas Rivers through a 14-km tunnel, scheduled for completion before the 2029 elections. Following the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, this strategic project aims to maximize India's water utilization across northern states including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan, addressing irrigation needs and strengthening national water security.
Man Robbed Of Jewellery At Gunpoint Near Delhi's Bharat Mandapam
Sep 25, 2025 02:50 am CST
A man carrying jewellery on his scooter was allegedly robbed at gunpoint on Wednesday by bike-borne assailants near Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, police said.
Monsoon Exits Delhi Early, Earliest Withdrawal Since 2002
Sep 25, 2025 02:15 am CST
The southwest monsoon has officially withdrawn from Delhi and adjoining regions a day ahead of its usual schedule, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.
Artificial Rain In Delhi Soon? Aviation Body Okays Cloud Seeding Trials
Sep 25, 2025 01:13 am CST
Delhi may soon witness artificial rain for the first time, as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has cleared cloud seeding trials over the city between October 1 and November 30 this year.
Ashoka University Professor Accused Of Stealing Mohenjodaro Dancing Girl Replica From Delhi Museum
Sep 24, 2025 09:47 pm CST
A professor of a private university was briefly arrested for allegedly stealing a replica of the iconic Mohenjo-Daro Dancing Girl statue from the National Museum in Delhi.