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NEW DELHI: Over 100 bird enthusiasts from across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) came together on Sunday for the Delhi Winter Bird Count 2024. Among the highlights of this year’s count were the sightings of several rare species, including the Eurasian Griffon and the Slender-billed Gull. This event was organized by various bird-watching groups […]

The tragic death of Anand Kashyap in Adhyapak Nagar, Nangloi, due to a collapsing balcony, highlights a critical issue plaguing the National Capital Region (NCR) – inadequate infrastructure. This incident, coupled with the alarming rise in monsoon-related fatalities, underscores the urgent need for comprehensive infrastructure reforms.   This monsoon season alone, Delhi has witnessed 49 […]

New Delhi: This Friday morning, Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) were drenched by heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had already warned that the city would experience moderate to intense rain, and it certainly lived up to that prediction. Between 8:30 AM yesterday and 5:30 AM today, Safdarjung recorded a staggering […]

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, the Supreme Court directed the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi to transfer its advertisement budget for the current year to the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project.  However, the order is slated to be suspended for a week.  The order was passed by a two-judge bench led by Justices Sanjay […]

NEW DELHI: As Delhi witnessed a dip in the Air Quality Index on Sunday, the national capital’s air turned hazardous once again as Delhiites flouted the cracker ban on Diwali night. The air turned heavy as a thick blanket of smog engulfed the national capital on Monday, turning the air hazardous and reducing visibility. The […]

NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR is grappling with a severe public health crisis as dengue cases witness a concerning upsurge. While this vector-borne disease often doesn’t receive the attention it warrants, the current spike demands immediate attention from authorities. The New Indian recently interviewed three medical experts who have closely observed the rising case s and discussed the […]

The gruesome mauling of a seven-month-old toddler by stray dogs in a gated society in Noida, Uttar Pradesh brought back the focus on the increasing dog menace in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR).