Delhi Metro Expansion To Ease Women’s Travel

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

North India State News

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the expansion of the Delhi Metro network will make daily commuting safer and easier for women, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two new metro corridors and laid the foundation stone for three more projects in the national capital. Delhi Metro

Op-Eds Opinion

Tarun Kumar Murder Shows How Religious Extremism Turns Everyday Disputes Into Deadly Violence

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

A young man is dead in Delhi because a child played Holi. Let that sink in. The killing of 26-year-old Tarun Kumar in Uttam Nagar is not just a tragedy; it is a chilling indictment of radicalized Islamic extremism taking root in our neighborhoods. A water balloon, an accidental splash, and a childs joy were […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Ruchi Tiwari Assault Video, Why Delhi Police Still Avoid Arrests

By BPN News Desk February 15, 2026

A journalist stands in the middle of a public road inside the national capital. A crowd gathers. The crowd turns hostile. Threats are shouted. She is surrounded and physically intimidated. The entire sequence is recorded on video and circulates across the country within hours. A complaint is filed. An FIR is registered. And then… nothing […]

North India State News

Over 800 People Reported Missing in Delhi

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Police data shows that more than 800 people were reported missing in Delhi during the first 15 days of 2026, prompting authorities to intensify efforts to locate them and address public safety concerns. Breakdown of Missing Persons According to law enforcement figures, the majority of missing persons are young adults and teenagers, with several believed […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Maharashtra’s EV Push Is a Template Other States Must Copy

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Maharashtra has taken a practical step that deserves appreciation: it is not just announcing an Electric Vehicle policy, it is funding it and executing it. The recent clearance of ₹60 crore for EV incentives and toll waivers is not a headline-grabbing mega number, but it is exactly the kind of credibility signal that changes market […]

North India State News

Delhi Records Very Poor Air Quality Amid Cold Spell

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Delhi continued to grapple with very poor air quality on January 16, 2026, with the Air Quality Index remaining in the very poor category across several monitoring stations. High concentrations of PM2.5 and PM10 pollutants were recorded, making the air unhealthy, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions. […]

North India State News

Delhi Ministers Orders Tougher Water Pipeline Checks

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

The Delhi government has directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to step up inspections and monitoring of the city’s water supply pipelines to prevent contamination and protect public health. The move aims to strengthen water safety across the national capital. New Inspection Measures Delhi’s Water Minister Parvesh Verma instructed the DJB to intensify regular inspections […]

National

Dense Fog, Poor Air Hit Delhi Travel

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

Dense fog blanketed large parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region on December 31, sharply reducing visibility on roads, at railway stations and at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The poor visibility caused slow traffic and disrupted public movement during early morning hours. Air Quality Remains Poor Air quality in the city remained in the […]

North India State News

Delhi Fog Disrupts Flights and Train Services

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

Dense fog enveloped Delhi and surrounding regions early on Tuesday, sharply reducing visibility and causing widespread disruption to air and rail services. The weather conditions affected normal movement across the national capital, with visibility dropping to very low levels during the early morning hours. Flight Operations Hit At Indira Gandhi International Airport,

North India State News

Delhi AQI Turns Severe As Dense Fog Hits Travel

By BPN News Desk December 29, 2025

Delhi’s air quality slipped into the “severe” category as the Air Quality Index crossed the 400 mark in several parts of the city. Monitoring stations reported hazardous pollution levels, with poor dispersion conditions and winter weather contributing to the sharp deterioration. Authorities said the combination of low wind speed, high moisture and emissions led to […]