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Cracks in windshield force Air India flight to return to airport in Delhi

An Air India flight was forced to return to IGI airport after being airborne for over an hour following cracks in the aircraft's windshield.

DDCA row: Now, AAP says it will file an FIR against Arun Jaitley

As the political slugfest over DDCA affairs intensified between AAP and Arun Jaitley, the party on Sunday night hit back at the Finance Minister.

DDCA row snowballs: AAP sets up inquiry commission; Jaitley to file defamation cases against Kejriwal

The decision came amid AAP's fierce attack on Jaitley over alleged irregularities in DDCA during his 13-year-old tenure as its chief till 2013

Delhi gangrape case: Juvenile to walk free after being released despite DCW petition

There is a lot of confusion over whether the juvenile convict in the Delhi gangrape case will be released on Sunday or not.

Delhi gangrape case: DCW moves SC in a last ditch attempt to stall juvenile's release

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) late tonight made a last-ditch attempt to stall the scheduled release of the juvenile convict in the December 16 gangrape case tomorrow by setting in motion the process to seek the intervention of the Supreme Court.

Delhi schools to remain shut for 15 days during odd-even scheme trial period

Delhi government ordered shutting down of schools in the national capital for 15 days from 1 January during the trial period of odd-even vehicle formula.

Dark day in history of country: DCW on HC's refusal to stay release of juvenile in gangrape case

The Delhi Commission for Women said the High Court's refusal to stay the release of the juvenile convict in the 16 December gangrape case was a "dark day".

Delhi gangrape case: High Court refuses to stay the release of juvenile convict

The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to pass directions on the extension of stay of the juvenile convicted in the 16 December 2012 Delhi gangrape case.

Kejriwal wins on spin: Jaitley hits back at Delhi CM's 'propaganda', tells Nitish and Mamata to back off

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has used the alleged DDCA scam to divert attention from Rajendra Kumar to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Alleged Al Qaeda financier arrested by Delhi Police

A 39-year-old man has been arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly acting as financier to al-Qaeda's Indian sub-continent (AQIS) module busted in New Delhi.

Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon: The awesome foursome of Dilwale

Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Varun Dhawan and Kirti Sanon during the promotion of film Dilwale

As a slew of allegations worsen Delhi raids row, CBI emphatically denies all charges by AAP

After a volley of barbs from Kejriwal on the Modi government on the issue of CBI raids, the central investigating agency came out strongly on Wednesday.

Yes, Delhi has a pollution problem, but the solutions do not make any sense

Here is the real problem with the solutions that the Delhi government and now the Supreme Court have come up with.

I can't answer vague allegations: Jaitley on alleged DDCA scam

Arun Jaitley reacted sharply to AAP and Congress' demands for his resignation over alleged "gross financial irregularities" in Delhi's cricket body DDCA.

SC order too little, too late, Delhi needs a permanent ban on diesel vehicles: Experts

Pollution watchdogs and environmentalists have welcomed the Supreme Court’s order calling for a three-month ban on registration of diesel cars and SUVs beyond 2000 cc, but they feel it’s too late and too little given the gravity of the situation.

CBI questions Kejriwal's Principal Secretary Rajendra Kumar again

Under attack over its raids at the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's office building, CBI on Wednesday justified the action.

Three years after Delhi gangrape, women's safety has not improved in national capital: Activists

Women activists say "nothing much has changed" when it comes to safety of women in Delhi since the tragic 16 December gangrape case three years ago.

Bomb hoax at Delhi: Phone call claiming explosives sends airport security in a tizzy

Security officials were sent into a tizzy after a phone call claimed the presence of a potential explosive in the high-security premises of IGI Airport in Delhi

Delhi CBI raids: Kejriwal targets Jaitley, Finance Minister rubbishes allegations

A furious Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday accused Centre of targeting him in a day-long CBI raid at Delhi Secretariat.

Which law says CBI must inform CM before raiding office? Kejriwal should apologise: BJP

A furious BJP on Tuesday lashed out at Arvind Kejriwal for his "disgraceful" remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'You don't run govt with egos': Sheila Dikshit on Delhi's Shakur Basti jhuggi demolition

In an apparent attack on AAP dispensation over the demolition of jhuggis in Shakur Basti, Sheila Dikshit said "government is not run with ego".

Delhi's air quality has improved, levels of suspended particulate matters have fallen, say experts

The level of suspended particulate matters, PM 2.5 and PM 10, have seen a "steady fall" in Delhi's air despite a drastic fall in temperature over the last four days, which has the potential to elevate the quantity of such pollutants.

16 December Delhi gangrape: Centre seeks extension of juvenile convict's stay

The Centre on Monday asked Delhi High Court to extend the observation home stay of the juvenile convict in the 16 December, 2012 gangrape case who is scheduled to be released on Sunday, saying several mandatory aspects were missing from the post-release rehabilitation plan which needed to be considered before setting him free.

Delhi demolition: Child had died much earlier, Suresh Prabhu tells Lok Sabha

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Monday dubbed as "untrue" allegations of an infant's death during a demolition drive in west Delhi and claimed the child died earlier.

Juvenile is 'threat to society', should not walk free: Parents of 16 December gangrape victim

With a day to go until the impending release of the juvenile convict in the 16 December gang rape case, the victim's parents today feared that he might be a "threat to society" and demanded that his mental condition be assessed before setting him free.

Railways defend demolition drive after child dies in a slum

Under attack for its demolition drive during winter, Railways on Sunday defended removal of 1,200 slum dwellings in West Delhi, saying the action was taken after giving "several notices to the encroachers".

Railways demolition: AAP accuses Centre of 'selective targeting'

Delhi's ruling AAP on Sunday accused the Centre of "selective targeting" in carrying out anti-encroachment activities, and said "god will not forgive" those who have rendered "hundreds of people homeless" in biting cold.

Kejriwal urged Railway Minister to look into JJ dwellers issue in 1 December letter

Days before a fresh confrontation erupted between Delhi and the Centre over the death of a baby during an anti-encroachment drive by railways, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had written to Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu urging him to look into the issue of rehabilitation of JJ dwellers staying along the rail track on "priority" basis.

NGT ban: Automakers fear big losses; seek clarity from government

Automakers fear an immediate loss of 'hundreds of crores of rupees' due to ban on new diesel vehicles in the national capital, as confusion reigns supreme in the industry over delivery of already-booked inventory.