IMD forecasts unstable weather with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across north, east, central and southern regions, bringing brief rain spells

The city of Loni is less than one hours’ drive from Delhi, but this rapidly growing industrial base beats the Indian capital when it comes to one unenviable title.

Tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR and parts of north India, including Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu and Kashmir, after an earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck the region. The epicenter was reported to be in Afghanistan.

Delhi Capitals commence their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants on April 1. The Axar Patel-led team will then host Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans in back-to-back home fixtures, aiming for a stronger season and their maiden title after a near miss last year.

Noida International Airport has opened near Delhi as part of a sweeping infrastructure push. The new hub is designed to grow into one of Asia’s busiest, with flights starting in mid-April.

Delhi’s ancient Aravalli ridge and water heritage face growing threat from unchecked development and weak enforcement

By Manoj Kumar FIROZABAD, India, April 2 (Reuters) - Famed as India's "Glass City" with a four-century tradition of glassmaking, Firozabad's furnaces are now burning low, putting thousands of day labourers out of work in what would normally be peak season.

The Iranian embassy in India has slammed the US strike on Mashhad Airport that reportedly hit a plane used for aid. Iran has accused the US of targeting a civilian aircraft on the ground at Mashhad Airport,