DELHI (national capital territory)

New Delhi: The body of a four-year-old girl, missing for three days, was found in a drain in the Prem Nagar area of Delhi, sparking shock and concern among locals. The girl’s family suspects foul play, though police say there are no visible injuries on the body. Investigators are exploring all possible angles. According to police, the child went missing on 9 January. A resident of Vidyapati Nagar, Inder Enclave, Phase-II, Kirari, reported that her daughter had disappeared, raising fears of abduction. An FIR was promptly filed, and a thorough investigation was launched immediately. Family members and authorities searched all areas of suspicion, supported by CCTV footage and local intelligence. Prem Nagar police conducted exhaustive checks with the help of technical surveillance and a ...

The Delhi government is planning to redevelop the site of the Rajghat Power Plant along the Yamuna River into a vibrant Nightlife Zone, designed as a model for environmental conservation, youth empowerment, and cultural revival. The proposed plan combines modern urban design with Delhi’s rich heritage, offering residents and tourists a unique space for recreation, learning, and entertainment. Elevated Park Inspired by New York’s High Line A 2.33-kilometer elevated park is proposed on the old railway line, featuring LED-lit walkways, solar-powered lighting, and seating made from recycled materials. Echoing New York’s High Line, the park aims to provide a scenic promenade with sustainable and eco-friendly design elements. Plans also include zero-emission solar pedal boats, inspired by ...

Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are experiencing a deep chill as temperatures continue to fall, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue warnings for the next two days. Residents are advised to take precautions as the cold wave intensifies. The Safdarjung Observatory, the main weather monitoring center in Delhi, recorded the lowest temperature in three years at 3.2°C, which is 4°C below normal. The last time temperatures were this low was on 18 January 2023, when Safdarjung recorded 2.6°C. Lodhi Road was the coldest area in the city at 3°C, followed by Ayanagar in South-West Delhi at 3.2°C and Palam at 3.3°C. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cold wave is expected to continue until Wednesday, after which relief is likely as a weak western...

A severe road accident occurred on the Barapulla Flyover in Delhi due to dense fog, claiming the life of a young man and injuring six others. The vehicle involved, a Scorpio, collided with the flyover divider. The deceased has been identified as 26-year-old Harsh, who was driving the car at the time of the crash. The injured have been admitted to AIIMS Trauma Center for treatment. Their identities have been confirmed as Nikhil, Gagan, Bhishma, Yuvraj, Maan, and Himanshu. South East Delhi DCP Dr. Hemant Tiwari confirmed that the police received information about the accident around 2:30 AM and have launched an investigation into the incident. Preliminary inquiries revealed that Harsh lost control of the Scorpio while driving on the foggy flyover. Despite medical efforts, doctors decla...

Police action has intensified in connection with the stone-pelting incident at Turkman Gate in Old Delhi, which erupted during an anti-encroachment drive near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque. With the arrest of three more accused, the total number of people taken into custody has now reached 16, officials confirmed on Saturday. The incident, which raised serious concerns over law and order in a sensitive area of the capital, is being investigated under multiple legal provisions. Authorities have stated that the situation in the locality is currently peaceful and under control, with enhanced security arrangements in place. Heavy Security, Drone and CCTV Surveillance According to police officials, large contingents of police and paramilitary forces have been deployed in sensitive pockets of...

One of India’s largest government-run healthcare institutions, Safdarjung Hospital, is grappling with a serious shortage of teaching faculty, a situation that threatens to impact both patient care and the quality of medical education for future doctors. Information obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act on December 27, 2025, reveals that 70 teaching faculty posts are currently vacant at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital. Out of a total of 398 sanctioned faculty positions, only 365 are presently filled, including 346 regular faculty members and 19 on contract. Uneven Distribution Across Departments While some departments have surplus staff, the overall picture remains grim. RTI data shows that 37 faculty members are posted in excess in certa...

In a shocking incident that has sent waves of fear across the capital, a woman was shot dead in broad daylight in Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh area on Saturday morning. The victim has been identified as Rachna Yadav, whose husband was also brutally murdered a few years ago in a similar shooting incident. The crime took place around 11 am under the jurisdiction of the Shalimar Bagh police station. According to preliminary information, unknown assailants opened fire on Rachna Yadav, killing her on the spot. The audacious nature of the attack has triggered panic and outrage among local residents. Police teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving information about the incident. The body was sent for post-mortem examination, and a case has been registered. Investigators are scanning C...

Delhi-NCR continues to battle a dangerous combination of biting cold, dense fog and hazardous air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 400 mark in several areas on Saturday. Despite light rainfall in parts of the region, there has been no significant relief from pollution, raising serious health concerns for residents. According to official data, air quality across the national capital remained in the ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ category. In Delhi, AQI levels were recorded at 343 in Narela, 428 in Nehru Nagar, 373 in Punjabi Bagh, 383 in Pusa and 392 in RK Puram. The situation was particularly alarming in Anand Vihar, where the AQI touched 425, indicating severe pollution. Other areas such as Ashok Vihar (369), Bawana (354), Chandni Chowk (408), the Dr Karni Singh Shooti...

Delhi-NCR continues to reel under an intense cold wave, with the national capital recording a minimum temperature of 4.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning, the coldest in the past two years. The biting cold, coupled with dense fog and hazardous air quality, has made life difficult for residents across the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this was the coldest January morning since January 15, 2024, when the minimum temperature had plunged to 3.3 degrees Celsius. Weather data shows that Safdarjung recorded 4.2°C, Palam 4.5°C, Lodhi Road 4.7°C, Ridge station 5.3°C and Ayanagar 4.5°C. Cold Wave to Persist The IMD has warned that the cold spell is far from over. On January 10, dense fog prevailed during the morning hours, while the maximum temperature h...

In a significant and symbolic move, the Delhi Legislative Assembly has unanimously decided that the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ will now be sung in its entirety, instead of only two stanzas, at the beginning of every Assembly session. The decision was taken with the consensus of both the ruling party and the opposition during the ongoing Winter Session. Announcing the decision, Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said that the first sitting of every Assembly session traditionally begins with the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’. “Until now, only two stanzas of the song were sung. However, as the nation marks the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ this year, it is only fitting that the full song is sung in the Delhi Assembly to honour this historic milestone,” he said. The Speaker also dire...