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22 Sep

One Held After Police Encounter in Alleged Sexual Assault Case Near Delhi’s Kalkaji Temple

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi Police have apprehended one of the suspects in connection with an alleged sexual assault involving a 17-year-old girl near the Kalkaji Temple area, following a brief exchange of fire with police. The incident was reported after a PCR call was received at around 8:45 p.m., with the information recorded under a daily diary entry. Police said the teenager had visited the Kalkaji Temple with another 17-year-old friend. According to the preliminary account provided by Delhi Police, the two girls went to Astha Kunj Park after visiting the temple. At around 7:30 p.m., three men allegedly approached…

21 Sep

Class 6 Student Allegedly Assaulted Inside Delhi Shop, 56-Year-Old Man Arrested

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma); A 56-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi following allegations that a Class 6 student was sexually assaulted inside a shop in the Sadar Bazar area, police said. According to the Delhi Police, the girl had stepped out to purchase stationery when she allegedly entered the shop where the incident took place. Police said the child’s hands and legs were allegedly tied during the assault. Following the complaint, the Women Police Station registered a case under relevant provisions concerning rape, wrongful confinement and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The accused has been identified…

11 Sep

East Delhi Murder: Two Held After Young Man Stabbed to Death in Mandawali

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A young man was allegedly stabbed to death in the Mandawali area of East Delhi, with police apprehending two people in connection with the killing. The deceased has been identified as Vansh Dedha. According to the police, he was attacked by two assailants in the Mandawali police station area. Following the stabbing, Vansh was taken to Max Hospital in a critical condition. Despite medical efforts, doctors declared him dead. Two apprehended Delhi Police said two accused have been apprehended in connection with the incident. The circumstances leading to the attack and the motive behind the killing…

08 Sep

Delhi Music Teacher Dies After Alleged Assault Outside Home; Eight Juveniles and Men Held

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night confrontation over alleged noise and public nuisance in Delhi’s Kilokari village has ended in the death of a 54-year-old Manipuri musician and private music teacher, with police arresting seven adults and apprehending a 15-year-old in connection with the case. Chongtham Vikram Singh, who had been teaching music privately in Delhi for around 17 years, was allegedly attacked after objecting to disturbances outside his residence on Sunday night. He was taken to a private hospital in Okhla but died from his injuries early Monday morning. Police received information about the assault at around 1:38 am, according to…

08 Sep

Delhi MCD Survey Flags Just 62 Dangerous Buildings Despite Inspection of 30.7 Lakh Structures

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s annual pre-monsoon building inspection has raised questions over how effectively the civic body is dealing with structures that may pose a safety risk. Despite examining nearly 30.7 lakh buildings across the Capital, the MCD classified only 62 structures as dangerous this year. The figures assume significance as Delhi continues to witness incidents involving ageing and structurally compromised buildings. The concern is not merely about the number of structures identified during inspections, but also about what happens after a building is declared unsafe. Several cases point to a gap between identification and…

06 Sep

Delhi Building Collapse: Student Hostel Crashes Down In Satya Niketan, 6 Rescued

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A three-storey building being used as a student hostel collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area on Sunday afternoon, triggering a large-scale rescue operation near Delhi University’s South Campus. The building reportedly came down at around 1.30 pm, following which fire services, police and disaster response teams rushed to the spot. At least six people have been rescued alive from the debris so far, while teams are continuing to search the rubble amid concerns that more people could be trapped. 18 Fire Engines Rushed To Satya Niketan As many as 18 fire engines were deployed following the…

03 Sep

Arvind Kejriwal Confronts PM Modi Over Satyendar Jain’s Bail, Slams Arrest as Baseless Political Vendetta

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the arrest of former Delhi Minister and AAP Punjab Sah-Prabhari Satyendar Jain, after a court granted him bail. Arvind Kejriwal asked what the Prime Minister gained by sending Satyendar Jain to jail, pointing out that he was not even taken into police custody. He said the case was so weak that Satyendar Jain secured bail within just ten days and asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not even know how to run the country. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal…

25 Aug

Delhi-NCR Rain Chaos: Homes Flooded, Roads Submerged as IMD Warns of More Heavy Showers

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi-NCR is once again battling the impact of intense monsoon rainfall, with waterlogging, traffic disruptions and flooding reported across several parts of the region. The fresh spell has raised concerns among residents, particularly in areas where overflowing drains and accumulated rainwater have entered homes. The weather situation remains unsettled on August 25, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting more rainfall and thunderstorms across Delhi and neighbouring parts of the National Capital Region. Heavy Rain Brings Delhi-NCR to a Standstill A powerful spell of rain on Monday left several roads across Delhi and NCR heavily waterlogged. Commuters…

07 Aug

Torrential Rain Inundates Delhi as IMD Issues Red Alert Amid Widespread Chaos

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Torrential downpours brought large parts of India's capital to a standstill on Friday, submerging major arterial corridors under several feet of water and leaving thousands of commuters stranded. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the city following intense rainfall that flooded key transit routes, choked traffic for hours, and inundated residential colonies across multiple sectors. Key thoroughfares including the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Minto Road, ITO, Shakarpur, and Chhatarpur vanished beneath floodwaters, prompting motorists to abandon stranded vehicles and creating massive traffic jams extending for kilometres. The severe waterlogging disrupted everyday life in both commercial…

03 Aug

Couple Dies After Roof of House Collapses in Delhi’s JP Nagar; Probe Underway

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A husband and wife lost their lives after the roof of their house collapsed in Delhi's JP Nagar late Sunday night, officials said. The incident triggered a rescue operation involving local residents and police personnel, who worked together to pull the couple out from beneath the debris. The victims have been identified as Tinku (32) and Urmila (30). According to police, the couple was inside the house when the roof suddenly gave way, trapping them under the rubble. Upon receiving information, police teams rushed to the spot and, with the assistance of locals, removed the debris…