Officially known as the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, it is the capital of India. A union territory bordered between Haryana on three sides and Uttar Pradesh on its eastern side, Delhi is also the second most populous region of the country after Mumbai.
Being among the oldest existing cities of the world, it has been continuously inhabited by people since as early as the 6th century. It also served as the capital for many royal dynasties, the most famous of which is the Mughal Empire.
The union territory also serves as a home for the state heads and is the centre of national politics as well. The Parliament, Rashtrapati Bhawan, and various other government institutions present within the city make it the administrative epicenter of the whole nation.
Apart from this, Delhi also boasts of fair number of tourist sites among which are the three UNESCO world heritage sites of the Humanyun's Tomb, the Qutab Minar and the Red Fort to name a few. Two of these are synonymous with the city's skyline and are iconic monuments easily recognisable throughout the country. Another prominent spot of the city is the India Gate which was built as a war memorial for soldiers of the British Indian Army who died during the 1st World war.
The city is also a major education hub of the country with many renowned colleges and universities present within its limit. Some of the most famous educational institutes in Delhi include Delhi University, Jamia Milia Islamia and Jawahar Lal Nehru University, among others.
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv averted a midair disaster after an altercation inside the cockpit resulted in Indian pilot Captain Smit Machhar being stabbed multiple times by his Omani co-pilot, who attempted to seize control of the aircraft.
In an India Today reality check titled 'Delhi Through Her Eyes' on To The Point, anchor Preeti Choudhry and five female journalists investigate street harassment and women's safety across the national capital. Following recent sexual assault incidents, including the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in south Delhi's Aastha Kunj Park, reporters conducted on-ground assessments across locations including Hauz Khas Village, Connaught Place, AIIMS, Lady Shri Ram College, Kailash Colony Park, and West Delhi. Journalists documented on camera instances of ogling, tailgating, flashing, stalking, and drivers repeatedly stopping to offer unsolicited rides. The report highlights infrastructure lapses, including dark public stretches and missing CCTV cameras. Comparing present-day ground reality with footage from 2012, the panel examines pervasive street harassment and societal victim-blaming. Following the incidents, Delhi University students assembled at the YMCA auditorium, submitting a charter of demands to the Prime Minister's Office and warning of demonstrations at Jantar Mantar.
A panel discussion highlights persistent concerns over women's safety in public spaces, drawing comparisons between current conditions and the aftermath of the 2012 Nirbhaya case. Speakers discuss how sexual harassment, stalking, and rape cases have faced widespread societal normalization, leaving women conditioned to remain fearful. The conversation emphasizes that structural additions like streetlights are insufficient without a foundational shift in societal mindsets, noting: 'Your eyes do not belong at my body, and that's a simple sentence that needs to be understood.' Panelists share personal experiences regarding public misconduct, indecent exposure, and assault, underscoring universal solidarity among women facing routine street harassment. The dialogue also covers recent student mobilization, noting that Delhi University students convened at the YMCA auditorium to submit a charter of demands directly to the Prime Minister's Office, threatening an indefinite sit-in at Jantar Mantar if actionable safety measures, including plainclothes policewomen and legal discussions on chemical castration, are not implemented.
In an India Today reality check titled 'Delhi Through Her Eyes' on To The Point, anchor Preeti Choudhry and five female journalists investigate street harassment and women's safety across the national capital.
A special report revisits women's safety in the national capital following the gang rape of a seventeen-year-old and reported assaults on five minors over five weeks. The broadcast draws a direct comparison between ground investigations conducted in 2012 after the Nirbhaya case and present-day conditions near Moolchand Flyover at night. Reviewing archival footage from 2012 alongside current field reports, the anchor notes that despite fourteen years having elapsed, identical experiments yielded the same troubling outcomes on Delhi streets.
In this broadcast discussion, female reporters recount their experiences during an investigative social experiment on women's safety across various public locations in the national capital, including AIIMS, West Delhi, Lady Shri Ram College, and Hauz Khas. The reporters describe being repeatedly approached, stalked, and followed by cars and two-wheelers during regular evening hours. One journalist shares how a driver repeatedly offered lifts despite multiple direct refusals, highlighting male entitlement and pervasive harassment in public spaces. Another contributor discusses being shadowed near dark stretches by educational institutions and touched inappropriately while boarding transit, emphasizing the chronic anxiety women navigate daily. The panel reflects on how society has normalized the intrusive male gaze and street harassment, noting that public spaces are often wrongfully treated as male domains where women are viewed as vulnerable targets.
A ground report from Delhi's Aastha Kunj Park highlights glaring security lapses in the wake of an incident involving a 17-year-old girl and her friend after visiting the Kalkaji Temple. The DDA-maintained park suffers from severe lack of lighting, with no visible streetlights across its expansive grounds after sunset. Surveillance remains absent, as CCTV cameras are missing or dysfunctional according to local complaints. Despite official closing times, several perimeter gates remain open and unmonitored well after hours, exposing significant administrative lapses by responsible authorities.
An India Today Reality Check titled 'Delhi through her eyes' assesses women's safety across Delhi following reports of four minors being raped within twelve days. Four female reporters investigated various parts of the national capital, including Hauz Khas Village, Connaught Place, Lajpat Nagar, AIIMS, Patel Nagar, Kirti Nagar, Janakpuri, and Tilak Nagar. The investigation highlighted widespread stalking, blatant ogling, dark stretches near colleges, and unsolicited approaches by motorists. Near AIIMS, several drivers stopped to offer rides, with some returning after refusal to make inappropriate propositions. In West Delhi, reporters encountered dark spots near educational institutions and men repeatedly trailing or attempting close physical proximity. The report illustrates the persistent harassment faced by women in public spaces during standard evening commute hours.
The Delhi government has launched an integrated twenty-four seven Artificial Intelligence-based Command and Control Centre to monitor and combat the national capital's worsening air pollution. Inaugurated ahead of the peak winter pollution period, the facility integrates round-the-clock surveillance across several sectors. It tracks mechanical road sweeping machines in real time, observes 789 construction sites with live CCTV integration at 716 locations to curb PM10 dust emissions, and monitors citywide Air Quality Index stations. Rapid action backup teams termed 'Vayu Rakshaks' have been deployed with GPS-enabled vehicles and body cameras across 39 divisions to investigate local sources of pollution such as open garbage burning and traffic bottlenecks. Furthermore, the administration outlined broader seasonal measures under its winter action plan, including a prohibition on construction activity starting November, restrictions on non-Delhi vehicles below BS-VI standards, mandatory Pollution Under Control certification for fuel purchase, doubling of Delhi Metro parking fees, and a fifty percent physical attendance limit for offices.
Israel will honour Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during an attack aboard a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv on Tuesday, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar told India Today.
Authorities in Delhi NCR have initiated measures to combat winter pollution, enforcing a strict rule denying petrol, diesel, and CNG to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control certificate. Automated camera systems linked to the Parivahan portal have been deployed across nearly 500 petrol pumps in the national capital to detect expired certificates and announce non-compliant vehicles. Motorists failing to renew their certificates face fines of up to ten thousand rupees. The broader anti-pollution initiative also targets old vehicles, tightens regulations on interstate vehicular movement, mandates cleaner bus fuels, and plans the phase-out of diesel autos. Additionally, steps are underway to curb stubble burning across Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, along with increased mechanical road sweeping and camera-based traffic congestion monitoring. While residents acknowledge the necessity of strict curbs ahead of worsening air quality, on-ground challenges persist as some fuel station managers report awaiting official circulars while offering testing camps.
Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency diversion to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after the co-pilot attacked Captain Smit Majahar and attempted to seize control of the aircraft, which descended 14,000 feet and issued distress codes 7700 and 7500 before passengers and crew restrained the assailant. In New Delhi, leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc met to launch nationwide demonstrations seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the withdrawal of the SIR exercise, amid ongoing seat-sharing disputes between Congress and the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the conclusion of the BJP Nashamukt Punjab Yatra in Jalandhar, pledging to eliminate narcotics in Punjab by December 31, 2029, as political leaders and former law enforcement officials debated governance, de-addiction infrastructure, and narcotics seizure data ahead of state elections.
The INDIA bloc has unveiled an escalating campaign demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Following a meeting of the Congress Working Committee and an all-party opposition conclave in New Delhi, the coalition announced a phased programme of action protesting against the Election Commission. Speaking on the broadcast, Congress leader Pawan Khera asserted that targeting only the Chief Election Commissioner is insufficient, alleging that the poll body is directed by top political leadership. He affirmed that the opposition would contest upcoming state elections rather than boycotting them. TMC Lok Sabha MP Sougata Roy defended seeking the resignations of the Prime Minister and Home Minister, pointing to legislative amendments altering the appointment process of election commissioners, and noted plans to pursue constitutional impeachment procedures.
Over 20 opposition parties of the INDIA bloc met in the national capital to announce a coordinated nationwide campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR exercise. The alliance unveiled plans for Save Democracy marches from 2nd to 8th October, a march to the Election Commission on 6th October, five major rallies across October and November, and a mega rally in Delhi on 1st November. The bloc demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner and a rollback of the SIR process. However, unity questions emerged as Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav skipped the meeting, officially citing Rajya Sabha election preparations. Underlying friction between the Congress and the Samajwadi Party centres on seat-sharing disputes ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, particularly concerning seats in the Rae Bareli-Amethi belt, Unnao, and Hardoi.
This news broadcast covers key national and international developments, beginning with an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv following an alleged cockpit attack on the pilot, with security analysis from retired IDF intelligence officer Major Dan Feferman. Focus shifts to women's safety issues across India, examining violent assaults in Begusarai and Gaya in Bihar, a recorded assault in Bengaluru, and demonstrations by Delhi University students demanding functional CCTV cameras and enhanced security following recent sexual assault cases in the national capital. The report details protests organized by the opposition INDIA bloc demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities. Additionally, coverage includes an Uttar Pradesh court convicting Muskan and Sahil in the Saurabh Rastogi blue drum murder case, the suspension of a Borivali restaurant's licence by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration, and the rollout of Apple Pay contactless payment services in India.
The INDIA bloc has unveiled an escalating campaign demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Following a meeting of the Congress Working Committee and an all-party opposition conclave in New Delhi, the coalition announced a phased programme of action protesting against the Election Commission. Speaking on the broadcast, Congress leader Pawan Khera asserted that targeting only the Chief Election Commissioner is insufficient, alleging that the poll body is directed by top political leadership. He affirmed that the opposition will contest upcoming state elections rather than boycotting them. TMC Lok Sabha MP Sougata Roy defended seeking the resignations of the Prime Minister and Home Minister, pointing to legislative amendments altering the appointment process of election commissioners, and noted plans to pursue constitutional impeachment procedures.
Following the Congress Working Committee meeting, INDIA bloc leaders gathered in Delhi to finalise a joint battle plan against the Election Commission and the central government over alleged voting irregularities. The opposition alliance announced district-level demonstrations from 2 October to 8 October, an MPs' march to the Election Commission office on 6 October, and five major rallies scheduled across October and November. Additionally, a mega rally is slated for 1 November in Delhi alongside a request for a meeting with the President by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Meanwhile, the BJP dismissed the alliance's campaign and questioned Rahul Gandhi's leadership.
Speaking after an INDIA bloc meeting, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the Election Commission of enabling vote manipulation in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Yadav alleged that the Special Intensive Revision process in Bihar was designed to manipulate voter lists, citing instances from his Raghopur constituency where living voters were declared dead. Targeting Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, he alleged that the commission functions under directives from the Prime Minister's Office and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Yadav claimed the election was rigged through administrative machinery and financial power, pointing to irregularities in voter turnout data and welfare disbursements on voting day. He endorsed the Congress demand seeking the resignations of the Prime Minister and the Home Minister, asserting that constitutional independence has been compromised after changes to the election commissioner appointment panel. He reiterated demands for paper ballots and stated that opposition parties could consider boycotting elections as a last resort if a level playing field is not ensured.
The INDIA bloc has finalised a coordinated protest campaign against the Election Commission of India, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the electoral process. Opposition parties have announced a 'Save Democracy March' from 2 October to 8 October, featuring demonstrations outside District Magistrate offices, joint rallies across five major cities, and a march of Members of Parliament to the Election Commission on 6 October. The opposition also plans to seek an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu. Key opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Mamata Banerjee, reiterated demands for ballot paper voting over electronic voting machines and sought the reinstatement of deleted voters along with a probe. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party defended the poll body, rejecting all allegations and accusing the opposition of deliberately targeting democratic institutions to build an excuse for electoral defeats.
Leaders of the INDIA bloc convened in Delhi to discuss their coordinated plan of action concerning the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The meeting followed heightened political scrutiny surrounding issues related to Form 6 and the legal immunity granted to the election commissioner. Opposition parties reviewed strategies for coordinated demonstrations across the country and discussed the possibility of moving an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner in Parliament. Leaders including Mamata Banerjee, Hemant Soren, and Uddhav Thackeray addressed the meeting, with representatives assessing options to corner the ruling government on election-related controversies. The Election Commission had earlier issued clarifications defending its decisions, including amendments made to Form 6, as opposition leaders deliberated over their future parliamentary strategy and protest roadmap.
