DELHI (national capital territory)

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...

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...