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Alarming Trend: 72% of Teenagers Going Missing in Delhi Are Girls

30Jan

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Alarming Trend: 72% of Teenagers Going Missing in Delhi Are Girls

New Delhi: The streets of Delhi see people going missing every day—ranging from newborns to the elderly. While some families are eventually reunited, for others the anguish remains lifelong. A recent special report by Navbharat Times highlights a worrying trend: teenage girls are disproportionately represented among missing minors in the capital. Teenagers in the Digital TrapAccording to experts, adolescents aged 12–18 are particularly vulnerable to emotional and social pressures. Dr. Paramjit Singh, psychiatrist at PSRI Hospital, explains that this age represents a phase of intense physical and mental changes, where teens are neither fully adults nor children. Rapid bodily development, heightened emotional sensitivity, curiosity, and exposure to new experiences often clash with family ...

Delhi’s Yamuna Crossing Area to Get Major Boost with ₹728 Crore Development Plan

30Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Delhi’s Yamuna Crossing Area to Get Major Boost with ₹728 Crore Development Plan

New Delhi: The Yamuna Crossing (Yamunapar) region, home to nearly a third of Delhi’s population, is set for a major transformation as the Yamuna Crossing Area Development Board approved development projects worth ₹728 crore on Thursday. The meeting, chaired by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, greenlit budgets for roads, sewage, drainage systems, and other infrastructure projects, signaling the rapid acceleration of development in the area. CM Rekha Gupta Highlights PrioritiesChief Minister Gupta emphasized that budget constraints will not impede development. She instructed the board members to prioritize projects based on necessity, ensuring a balanced approach that addresses both urban beautification and essential civic needs. “The development of the trans-Yamuna region is among the D...

Delhi Metro Mega Plan to Benefit 2.5 Lakh Commuters, Central Secretariat Station to Become Triple Interchange

30Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi Metro Mega Plan to Benefit 2.5 Lakh Commuters, Central Secretariat Station to Become Triple Interchange

New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is set to implement a major infrastructure upgrade that will directly benefit 2.5 lakh commuters in the capital. As part of Phase-5(A), the Central Secretariat Metro Station will be transformed into a triple interchange hub, connecting the Yellow, Violet, and Magenta lines. Currently, the Central Secretariat station serves as a key interchange between the Yellow and Violet lines, facilitating daily travel for thousands of government employees working in central Delhi offices. With Phase-5(A) approval, the station will also integrate the Magenta Line, extended from Ramkrishna Ashram Marg to Indraprastha under the Central Vista Corridor Project, linking all government buildings along Kartavya Path to the metro network. Direct Benefits ...

Delhi Launches Mega Plan to Monitor Treated Water Use in Parks in Real Time

30Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi Launches Mega Plan to Monitor Treated Water Use in Parks in Real Time

New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to roll out a real-time monitoring system to ensure proper usage of treated water from sewage treatment plants (STPs) installed in its 100 major parks across the city. The initiative aims to guarantee that recycled water is used efficiently for irrigation, landscaping, and tree plantation, while preventing wastage. Automation and MonitoringDDA has invited expressions of interest from technology firms to install an automation system in its parks. The system will continuously monitor water quality, quantity, and key parameters including Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and pH levels. Capable of handling up to 100 kiloliters per day (KLD), the system will also assess the treat...

Major Fire in Paharganj Hotel, Delhi: 3 Injured, One Suffers Severe Burns

30Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Major Fire in Paharganj Hotel, Delhi: 3 Injured, One Suffers Severe Burns

New Delhi: Panic ensued in Paharganj, Central Delhi, after a fire broke out in a hotel during the night between Wednesday and Thursday. Three people were injured, one critically, prompting immediate police and fire department action. Authorities have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident. Details of the InjuredThe injured have been identified as Vinod (36), Vasant Kumar (38), and Hitesh Kumar (36). Vinod sustained burn injuries over 70% of his body, while Vasant and Hitesh suffered burns on 10% and 5% of their bodies, respectively. Fire Department ResponseThe Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received the alert at 3:05 AM, reporting a fire in a five-story building. The fire, which originated on the ground floor, was brought under control by 4:25 AM. A total of eigh...

Cloudy Delhi-NCR Today, Yellow Alert for Rain Tomorrow; Light Showers Expected Over the Weekend

30Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Cloudy Delhi-NCR Today, Yellow Alert for Rain Tomorrow; Light Showers Expected Over the Weekend

New Delhi: Delhi and the NCR region will remain under cloudy skies today, with residents feeling the chill from persistent cold winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for rain on Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1, with light showers expected over the weekend. The wet spell is likely to continue until February 2, after which clear skies are expected from February 3. Strong winds will accompany the rainfall, though precipitation is expected to be light. Current Weather ConditionsOn Thursday, the capital saw the sun emerge briefly around 1 PM, providing some relief after a cold morning dominated by dense clouds. The maximum temperature reached 17.9°C, which is 4.2°C below normal, while the minimum temperature was 11°C, 2.6°C above normal. Humi...

Delhi Traffic Advisory: Avoid Key Areas on Friday for Shaheed Diwas Observances

30Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi Traffic Advisory: Avoid Key Areas on Friday for Shaheed Diwas Observances

New Delhi: The Delhi Police have issued a special traffic advisory for Friday, January 30, on the occasion of Shaheed Diwas. Authorities have announced that Raj Ghat and surrounding areas will witness heavy crowds due to official commemorative events. Commuters are advised to avoid affected roads from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and opt for public transportation wherever possible. Officials have warned that vehicles attempting to navigate the congested routes may face delays, and patients traveling to hospitals should plan alternative routes. Parking is permitted only at designated areas, and roadside or unauthorized parking should be strictly avoided. Citizens are urged to report any suspicious objects or individuals to 112. Commuters are also advised to plan their journeys in advance and stay...

Delhi LG VK Saxena Acquitted in 25-Year-Old Defamation Case; Medha Patkar Fails to Prove Allegations

30Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi LG VK Saxena Acquitted in 25-Year-Old Defamation Case; Medha Patkar Fails to Prove Allegations

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday acquitted Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena in a 25-year-old defamation case filed by social activist Medha Patkar, stating that Patkar had failed to substantiate her allegations. The verdict was delivered by First Class Judicial Magistrate Raghav Sharma. The case, dating back to 2000, arose after Patkar filed a lawsuit against Saxena for publishing advertisements she claimed were defamatory. In March 2025, the court had rejected Patkar’s plea to summon additional witnesses, observing that it appeared to be a deliberate attempt to delay proceedings rather than a genuine need. Background of the Legal DisputeThe legal battle between Patkar and Saxena spans over two decades. Patkar’s suit accused Saxena and the ‘Narmada Bachao Andolan’ (NBA) of publishin...

‘Shakti Samvaad’ Marks India’s Commitment to Women-Led Leadership, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Unveils Empowerment Roadmap

30Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

‘Shakti Samvaad’ Marks India’s Commitment to Women-Led Leadership, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Unveils Empowerment Roadmap

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the two-day ‘Shakti Samvaad: Capacity Building and Training’ program organized by the National Commission for Women (NCW) at Bharat Mandapam on Thursday. Addressing chairpersons, members, and officials of women’s commissions from across India, CM Gupta emphasized women’s empowerment, safety, economic self-reliance, and leadership roles in decision-making. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child Development B. Radhika Chakravarti, and other commission members were also present. Commending the initiative for promoting legal awareness, grievance redressal, policy consultation, and capacity building, CM Gupta said such programs instill courage and confidence in millions of daughters acro...

Foggy Morning Tragedy in Gwalior: Truck Collides with Car, Four Dead on the Spot

30Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Foggy Morning Tragedy in Gwalior: Truck Collides with Car, Four Dead on the Spot

Gwalior, Jan 30, 2026: Dense fog in Gwalior led to a fatal accident on National Highway-719 on Friday morning, claiming the lives of four people. A speeding truck collided head-on with an oncoming car near the Barotha Toll Plaza. The force of the impact completely wrecked the car, leaving all four occupants dead at the scene. According to police reports, the car was traveling from Bhind towards Gwalior when the truck, heading in the opposite direction, crashed into it. The truck driver fled the scene immediately after the accident, causing chaos on the highway. Traffic Disruption and Emergency Response The collision resulted in a long traffic jam at the site. Police teams rushed to the scene, cleared the traffic, and sent the bodies for post-mortem examination. Three of the deceas...