Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to launch an intensive crackdown on illegal construction across the national capital following the deadly collapse of a paying guest (PG) accommodation in Satya Niketan that claimed seven lives. The chief minister has instructed civic authorities to identify buildings and structures where construction has been carried out...
Rahul Gandhi’s Delhi-Lucknow Flight Makes Go-Around Amid Poor Weather, Lands Safely
Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s flight from Delhi to Lucknow had to make a go-around shortly before landing on Tuesday after weather conditions affected the aircraft’s first approach to the airport. The aircraft eventually landed safely at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, with aviation sources describing the go-around as a normal operational procedure...
NIA Arrests PNB Manager as ₹17.29 Crore Fake Currency Investigation Expands
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Punjab National Bank (PNB) manager in connection with the recovery of suspected counterfeit Indian currency worth ₹17.29 crore from a currency chest in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The arrest marks a major development in an investigation that is examining how such a large quantity of suspected fake notes reached a secure banking facility....
Vijay Mallya Rejects ‘Fugitive’ Label, Says UK Legal Restrictions Prevent His Return to India
Vijay Mallya has rejected the description of himself as a “fugitive”, arguing that he is not refusing to return to India voluntarily but is currently subject to legal restrictions in the United Kingdom that prevent him from leaving the country. Mallya made the claim while responding to criticism over his continued stay in Britain, where he has been involved in...
BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi Airports Gear Up for Influx of VIP Aircraft
Delhi and the wider National Capital Region are witnessing extensive preparations ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, with aviation authorities and security agencies putting in place detailed arrangements to accommodate a large number of special aircraft carrying foreign leaders, senior officials and international delegations. The summit is scheduled to take place in New Delhi from September 11 to 13, with...
Delhi CEO Rejects AAP Allegation Over Raghav Chadha’s Voter Registration
The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer has rejected allegations by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha’s name was added to the Delhi electoral rolls by bypassing established procedures. The controversy erupted after Chadha’s name appeared in the electoral roll of the Rajinder Nagar Assembly constituency during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls....
Delhi PG Collapse: Operator Sudhanshu Arrested After Seven Deaths in Satya Niketan
Delhi Police have arrested Sudhanshu, an operator of a private paying guest accommodation in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, in connection with the collapse of a multi-storey building that killed seven people. The incident has triggered a wider investigation into the condition of the building, renovation work being carried out on the premises and the responsibilities of those involved in operating...
Iran Reaffirms Historic Ties With India After Modi-Pezeshkian Meeting
Iran has reaffirmed the importance of its relationship with India, describing the bilateral partnership as long-standing and rooted in deep historical and civilisational connections. The statement came days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek. The renewed emphasis on India-Iran relations comes at a time...
Uttar Pradesh Flood Crisis Deepens as Over 17,000 People Rescued Across 26 Districts
Uttar Pradesh is facing a widespread flood emergency, with more than 17,000 people rescued from affected areas as rising water levels and inundation continue to disrupt life across 26 districts. Authorities have intensified rescue and relief operations, deploying teams and resources to reach communities cut off by floodwaters. The flooding has affected several villages and low-lying areas, forcing residents to...
Iran Strikes US Bases Across Gulf Despite Trump’s Threat of Further Attacks
Iran launched fresh attacks against US military positions in the Gulf on Thursday, intensifying an already volatile conflict despite US President Donald Trump warning that Washington remained prepared to launch additional strikes against Tehran. The latest exchange of attacks marks another major escalation in the six-month-old US-Iran war and threatens to widen the confrontation beyond Iranian territory. Iranian forces reportedly...