DELHI (national capital territory)

New Delhi: The air quality in Delhi has deteriorated sharply, surpassing the ‘Severe’ pollution zone, prompting senior doctors at AIIMS to issue a stark warning about life-threatening conditions and a public health emergency. Immediate action is required to mitigate the impact of hazardous air on residents’ health. Urgent Measures Needed AIIMS respiratory department officials stressed that agencies must implement strict measures on an urgent basis. Dr. Anant Mohan highlighted that while the issue recurs every winter, effective, long-term solutions remain limited, with temporary measures like air purifiers or anti-smog guns providing only minimal relief. Health Risks from Polluted Air According to doctors, fine particulate matter (PM2.5) enters the body through the nose, spreads...

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has clarified that during a medical emergency, the Central Government cannot deny full reimbursement of treatment costs to beneficiaries of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), even if treatment is received at a non-empanelled hospital outside the CGHS panel. The Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) order, directing the government to pay the claimant ₹2.82 lakh with interest. Background of the Case The case arose when Kamal Kishore, a retired government employee and CGHS beneficiary, received emergency treatment at UK Nursing Home Multi-Speciality Hospital on 11th November 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hospital was not part of the CGHS panel, and the charges exceeded the standard rates notified by the Delhi Government...

New Delhi: The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) at India Expo Mart has opened its doors to the public from 19th November 2025. The fair features exhibitors from 30 Indian states and 12 countries, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore diverse products and innovations under one roof. Ticket Information Tickets are available both online and offline. Entry fees are as follows: Weekends & Gazetted Holidays: Adults – ₹150, Children – ₹60 Regular Days: Adults – ₹80, Children – ₹40 Online tickets can be purchased via the DMRC Sarthi app, while offline tickets are available at 55 Delhi Metro stations. Fair Timings & Duration The trade fair will run until 27th November 2025, with visiting hours from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Visitors will not be allowe...

New Delhi: A Delhi court has remanded Javed Ahmed Siddiqui, Chairman of Al-Falah University, to 13 days of Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody. Siddiqui was arrested just a day earlier, on 18th November, from Jamia Nagar, Delhi. Details of the Case The arrest is linked to a ₹415 crore alleged fraud. Authorities claim that Al-Falah University misrepresented its academic credentials to generate more than ₹415 crore. The ED took Siddiqui into custody under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. During investigations, the ED conducted raids at multiple locations associated with the Al-Falah Group, seizing crucial evidence that led to the Chairman’s arrest. Links to Terror Cases The Al-Falah University has also come under scrutiny due to its alleged c...

New Delhi: Cybercriminals have devised a new, cunning method of online fraud that can trap unsuspecting victims. They request a very small payment—sometimes as little as ₹2—under the pretext of processing a delayed delivery. However, once the victim pays, the scammers gain access to bank details and drain accounts of lakhs of rupees. How the Scam Works According to police sources, the fraud begins with a seemingly innocuous request. The victim is asked to pay a minimal amount, which they typically consider harmless. Once the payment is made, the scammer uses the opportunity to access the victim’s phone or online accounts, eventually transferring large sums from the bank. Case from New Delhi A recent case involved a 50-year-old man from Odisha, residing in New Delhi’s Prithviraj...

New Delhi: Security agencies in Delhi are on high alert after bomb threats were reported targeting three district courts and two schools in the national capital. The threats were conveyed through an email allegedly from the terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). According to sources, the email warned of potential attacks at the courts and schools. The threat prompted immediate action from Delhi Police and other security agencies. Intensive searches were conducted, especially at the Tis Hazari Court, with security tightened across all affected locations. However, preliminary investigations suggest that the threat may be fake. No suspicious objects were found at any of the targeted sites. The bomb threat was reportedly received early Tuesday morning at two CRPF-run schools i...

New Delhi:The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its action in the Red Fort car blast case, tightening its noose around the Al Falah Trust. Early Tuesday morning, ED teams conducted multiple raids at the Okhla office of Al Falah University in Delhi and several other locations across Delhi and Faridabad. So far, 15 people have lost their lives in the Delhi car blast that took place near the Red Fort, prompting an aggressive multi-agency probe. Action Escalates in Delhi Car Blast Investigation The spotlight has increasingly shifted to Al Falah University after several key accused in the November 10 blast were found to be associated with the institution. The university is now at the center of what investigators describe as a “white-collar terror module.” To trace the all...

Four days have passed since the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, yet the area remains eerily silent. The Old Lajpat Rai Market, located right opposite the historic Red Fort and usually bustling with thousands of shoppers daily, continues to remain shut. Most shops, except for a few small roadside stalls, have their shutters down and locks in place, according to local traders. While the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk are slowly regaining their usual vibrancy, with crowds at clothing and food outlets and traffic picking up on the streets, the situation at Old Lajpat Rai Market paints a contrasting picture. The market remains closed due to the shutdown of the Red Fort metro station and the main road leading to the monument. Traders have reported that cash, laptops, lunch boxes, and other essent...

New Delhi: In the aftermath of the Red Fort blast, one patient continues to remain on a ventilator, with doctors describing their condition as critical. Meanwhile, four more injured patients have been discharged from the hospital, bringing the total number of discharged patients to seven. The remaining patients, except for the one on a ventilator, are stable and showing signs of rapid recovery. Treatment Ongoing for 19 InjuredThe blast, which occurred near the Red Fort on Monday evening, initially resulted in 10 fatalities and 27 injuries. The injured were admitted to LNJP and Sushrut Trauma Centre, with 26 patients at LNJP and one at Sushrut. At LNJP, one patient, identified as Bilal, succumbed to injuries, bringing the total death toll to 11. Previously, three patients had been discha...