DELHI (national capital territory)

New Delhi: The volcanic eruption of the Heli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia, which erupted after nearly 12,000 years, has sent ash clouds traveling thousands of kilometers, affecting multiple countries worldwide. India is not spared, as the ash plume has already reached the skies over Delhi-NCR. States including Gujarat, Rajasthan, northwest Maharashtra, Haryana, and Punjab are also under its potential influence. Impact on IndiaThe capital, already struggling with poor air quality, now faces an added challenge from the ash cloud arriving from nearly 4,500 km away. The eruption released a massive plume of ash and sulfur dioxide reaching up to 15 kilometers into the atmosphere. Traveling across the Red Sea, the plume passed over Yemen and Oman before reaching Delhi by Monday night around 11 PM...

New Delhi: The recent escape of jackals from their enclosure at Delhi Zoo continues to pose a significant challenge for zoo authorities. Officials admit that the exact number of missing jackals remains uncertain, raising concerns about growing lapses in wildlife management and safety protocols. Partial Return but Uncertainty PersistsOn Monday, one more jackal returned to its enclosure, bringing the total number of jackals back to two. However, the total count of jackals that ventured into the zoo’s forested areas is still unknown. Despite CCTV monitoring, authorities have been unable to determine precisely when the jackals escaped or how many were involved. No Signs in Visitor AreasEarlier statements from the zoo estimated that three to four jackals had escaped. With two returning, t...

New Delhi: The grief and anger of a bereaved family have echoed outside St. Columbus School, as the parents and elder brother of a Class 10 student who died by suicide continue their protest, demanding justice for their child. The demonstration, which started on 18 November, has now entered its fourth day, highlighting concerns over alleged harassment by school staff. Showcasing the Child’s AchievementsHolding their child’s medals, trophies, and certificates, the father described the deceased as talented, cheerful, and ambitious. “Look at his achievements. It is unbelievable that one child could accomplish so much. He wanted to make a mark in the world,” the father said, emphasizing that the student’s potential was cut short due to repeated harassment. Allegations Against TeachersPol...

New Delhi: Investigative agencies have uncovered critical details about Dr. Umar, the alleged mastermind behind the suicide blast near the Red Fort in Delhi. Following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in July 2016, Umar’s extremist ideology intensified, and the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 further fueled his radicalization. Radicalization and MotiveInterrogations of captured members of the terror module and review of Dr. Umar’s past activities revealed that he actively participated in the protests in South Kashmir after Wani’s encounter. Umar frequently spoke about avenging Wani’s death and consistently attended Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed gatherings where anti-India rhetoric was prominent. Ideological Divide Within Terror ModuleSources indicate ...

Delhi Crime News: In a shocking incident from Delhi’s Wazirabad area, a pregnant woman allegedly killed her mother-in-law using a hammer. Police investigation revealed that prior to the attack, the daughter-in-law reportedly administered sleeping pills to the victim. The accused later tried to mislead authorities by fabricating a story of a burglary and fire. Incident DetailsThe crime took place at a residence on the first floor of a house in Lane No. 5, Sangam Vihar, Wazirabad. On the morning of November 19, locals reported a fire at the house. When police arrived, they found the severely burned body of 65-year-old Nasreen Begum. The daughter-in-law, identified as 24-year-old Afreen, was also present on the second floor. False Story of BurglaryDuring initial questioning, Afreen clai...

New Delhi, November 24, 2025: Air quality across Delhi and the National Capital Region has plunged to alarming levels, with pollution entering the ‘severe’ and ‘very poor’ categories for the 23rd consecutive day. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an overall AQI of 396 on Monday, while several pockets of NCR crossed the 450 mark, making the air nearly unbreathable. Pollution Levels Worst in NCR Multiple monitoring stations paint a grim picture: Ghaziabad (Loni): AQI 451 — Severe Indirapuram: 438, Sanjay Nagar: 411, Vasundhara: 429 Greater Noida (Knowledge Park-V): 441 Noida’s Sectors 125, 62, 1 and 116 — AQI above 400 Inside Delhi, areas like Anand Vihar, Bawana, Burari Crossing, Mandir Marg, Wazirpur and Vivek Vihar reported AQI ...

New Delhi, November 24, 2025: A grand three-day commemoration is underway at Delhi’s historic Red Fort to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with several cabinet ministers and Sikh religious representatives, attended the event on Sunday. CM Gupta’s Message: A Tribute to Guru Sahib’s Eternal Legacy Chief Minister Rekha Gupta shared her thoughts on social media platform ‘X’, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the solemn and majestic ceremony organized by the Delhi government at the Red Fort. She wrote that Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib’s unparalleled sacrifice continues to guide humanity, reminding the world that standing up for truth, justice and the protection of human rights is the supr...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday will continue hearing the Delhi Police’s arguments opposing bail for student leaders accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case. During the previous hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Delhi Police, told the court that the 2020 violence was not an abrupt communal clash, but a “deliberate, coordinated and pre-planned conspiracy aimed at attacking India’s national sovereignty.” SC Bench to Hear Police Arguments According to the Supreme Court’s cause list, a Bench of Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice N.V. Anjaria will hear the police submissions today as the matter involves bail pleas filed by student activists Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Meeran Haider, Gulfisha Fati...

New Delhi: The investigation into the suicide car blast near the Red Fort has revealed an even more dangerous terror conspiracy. According to intelligence sources, Pakistani handlers were preparing to send a large consignment of long-range attack drones into India through an export company based in a third country. The drones—capable of carrying up to 10 kg of explosive payload—were to be shipped in parts to evade detection. Once inside India, the arrested operatives were supposed to assemble these drones and arm them with explosives for high-intensity terror strikes across major cities. The plot was foiled after the recent busting of a terror module in Faridabad, where several suspects were detained. Second Arm of the Network Also Identified Investigators have traced the other...