Delhi NCR

-October 8, 2026

To reduce traffic pressure on Barapullah, Delhi govt to fast-track elevated Ring Road project

To reduce traffic pressure on Barapullah, Delhi govt to fast-track elevated Ring Road project

Delhi government to fast-track Rs 7,000-crore elevated Ring Road project, with two new Yamuna bridges planned to ease traffic pressure after Barapullah Phase 3 opened

-October 8, 2026

Yamuna water quality in Delhi deteriorates at 3 locations in September: DPCC

Yamuna water quality in Delhi deteriorates at 3 locations in September: DPCC

Yamuna water quality deteriorated at three locations in Delhi in September, with BOD levels remaining above the permissible limit at several points, DPCC data showed

-October 8, 2026

Liquor shops in Delhi to remain closed for two days from Oct 9 to maintain public order

Liquor shops in Delhi to remain closed for two days from Oct 9 to maintain public order

Delhi liquor stores will remain shut on October 9 and 10 following police inputs to maintain public order ahead of planned protests.

-October 8, 2026

DTC drivers back at work under ESMA say demands remain unaddressed

DTC drivers back at work under ESMA say demands remain unaddressed

Strike began September 15; ESMA invoked by month-end has barred strikes for six months; drivers demand Rs 2,000 daily wage, medical benefits and direct absorption into government service

-October 8, 2026

Delhi govt asks top officers to inform CM, ministers before proceeding on leave

Delhi govt asks top officers to inform CM, ministers before proceeding on leave

Delhi govt directed top officers to seek prior approval from CM and ministers before taking leave, warning strict action for non-compliance.

-October 8, 2026

Forged PwD certificate racket busted; nine held, 27 certificates recovered: Delhi Police

Forged PwD certificate racket busted; nine held, 27 certificates recovered: Delhi Police

Delhi Police busted a fake PwD certificate racket for college admissions, arresting nine people and recovering 27 forged documents.

-October 8, 2026

Seemapuri building collapse: Two more bodies found, death toll rises to five

Seemapuri building collapse: Two more bodies found, death toll rises to five

The death toll in the Seemapuri building collapse rose to five after two more bodies were retrieved from the debris, officials said.

-October 8, 2026

SC orders enhanced beat patrolling in Delhi, verification of public transport vehicles’ drivers

SC orders enhanced beat patrolling in Delhi, verification of public transport vehicles’ drivers

Supreme Court directed Delhi Police to boost beat patrols, verify public transport drivers, and shut down illegal liquor shops to curb crime.