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New Delhi: Following the recent car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, authorities have announced that the historic monument will remain closed to tourists from Tuesday to Thursday. Police have stated that allowing public access could interfere with the investigation and potentially compromise crucial evidence at the site. Closure DetailsImmediately after the incident, the police sealed an area of approximately 200 square meters around the Red Fort. Access to both traffic and pedestrians has been restricted, and multiple investigative agencies are currently collecting samples and evidence from the scene. Considering the sensitive nature of the case, authorities had anticipated the closure of the Red Fort as early as Monday night. ASI Orders the Closure on Police AdviceThe Archaeological Su...

! New Delhi: In a major relief for Delhi’s vehicle owners, the government is preparing to waive off nearly 24.6 million pending traffic fines under a new Amnesty Scheme. The move aims to clear long-pending non-serious violations issued over the last ten years. The proposal has been sent by the Transport Department to the cabinet for approval. Cabinet to Discuss ProposalAccording to official sources, the proposal will be discussed in the upcoming cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. If approved, approximately 60–70% of all pending fines, amounting to around 24.6 million cases, will be waived. Which Fines Are Included?The Amnesty Scheme targets compoundable fines—those that can be settled outside of court. Serious offenses such as drunk driving, unauthorized drivin...