DELHI (national capital territory)

New Delhi: Following the tragic death of Delhi Police SWAT commando Kajal Chaudhary, her one-and-a-half-year-old son has been placed in the custody of his maternal grandparents. Initially, the child was with his paternal grandparents in a village in Haryana. On January 20, when Kajal and her husband Ankur visited Mohan Garden in Delhi, they had left the child with his paternal grandparents. Allegations of Dowry HarassmentAccording to sources, the police had registered an attempt-to-murder case on January 22, which was later upgraded to a murder case on January 27. Sections related to dowry harassment and dowry death have also been added. The FIR alleges that Kajal was allegedly harassed by Ankur and his family over dowry demands. Kajal’s parents and brother provided similar statement...

New Delhi: In a shocking road rage incident near Mukherjee Nagar, North-West Delhi, a lawyer practicing at Delhi High Court was allegedly attacked and beaten with sticks by a group of five to six men, police said on Sunday. Both the lawyer and his companion sustained injuries and are reported to be in shock. Authorities have begun examining CCTV footage and are searching for the accused. Road Rage EscalatesThe victim, a 29-year-old resident of Noida Extension, told police that the confrontation began on a narrow lane when his car was stopped by a black Thar vehicle. According to the lawyer, the Thar blocked his car completely, and after waiting for nearly five minutes, he managed to maneuver his vehicle to the side. The Thar driver then allegedly verbally abused him. “When I stepped ...

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has warmly welcomed the Union Budget 2026, calling it a comprehensive blueprint for a “Developed India” and a step forward in realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for 2047. Budget Praised for Inclusive VisionSpeaking on the budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, CM Gupta congratulated the finance minister, noting that the allocation of ₹1.4 lakh crore for capital expenditure will significantly help states accelerate their development. She highlighted that the budget addresses every segment of society and includes initiatives particularly beneficial for youth, education, and healthcare. Focus on Cultural Heritage and TourismCM Gupta lauded the budget’s emphasis on India’s cultural heritage, noting its p...

New Delhi: Delhi Police is becoming increasingly digital and high-tech, bringing a significant transformation to traditional policing methods. What once involved towering stacks of files, manually written FIRs, and registers full of entries is now being replaced by apps, databases, and CCTV-driven monitoring. From Manual Registers to Digital EfficiencyBeat Constable Mahavir Singh, who joined the force in 1982, recalls the old days when every beat change required transferring extensive records to a new officer. Establishing connections with informants and the local community would start from scratch each time. By 2025, however, Delhi’s beat policing has evolved dramatically. The introduction of digital tools and applications has fundamentally changed the daily workflow, turning hours of ...

New Delhi: A decade-old case involving the deportation of a Kerala-based nurse from Belgium has finally seen a significant legal development. A Delhi court has acquitted the nurse of all charges related to fraud and passport forgery, citing lack of evidence. Court RulingAdditional Sessions Judge Pranav Joshi observed that the prosecution had failed to establish that the accused, Leena Maria Susai, had misled Indian immigration authorities. The charges, initially filed by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), included alleged fraud, forgery under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, and possession of a counterfeit passport under the Passport Act. The court noted multiple procedural lapses during the investigation, including broken custody chains, absence of origina...

Delhi: In a shocking incident from Shastri Park, Delhi, a father has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 12-year-old stepson. The accused, 36-year-old Wajid Khan, fled the scene after attacking the boy, identified as Altamash, but was later apprehended by the police. During questioning, Wajid reportedly revealed that he was unhappy with his relationship with his second wife. In a fit of anger, he took Altamash to a secluded area with bushes and killed him using a sharp weapon. Further investigation is underway. The North East District DCP, Ashish Mishra, stated that the police received a tip-off about the boy’s death on Friday morning around 9:50 AM. Officers immediately reached Shastri Park Chowk Loop, where Altamash was found unconscious. He was rushed to JPC Hospital, where ...

New Delhi, Jan 31:The Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) has unveiled plans to beautify three prominent roundabouts in central Delhi, aiming to enhance the city’s aesthetics while providing modern public amenities. According to officials, the revamp will focus on landscaping, artistic features, and modern lighting at Filmistan Chowk, Jhandewalan Shakti Chowk, and Vir Chandra Garhwal Chowk. The DTTDC has floated a tender worth approximately Rs 9.89 crore for the project, with a completion timeline of three months. The proposed plan includes the development of landscaped lawns, the plantation of ornamental trees, shrubs, and seasonal flowering plants, and long-term maintenance of the green spaces. The project also envisions the installation of public ameni...

New Delhi, Jan 31: The Congress party on Saturday targeted the central government, accusing it of a lack of coordination in policy-making just days ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget. Party leaders raised concerns over whether key budget figures could be revised immediately after their release, given that new series of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) data are scheduled to be published shortly after the budget presentation. Congress communication chief and general secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighted the timing of the issue, noting that the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 is scheduled to be presented on Sunday, February 1. He questioned the rationale behind presenting budget estimates without first integrating the updated macroeconomic da...

New Delhi: In a significant move to restore the population of indigenous fish in the Yamuna River, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to take concrete steps. The order comes in response to declining numbers of native fish species, particularly in the stretch between Delhi and Mathura. NGT Issues DirectiveThe Principal Bench of the NGT, headed by Justice Prakash Srivastava along with expert member Dr. A. Senthil Vel, instructed that measures be taken to increase indigenous fish populations and control invasive species. A survey conducted by ICAR-CIFRI between 2020 and 2024 documented 126 fish species in the Yamuna. The report highlighted a decline in native species such as Katla, Rohu, Mahseer, and Eel. Survey Reveals Impact of Po...

NEW DELHI | January 31: An integrated approach combining Ayurveda, yoga and modern medical therapies is showing encouraging results in the treatment and rehabilitation of children with neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders, a senior official of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, said on Saturday. The institute launched the PRAYAS Centre in November 2025, marking the establishment of a first-of-its-kind integrated paediatric neuro-rehabilitation facility in the country. The centre offers coordinated rehabilitation services aimed at improving the physical, cognitive and behavioural outcomes of affected children. According to the official, PRAYAS brings together traditional Ayurvedic interventions, therapeutic yoga practices and evidence-based modern medical care t...