DELHI (national capital territory)

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...

New Delhi: The 44th India International Trade Fair commenced on Friday in Delhi, featuring participation from companies across 12 countries. However, the event’s foreign pavilions surprised visitors as no high-tech or machinery-based exhibits were on display on the first day. Instead, the stalls largely showcased salwar suits, cosmetics, home décor, stone rings, dry fruits, sweets, chocolates, and kitchenware. Hong Kong’s Homeware PresenceDespite extensive promotion by ITPO regarding China’s participation, only a single Hong Kong company, Onyx, was present. Onyx is selling large stone planters, jars, plates, and bowls, with supplies sourced from Afghanistan. Director Md. Shaukat Ali confirmed that no representatives from China or Hong Kong attended the fair. Foreign Pavilions and Par...