DELHI (national capital territory)

New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has stepped up preparations to adorn the city’s parks and green spaces with a vibrant mix of native and exotic flowers this spring. Special precautions are being taken to protect the flowers, particularly tulips, from animals and theft by planting them in protective nets. Tulips and Flowering Duration:Tulip theft has been a recurring issue in the capital. To address this, tulips will be grown in secure nets. Under favorable weather, tulip bulbs usually bloom for 10 to 20 days. According to DDA, the Horticulture Department has been instructed to ensure the city’s green spaces display a colorful spring bloom. Diverse Colors and Locations:Tulips of five to six different colors will be planted across Dwarka’s green spaces and various DDA p...

New Delhi: Delhi Assembly’s Leader of Opposition, Atishi, has accused Minister Kapil Mishra of spreading falsehoods and disrespecting religious leaders in the ongoing video controversy. She alleged that the BJP’s claims are politically motivated and that Mishra has a habit of lying. Speaking to the media for the first time in the Assembly regarding the matter, Atishi said Mishra edited videos, invoked religious figures, and used their names for political gains, showing blatant disrespect for Gurus. Pattern of Falsehoods:Atishi highlighted Mishra’s history of making false claims, for which he had previously apologized in court. She rejected BJP’s allegations that she insulted Sikh Gurus, calling them “baseless and malicious.” She said, “My family and I have unshakable faith in Shri...

New Delhi: The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DSCDRC) has clarified that consumers are obligated to pay for the services they use. Exceeding the credit limit does not constitute a “shortfall in service,” the commission stated. The clarification came while dismissing an appeal against a District Consumer Commission’s decision. The district panel had earlier rejected a complaint against Bharti Airtel. The Complaint:The complainant alleged that the telecom service provider demanded payment without providing detailed billing for over ₹1.4 lakh and simultaneously suspended mobile services. The complainant claimed this should be considered a deficiency in service. The bench, comprising Commission President Justice Sangeeta Dhingra Sehgal and Judicial Member Pinky, d...

New Delhi: The Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of the Dwarka district police has achieved a significant breakthrough by apprehending a notorious criminal, Mohit, from the area. Authorities recovered a country-made pistol and live ammunition from his possession. Criminal BackgroundAccording to the police, the accused Mohit has been involved in multiple cases, including attempted murder, violations under the Arms Act, and the Excise Act. The AATS team carried out the arrest following routine patrolling and actionable intelligence. The Dwarka district DCP has kept teams on high alert to curb crime, leading to the formation of a special operations team that executed the planned operation. Details of the ArrestThe operation was conducted by a team comprising Sub-Inspector Jitendra Singh, Hea...

New Delhi: The IGI Airport Metro police have cracked a case involving the theft of metro signalling cables, arresting two accused and recovering stolen materials, tools, and a vehicle used in the crime. Case DetailsOn 11 January, DMRC employee Sanjay Kumar Jha, working at Dhaula Kuan Metro Station (Airport Express Line), lodged a complaint with IGI Metro police reporting the theft of approximately 800 meters of signalling cable from the metro track between Dhaula Kuan and Shivaji Stadium Metro stations. Following the complaint, a case was registered, and a detailed investigation was launched. How the Theft Was TracedThe stolen cable was found in a forest area near Buddha Garden, adjacent to the metro track. Despite the absence of cameras along the track, police reviewed footage from ...

New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has identified serious lapses in the strict implementation of GRAP-3 and GRAP-4 measures across Delhi and the NCR. During a review of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and State Pollution Control Board operations, multiple shortcomings were observed, prompting CAQM to direct strict action against the officials responsible. Control Room Set Up for MonitoringTo strengthen monitoring, CAQM has established a dedicated GRAP control room. The control room tracks daily implementation of GRAP-3 and GRAP-4, evaluates the strictness of actions taken by agencies, and ensures compliance with pollution control regulations. Monitoring ProcessAgencies are required to submit daily action reports and weekly compliance reports, whi...

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. ...