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DELHI (national capital territory)

Technology Turns Traitor! Navigation App Leads Car Into Swamp; Two Men Escape Burning Vehicle
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Technology Turns Traitor! Navigation App Leads Car Into Swamp; Two Men Escape Burning Vehicle

New Delhi:A routine drive nearly turned fatal for two men in Delhi after a navigation app directed them into a swampy patch, causing their car to get stuck and eventually catch fire. The incident highlights the dangers of over-reliance on technology, especially location-based apps, when travelling through unfamiliar routes. Navigation Error Leads to DisasterOn Wednesday, Rajan Sahni, a resident of Old Rajinder Nagar, was travelling with his brother to meet their friend Govind near Pihani Chungi. After entering the address into the navigation app, the duo followed the suggested route without suspecting any error. The app, however, misdirected them onto a muddy, swamp-like stretch. As soon as the car entered the marshy area, the wheels sank deeper with every attempt to move. The engine...
Delhi’s Financial Corporation on the Brink of Closure; CM Rekha Gupta Orders Comprehensive Review
DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Delhi’s Financial Corporation on the Brink of Closure; CM Rekha Gupta Orders Comprehensive Review

New Delhi:The Delhi Financial Corporation (DFC), the state’s financial institution, is facing a severe economic crisis, leading the government to consider shutting it down. According to official sources, the DFC board recently acknowledged that the corporation’s entire equity has been wiped out. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed the Finance Department to conduct a detailed analysis of the board’s recommendation and present a proposal before the Cabinet. A Burden on the GovernmentDuring a high-level review meeting, Finance Department officials informed the Chief Minister that the corporation has become financially unsustainable and is now a liability for the government. The CM reportedly stated that the government cannot continue supporting an entity that fails to provide any publi...
Security Tightened in Sarojini Nagar Market After Delhi Blast; Closure of Three Gates Creates Chaos
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Security Tightened in Sarojini Nagar Market After Delhi Blast; Closure of Three Gates Creates Chaos

New Delhi:Following the suicide attack near the Red Fort, security has been intensified across major markets in the capital. In Sarojini Nagar Market, police have barricaded and closed three entry gates, creating inconvenience for shoppers, traders, and residents. The situation led to a protest by traders on Thursday, demanding that the gates be reopened. Security Measures Increase, But Trouble for PublicIn the aftermath of the Red Fort blast, police have enforced strict security checks in Sarojini Nagar Market. However, several metal detectors at the entry points were found non-functional, and with three gates — Gate 2A, Gate 1A, and Gate 2 — shut by the police, movement has become difficult for thousands who rely on these access points daily. Residents and shopkeepers report that c...
Delhi to Install 6 New Air Quality Monitoring Stations by January 15 — Experts Question Location Choice
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi to Install 6 New Air Quality Monitoring Stations by January 15 — Experts Question Location Choice

New Delhi:By January 15, Delhi will see the installation of six new air quality monitoring stations, significantly expanding the city’s real-time pollution tracking network. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has already begun work, which includes supply, installation, commissioning, and 10-year operation of the stations. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the new stations will “greatly enhance the capital’s monitoring capacity.” He added that real-time data from these locations will help authorities understand pollution patterns across different regions and identify specific sources more accurately, enabling faster and more targeted action. Where the Stations Are Being InstalledThe new stations are coming up at: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Indira ...
Woman Found Dead Inside Car in Delhi; Live-In Partner Arrested for Murder
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Woman Found Dead Inside Car in Delhi; Live-In Partner Arrested for Murder

28 Nov 2025, New Delhi A woman was found strangled to death inside a car in Delhi’s Dwarka district on Wednesday morning. Police have arrested her live-in partner, identified as Virender Singh, for the crime. The incident took place in Deenpur Colony under Chhawla police station. According to investigators, the victim had been living with Virender Singh for several months. The two reportedly met while commuting in the same bus, where Virender worked as the driver. Their relationship developed over time, and the woman eventually moved in with him after selling her house in Raj Nagar. Body Found on Back Seat of a Car Dwarka DCP Ankit Singh said that police received a PCR call around 9:15 am about a body lying inside a Haryana-registered car parked in the Deenpur Extension area. W...
Truth Has No Deadline: Delhi High Court Transfers 8-Year-Old Mysterious Death Case to CBI
crime, DELHI (national capital territory), State

Truth Has No Deadline: Delhi High Court Transfers 8-Year-Old Mysterious Death Case to CBI

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has handed over the probe into the mysterious and “suspicious circumstances” surrounding the 2017 death of a 23-year-old man to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), observing that “the search for truth is never time-barred.” The order came on Thursday while hearing a petition filed by the victim’s mother, who highlighted several lapses in the Delhi Police investigation and questioned why her son’s alleged murder was dismissed as a suicide. Court Flags Investigation Gaps Justice Tushar Rao Gedela noted that many criminal cases across the world have been solved decades later due to advancements in forensic science, which enabled re-testing of crucial evidence. He cited examples such as the capture of US serial killers—the Golden State Killer (Jo...
Delhi: Two Families Shattered as Speeding Car Claims Lives of Elderly Man and Worker in Moti Nagar
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi: Two Families Shattered as Speeding Car Claims Lives of Elderly Man and Worker in Moti Nagar

New Delhi: A tragic accident in West Delhi’s Moti Nagar area on Wednesday evening left two families devastated after a speeding car fatally hit two pedestrians, including a senior citizen. Police have identified the victims and launched a search for the absconding driver. The Haryana-registered vehicle used in the accident has been seized and kept at Moti Nagar Police Station. Muniraj and Suraj Pal Killed in High-Speed Crash The deceased were identified as 45-year-old Muniraj, a resident of Nehru Nagar in Anand Parbat, and 70-year-old Suraj Pal, who lived in the Zakhira area. According to police, the car’s driver abandoned the vehicle near Zakhira roundabout and fled immediately after the collision. Confirming the incident, DCP West Darade Sharad Bhaskar said the Police Control Ro...
Delhi: Woman Shot Dead Months After Secret Court Marriage; Husband Dumps Body in Baghpat Forest
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi: Woman Shot Dead Months After Secret Court Marriage; Husband Dumps Body in Baghpat Forest

New Delhi: A shocking case has emerged from the capital where a woman was allegedly shot dead by her husband just months after their secret court marriage. The accused, Faisal Chaudhary, later dumped her body in the forests of Baghpat and eventually surrendered at Karkardooma Court. According to police, Faisal had married Tayyaba at Saket Court on April 15 without informing their families. Despite the marriage, Tayyaba continued to live with her parents in Chand Bagh. She had recently begun pressuring Faisal to take her home, which investigators believe triggered the murder. Shot in the Head, Body Thrown in Forest Police said Faisal took Tayyaba towards Uttar Pradesh, shot her in the head, and abandoned the body in a forested area of Baghpat. Meanwhile, Dyalpur Police had already ...
65-Year-Old Woman Brutally Murdered in Delhi; Accused Arrested, Confesses to Crime
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65-Year-Old Woman Brutally Murdered in Delhi; Accused Arrested, Confesses to Crime

New Delhi: In a horrific incident, a 65-year-old woman was brutally murdered in Delhi after she resisted a man who allegedly followed her with the intent to sexually assault her. The accused attacked her with a sharp weapon, dragged her body into nearby bushes, and fled the scene. Police have arrested the suspect, who has confessed to the crime during interrogation. Accused Confesses; Had Come to Delhi for a Court HearingAccording to police sources, the accused—identified as 24-year-old Salman—had travelled from Bharuch, Gujarat, to Delhi to attend a court hearing related to a previous case involving the kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor. He was out on bail in that case. Investigators revealed that on the night of the incident, the accused roamed the area after consuming alcoh...
Delhi-NCR Chokes Again as GRAP-3 Lifted; Air Quality Turns Hazardous
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi-NCR Chokes Again as GRAP-3 Lifted; Air Quality Turns Hazardous

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated sharply after the lifting of GRAP-3 restrictions, with the city recording an AQI of 377. Several areas in the capital crossed the 400-mark, bringing back dense smog. Schools have reverted to offline classes, even as road repair work had earlier contributed to a 32% reduction in pollution in targeted zones. Pollution Levels Surge ImmediatelyAfter the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) removed GRAP-3 restrictions on Wednesday, pollution levels began to climb within 24 hours. Thursday saw the AQI rise further, though GRAP-3 will only be reinstated if levels reach between 401 and 450. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) air bulletin, the AQI in Delhi on Thursday stood at 377. Surrounding cities also reported high pollution: F...