DELHI (national capital territory)

New Delhi, Feb 3: A Delhi court on Tuesday refused to take cognisance of a chargesheet filed against Uttar Pradesh’s Kunda MLA Raghuraj Pratap Singh, popularly known as Raja Bhaiya, in a case alleging cruelty toward his wife. The court observed that reviving decades-old allegations through criminal proceedings would serve no legal purpose. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Ashwani Panwar was hearing Delhi Police’s plea seeking cognisance of a final report filed under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with cruelty by a husband or his relatives toward a married woman. The magistrate said the court was not satisfied that the essential ingredients of the offence were made out at a prima facie level. “The court is of the view that the allegations raised by the complain...

New Delhi, Feb 3: Delhi Police have arrested two food delivery workers in connection with the fatal assault of a 36-year-old businessman in the Connaught Place area. A third accused remains absconding, and a search operation is underway. The victim, identified as Shivam Gupta, was allegedly attacked on the night of January 3 while returning home from a party. According to police, a minor altercation escalated into violence, after which three delivery workers brutally assaulted him with a helmet before fleeing the scene. Gupta suffered critical injuries and remained hospitalized for nearly 17 days. He succumbed to his injuries on January 19 during treatment. Following his death, police intensified their investigation and arrested two of the three suspects involved in the case. Poli...

New Delhi, Feb 3: Old Delhi’s long-awaited transformation is set to gain fresh momentum after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was appointed Chairperson of the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC). An official order confirming the appointment has been issued from the Chief Minister’s office. Emphasizing her government’s priorities, Gupta said the comprehensive redevelopment of Old Delhi, along with the preservation of its rich heritage, would be pursued on a priority basis. Through the SRDC, the historic walled city will be developed into a major tourist destination while safeguarding its cultural identity. After assuming charge, the Chief Minister reaffirmed her government’s commitment to reviving the historical and cultural grandeur of Shahjahanabad. She described Old Delhi not...

New Delhi, Feb 3: A Delhi court has acquitted six men accused in a case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, sharply criticizing the prosecution for failing to prove its case and accusing the police of filing a “fabricated” chargesheet and tampering with records. Additional Sessions Judge Parveen Singh acquitted Prem Prakash alias Kake, Ishu Gupta, Rajkumar alias Shivanya, Amit alias Annu, Rahul alias Golu, and Hariom Sharma. The case pertained to allegations that the accused were part of a violent mob during the riots. In an order dated January 31, the court observed that the prosecution had “badly failed” to establish the charges against the accused and acquitted them of all offences. The case was linked to incidents of arson, vandalism, and looting near the Aziziya mosque in Sudamapur...

New Delhi, February 3: In a significant cybercrime bust, Delhi Police have arrested a 25-year-old chef for allegedly aiding fraudsters in siphoning off over Rs 17 lakh from a city resident through online scams, officials reported on Tuesday. The accused, identified as Pathan Uzef Khalil Khan, a resident of Jalna district in Maharashtra, was apprehended and brought to Delhi on a transit remand. Police said he allegedly played a key role in helping cybercriminals dupe the victim using fake work-from-home opportunities involving paid online tasks. The case came to light when Rahul Saini, a resident of Keshav Puram, filed an online complaint stating that he had been cheated of Rs 17,16,777 by fraudsters promising lucrative earnings through work-from-home assignments. Acting on the compla...

New Delhi, February 3: More than 96 lakh senior citizens across India have been enrolled under the Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme, a landmark initiative providing enhanced health coverage for the elderly, officials informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Minister of State for Health, Prataprao Jadhav, stated that these cards have been issued across all states and Union territories as of December 31, 2025. The Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) currently provides health coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Initially targeting 12 crore families from the bottom 40 per cent of India’s population, the scheme has now been expanded to include senior citizens through the Ayushman Vay Vandana card. In October 202...

New Delhi, February 3: A devastating road accident occurred early Monday morning on the Rajokri flyover in southwest Delhi, leaving a 23-year-old woman dead and two others injured, police reported. According to authorities, a PCR call was received at 3:48 a.m., reporting a collision involving an SUV and a stationary truck. A police team promptly rushed to the scene to provide assistance. The three individuals involved in the accident were immediately transported to the AIIMS Trauma Centre. Doctors at the hospital declared the young woman brought dead, while the other two victims are currently receiving medical treatment and are reported to be in stable condition. Police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances leading to the crash, including inquiries into the driver...

New Delhi, February 3:In a remarkable medical turnaround, doctors in Delhi successfully treated a 25-year-old man suffering from cerebral amebiasis, a rare and potentially fatal parasitic infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica. The parasite had spread to his brain, lungs, and heart, leaving the patient in critical condition. The young man had been admitted to two major hospitals over the past two months, undergoing multiple tests and procedures, including lung biopsies and chest tube insertions, while being treated for suspected tuberculosis. Despite intensive care, his condition continued to deteriorate, with high fever, severe headaches, seizures, and neck stiffness. When he arrived at PSRI Hospital, a detailed re-evaluation by a team led by senior physician Dr. Manish Mohil rev...

New Delhi, February 3:A young man was brutally beaten to death in Tughlakabad village, Delhi, following a minor dispute on Monday afternoon. The police have registered a case under murder charges, seized the body, and sent it for post-mortem examination. Authorities have identified the suspects and said arrests are imminent. The deceased has been identified as Himanshu Kumar Chauhan, also known as Anshu, a resident of Kangad Mohalla in Tughlakabad village. He leaves behind his wife and a one-and-a-half-year-old child. Chauhan had been employed as a housekeeper at an installation in Okhla Phase-1 but had been unemployed for the past three months. According to DCP Dr. Hemant Tiwari, police received a call around 3:45 PM about a dispute. On reaching the scene, officers found Chauhan’s b...

New Delhi, February 3:Following the finalization of the India-US trade agreement, chief ministers of BJP-ruled states have lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his strategic diplomacy. The deal, which reduces American tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, has been described as a historic milestone in India-US economic partnership. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta termed the agreement “another major outcome of PM Modi’s farsighted diplomacy,” highlighting its potential to boost Indian exports and global economic influence. State Leaders Hail the Agreement Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath called it a “historic moment” for India-US economic relations, emphasizing that it will expand the reach of Indian products worldwide and create opportunities for youth and MSMEs. He credited PM Modi’s ...