DELHI (national capital territory)

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

New Delhi: The meticulous planning behind the Delhi blast is slowly coming to light. Investigators have recovered WhatsApp chats from Dr. Adil Ahmad Rather, a key conspirator, revealing that he was desperately seeking money before the attack. Authorities believe these funds were being collected to execute the bombing. Desperate Financial RequestsBefore the blast shook the capital, Dr. Adil was reportedly sending WhatsApp messages to multiple contacts, pleading for money. According to investigations, these messages were deleted after the attack but have now been successfully recovered by agencies. The chats reveal details of Adil’s financial situation. News-18 reports that the terrorist showed restlessness and urgency in his messages, repeatedly asking for funds, including requests fo...

New Delhi: Preparations have begun to construct a mini cable-stayed bridge over the Ghazipur Drain to ease traffic in East Delhi. Officials from the Irrigation and Flood Control Department have stated that the five bridges on Swami Dayanand Marg, from Shahdara Flyover to Kadkadi Mor, have become extremely old and dilapidated. In view of their poor condition, plans have been drawn up to replace them with modern bridges. Mini Cable Bridge Near Kadkadi MorThe new bridge will connect East Delhi colonies near Kadkadi Mor, including Kadkarduma, Anand Vihar Bus Terminal, Jagriti Enclave, and Preet Vihar, facilitating smoother traffic movement. The Bikram Singh Colony bridge will also be rebuilt and widened from two lanes to three lanes. Across this 3.5–4 km stretch, there are four to five brid...

New Delhi: The backbone of Delhi’s fire safety system—the Fire Brigade—is currently facing a severe manpower crisis. Sources reveal that out of 90 Station Officer posts in the Delhi Fire Service, nearly 65 have been vacant for years, leaving just 25 officers to manage 68 fire stations across the city. Vacancies Since 2012Of the 65 vacant posts, 45 are direct recruitment positions, which have remained unfilled for over a decade. These posts are to be filled through UPSC examinations, but no recruitment has taken place since 2012. Even in 2014, a vacancy notice was issued but was canceled immediately. The reasons for this prolonged delay remain unclear. The remaining 20 posts are promotion-based, but no eligible officers are available for promotion, leaving these positions vacant as we...

New Delhi: In a bid to control the growing stray dog population, the Dog Committee has recommended the establishment of sterilization centers and feeding zones in every ward. Ward-Level Centers and Feeding ZonesDuring the meeting, committee members, along with Education Committee Chair Yogesh Verma, expressed concern over the rapid increase in stray dogs despite ongoing sterilization efforts. They emphasized the need for a system-wide approach to effectively manage the population. The six-member committee proposed that: Each ward should have a sterilization center. Designated feeding zones should be established in every ward. Veterinary officers and sanitary inspectors should be empowered to penalize individuals who feed dogs outside authorized zones, violate MCD guidelines...