The Delhi Metro has emerged as the fastest, safest, and most convenient mode of transportation in India's capital, Delhi, and its surrounding regions. Launched on December 24, 2002, it is the country's first modern metro service. Today, the Delhi Metro network serves millions of passengers daily, efficiently connecting them to their destinations.
Operated by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the system was conceptualised in 1995, and construction began in 1998. Currently, the network extends beyond Delhi to its satellite cities such as Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Bahadurgarh.
The Delhi Metro comprises over 10 colour-coded corridors, such as the Red Line, Blue Line, Yellow Line, Green Line, Violet Line, Pink Line, Magenta Line, Grey Line, and the Airport Express Line.
Construction of the Delhi Metro began in 1998. The first elevated train on the Red Line operated between Shahdara and Tis Hazari on December 25, 2002, while the first underground train on the Yellow Line ran between Vishwavidyalaya and Kashmere Gate on December 20, 2004. The metro’s expansion has been executed in various phases. The first phase, comprising three lines, was completed by 2006, and the second phase concluded in 2011. The third phase was completed by the end of 2022. Construction for the fourth phase officially began on December 30, 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first section of Delhi Metro's Phase-4 on January 5, 2025.
Delhi Metro moves millions every day, but finding a clean toilet still feels like a privilege.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay for seven hours in Delhi regarding a stampede at his party's event in Karur that resulted in 41 deaths. Vijay reportedly denied his party's role, stating that TVK functionaries were not responsible and that the Tamil Nadu police failed to maintain law and order. He claimed he left the venue to prevent further chaos. The CBI is corroborating his statement with video evidence as the probe unfolds during a crucial election season, with debates pointing to negligence or alleged political sabotage by the ruling DMK. Former IPS officer Sanjay Sahay noted it was a case of "atrocious" crowd management. The report also highlights another political controversy involving MNS chief Raj Thackeray, who revived the divisive 'hatao lungi, bajao pungi' slogan against Tamilians ahead of Mumbai's BMC elections.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay for seven hours in Delhi regarding a stampede at his party's event in Karur that resulted in 41 deaths.
This special report from Gandhinagar covers the Prime Minister's three-day visit to Gujarat. On the second day of the tour, the Prime Minister inaugurated Metro Phase 2 at the Mahatma Mandir Metro Station. Following the inauguration ceremony, he walked along the road, greeting and acknowledging the crowds that had gathered to welcome him. The report also notes the Prime Minister's upcoming schedule, which includes 'a conversation with the German Chancellor' before his departure for Delhi. The bulletin is reported by Adul Tiwari with camera person Saeed Alam from Gandhinagar.
Speaking at the India Today Mumbai Manthan 2026 event, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis outlined his agenda ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Fadnavis asserted that the next mayor from the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance will be a Hindu and a Marathi. He addressed the state's political dynamics, including his alliance with Eknath Shinde, and dismissed the influence of the Uddhav and Raj Thackeray factor. On urban development, Fadnavis promised a slum-free Mumbai within seven to eight years through the Dharavi redevelopment project and compared the city's traffic favorably to Delhi's, citing disciplined drivers. He also discussed the government's approach to illegal immigration, stating they have 'reverse engineered' the methods of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants to facilitate deportation. Additionally, Fadnavis commented on corruption allegations concerning the Meethi River cleaning project involving actor Dino Morea as a contractor, affirming that no one would be spared. He concluded by reaffirming his 'Nation First' philosophy.
In this special broadcast, the focus is on New Year's Eve celebrations across India as the nation prepares to welcome 2026.
As the country gears up to welcome New Year 2026, celebrations are matched with caution across India's metros. In Delhi, police conducted full-scale mock drills at Connaught Place and Rajiv Chowk to ensure public safety. Mumbai's Aqua Line 3 will operate through the night for partygoers and devotees visiting Siddhivinayak temple. Bengaluru has deployed over 20,000 police personnel, using watchtowers and heat maps to monitor hotspots like MG Road. The report highlights the extensive security arrangements and traffic advisories issued to ensure incident-free celebrations.
As India prepares to welcome New Year 2026, major cities have ramped up security while tourist hotspots face a dry spell. In Manali, tourists expressed disappointment over the lack of snowfall, though parties continue at Mall Road. 'The atmosphere is good, but... there is no snowfall,' noted a tourist. Meanwhile, Delhi Police conducted mock drills at Connaught Place to ensure safety. Mumbai sees preparations at Siddhivinayak Temple and extended Metro services. Bengaluru has deployed over 20,000 police personnel with strict checks on drunk driving. Authorities in Noida have also issued traffic advisories and deployed extra force at malls. Across the country, the focus remains on celebration with caution.
In a major infrastructure push, the Union Cabinet has approved Phase 5A of the Delhi Metro network. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision, stating that the new phase will involve an investment of ₹12,015 crore.
Activists from the Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) attempted to march towards the Bangladesh High Commission to condemn the recent lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man in Bangladesh.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) staged a protest near the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi, condemning the brutal lynching of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh.
On this Special Report, India Today’s investigation reveals a complete breakdown of pollution control norms in Delhi. Despite the city being under GRAP 4 restrictions, a 'Night Check' by reporter Nitin Jain exposes active construction sites and banned machinery operating under the cover of darkness. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, while admitting the crisis, termed it an 'inherited disease' from the previous AAP government. Meanwhile, Delhi Home Minister Arshi Sood accused the opposition of politicising the issue. The programme highlights the disconnect as Parliament concludes its Winter Session without discussing the toxic air that forced 152 flight cancellations.
In this Special Report, Telangana Minister for Roads & Buildings Komatireddy Venkat Reddy strongly criticises IndiGo for recent flight cancellations, calling it a 'failure of management' and 'negligence'. Speaking during the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, Reddy highlights the plight of stranded passengers and demands immediate corrective action from the airline and the Centre. He also details Telangana’s massive infrastructure push, including the ₹36,000 crore Regional Ring Road and the development of a 'Future City' near the airport. The Minister outlines the state's vision for a $3 trillion economy by 2047 and confirms plans to meet the Prime Minister to seek grants for the Metro rail expansion.
This special report covers the escalating air pollution crisis across India, focusing on alarming AQI levels in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and Chandigarh, which now rival Delhi's hazardous conditions. The programme examines the primary causes, including unregulated construction, vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, and farm fires, while also highlighting the perceived inaction from local governments. The host states, 'This is a man made problem. This is an urban India problem. This is a northern belt problem.' Correspondents from each city detail the specific factors contributing to the deteriorating air quality, from mega-projects in Mumbai to increased stubble burning in Uttar Pradesh. The report underscores the growing public health emergency, framing air pollution as a silent killer affecting millions across the nation.
This bulletin covers the political turmoil in Karnataka's Congress party, with loyalists of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar lobbying in Delhi amidst a power-sharing dispute with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's camp. In Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijay's party TVK challenges the DMK and AIADMK, while a debate erupts over metro rail for tier-two cities, with Congress MP Karthi Chidambaram opposing the DMK government's plan. The programme also reports on a DMK functionary in Villupuram facing rape allegations and a doctor's suicide in Hyderabad over a US visa rejection. Congress MP Karthi Chidambaram stated, 'my philosophy, my understanding is that the metro will only work for the big cities'.
A report details the recent suicides of a 16-year-old boy in Delhi and a 9-year-old girl in Jaipur, highlighting a growing crisis of student deaths in India. The boy, who jumped in front of a metro train, left a suicide note alleging harassment by school staff and requested his organs be donated. His family claims his pleas were ignored, with a relative recounting a principal's alleged words: 'You don't have to cry, don't act, just get out of here, we don't care if you cry'. The girl died after jumping from her school building, with her parents alleging constant verbal abuse by classmates was ignored by the school. These incidents occur amid a reported 65% rise in student suicides between 2013 and 2023, according to NCRB data. The report frames these deaths as a warning that the system often spots 'slipping grades but not slipping minds'.
This special report covers the rising crisis of student suicides in India, focusing on a 16-year-old boy in Delhi who died after jumping in front of a metro train at Rajendra Place station. The incident, which sparked protests, is being investigated by police after a suicide note was found in which the student blamed school staff for his decision. He claimed that 'constant scolding by school staff had driven him to take the step'. The report also touches upon a similar tragedy in Jaipur, where a 9-year-old girl died by suicide, with her parents alleging harassment by classmates. Citing NCRB data, the bulletin highlights a 65% increase in student suicides between 2013 and 2023, framing these deaths as a warning of a growing national crisis requiring urgent action.
This special report covers the death by suicide of a 16-year-old student in Delhi, who jumped from the Rajendra Place metro station. In a suicide note, the student pleaded for action against those who allegedly harassed him, adding that 'nobody should suffer like he did'. The incident is examined in the context of a similar case in Jaipur involving a 9-year-old girl and a national rise in student suicides, with reporting from India Today's Himanshu Mishra. Based on the note, which also requested his organs be donated, Delhi Police filed an FIR and are investigating the school staff. The victim's family claims their complaints about harassment were ignored by the school. The bulletin highlights that National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data shows a 65% rise in student suicides between 2013 and 2023, indicating a growing crisis of mental health and pressure facing India's youth.
This special report covers the growing crisis of student suicides in India, focusing on two recent incidents in Delhi and Jaipur. In Delhi, a 16-year-old class 10 student died by suicide after jumping in front of a metro train, leaving a note that blamed alleged harassment by school teachers and staff. The report also touches on the case of a 9-year-old girl in Jaipur who died after jumping from her school building, with her parents also alleging bullying. The student also pleaded for action against those who allegedly harassed him at school and added that 'nobody should suffer like he did'. These events have sparked protests and raised questions about the systemic pressures facing students, including bullying and a lack of mental health support. The bulletin notes a significant rise in student suicides across the country, highlighting a pattern of pressure and fear within the educational system.
This special report covers the death of a 16-year-old boy who died by suicide after jumping in front of a metro train at Delhi's Rajinder Place station. Police recovered a suicide note in which the student alleged prolonged mental harassment by his school teachers and requested that his organs be donated. In the note, the boy stated, 'I want action to be taken against those teachers who harassed me. Don't want any other child to suffer like me'. The incident has led to protests by parents near the school, and police have registered an FIR and are questioning school authorities. The bulletin also touches upon the broader issue of pressure on students, referencing another recent case involving a nine-year-old in Jaipur.
