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06 Dec

Smog chokes Delhi as AQI climbs to 333; city shivers through coldest morning of season

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaair pollution, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- A thick layer of smog once again engulfed the national capital on Saturday, pushing Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) to 333, firmly within the ‘very poor’ zone and slightly worse than the previous day, even as residents continued to battle biting cold conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Friday marked the coldest December morning of the year so far, with temperatures sliding to 5.6°C. Among all monitoring locations, Mundka emerged as the most polluted area with an AQI of 381 at 7 am, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) readings. Out of Delhi’s…

03 Dec

Two Delhi University Colleges get bomb threat emails; police on site

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBig news, Bomb Threat, Colleges, New Delhi, Schools, Top news

National Times Bureau :- Two colleges under Delhi University were thrown into panic on Wednesday morning after they received bomb threat emails, prompting swift action from security agencies. The threats were reported at Ramjas College in North Campus and Desh Bandhu College in Kalkaji. As soon as the information surfaced, teams from the Delhi Police along with the bomb disposal squad reached both campuses and began thorough inspections. Authorities confirmed that no suspicious items have been found so far, and the searches are still underway. Officials said that further updates will be shared once the investigation progresses. This incident comes…

28 Nov

Man linked to gangster Goldy Dhillon arrested in connection with firings at Kapil Sharma’s Canadian restaurant

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada, IndiaArrested, Canada, Kaps cafe, New Delhi, Shooter

National Times Bureau :- The Delhi Police have arrested a man allegedly connected to the series of firing incidents at actor-comedian Kapil Sharma’s restaurant, Kap’s Cafe, in Surrey, Canada. According to information, the accused has been identified as Bandhu Man Singh, a close aide of Canada-based gangster Goldy Dhillon. He had been allegedly coordinating with Dhillon’s network and was involved in a broader conspiracy aimed at intimidating Kapil Sharma by targeting his cafe. The police have recovered a Chinese pistol and live cartridges from his possession. The police said his role in the conspiracy and his links with overseas operatives were…

26 Nov

Delhi’s first hot air balloon rides to begin from November 29 after successful trial

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National Times Bureau :- Delhi is ready to launch its first-ever hot air balloon rides starting November 29, after successful test runs at the Delhi Development Authority’s Baansera Park along the Yamuna riverfront. Lt Governor VK Saxena announced on X that the rides will be operated by a trained and professional team and will follow top-level safety standards. He said the project will help make Delhi more lively and improve its recreational and tourism facilities. ਆਟੋਮੋਬਾਈਲਜ਼ ਸਮੀਖਿਆ From Saturday, people can enjoy the tethered hot air balloon rides at Baansera Park. Within a few days, the service will also be…

25 Nov

Four-Storey Building Collapses in East Delhi’s Jwala Nagar; Several Rescued, Relief Operations Underway

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National Times Bureau :- The national capital witnessed yet another building collapse on Tuesday after a four-storey under-construction structure came crashing down in East Delhi’s Jwala Nagar area. The sudden collapse left multiple workers trapped under the debris, triggering an immediate rescue response. According to officials, fire brigade teams rushed to the spot soon after receiving the alert. So far, four people have been pulled out alive from beneath the rubble. All of them sustained injuries and were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Rescue operations are still in progress, with teams from the fire department and Delhi…

24 Nov

Delhi pollution protest turns violent as agitators spray chilli pepper on cops, 15 detained

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National Times Bureau :- A protest in Delhi against deteriorating air quality turned violent after agitators clashed with police personnel at India Gate on Sunday. Several protestors reportedly threw chilli powder at police personnel who were attempting to remove the agitators. Police said that the protesters near the C-Hexagon area blocked ambulances and medical staff from moving ahead. On the other hand, the protesters accused the government of “trying to silence people” whenever they speak up about issues. Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) is getting worse, and the polluted air is creating major health risks for people living in the…

18 Nov

Suicide bombing a misunderstood concept: Delhi bomber Umar Nabi’s chilling video, calls it ‘martyrdom operation’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBlast, New Delhi, Terrorist, Umar Nabi, Video

National Times Bureau :- A disturbing video has surfaced showing Dr. Umar un Nabi — the man behind the recent Red Fort car blast that killed 15 people — talking about how suicide bombing is “misunderstood”. Speaking calmly in clear English, he claims that what people call a “suicide bombing” is actually a “martyrdom operation”. His words give insight into how he thought, showing that he had become fully radicalised. "One of the very misunderstood concepts is the concept of what has been labelled as suicide bombing. It is a martyrdom operation... known in Islam. Now, there are multiple contradictions;…

17 Nov

Delhi blast: NIA arrests Pulwama man who helped suicide bomber procure car used for blast

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBlast, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- In a big step forward in the Red Fort car bomb case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kashmiri man who helped suicide bomber Dr. Umar Un Nabi carry out the attack that killed 10 people and injured 32 in Delhi earlier this month. The man, Amir, was caught in Delhi after investigators found that the car used in the November 10 blast was registered in his name. The NIA says he came to Delhi to help Umar get the vehicle, which was later turned into a car bomb. According to the agency, Amir…

14 Nov

Delhi Red Fort car blast: House of Dr Umar, who drove explosive-laden car, demolished in Pulwama

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDoctor, New Delhi, Red Fort blast, Updates

National Times Bureau :- Security forces have demolished the residence of Dr Umar Nabi, the man who drove the explosive-laden car involved in the recent blast in Delhi, officials confirmed on Friday. The structure in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district was razed during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. The car explosion near Red Fort on Monday night claimed 13 lives and left several others injured. Investigators later identified the driver as Dr Umar Nabi after DNA samples recovered from the blast site matched those of his mother. Dr Umar, considered academically bright by his acquaintances, is believed to…

13 Nov

Delhi Chokes Again: Air Quality Deteriorates Further, AQI Crosses 400 Mark for Third Straight Day

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessair pollution, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- Despite multiple restrictions and pollution-control measures, Delhi continues to reel under toxic air. For the third consecutive day, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the “severe” category, touching an average of 405 on Wednesday. Several areas, including Punjabi Bagh (428), Wazirpur (452), Anand Vihar (445), ITO (431), and IGI Airport (460), recorded AQI levels well above the danger mark. Nearby regions such as Noida (391), Greater Noida (376), Ghaziabad (369), and Gurugram (332) also reported “very poor” to “severe” air quality levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall AQI saw…