New Delhi: Monday’s conviction of former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others for the murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma marks the first conviction for murder in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots cases even as dozens of other murder prosecutions continue to make their way through the courts.The riots broke out in Feb 2020….
New Delhi: “He died serving his country, serving its people… I can’t even describe what they did to him,” Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma’s brother said, as he recalled what unfolded on Feb 25, 2020, as riots ravaged north east Delhi.Monday brought Ankit’s family a long-awaited breakthrough in their fight for justice as the Karkardooma…
New Delhi: Delhi govt Monday announced the eligibility criteria for its much-awaited monthly financial assistance scheme for women. Going by some of the strict criteria, the pool of beneficiaries eligible for Rs 2,500 assistance every month is likely to be smaller than estimated earlier.Women aged 21 to 60 who have lived in Delhi for at…
New Delhi: A 32-year-old sub inspector died by suicide using his service pistol Monday at Madhu Vihar police station, where he was posted.Around 12.20pm, after a gunshot was heard, it was found that Somesh had taken the extreme step. He had met the station house officer and informed him that he was leaving for court…
New Delhi: Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport have arrested one passenger for allegedly attempting to smuggle 1.5 kg of hydroponic weed that was concealed inside an aircraft arriving from Phuket.Acting on Advance Passenger Information System profiling, officers intercepted a passenger who arrived at Delhi Airport Monday.“Examination of the passenger’s baggage did not yield…
A combination of file photo shows IB officer Ankit Sharma (left) and former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain in police custody. NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Monday convicted former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain and four others in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the…
New Delhi: Delhi students will soon have access to university-recognised degree programmes in fields like animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality, with new industry-linked pathways being planned for Class XII pass-outs.The programmes will combine industry-designed curricula and placement support with formal university degrees aligned with National Education Policy and National Credit Framework. The…
New Delhi: Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has intensified ecological restoration on the Ridge this monsoon, aiming to plant 1 lakh trees of indigenous species and 81,700 native shrubs across 120 hectares in four areas by the end of Sept.The drive spans the Nanakpura Ridge, Kamla Nehru Ridge, South Central Ridge and Central Ridge.Based on directions…
The deceased was identified as Somesh, who was posted at Madhu Vihar Police Station. NEW DELHI: A sub-inspector died by suicide after allegedly shooting himself with his service pistol inside the premises of Madhu Vihar Police Station.The deceased was identified as Somesh, who was posted at Madhu Vihar Police Station. According to police, the incident…
A Delhi court permitted the NIA to cremate or dispose of biological remains from the Red Fort blast (File photo enhanced with AI) NEW DELHI: Patiala house court on Monday allowed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to cremate or otherwise dispose of the biological remains of 11 people killed in the November 2025 car bomb…
