Given the proposed farmers' 'Delhi Chalo March' on February 13. Security has been tightened across Delhi and its borders with neighbouring states. Let's have a look at the security measures adopted at Ghazipur border.

Farmers Protest: Security measures tightened at Delhi-Uttar Pradesh bordeR

In view of the proposed farmers' 'Delhi Chalo March' on February 13. Security has been tightened across the Delhi and its borders with neighbouring states. Police also used tear gas to disperse the protesting farmers at Punjab- Haryana's Shamubhu border.

Farmers Protest: Police use tear gas to disperse protesters at Shambu border

Police fired teargas shells at farmers who were marching to Delhi. The farmers from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh have begun their march towards the Indian national capital after a meeting with two Union ministers over their demands remained inconclusive.

Farmers Protest: Police fires tear gas to disperse protesters

A large number of farmers from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab are expected to march towards the national capital on Tuesday under their 'Delhi Chalo' march organised by around 200 farmer unions. The Delhi Police is on high alert and has beefed up security arrangements on all borders of Delhi.

India: Delhi on high alert as farmer unions plan 'Delhi Chalo' march

More than 200 farmers' unions announce march on February 13

Indian capital on high alert ahead of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest

Indian farmers are once again marching to the streets of New Delhi. They have called for a mass protest in the Indian capital. Farmer unions have planned a march on February 13.

Why are farmers marching to India’s capital Delhi again? What are their demands?

Police and local authorities in the Indian capital of New Delhi have been gearing up for the proposed 'Delhi Chalo' march on February 13 called by many farmers' unions. Farmers of Noida and Greater Noida, marching towards Parliament, were on Thursday stopped by the UP Police at the Noida-Delhi border. Traffic was severely hit as the farmers started to march to protest against land acquisition policies. Watch to know more!

India: More than 200 Farmers' unions gear up ahead of 'Delhi Chalo' march on Feb 13

Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' March: Delhi Police impose prohibitory orders across national capital

India: More than 200 farmers' unions announce march on Feb 13, police impose precautionary measures

Farmers of Noida and Greater Noida, marching towards Parliament, were on Thursday stopped by the UP Police at the Noida-Delhi border. Traffic was severely hit as the farmers started to march to protest against land acquisition policies.

India: Farmers from Noida scale up their protest in New Delhi

The Indian president travelled in metro in the capital city on Wednesday. President Murmu interacted with school students during the metro ride in New Delhi.

Indian President Droupadi Murmu takes metro ride in Delhi

The Delhi Police have arrested an operative of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, a retired Indian Army personnel Riyaz Ahmed who is wanted for his involvement in a recently busted terror module in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara. Watch the report for more details!

Retired army personnel Riyaz Ahmad working for Lashkar-e-Taiba arrested in Delhi

<p>In a significant diplomatic development, a high-level delegation from the Maldives has arrived in Delhi, amid the ongoing discussions between the two nations regarding the presence of Indian military personnel in the island nation.</p>

<p>The delegation, comprising both diplomatic and military representatives, is expected to take part in the second core group meeting to address the issue on Friday (Feb 2), with the Indian side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The core group was formed in the back of Maldives President Muizzu's demand for the removal of Indian military personnel stationed in the country. The personnel are present to maintain Indian platforms for humanitarian purposes.</p>

<p>The first meeting of the core took place in Malé on January 14. The Indian readout from the first meeting highlighted the discussions centered around finding a "mutually workable solution" that would allow for the continued operation of Indian aviation platforms providing humanitarian and medical evacuation services to the people of Maldives.</p>

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In a significant diplomatic development, a high-level delegation from the Maldives has arrived in Delhi, amid the ongoing discussions between the two nations regarding the presence of Indian military personnel in the island nation.

In a significant diplomatic development, a high-level delegation from the Maldives has arrived in Delhi, amid the ongoing discussions between the two nations regarding the presence of Indian military personnel in the island nation. The delegation, comprising both diplomatic and military representatives, is expected to take part in the second core group meeting to address the issue on Friday (Feb 2), with the Indian side. The core group was formed in the back of Maldives President Muizzu's demand for the removal of Indian military personnel stationed in the country. The personnel are present to maintain Indian platforms for humanitarian purposes. The first meeting of the core took place in Malé on January 14. The Indian readout from the first meeting highlighted the discussions centered around finding a "mutually workable solution" that would allow for the continued operation of Indian aviation platforms providing humanitarian and medical evacuation services to the people of Maldives. Watch | Gravitas | Meta CEO grilled: The sorry state of Mark Zuckerberg × However, the Maldives' perspective, as outlined in their readout of the same meeting, emphasised the need to "fast-track the withdrawal" of Indian military personnel.

Maldives delegation in Delhi ahead of core group meeting today

<p>Mayoral polls in the Indian city of&nbsp;Chandigarh, where BJP candidate Manoj Sonkar secured a win, have triggered a political slugfest, which reverberated in the capital city of Delhi as well. After Aam Aadmi Party's Kuldeep Kumar lost the polls, AAP has resolved to protest against the results it deems rigged on Friday (Feb 2).&nbsp;</p>

<p>In view of the evolving situation, Delhi Police is on high alert, and security measures are tightened around the ITO area in anticipation of potential clashes between AAP and BJP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As tensions rise, the Delhi Police also detained 25 AAP leaders at the Singhu border while also placing several others under house arrest. AAP has planned to hold protests outside the BJP headquarters in Delhi over the alleged electoral malpractice in the Chandigarh mayoral polls.</p>

<p>Raising questions, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote on X social media platform,&nbsp;"All across Del, they are detaining elected MLAs, councilors and volunteers who were coming to the party office. What is this going on?"</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, a Delhi Police spokesperson said that the people who were arrested by the authorities are suspected party workers hailing from the states of Punjab and Haryana intending to hold protests&nbsp;even after permission was not given for demonstrations.</p>

<p>Simultaneously, heavy security measures have also been implemented in various parts of Delhi as the BJP also announced its intention to stage a demonstration near the AAP office. They are protesting against the alleged corruption by the Arvind Kejriwal administration.</p>

<p>AAP chief spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar condemned the preventive measures, stating, "The BJP is so afraid that it is stopping us from carrying out a peaceful protest. Our leaders are being put under house arrest. This is very dangerous for democracy."</p>

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<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann are expected to participate in the protests, as per media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Kejriwal to skip ED summons&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The political turmoil further deepens as Kejriwal faced a summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday (Feb 2) in connection with a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.</p>

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<p>The AAP calls the summon 'unlawful' and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to topple the Delhi government. The AAP's official statement said, "Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal will not appear before ED today as well. The party calls the summon 'unlawful'. We will comply with the lawful summons. PM Modi's aim is to arrest Arvind Kejriwal and topple the Delhi Government. We will not allow this to happen."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ongoing political confrontation has raised concerns, prompting the Delhi Police&nbsp;to deploy nearly 1,000 personnel to maintain law and order.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Mayoral polls in the Indian city of Chandigarh, where BJP candidate Manoj Sonkar secured a win, have triggered a political slugfest, which reverberated in the capital city of Delhi as well.

Mayoral polls in the Indian city of Chandigarh, where BJP candidate Manoj Sonkar secured a win, have triggered a political slugfest, which reverberated in the capital city of Delhi as well. After Aam Aadmi Party's Kuldeep Kumar lost the polls, AAP has resolved to protest against the results it deems rigged on Friday (Feb 2). In view of the evolving situation, Delhi Police is on high alert, and security measures are tightened around the ITO area in anticipation of potential clashes between AAP and BJP. As tensions rise, the Delhi Police also detained 25 AAP leaders at the Singhu border while also placing several others under house arrest. AAP has planned to hold protests outside the BJP headquarters in Delhi over the alleged electoral malpractice in the Chandigarh mayoral polls. Raising questions, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote on X social media platform, "All across Del, they are detaining elected MLAs, councilors and volunteers who were coming to the party office. What is this going on?" Also Read | Mumbai bomb scare: Police alert after unknown person warns of six bombs Meanwhile, a Delhi Police spokesperson said that the people who were arrested by the authorities are suspected party workers hailing from the states of Punjab and Haryana intending to hold protests even after permission was not given for demonstrations. Simultaneously, heavy security measures have also been implemented in various parts of Delhi as the BJP also announced its intention to stage a demonstration near the AAP office. They are protesting against the alleged corruption by the Arvind Kejriwal administration. AAP chief spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar condemned the preventive measures, stating, "The BJP is so afraid that it is stopping us from carrying out a peaceful protest. Our leaders are being put under house arrest. This is very dangerous for democracy." Also Read | India: Champai Soren takes oath as Jharkhand chief minister Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann are expected to participate in the protests, as per media reports. Kejriwal to skip ED summons The political turmoil further deepens as Kejriwal faced a summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday (Feb 2) in connection with a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. Watch | India Budget 2024: Opposition slams interim budget × The AAP calls the summon 'unlawful' and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to topple the Delhi government. The AAP's official statement said, "Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal will not appear before ED today as well. The party calls the summon 'unlawful'. We will comply with the lawful summons. PM Modi's aim is to arrest Arvind Kejriwal and topple the Delhi Government. We will not allow this to happen." The ongoing political confrontation has raised concerns, prompting the Delhi Police to deploy nearly 1,000 personnel to maintain law and order. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi tense as AAP plans protest against alleged Chandigarh mayoral poll rigging

This January was Delhi's coldest in 21 years. The city recorded five cold days and five cold wave days. The worst is not over. As Kashmir receives fresh snowfall, Delhi is bracing for an extended winter.

Gravitas | Prepare for an extended winter in Delhi

Travellers across New Delhi had to contend with disrupted travel plans early on Wednesday (January 31), after dense fog shrouded the Indian capital.

Dense fog in North India disrupts travel plans; Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh ends long dry spell

An IMD report says Delhi has experienced the coldest January in 13 years with maximum temperature recorded at 17.7C. The second coldest January was nine years ago - in 2015 - when a maximum temperature of 17.9C was recorded in the city. Nights too have been coldest this year after 2013, the report adds.

India: Delhi witnessed its coldest January in 13 years: Weather department

India's Meteorological department forecasts very dense fog. Heavy rainfall or snowfall predicted in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh. North India battles extreme winter conditions. Watch to know more!

India's Met department forecasts very dense fog, orange alert in UP,  Bihar

The visiting French president Emmanuel Macron after attending the Republic Day celebration headed to Delhi's Nizamuddin Dargah. The 700-year-old Shrine is a symbol of Sufi culture in India as we look at visuals of Macron enjoying Qawaali.

French President Macron enjoys Qawwali at Nizamuddin Dargah, Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (January 26) extended wishes on the occasion of Republic Day. This year’s Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path had a focus on women, featuring the themes of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Bharat – Loktantra ki Matruka.’

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Delhi woke up to a dense layer of fog on Thursday morning as temperature dropped to 7 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Low visibility due to the dense fog was reported from several areas of the city.

Cold wave in North India: Dense fog engulfs Delhi as it prepares for Republic Day

<p>Delhi airport was on high alert after receiving a bomb threat call related to a SpiceJet flight from Darbhanga to Delhi on Wednesday (Jan 24). Upon investigation, it was revealed to be a false alarm.</p>

<p>"A call was received at the SpiceJet reservation office about a bomb in the aircraft operating flight SG 8946 from Darbhanga to Delhi. The flight landed safely at Delhi airport at 6pm and the aircraft was moved to an isolated bay," an airline spokesperson said in a statement.</p>

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<p>A complete emergency was declared at 5:50 pm at IGI Airport due to a bomb threat call received regarding a SpiceJet flight from Darbhanga to Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The aircraft touched down at the airport at 6:04 pm. Passengers disembarked, and the plane was positioned in an isolated bay for screening. All essential safety measures were implemented to ensure the passengers' security.</p>

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<h2><strong>Delays persist at Delhi airport</strong></h2>

<p>Continued cold weather and foggy conditions led to flight disruptions at Delhi airport, affecting 22 international departures, 20 international arrivals, 31 domestic arrivals, and 46 domestic departures. On Tuesday, more than 150 flights faced delays. Despite the implementation of the Commission for Air Quality Management's Graded Response Action Plan - 2, Delhi's air quality index reached 'severe' levels on Wednesday morning (Jan 24).</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Delhi high rise Dwarka Expressway crane cause airline disruption, Airport: Impossible to land in fog</strong></p>

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<p>Additionally, there is a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) in place for the Republic Day week until January 26, limiting flight operations at Delhi Airport from 10:20 AM to 12:45 PM IST.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Delhi airport was on high alert after receiving a bomb threat call related to a SpiceJet flight from Darbhanga to Delhi on Wednesday (Jan 24). Upon investigation, it was revealed to be a false alarm.

Delhi airport was on high alert after receiving a bomb threat call related to a SpiceJet flight from Darbhanga to Delhi on Wednesday (Jan 24). Upon investigation, it was revealed to be a false alarm. "A call was received at the SpiceJet reservation office about a bomb in the aircraft operating flight SG 8946 from Darbhanga to Delhi. The flight landed safely at Delhi airport at 6pm and the aircraft was moved to an isolated bay," an airline spokesperson said in a statement. On 24th January, a call was received at the SpiceJet reservation office about a bomb in the aircraft operating flight SG 8496 from Darbhanga to Delhi. The flight landed safely at Delhi airport at 6 pm and the aircraft was moved to an isolated bay. Passengers have been deplaned… pic.twitter.com/5CiwunNIKO — ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2024 × A complete emergency was declared at 5:50 pm at IGI Airport due to a bomb threat call received regarding a SpiceJet flight from Darbhanga to Delhi. The aircraft touched down at the airport at 6:04 pm. Passengers disembarked, and the plane was positioned in an isolated bay for screening. All essential safety measures were implemented to ensure the passengers' security. Also read | Indian aviation regulator imposes hefty fine on Air India over safety violation Delays persist at Delhi airport Continued cold weather and foggy conditions led to flight disruptions at Delhi airport, affecting 22 international departures, 20 international arrivals, 31 domestic arrivals, and 46 domestic departures. On Tuesday, more than 150 flights faced delays. Despite the implementation of the Commission for Air Quality Management's Graded Response Action Plan - 2, Delhi's air quality index reached 'severe' levels on Wednesday morning (Jan 24). Also watch | Delhi high rise Dwarka Expressway crane cause airline disruption, Airport: Impossible to land in fog Additionally, there is a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) in place for the Republic Day week until January 26, limiting flight operations at Delhi Airport from 10:20 AM to 12:45 PM IST. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi airport on high alert following bomb threat call for Darbhanga-Delhi SpiceJet flight

A dead body of a young man was discovered in Delhi. The Delhi police identified him using artificial intelligence and also caught those involved in murders.

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Biting cold grips the northern region of India affecting the daily life and commute in major cities. In the national capital New Delhi, the minimum temperature is touching 11°C while the adjoining national capital region, Gurugram is shivering at 12° C with dense fog.

New Delhi, NCR remains foggy at 11 degree Celsius, disrupting air traffic and rail routes

Fog envelops national capital New Delhi & surrounding areas. Over 40 flights delayed at Delhi Airport. At least 18 trains delayed at Delhi station. Watch to know more!

India's Meteorological Department warns of more fog in coming days

Dense fog has taken over the national capital New Delhi. At the latest, 53 flights were cancelled at the Indira Gandhi International Airport due to very poor visibility and at least 120 flights were delayed due to the fog. High-rise cranes are also adding to the troubles of airlines amid dense fog in Delhi.

Fog engulfs northern India

Dense fog shrouded India's skies for a third day disrupting air travel and stoking passenger anger. In Delhi, a frustrated flier assaulted a pilot while Mumbai passengers resorted to tarmac picnics amidst delayed flights. Naturally, the government was compelled to swing into action.

Delhi high rise Dwarka Expressway crane cause airline disruption, Airport: Impossible to land in fog

Republic Day parade rehearsals took place on Kartavya Path in Delhi on a chilly Wednesday morning. Despite the cold weather and early-morning fog security forces marched to drumbeats. Traffic in various areas of Delhi was affected due to the rehearsal. Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory with restrictions including road closures from 7 am to 11:30 am.

India gears up for 75th Republic Day, parade rehearsals at Kartavya Path begin

<p>Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport was in a state of utter chaos on Monday morning (Jan 15), as frustrated passengers, grappling with extended flight delays, voiced their discontent through slogans, including shouts of "shame, shame."</p>

<p>A video captured a big crowd outside Terminal 3, with another showing passengers waiting at the help desk, seeking resolution as airline officials attempted to calm their frustrations.</p>

<h2><strong>Weather woes</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian capital has been grappling with adverse weather conditions, particularly fog impacting visibility, causing disruptions in flights across northern India.</p>

<p>Flightradar24 reported a significant impact, indicating at least 245 departures delayed and 100 arrivals running behind schedule from the Delhi airport.</p>

<p>As of 12:30 pm local time, 73 outbound flights faced cancellation, with the average departure delay exceeding an hour.</p>

<p>The ongoing weather challenges contribute to the persisting disruptions, inconveniencing numerous travellers.<br />
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<p>Adding to the tumult, a distressing incident unfolded on Sunday (Jan 14)&nbsp;as a passenger physically assaulted an IndiGo pilot due to further departure delays.</p>

<p>The accused passenger Sahil Kataria charged at co-captain Anup Kumar on the Delhi-Goa flight, leaping over a food trolley to physically assault him. A viral video captured the altercation, where Kataria was heard threatening to open the plane door if the flight did not proceed promptly.</p>

<p>The flight, reportedly delayed by over 10 hours, became a flashpoint for passenger frustration.</p>

<p>Adding to IndiGo's woes, a&nbsp;widely circulated video shows passengers of its flight bound for Delhi, reportedly diverted to Mumbai due to operational problems, sitting on the tarmac at Mumbai Airport, engaged in eating and waiting.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia, outlined the measures implemented to prevent the recurrence of comparable situations in the future.</p>

<p>"Yesterday, Delhi witnessed unprecedented fog wherein visibility fluctuated for several hours, and at times, dropped to zero between 5 AM to 9 AM," Scindia posted on X.</p>

<p>"The authorities, therefore, were compelled to enforce a shut-down of operations for some time even on CAT III runways (CAT III runways cannot handle Zero-Visibility operations). The decision was taken keeping passenger safety in mind, which remains the foremost priority for all in the aviation ecosystem," he added.</p>

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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport was in a state of utter chaos on Monday morning (Jan 15), as frustrated passengers, grappling with extended flight delays, voiced their discontent through slogans, including shouts of "shame, shame.

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport was in a state of utter chaos on Monday morning (Jan 15), as frustrated passengers, grappling with extended flight delays, voiced their discontent through slogans, including shouts of "shame, shame." A video captured a big crowd outside Terminal 3, with another showing passengers waiting at the help desk, seeking resolution as airline officials attempted to calm their frustrations. Weather woes The Indian capital has been grappling with adverse weather conditions, particularly fog impacting visibility, causing disruptions in flights across northern India. Flightradar24 reported a significant impact, indicating at least 245 departures delayed and 100 arrivals running behind schedule from the Delhi airport. As of 12:30 pm local time, 73 outbound flights faced cancellation, with the average departure delay exceeding an hour. The ongoing weather challenges contribute to the persisting disruptions, inconveniencing numerous travellers. Watch the video here: At Delhi airport, waiting to board, as and when it happens. This morning’s dense fog means it’s chaotic, and that’s an understatement. Seen sloganeering at at least 5 different gates. One surely understands that cancellations and delays and diversions, apart from being an… pic.twitter.com/6SvyRw97lz — Rajesh Kalra (@rajeshkalra) January 14, 2024 × Adding to the tumult, a distressing incident unfolded on Sunday (Jan 14) as a passenger physically assaulted an IndiGo pilot due to further departure delays. The accused passenger Sahil Kataria charged at co-captain Anup Kumar on the Delhi-Goa flight, leaping over a food trolley to physically assault him. A viral video captured the altercation, where Kataria was heard threatening to open the plane door if the flight did not proceed promptly. The flight, reportedly delayed by over 10 hours, became a flashpoint for passenger frustration. Adding to IndiGo's woes, a widely circulated video shows passengers of its flight bound for Delhi, reportedly diverted to Mumbai due to operational problems, sitting on the tarmac at Mumbai Airport, engaged in eating and waiting. Also read | India: Watch - Passenger slaps IndiGo pilot announcing flight delay due to fog, detained Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia, outlined the measures implemented to prevent the recurrence of comparable situations in the future. "Yesterday, Delhi witnessed unprecedented fog wherein visibility fluctuated for several hours, and at times, dropped to zero between 5 AM to 9 AM," Scindia posted on X. "The authorities, therefore, were compelled to enforce a shut-down of operations for some time even on CAT III runways (CAT III runways cannot handle Zero-Visibility operations). The decision was taken keeping passenger safety in mind, which remains the foremost priority for all in the aviation ecosystem," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Do pilots command weather gods? Chaos outside Delhi airport over flight delays makes it seem so

As North India grapples with winter, dense fog is causing significant travel disruptions in the capital city of Delhi. Delhi and its adjoining areas in the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to a thick layer of fog this morning, which made for poor visibility in various areas.

Delhi Fog: Around 30 flights delayed, 17 cancelled

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