Severe weather alerts have been issued for Delhi-NCR and six states as the remnants of Cyclone Arnab interact with a Western Disturbance, bringing hailstorms and heavy downpours.

A notorious criminal carrying a ₹1 lakh bounty was killed during a fierce armed encounter with police in Ghaziabad, leaving three officers injured.

Ghaziabad Police have arrested a woman and her gym trainer for allegedly orchestrating an attempt to kill her husband following an illicit relationship.

Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that a dedicated expressway will soon cut travel time between Delhi and Haridwar to just 90 minutes.

A sudden spell of late-night rain accompanied by gusty winds lashed parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region, bringing a noticeable dip in mercury and relief from rising heat.

Delhi's air quality has plunged into the 'Very Poor' category with AQI readings crossing 300, defying early-stage anti-pollution curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan.

A dense veil of hazardous smog across Delhi-NCR is projected to persist for at least five more days due to calm winds and adverse atmospheric conditions.