Delhi has been making headlines due to a series of significant events, including the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on corruption charges, protests by farmers demanding guaranteed crop prices, and severe air pollution causing a public health emergency. The city has also been in the spotlight for a legal battle between two restaurants over the invention of butter chicken and the Delhi State Athletics Championship being overshadowed by doping concerns.
Delhi, officially known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi, is a city and a union territory of India that contains New Delhi, the capital of the country. It is a major political, cultural, and commercial hub in India, known for its historical landmarks, diverse population, and vibrant street life. Delhi has a rich heritage dating back to ancient times, with a mix of modern infrastructure and traditional architecture. The city is home to various government institutions, embassies, and international organizations, making it a key player in India's governance and diplomacy.
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal – a staunch critic of PM Narendra Modi and a key opposition leader – was arrested on March 21 in connection with corruption allegations related to the capital territory’s liquor policy.
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Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal calls his arrest a ‘political conspiracy’
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest a month before national election comes under increasing global scrutiny.
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Dozens detained in the Indian capital as they try to march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence.
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Nine of the 10 most polluted cities in the world were in India, according to IQAir's report, with Lahore in neighbouring Pakistan in fifth place.
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Methane leaks from oil and gas operations are a significant threat to the climate, with one of the worst-ever blowouts in Kazakhstan resulting in a fine of $780,000 on an oil company.
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Farmers in northern India are protesting for guaranteed crop prices, clashing with police and facing roadblocks on their way to the capital.
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Share prices plummet as London street robberies put wealthy off flaunting expensive models
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Two Delhi restaurants are in a legal battle over the invention of butter chicken, with both claiming to be the original creators.
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The victim was travelling with her grandson from Darbhanga to Mumbai
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From undercover stings to diplomatic tensions, unpacking the Sikh hit man plots in Canada and the U.S.
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Planes equipped with cloud seeding equipment flew over Lahore to create artificial rain in an attempt to combat hazardous levels of smog.
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The UK government has formally backed plans to ban gas and 'hydrogen-ready' boilers from newbuild homes in England from 2025.
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Severe air pollution in Delhi and Lahore is causing a public health emergency, with children suffering from breathing difficulties and asthma exacerbated by the toxic air.
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India are above New Zealand in the table - despite the Black Caps winning every game of the ICC Cricket World Cup so far
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Indian police raid the offices and homes of journalists associated with the news website NewsClick, leading to the arrest of its founder and human resources head.
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The Delhi State Athletics Championship was overshadowed by doping concerns, with several athletes withdrawing from events and some winners not collecting their medals for fear of being tested by India's National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).
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Elon Musk refused Ukraine's request to activate Starlink near Crimea to prevent a potential drone attack on a Russian naval fleet.
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Rishi Sunak expresses confidence in reaching a trade deal with India after a warm and productive discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit in Delhi.
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G20 leaders treated to specially curated millet-based meals and snacks during summit in Delhi