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New Delhi: Sunday marked one of the most polluted days of the year in Delhi, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to 448 by 2 PM. Dense smog shrouded the city, causing severe discomfort for residents. Meteorologists predict some improvement on Monday, though levels may still remain in the “very poor” category. Rapid Rise in Pollution LevelsPollution levels had already begun rising sharply on Saturday. The AQI was 400 at 4 PM, jumped to 431 by 9 PM, and reached 437 by 7 AM on Sunday. By 2 PM, the AQI peaked at 448, while the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported the city’s average AQI at 440. Surrounding areas recorded alarming levels as well: Faridabad – 247, Ghaziabad – 458, Greater Noida – 402, Gurugram – 378, and Noida – 430. Emergency Declared Across Multiple AreasT...

New Delhi: In a shocking incident in East Delhi’s Nirman Vihar area, thieves stole a silver “patra” weighing over 6.5 kg, valued at approximately ₹25 lakh, from the Sanatan Temple last night. The sacred item, placed on the Shiva Lingam, was taken after one of the culprits performed a ritual bow (charan sparsh) in front of it, CCTV footage reveals. Breaking into the TempleAccording to temple priest Dinesh Shastri, the thieves broke the locks of both the main gate and the inner gate where the Shiva Lingam is installed. “I lock the gates and sleep inside the temple premises. This morning I discovered that the silver patra had vanished from the Shiva Lingam,” Shastri told reporters. CCTV Footage Reveals the CrimeCCTV recordings show two men entering the temple wearing slippers. One of th...

New Delhi: Cybercriminals in Delhi are increasingly exploiting WhatsApp hacking and call forwarding techniques to defraud unsuspecting victims. In a recent case from South-East Delhi, a school teacher lost nearly ₹7 lakh after her WhatsApp account was compromised. The South-East District Cyber Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Incident Involving a TeacherThe 52-year-old victim, residing in Jamia Nagar, works as a teacher at an MCD school. Between July and August 2025, hackers gained access to her WhatsApp account, replacing her profile picture with a tractor image and sending suspicious links regarding fake bills to her contacts. When the victim attempted to regain access, she contacted WhatsApp support, which restored her account, citing a technical glitch. ...

New Delhi: In a major blow to international drug trafficking, the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested a key accused, Tilak, linked to a massive drug syndicate worth ₹13,000 crore. The arrest was made in Sikkim, where Tilak was hiding. According to officials, Tilak played an active role in the syndicate, importing cannabis from Thailand and distributing it across various parts of India. Authorities believe his apprehension could reveal critical insights into the network’s international operations. Police Question Accused for Further LeadsThe Special Cell is currently interrogating Tilak to gather further information about the syndicate. Previously, on October 2, 2024, the Delhi Police conducted a major joint operation across Delhi, Gujarat, and Punjab, seizing cocaine and cannabis ...

New Delhi: In yet another incident of street crime in the national capital, a 70-year-old woman was robbed of her gold chain in Pandav Nagar, East Delhi. Two young men on a scooter allegedly snatched the chain from the victim’s neck and fled the scene. The Pandav Nagar police have registered a case, but the culprits are yet to be traced. Victim Identified as Resident of Mayur ViharThe victim, Prem Kumar, a resident of Mayur Vihar Phase-1, was returning home on Saturday afternoon around 3:30 PM after a walk with her husband Rama Nand. As they reached Acharya Niketan Market near Kukreja Hospital, two men on a scooter approached and forcefully snatched a seven-gram gold chain from her neck, which had a “PK” locket attached. The assailants then fled toward Amrit Chand Chowk Rail Light. S...