Auto driver was injured in East Delhi’s Shakarpur when a car allegedly rammed into his auto from behind (AI image used for representational purpose only) NEW DELHI: An auto driver was injured while three passengers escaped unhurt after a car allegedly rammed into an auto-rickshaw from behind in East Delhi’s Shakarpur on Saturday.The autorickshaw was…
New Delhi: Following Supreme Court’s directions, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initiated a comprehensive exercise to identify the misuse of residential premises for non-residential purposes across the city.The apex court, in its order issued in early April, impleaded municipal corporations of all capital cities, including MCD, as party respondents and directed them to carry…
NEW DELHI: In a dramatic turn of events that bridges a decades-old cold case with modern-day social media fame, Delhi Police Crime Branch has apprehended Salim Wastik, a prominent YouTuber and social activist known for his vocal criticism of Islam, in a two-decade old case of kidnapping for ransom.According to police, Wastik, who had successfully…
NEW DELHI: Fourteen people were rescued after a fire broke out in three residential buildings in East Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar area early on Saturday. According to officials, the blaze began at approximately 1:28 am and was brought under control by around 2:30 am after a prompt response from fire services. The fire reportedly originated in…
NEW DELHI: The minimum temperature in the city recorded a slight rise on Saturday, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the day, warning of possible heatwave conditions in isolated areas.Safdarjung, which represents Delhi’s official weather data, recorded a minimum temperature of 25.2°C, which is 2.5 degrees above normal and…
As crime and forensic teams probe the murder of an IRS officer’s daughter, investigations have revealed that the accused, Rahul was infamous for his aggressive behaviour in his native village, official sources said. NEW DELHI: As crime and forensic teams probe the murder of an IRS officer’s daughter, investigations have revealed that the accused, Rahul…
Investigators are probing the unnerving composure of a 23-year-old accused of a brutal crime, suspecting a psychological evaluation will reveal his motive NEW DELHI: The chilling calm displayed by the 23-year-old man accused of raping and murdering IRS officer’s 22-year-old daughter has become a key focus of the investigation.Investigators said the former domestic help showed…
World Meteorological Organization warns El Niño may reduce rainfall May–July (Image used for representational purpose only) NEW DELHI: Predicting a climatic condition that may further aggravate adverse weather in South Asia, including India, World Meteorological Organisation Friday said an El Nino event is expected to develop as early as May-July, impacting “global temperature and rainfall…
New Delhi: To tackle congestion and parking shortages, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has identified five sites across the city for developing multi-level car parking (MLCP) facilities, with a combined capacity of 1,261 vehicles.The proposed MLCPs will come up at Karkardooma, Okhla Industrial Area Phase-I, Dilshad Garden, Dwarka and Saini Enclave. The authority has announced an…
New Delhi: Delhi High Court has directed Delhi govt, police and jail authorities to chalk out a clear strategy to implement the Supreme Court’s directives on open correctional institutions (OCIs) and identify eligible prisoners who can be shifted to such facilities.A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia took cognisance of…
