A man, identified as Rinku, reportedly stopped on a bridge with his wife and infant daughter for a selfie before throwing the child into the Yamuna river.

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) is set to unveil two new residential plot schemes near the Noida International Airport during Navratri, targeting low-income groups and the general public.

A speeding loader tempo collided head-on with an ambulance on the Yamuna Expressway, resulting in two fatalities. Police reported that both occupants of the loader were critically injured in the crash.

The Hathnikund Barrage has released water over the past two days, leading to a staggered rise in the water level of the Yamuna River. Authorities are monitoring the situation for potential impacts.

The Delhi Jal Board reports a 76% increase in drain discharge into the Yamuna River, significantly more than estimated, with the Najafgarh drain contributing heavily to the river's pollution near the Signature Bridge.

Three hundred ten families in Delhi's Yamuna Bazar area have been rendered homeless after the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) carried out a demolition drive.

The operational launch of Noida's Jewar International Airport is anticipated to significantly drive real estate growth along the Yamuna Expressway, with experts predicting a 15-20% annual increase in property values.

The Delhi government is preparing a plan to provide 1 lakh flats for 5 lakh people currently living in the Yamuna riverbed's O-Zone.

Delhi continues to experience water shortages due to low levels in the Yamuna river, despite an increase in supply from Haryana.

The Haryana government has assured Delhi that it will maintain a supply of 1,000 cusecs of water through the Munak Canal. This assurance comes as the Yamuna River's water levels have fallen, impacting Delhi's water supply.

Delhi is requesting additional Yamuna water from Haryana for four weeks to prevent potential water supply cuts in the capital.

A man in Mathura dressed as a cockroach to draw attention to the severe pollution of the Yamuna River at the civic body office.

Punjab has formally demanded a share in the Yamuna river water allocation during a high-level meeting of officials from northern zonal council states. This demand comes ahead of negotiations for the 1994 water-sharing treaty.

A new 10-lane corridor is being planned to connect Delhi with Jewar, starting from Sector 94 and merging with the Yamuna Expressway near Gharbara village in Greater Noida, ahead of the Noida Airport launch.

A boat capsized in the Yamuna river in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, leading to the drowning of several individuals, including children and a woman. Search operations are underway for those still missing after the incident.

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to integrate spiritual tourism into the redevelopment plans for the Yamuna ghats.

During the Bengal elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee challenged the BJP's national power and criticized Prime Minister Modi, who in turn declared the phase-1 turnout a victory of trust. The leaders exchanged sharp remarks amidst the ongoing political campaign.

The death toll from the Vrindavan boat tragedy has reached 15 after two more bodies were recovered from the Yamuna river.

A boat ride on the Yamuna river in Vrindavan ended in tragedy, resulting in 10 deaths, with rescue operations currently underway.

A farmer in Yamunanagar, India, has achieved significant financial success, earning Rs 15 lakh annually, by implementing a wide row spacing technique for sugarcane cultivation.

Delhi is set to launch a real-time water quality tracking system for the Yamuna River starting in May, with monitors installed at six key sites across the city.

Indian Railways has completed a significant upgrade of the 161-year-old Yamuna Bridge in Uttar Pradesh, aiming to improve train services and connectivity on crucial routes.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena visited the Kalindi Kunj barrage to assess the pollution levels in the Yamuna River and review ongoing efforts to clean the waterway.

Taranjit Sandhu, the newly appointed Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, has outlined his priorities for the city, focusing on projects like the Yamuna river revamp and unlocking housing potential.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has criticized the Delhi government for proposing an unreasonable timeline, delaying the crucial demarcation of the 22-km Yamuna floodplain until 2026.

A speeding sleeper bus collided with a van carrying 13 passengers on the Yamuna Expressway, resulting in six fatalities, including two couples. The victims were en route to Rajasthan to celebrate Holi. Police have arrested the bus driver and conductor, with legal proceedings ongoing.

Four individuals, including a woman, have been arrested in Delhi for the murder of a man by his friend, whose body was chopped into pieces and discarded in the Yamuna river.

Authorities in Delhi and Haryana are devising strategies to mitigate a 30% reduction in Yamuna river water supply to the capital.

Rivers in Uttar Pradesh, including the Ganga, Ghaghra, and Sharda, have risen and crossed danger marks in three districts following heavy rainfall, with the Yamuna also showing an increasing trend in Mathura.

Scientists have discovered microplastics in every fish species sampled from the Yamuna River, with fish from Delhi's stretch showing significantly higher contamination.

Delhi plans to construct 15 new decentralized treatment plants to prevent untreated sewage from entering the Yamuna River, addressing a significant environmental concern.

Two children have drowned in a pit in Outer North Delhi, while four others are reported missing in the Yamuna River.

Demolition activities are ongoing along the Yamuna River's O-Zone, leaving residents feeling helpless as their structures are removed.

Two additional bridges are set to be constructed over the Yamuna River as part of a significant Ring Road project, following recent approval.

The Delhi Chief Minister participated in a large-scale cleanliness drive along the Yamuna riverbank, urging public involvement to restore the river.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta clarified that the High Court order on demolitions in the Yamuna's eco-sensitive 'O Zone' applies only to new construction, not existing structures.

The National Dairy Development Board (NDBB) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to prevent waste from dairies from flowing into the Yamuna River. This initiative aims to address pollution and protect the river.

The Yamuna River has alarmingly receded to a thin, brownish stream, allowing locals to walk across its banks, a phenomenon exacerbated by minimal water allocations from Haryana and extreme heat evaporation. This environmental decline is an annual event that appears to be worsening.

An ongoing heatwave continues to grip northern, central, and western India, with Delhi recording 44.6°C and facing a significant hit to its water supply as Yamuna levels fall. Authorities have issued red alerts for several regions as temperatures exceed 45°C in many cities, and at least 16 lives have been claimed.

A proposal to divert water from the Ganga River to the Yamuna River is likely to be shelved, as officials cite significant feasibility concerns. Delhi is now reportedly prioritizing treated wastewater and internal flow-management projects to improve the Yamuna’s environmental flow.

Despite above-normal rainfall in Delhi, fresh data from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) indicates that large stretches of the Yamuna river flowing through the capital remain severely polluted.

An opinion piece from the Indian Express argues that environmental protection initiatives, particularly in Delhi's Yamuna floodplains, are disproportionately affecting and disadvantaging the poor.

Six individuals remain missing after a boat carrying nine people submerged in the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh, India, with three passengers successfully rescued.

A Union Minister has announced that a Yamuna cruise service, described as a historical first, is scheduled to commence operations in May.

An inspection has revealed that a project intended to stop untreated sewage from entering the Yamuna river in India has only achieved 60% of its claimed success, leading to crores of rupees being wasted.

An LPG blast in Yamunanagar, Haryana, has resulted in 11 injuries, including seven children and a pregnant woman.

The Delhi government has launched a comprehensive Rs 22,000-crore plan to address the severe air pollution and rejuvenate the Yamuna River, requiring 17 departments to track and report their spending against green goals.

Delhi's Summer Action Plan 2026-27 focuses on strategies for water supply, quality monitoring, and the protection of the Yamuna river to address anticipated shortages and pollution during the summer months.

On the final day of the Budget session, the Delhi government launched an attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), citing Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports detailing Yamuna river contamination and financial losses from the excise policy.

Deliberations under way on ₹21,068-crore ‘Urban Flood Mitigation Program’ ahead of monsoon to revamp stormwater drains, restore water bodies, enhance groundwater storage, recharge trenches

The Delhi government is reinforcing the banks of the Yamuna River between ITO and Sarai Kale Khan as a measure to reduce future flood risks in the capital.

Seven months after arriving in Japan from Nepal, 19-year-old Diyali Yamuna can ace a job interview in Japanese.

The van carrying 13 passengers was on its way from Prem Nagar in Delhi to Dholpur in Rajasthan when it was hit from behind by a sleeper bus travelling from Noida to Gorakhpur, ASP Ram Anand Kushwaha said.

The Delhi Master Plan 2047 proposes the creation of 40 lakh new flats, more rental units, and new rules for the Yamuna floodplain. This ambitious plan aims to address housing needs and urban development in the city.

Uttar Pradesh Police have solved a Rs 1.3 crore jewellery robbery case, arresting five individuals involved in the incident where a vehicle transporting jewellery was intercepted on the Yamuna Expressway on August 2.

Over 30 lakh homes in Delhi are now receiving piped water, alongside the announcement of a 6-month e-KYC drive and approval for projects to clean the Yamuna and enhance water infrastructure.

A recent study indicates that the Yamuna floodplains have shrunk by one-third over the past century, directly correlating this reduction to a heightened risk of flooding in the region.

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) carried out a demolition drive in Delhi's Yamuna Bazar area, targeting settlements on the Yamuna floodplain and displacing families.

Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh announced that 116 metric tonnes of waste were removed from the Yamuna ghats in a single day as part of ongoing cleanup efforts.

Delhi's Chief Minister is set to lead a large-scale cleaning drive across 28 ghats of the Yamuna river on Sunday.

Haryana has set a December 2027 deadline for all departments to accelerate efforts and review progress on the Yamuna Action Plan, aiming to improve water quality.

A crucial 15.1 km corridor connecting the upcoming Jewar International Airport with the Yamuna Expressway is nearing completion, expected to significantly boost nearby property markets and ease traffic flow.

The Yamuna River's water level in Delhi is nearing its historic low of 667 feet, causing delays for the city's ferry service project as a 5km route has become largely dry.

The Delhi government has given its approval to an Rs 860-crore project aimed at cleaning the Najafgarh drain, which is identified as one of the largest polluters of the Yamuna River.

A man and his two sons were killed in a head-on collision in Yamuna Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, when an SUV reportedly lost control and struck their car.

Scientists have confirmed the existence of a large buried paleo river channel located between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers near Prayagraj Sangam, potentially shedding light on ancient river systems.

Hundreds of families residing along the Yamuna floodplains in Delhi, specifically near Nigam Bodh Ghat, have received eviction notices, giving them 15 days to vacate their homes. This directive has caused significant distress among the affected residents.

The Delhi government is expanding its efforts to clean the Yamuna river and monitor pollution by deploying mobile vans.

Two girls, aged 16 and 17, from Uttar Pradesh, India, consumed poison after they were reportedly filmed while bathing in the Yamuna river.

The Delhi government has approved the construction of a 4.72-km flood protection wall along the Yamuna River, targeting one of the city's most flood-prone areas.

A tourist boat capsized in the Yamuna River in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, leading to the deaths of six people and several others reported missing. Local divers have reportedly rescued about 15 individuals so far.

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has launched a lottery for 973 residential plots located near the upcoming Noida Airport.

Authorities in India have deployed high-tech multitasking harvesters and trash skimmer machines at the Najafgarh drain and other areas as part of ongoing efforts to clean the Yamuna River.

The inauguration of Noida International Airport has transformed years of anticipation along the Yamuna Expressway into a tangible reality, prompting questions about the continued viability of property investment in the area.

Plans for two air-conditioned VIP boats intended for inspecting the Yamuna river in Delhi have been cancelled following public criticism over their extravagant nature.

Delhi's air quality index improved to 145 on Saturday, as the newly appointed Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Sandhu outlines his priorities for the city, including projects like the Yamuna river revamp.

The airport is being developed by Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model with the Uttar Pradesh government and the Union government

A canteen contractor at Chhattisgarh Sadan was dismembered with a machete, and his body parts were subsequently discovered in the Yamuna River.

The Delhi government has committed to ensuring yearly improvements in the city's air quality, public transport infrastructure, and the cleanliness of the Yamuna River.