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New Delhi: In a shocking incident in Mehrauli, Delhi, a local transport businessman was brutally attacked for intervening against harassment of women. The incident occurred just days after the high-profile case of businessman Shivam Gupta’s assault. Details of the Incident According to the Delhi Police, businessman Mukesh witnessed four men harassing three women near a tea stall on IGNOU Road while returning from a family wedding at Sangam Vihar. When he intervened, the men assaulted him with kicks, punches, sticks, and stones, leaving him critically injured. Several viral videos show Mukesh being beaten even after collapsing, with one assailant attempting to strike him with a brick before a bystander intervened. Medical Attention Mukesh was first admitted to Pandit Madan Mohan...

New Delhi: Delhi’s three major government hospitals are grappling with a significant shortage of doctors and medical staff, causing delays and strain in patient care, according to official data presented in the Rajya Sabha. The statistics reveal that one in five doctor positions is vacant, while 13% of nursing posts remain unfilled. Hospital-wise Breakdown Safdarjung Hospital: 19% of doctor positions vacant Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (ABVIMS): 23% of doctor posts vacant Lady Hardinge Medical College: 23% doctor vacancies; 19% nursing posts vacant Across these hospitals, 1,471 sanctioned doctor positions exist, of which 309 are vacant. For 5,499 nursing posts, 739 remain unfilled. Rural Health Training Center (RHTC) in Critical Condition The shortage is even more ...

New Delhi: The Delhi Police have arrested two alleged Khalistani supporters for attempting to create unrest in the capital by writing pro-Khalistan slogans prior to Republic Day. The suspects were reportedly acting under instructions from an associate of Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, founder of the banned organization Sikh For Justice (SFJ). Details of the Case According to police, the accused, identified as Baljinder and Rohit alias Keerath, wrote slogans such as “Pro-Khalistan” and “Khalistan Zindabad” at two separate locations in Delhi. The plot, allegedly orchestrated from Canada by Pannu, aimed to incite tension and disturb law and order in the city ahead of the national celebrations. The duo were reportedly offered ₹2 lakh to carry out the act. Investigations revealed that Baljind...

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reprimanded the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for failing to make its legislative records, proceedings, and committee resolutions publicly accessible, even 20 years after the Right to Information (RTI) Act came into force. The court has directed the MCD to file a detailed affidavit explaining the steps taken to implement Section 4 of the RTI Act, which mandates proactive disclosure of information by public authorities. Background The case was heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tejas Karia, on a public interest petition filed by the NGO Centre for Youth, Culture, Law and Environment. The petition sought timely publication of all legislative records, proceedings, and committee resolutions on ...

New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has recommended revising the MCD toll and Environmental Compensation Charges (ECC) in a bid to reduce vehicular pollution in Delhi. The recommendation has been submitted to the Supreme Court, citing the role of transport as a major contributor to the capital’s air pollution. Discrepancy in Toll and ECC Rates Currently, an empty two-axle truck entering Delhi must pay ₹700 combining MCD toll and ECC, while the same truck pays ₹1,005 on the Eastern Expressway and ₹945 on the Western Expressway. CAQM argues that this disparity encourages shorter trips through Delhi, saving fuel and giving truck owners a financial advantage. The committee noted that the MCD toll has not been revised in years, and ECC rates have remained unchan...

New Delhi: A disturbing incident has emerged from Vikas Nagar in Outer Delhi, where a man struggling on the road for his life was robbed instead of being helped. The unidentified victim, who collapsed on the street around 4 AM on Saturday, remains unidentified even four days later. His body is currently at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital’s post-mortem facility for identification. CCTV Footage Reveals Callous Act CCTV footage, which has gone viral on social media, shows the man suddenly collapsing on the road, writhing in distress. During this vulnerable moment, two scooty riders approached, not to assist him, but to steal his mobile phone. After taking the phone, they returned to search his pockets for valuables and cash, before fleeing the scene. Police Action According to DCP Sachin S...

New Delhi: Delhi has emerged as the most affordable city in the world for international students, according to a joint report by Knight Frank, Deloitte India, and QS. The report, titled “India’s 155 Million Student Mandate”, released on Wednesday, highlights Delhi’s competitive edge in providing quality education at lower costs compared to global education hubs. Ranking and Evaluation The report evaluated 150 cities worldwide across six major categories: tuition and living expenses, employment opportunities, university standing, city appeal, student satisfaction, and diversity. Each category was given equal weightage in determining the rankings. In the list, Mumbai ranked 11th and Bengaluru 15th, while Delhi secured the top position, making it the most student-friendly and cost-effec...

New Delhi: In a proud moment for the nation, two CISF personnel deployed for Parliament security have brought laurels to their unit by winning gold medals at the CISF Inter-Sector Arms Wrestling Championship. Balancing the high-pressure responsibility of safeguarding Parliament with competitive sports, the two jawans have elevated the prestige of the CISF Parliamentary Unit. Medal Winners and Competition Details The gold medalists are SI Birendra Singh and ASI Heera Singh Rawat, both part of the over 3,000-strong CISF unit tasked with Parliament security. The competition featured participants from 11 CISF sectors across India, with four gold medals secured by the Delhi-NCR sector, including the two Parliament security jawans. The championship, held from 19 to 21 January, included ...

New Delhi: In yet another shocking incident in the capital, thieves have targeted a temple, this time striking at the Hanuman Temple near Gol Market. The culprits reportedly stole money from the temple’s donation box, leaving the priest and devotees in distress. Details of the Incident According to police sources, Kaushalendra Mishra (55) from Nawaada, Uttam Nagar, serves as the priest at the Hanuman Temple. Due to his wife’s medical treatment at a nearby hospital, he was temporarily staying in a room behind the temple. On the night of 1–2 February, Mishra and his family were asleep at the temple. Early in the morning, around 6 AM, temple volunteer Chhote Lal Sharma opened the main gate and noticed the doors were ajar. Upon alerting the priest, it was discovered that approximately...

New Delhi: In a shocking violation of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, a woman from Sundar Nagari, North-East Delhi, was allegedly divorced by her husband over a WhatsApp call and immediately blocked, reigniting concerns about the misuse of triple talaq despite stringent legal provisions. Incident Details The 27-year-old woman tied the knot with Asif Ali from Hapur, Uttar Pradesh on 22 April 2025, following Muslim marriage customs. However, soon after their marriage, domestic disputes began to escalate. According to the victim, roughly a year ago, Asif left her at her parental home and never returned. Despite her continuous efforts to reconcile, the husband had blocked her number, cutting off all communication. On 30 January 2026, around 7:26 PM, she ...