DELHI (national capital territory)

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi regarding defamation summons issued against them. The case pertains to comments they made alleging that names of certain voters were removed from the electoral rolls. According to the Supreme Court’s published cause list, the matter is listed before a bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and N.K. Singh. Earlier, the apex court had granted Kejriwal and Atishi interim relief by staying further proceedings in a defamation case filed against them by BJP leader Rajiv Babbar. The previous bench, led by the now-retired Justice Hrishikesh Roy, had highlighted the need to examine whether a political party can be considered a “victim” eligible to ...

In a shocking daytime incident in Delhi, a gang of miscreants allegedly attacked a man, stole ₹38,000 in cash, debit cards, and other documents, and threw him out of a moving auto rickshaw. The auto driver was caught and beaten by the public before police took him into custody. The victim, 58-year-old Kanchheed Singh, who resides with his family in Bulandshahr, UP, had come to Delhi for work. While traveling from Kashmiri Gate to Anand Vihar, he hired an auto which picked up two men who later attacked him. The attackers reportedly pressed his neck and forced him to reveal his debit card PIN before robbing him. At Akshardham Flyover, the men threw him out along with his belongings. Passersby stopped the moving auto and captured the driver, identified as 39-year-old Imtiaz from New See...

The Delhi High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Mudassir Kazmi, accused of tampering with the IMEI numbers of stolen mobile phones and selling them. Kazmi claimed he was innocent and falsely implicated. Police, however, alleged that Kazmi, along with his brother and other associates, ran a mobile phone business involving over ₹4 crore in transactions. During the investigation, stolen phones were recovered from his shop. Justice Girish Kathpalia, on January 22, dismissed Kazmi’s plea, stating that due to the ongoing investigation and the need for custodial interrogation, the case was not fit for anticipatory bail. Kazmi had sought relief under Sections 303(2)/318(4)/3(3) of the relevant FIR. Kazmi’s lawyer, Rajan Chaudhary, argued that his client had no role in his ...

The tragic death of engineer Yuvraj in Noida’s Sector-150 has highlighted administrative negligence and sparked calls for stricter safety measures. Readers of NBT have shared their suggestions on preventing such accidents in the future. Several readers demanded immediate accountability, urging authorities to suspend all officials responsible and halt departmental funds. Krishna Kant Bhardwaj emphasized that the administration cannot be awakened from its “deep slumber” without strict action, warning that repeated accidents damage public trust. Garun Kumar Nale suggested that every car should be equipped with at least four life-saving jackets to prevent deaths in underpasses, drains, or waterlogged areas. Nikunj from Delhi stressed judicial custody for negligent officials to instill fe...

Delhi is set to experience the return of rainfall today, accompanied by strong winds that will bring a noticeable drop in temperatures. Light showers are expected in two to three spells during the morning and evening. On Monday, the winds had slowed down, resulting in warmer sunshine, with the maximum temperature reaching 23.2°C—1.1°C above normal. The minimum temperature, however, was recorded at 4.2°C, 4.2°C below the seasonal average. Specific readings included Palam at 19.3°C (max) and 4.3°C (min), Lodi Road at 4.7°C, Ridge at 5.3°C, Aya Nagar at 3.6°C, and Gurugram at 4.2°C. Weather Forecast:Cloudy skies are expected throughout the day, with light rainfall in the morning to afternoon and again in the evening or night. Winds could blow at speeds of 30–40 km/h, intensifying the ch...

Delhi, the nation’s capital, is grappling not only with rising crime but also a disturbing trend of people going missing. Over the past 11 years, more than 2.5 lakh individuals have disappeared from the city, raising serious concerns about law and order. On average, 23,221 people go missing each year, of whom approximately 18,314 are eventually found, leaving around 4,907 families waiting in anguish for their loved ones. Adults Form Majority of Missing CasesAdults account for the majority of missing persons. Between 2015 and 2025, 1,87,191 people aged 18 and above went missing—87,551 men and 99,668 women. Of these, 1,40,251 were traced, leaving 46,948 still missing, including 25,093 women. The highest number of missing persons, 19,047, was recorded in 2024, including 10,555 women, while...

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has issued a significant directive instructing the police not to disclose the name, father’s name, or address of women who are victims of sexual harassment in any court filings or official reports. Justice Swarnkanta Sharma directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to issue appropriate instructions to all Station House Officers (SHOs) and investigating officers, ensuring strict compliance with laws safeguarding the identity of sexual harassment victims. This order was passed while rejecting the bail petition of an accused in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The court expressed concern over the mention of the victim’s details in a status report submitted by the investigating officer. In its judgment dated January...

New Delhi: With Republic Day just days away, security arrangements in the national capital have been intensified. Delhi Police, along with other security agencies, have placed the city on high alert to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the January 26 celebrations. As part of the enhanced security measures, barricading has been set up on all major entry points and arterial roads leading into Delhi. Vehicles are being thoroughly checked, and police personnel are keeping a close watch on all movement. Any vehicle or individual found suspicious is being stopped and searched. Similar scenes of vehicle checking were witnessed in areas such as Geeta Colony, where police teams were seen conducting inspections. Snipers Deployed on Rooftops To further strengthen security, the number of ...

New Delhi: A shocking incident of violence unfolded in Maujpur, North-East Delhi, where a young man was shot dead inside a café. The main accused later posted a video on Instagram claiming responsibility, stating that the killing was an act of revenge. Police have registered a murder case and launched an investigation. Details of the IncidentThe victim, identified as Faizan, also known as Fazzi, 24, was a resident of Janta Mazdoor Colony in Welcome. On Friday night at 10:28 PM, the Welcome Police received reports of gunfire at the 'Mr. King Lounge & Café' in Maujpur. When the police arrived, Faizan was found critically injured and was immediately taken to GTB Hospital, where he was declared dead. Forensic teams were called to the scene, and a case under relevant sections of the Indi...