DELHI (national capital territory)

New Delhi: In a cautionary incident highlighting the rising cybercrime threat, a senior citizen in East Delhi was defrauded of ₹2.5 lakh after attempting to pay a traffic challan online. Cybercriminals sent a fraudulent link disguised as an official payment portal, which the victim accessed, resulting in the transfer of the money—including foreign currency—to the scammers. The 65-year-old man from Laxmi Nagar received a message on January 13 on his wife’s phone with a link to pay a minor traffic fine of ₹500. Believing it to be legitimate, they proceeded with the payment. Within minutes, ₹2,49,246.61 was debited from their account. Authorities have registered a case under fraud and identity concealment laws. Police warn that such scams have surged, with fraudsters posing as officials...

New Delhi: The tragic death of a software engineer in Noida’s Sector-150 has once again highlighted the poor condition of roads in the National Capital, particularly along stretches of New Rohtak Road. Deep potholes and waterlogging have turned this vital route into a potential hazard for both motorists and pedestrians. The stretch from Punjabi Bagh Chowk to Kamal T-Point is riddled with large potholes filled with water, while sections beneath the Jakhira Flyover are severely damaged, making it difficult even for pedestrians to pass safely. The deterioration has been compounded by ongoing construction, including cable-laying work near Kamal T-Point, leaving parts of the road dug up and unsafe. Near a petrol pump about 250 meters from Punjabi Bagh Chowk, the damaged road has been partial...

New Delhi: Following the recent death of an engineer in Sector-150, Noida, concerns about public safety due to administrative negligence have resurfaced in Delhi. Open and unbarricaded potholes on roads in Dwarka, Palam, and Najafgarh are now posing a serious risk to residents and commuters. Authorities warn that these sites could lead to major accidents if not addressed promptly. Near Brahma Apartments, a large pothole has formed on the service lane due to ongoing sewer line repairs. The lane is an important access route for nearby residential societies, but it remains poorly lit at night, with no barricades or warning signs in place. Similarly, in Dwarka Sector-13, a deep pothole on the service road near Ayudh Vihar Society has remained open for months, blocking the entire lane and en...

New Delhi: A wanted criminal, Satish Bhati, was arrested by Delhi Police and the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) following a brief shootout in Southeast Delhi on Saturday morning. According to police, Bhati opened fire as soon as he spotted the officers, but was apprehended shortly thereafter. Police had set up a trap near MB Road based on a tip-off regarding Bhati, 22, who is wanted in multiple criminal cases. When officers attempted to stop him on Friday night, he allegedly tried to flee and fired at the police team. No injuries were reported among the police personnel. During the operation, authorities recovered a locally made pistol, six mobile phones suspected to be stolen, and a motorcycle believed to have been used in criminal activities. Preliminary investigations indicate th...

New Delhi: Ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, a rehearsal of the parade will take place today, January 24, from Vijay Chowk to India Gate. Traffic along this stretch will be completely suspended during the rehearsal. Authorities have also issued restrictions on certain aerial activities until February 1, 2026, for public safety. The parade rehearsal will be conducted between 10:15 AM and 12:30 PM. During this time, cross-traffic from Rafi Marg, Janpath, and Manekshaw Road onto Kartavya Path will be restricted. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes including Mother Teresa Crescent Road, Sikandra Road, Firoz Shah Road, Mathura Road, Subramanyam Bharti Marg, and Motilal Nehru Marg. Traffic police have requested the public to remain patient, follow rules, and monitor updates ...

New Delhi: A shocking discovery was made on Friday in the Kakrola area of Dwarka district, where the bodies of a husband and wife were found in the Sahibi River (Najafgarh Drain). Police, with the help of divers, retrieved the bodies from the water. The deceased have been identified as Munna Lal (58) and Ramvati Devi (55), who had been reported missing from Bindapur since January 17. Police were alerted around noon by a cab driver who spotted the bodies near the Kakrola Nala picket. Officers from Mohan Garden and Najafgarh police stations, along with the Crime Branch and FSL teams, reached the site for investigation. DCP Dwarka, Ankit Singh, confirmed that the bodies have been sent to Rao Tularam Hospital in Jafarpur Kala for postmortem, which will determine the cause of death. Durin...

New Delhi: Residents of 20 Delhi Assembly constituencies, totaling around 2.2 million people, are facing severe water shortages due to reduced output from the Wazirabad and Chandrawal Water Treatment Plants. The crisis stems from elevated ammonia levels in the Yamuna River, which remain five times higher than normal. According to officials, the ammonia level in the Yamuna was recorded at 5 parts per million (ppm) on Friday, while normal levels should be around 0.9–1 ppm. Until the levels drop, both plants are unable to access adequate raw water, limiting their supply capacity. The Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant, covering an area of 123 sq km, supplies water to 11 Assembly constituencies including North, Central, and Old Delhi, with a daily output of 131 million gallons per day (MGD)...

New Delhi: Delhi Police have arrested a woman who was allegedly using fake foreign embassy number plates on her car to avoid law enforcement scrutiny. The woman, a resident of Assam, claimed to have worked as a consultant for a foreign embassy for a year. The Crime Branch’s Anti-Extortion and Kidnapping Unit apprehended the woman after receiving intelligence that she frequently visited various embassies and high-security areas in New Delhi using a car fitted with counterfeit embassy number plates. During the operation, police recovered two additional fake embassy number plates from the vehicle. Investigations revealed that the woman purchased an Innova car from a foreign embassy in November 2024. However, the embassy had filed a complaint at Chanakyapuri police station because the ve...

Cybercriminals in Delhi are becoming increasingly audacious. In East Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar, a 65-year-old man lost nearly Rs 2.5 lakh while attempting to pay a traffic fine of just Rs 500, after being duped by cyber fraudsters who executed the transaction in foreign currency to complicate tracking. The IncidentThe victim resides in Laxmi Nagar. On 13 January, his wife received a message on her mobile claiming that a vehicle fine of Rs 500 was pending, accompanied by a payment link. She forwarded the message to her husband. When the victim clicked the link and attempted to pay using his HDFC Bank credit card, he was shocked to receive a notification that 10,350 Saudi Riyals had been debited from his account—equivalent to approximately Rs 2,49,246. The scammers cleverly conducted the tra...

Attention Commuters: Delhi Metro to Start Services at 3 AM on Republic Day; Full Parking Arrangements Made Delhi Metro has announced special arrangements for commuters on the occasion of Republic Day. On 26 January, all Delhi Metro lines will begin operations from 3 AM to facilitate easy access to the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path. Early Morning ServicesFor the convenience of passengers, trains will run every 15 minutes until 6 AM, after which regular schedules will resume. Anuj Dayal, Chief Executive Officer of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), stated that the early start is aimed at ensuring smooth travel for citizens attending the celebrations. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance and make use of these early services to reach the event venue comfortabl...