DELHI (national capital territory)

New Delhi: Delhi’s Municipal Corporation (MCD) has lagged significantly in setting up electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, raising concerns among potential buyers and slowing the adoption of electric cars in the capital. Falling Short of TargetsUnder Delhi’s EV promotion plan, various agencies were tasked with establishing charging stations across the city. The MCD was assigned the goal of setting up around 1,000 charging stations. However, so far, it has managed to construct only 422 stations—less than half the target. While the MCD currently operates approximately 420 parking sites, not all of these have functional charging points. Shortage Impacting Public AdoptionThe lack of readily available charging stations has been a key reason many Delhi residents hesitate to inves...

New Delhi: In a deeply emotional incident, Delhi Police successfully rescued a 3-year-old girl who had been kidnapped from Kashmiri Gate 15 days ago. The child, whose mother had passed away, was safely reunited with her father, prompting an outpouring of tears from the relieved parent. The Kidnapping IncidentAccording to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Raja Banthia, Muzaffar Ali, the father, had been taking care of his daughter at his shop near Minerva Cinema Road following the untimely death of his wife. On January 12, around 6:30 PM, the child went missing outside the shop. A kidnapping case was immediately registered, and multiple police teams were mobilized to track down the perpetrators. CCTV Footage Leads Police to SuspectsAnalysis of CCTV footage revealed that the girl was...

New Delhi: Residents of the national capital felt mild tremors early Monday morning as a minor earthquake struck Delhi. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake measured 2.8 on the Richter scale and originated approximately 5 kilometers below the surface in North Delhi. No damage or casualties have been reported. Delhi’s Seismic SensitivityThis is not the first time Delhi has experienced seismic activity. The city, along with the wider National Capital Region (NCR), falls under Seismic Zone IV, making it susceptible to moderate earthquakes. Last year, Delhi experienced several tremors, including: February 17: Magnitude 4.0 quake near Dhola Kuan July 10: Magnitude 4.4 quake in Jhajjar, Haryana, felt in Delhi April 16: Magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Afghanis...

New Delhi: The Delhi Police have completed all security arrangements for the main Republic Day parade at Rajpath. Approximately 20,000 personnel, including police officers and paramilitary forces, will be deployed to ensure the event is conducted safely, peacefully, and in an orderly manner, according to Additional Commissioner of Police, Devesh Kumar Mahla. Extensive Security Measures on Roads and Sensitive LocationsThe security deployment covers Rajpath, India Gate, nearby roads, and other sensitive locations. Every individual and vehicle entering the area will be closely monitored. Around 1,000 CCTV cameras have been installed across the venue, all linked to an advanced facial recognition system (FRS). Air Surveillance and Sniper TeamsAnti-drone teams will monitor the skies for an...

New Delhi: Sunday marked one of the most polluted days of the year in Delhi, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to 448 by 2 PM. Dense smog shrouded the city, causing severe discomfort for residents. Meteorologists predict some improvement on Monday, though levels may still remain in the “very poor” category. Rapid Rise in Pollution LevelsPollution levels had already begun rising sharply on Saturday. The AQI was 400 at 4 PM, jumped to 431 by 9 PM, and reached 437 by 7 AM on Sunday. By 2 PM, the AQI peaked at 448, while the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported the city’s average AQI at 440. Surrounding areas recorded alarming levels as well: Faridabad – 247, Ghaziabad – 458, Greater Noida – 402, Gurugram – 378, and Noida – 430. Emergency Declared Across Multiple AreasT...

New Delhi: In a shocking incident in East Delhi’s Nirman Vihar area, thieves stole a silver “patra” weighing over 6.5 kg, valued at approximately ₹25 lakh, from the Sanatan Temple last night. The sacred item, placed on the Shiva Lingam, was taken after one of the culprits performed a ritual bow (charan sparsh) in front of it, CCTV footage reveals. Breaking into the TempleAccording to temple priest Dinesh Shastri, the thieves broke the locks of both the main gate and the inner gate where the Shiva Lingam is installed. “I lock the gates and sleep inside the temple premises. This morning I discovered that the silver patra had vanished from the Shiva Lingam,” Shastri told reporters. CCTV Footage Reveals the CrimeCCTV recordings show two men entering the temple wearing slippers. One of th...

New Delhi: Cybercriminals in Delhi are increasingly exploiting WhatsApp hacking and call forwarding techniques to defraud unsuspecting victims. In a recent case from South-East Delhi, a school teacher lost nearly ₹7 lakh after her WhatsApp account was compromised. The South-East District Cyber Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Incident Involving a TeacherThe 52-year-old victim, residing in Jamia Nagar, works as a teacher at an MCD school. Between July and August 2025, hackers gained access to her WhatsApp account, replacing her profile picture with a tractor image and sending suspicious links regarding fake bills to her contacts. When the victim attempted to regain access, she contacted WhatsApp support, which restored her account, citing a technical glitch. ...

New Delhi: In a major blow to international drug trafficking, the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested a key accused, Tilak, linked to a massive drug syndicate worth ₹13,000 crore. The arrest was made in Sikkim, where Tilak was hiding. According to officials, Tilak played an active role in the syndicate, importing cannabis from Thailand and distributing it across various parts of India. Authorities believe his apprehension could reveal critical insights into the network’s international operations. Police Question Accused for Further LeadsThe Special Cell is currently interrogating Tilak to gather further information about the syndicate. Previously, on October 2, 2024, the Delhi Police conducted a major joint operation across Delhi, Gujarat, and Punjab, seizing cocaine and cannabis ...

New Delhi: In yet another incident of street crime in the national capital, a 70-year-old woman was robbed of her gold chain in Pandav Nagar, East Delhi. Two young men on a scooter allegedly snatched the chain from the victim’s neck and fled the scene. The Pandav Nagar police have registered a case, but the culprits are yet to be traced. Victim Identified as Resident of Mayur ViharThe victim, Prem Kumar, a resident of Mayur Vihar Phase-1, was returning home on Saturday afternoon around 3:30 PM after a walk with her husband Rama Nand. As they reached Acharya Niketan Market near Kukreja Hospital, two men on a scooter approached and forcefully snatched a seven-gram gold chain from her neck, which had a “PK” locket attached. The assailants then fled toward Amrit Chand Chowk Rail Light. S...

Delhi’s roads have become increasingly unsafe for pedestrians, with 2,192 road accidents claiming 649 lives in 2025. Among these fatalities, collisions involving unidentified vehicles caused the highest number of deaths, followed by private cars and two-wheelers. In addition to the fatalities, 1,738 people were injured in road accidents across the city last year. Pedestrian deaths due to unidentified vehicles numbered 330, with 498 sustaining injuries. Private cars were responsible for 477 accidents, resulting in 92 deaths and 448 injuries. Additional Police Commissioner (Traffic) Satyveer Katara stated that the Delhi Traffic Police is observing the National Road Safety Month from January 1 to January 31, 2026. The month-long campaign aims to promote road discipline, raise awareness ...