DELHI (national capital territory)

New Delhi: Delhi is fast becoming a critical transit point for illegal drugs, posing a growing challenge for law enforcement. In a major operation, authorities recently seized 562 kg of cocaine and 40 kg of marijuana from Mahipalpur, highlighting the city’s role in the international drug trade. High-Profile SeizuresThe Mahipalpur haul, sourced from a warehouse, is reportedly valued at around ₹5,640 crore in the international market. Previously, a record seizure of 360 kg of cocaine had been reported in the city. Additionally, on 20 November, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Special Cell recovered 328 kg of methamphetamine from a flat in Chhatarpur, valued at ₹262 crore internationally. Delhi Police Action and CampaignsUnder the ‘Drug-Free India’ initiative, Delhi Police has tak...

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...