DELHI (national capital territory)

New Delhi: Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi has denied making any derogatory remarks against Sikh Gurus and described the privilege breach notice issued against her as vague and baseless. She stated that she never referred to the matter in the Delhi Assembly. Demand for Complete RecordsIn a letter sent to the Delhi Assembly Secretary on Monday, Atishi requested access to all documents related to the notice, including the complaint, certified unaudited video recordings, and other evidence. She also pointed out that she received no communication from the Speaker to appear and clarify her position. Atishi criticized the notice for using ambiguous terms such as “disrupting House proceedings” without specifying what she allegedly said, in what context, or why it was considered obje...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the manner in which the Delhi Government plans to implement the Delhi School Education Act 2025 for the ongoing academic session. The Court emphasized that while it is not keen to interfere with the legislation itself, its execution must be practical and in line with statutory timelines, as the session has already commenced. The next hearing in the matter is scheduled for 27 January 2026. Court’s ObservationsA bench comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe asked the government to provide detailed instructions regarding the Act’s implementation. The Court also inquired about the approval process for fees for the 2025–26 session under the previous law and how the new Act could be applied retrospectively for the same ...

New Delhi: Property dealer Jitendra Kumar Gupta and his family in West Vinod Nagar have been receiving repeated death threats from shooters associated with the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The threats target Jitendra, his two sons, and his brother Satendra Kumar Gupta. Family Lives in FearThe continuous threats have left the family terrified. Earlier, Delhi Police arrested two shooters, including a minor, in connection with the case, raising hopes that the matter would be resolved. However, threats have continued unabated. On Friday, gang members reportedly called Jitendra, warning: “No matter how much security you arrange, we are used to shooting people even amidst security. Next time, you or your son will be shot wherever you are spotted.” Precautions TakenFollowing these threa...

New Delhi: Negligence in governance has claimed the lives of 89 people in Delhi due to drowning incidents over the past two years. Fatalities were not limited to rivers or canals but also occurred in open sewers, waterlogged underpasses, and areas with heavy water accumulation. These deaths have occurred despite the government’s repeated claims of having robust rescue and disaster management plans. Fatalities OverviewAccording to data presented during a recent session in the Delhi Assembly, between January 2024 and December 2025, 89 people lost their lives due to drowning. Incidents include: Water accumulation in the Sarita Vihar underpass. Children falling into open sewer covers in East Delhi. Deaths caused by waterlogging near Alivihar police chowki and other localities. ...

New Delhi: Former Ranbaxy promoters Shivinder Singh and Malvinder Singh are once again in the spotlight, this time over allegations related to the Flight Lieutenant Rajan Dhal Charitable Society. Malvinder’s wife, Japna Singh, has accused Shivinder and his wife Aditi of fraudulently taking control of the society’s assets, including a ₹500 crore hospital in Vasant Kunj and its annual revenue of ₹30 crore. Details of the AllegationsAccording to police officials, Japna Singh filed a complaint with the Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) on 22 October 2025, alleging criminal conspiracy, forgery, and breach of trust. She claims that Shivinder and Aditi unlawfully removed her and other members from the society and installed Aditi’s grandmother, mother, and brother in their place to gain full control...

Delhi: One of the runways at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport will be closed for nearly five months starting 16 February 2026 for major rehabilitation work. The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) announced that the third runway (11R/29L) will undergo extensive renovation. The runway, which began operations in 2008 and last underwent partial renovation in 2017, will receive a new surface layer, a new rapid exit taxiway, and an upgraded Instrument Landing System (ILS). This closure comes after 17 years of continuous operations on the runway. Impact on Delhi MetroMaintenance work will also affect five Delhi Metro stations on the Blue Line: Akshardham, Mayur Vihar Phase-1, Mayur Vihar Extension, New Ashok Nagar, and Noida Sector-15. Escalators at these stations will rema...

The Delhi government has announced a skill development program for construction workers registered under the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare (DBOCWW) Board. The initiative aims to enhance the workers’ skills, improve the quality of work, and increase their earnings. Program Details and BudgetThe training program will be approximately 120 hours long and has a total budget allocation of ₹135 crore. Officials have stated that over the first three years, more than 1.2 lakh construction workers will be trained under this initiative. The per-worker cost for the program is estimated at ₹5,880. Training at Workplace and CampsTo ensure minimal disruption to daily work, training will be conducted both at the workplace and at dedicated training camps. Workers attending tra...

The tragic death of an engineer in Noida has shaken many, raising serious concerns about emergency preparedness in the Delhi-NCR region. Delhi has a standard operating procedure (SOP) in place for managing accidents, ranging from emergency calls to district-level responsibilities. However, gaps in inter-departmental coordination and delays in forming the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) highlight areas that need urgent attention. Understanding the SOPIn any emergency—be it drowning, fire, road accident, or natural disaster—a clear and practical SOP is essential. It minimizes loss of life and property, assigns responsibilities clearly, and ensures swift action during chaotic situations. The first few minutes after an incident are critical, and pre-defined guidelines, communication sy...

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against the online betting platform MagicWin, implicating 14 individuals and companies. This action follows India’s 2025 ban on real-money online gaming and betting, which the government described as a financial and social threat, particularly affecting the hard-earned income of young users. Pakistan Connection RevealedED revealed that MagicWin Sports Limited, registered in the United Kingdom, is operated by Pakistani nationals Gulab Harji Mal and Omesh Kumar Gurnani, who reportedly reside in the United Arab Emirates. The platform and its mobile app functioned as a betting exchange, facilitating all types of sports betting and entertainment gambling through fake accounts. Chargesheet Filed Under PMLAThe prosecution c...

New Delhi: Amid the dense winter smog, researchers have observed over 90 “fog holes” in Delhi during December and January. These phenomena, which appear as gaps or holes in fog cover, have also been noted in other parts of North India, including Punjab, Haryana, northeastern Rajasthan, northern Uttar Pradesh, and northeastern Bihar. However, the concentration in Delhi-NCR is unusually high. Fog Holes on the Rise in Urban AreasAccording to research published by the American Geophysical Union, fog holes have been appearing globally for nearly two decades, but their prevalence in Delhi’s urban environment is particularly significant. Most of these fog holes are observed in densely populated cities, where urban heat and pollution slow the formation and persistence of fog. The study notes...