Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed reports circulating on social media that a female protester injured during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar had died, clarifying that the woman is alive and her health condition has improved. The police appealed to the public to verify information through reliable and official channels before sharing or forwarding posts online....
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday indicated that the Supreme Court could consider judicial intervention over the closure of several Delhi Metro stations if the authorities failed to resolve the difficulties being faced by lawyers, court employees and others trying to reach the Supreme Court complex. The issue was raised at the beginning...
New Delhi: Commuters across the national capital faced disruptions on Thursday as authorities closed 16 Delhi Metro stations amid heightened security arrangements linked to the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar. The stations were shut from 7:30 am and will remain closed until further instructions, according to the latest service update. The move comes as the...
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced a dedicated helpline to assist protesters associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), offering legal and medical support to those injured during recent demonstrations and to families of individuals who have been detained. AAP national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made the announcement during a...
Thousands of farmers from Punjab and Haryana gathered near the Shambhu border on Tuesday as farmer organisations prepared to march towards the national capital for a Kisan Mahapanchayat opposing the proposed India-US trade agreement. The mobilisation has brought renewed attention to farmers’ concerns over trade policy and the possible impact of international agreements on India’s...
The Delhi High Court has taken up an urgent plea seeking immediate medical intervention for climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently on an indefinite hunger strike in the national capital. The petition raises serious concerns about Wangchuk’s deteriorating health and requests the court to direct authorities to ensure that he receives...
In a significant crackdown on international drug trafficking, authorities at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport have seized approximately 64 kilograms of hydroponic cannabis, commonly known as hydroponic weed, from an incoming international flight. The narcotics were reportedly concealed in multiple locations inside the aircraft, including lavatories, beneath passenger seats, and within baggage compartments. Three...
A dramatic building collapse in Delhi’s Rohini area left residents shaken after one man narrowly escaped what could have been a fatal accident. The incident has once again highlighted growing concerns over the structural safety of aging and poorly maintained buildings in densely populated urban neighborhoods. The survivor, who had been standing just a few...
A major fire broke out at a multi-storey electronics showroom in Delhi’s Janakpuri area during the early hours of Wednesday, causing extensive damage to electronic products, furniture, and other valuable assets stored inside the building. Authorities confirmed that no casualties or injuries were reported, although the financial losses are expected to run into several lakhs...
A tragic industrial accident in Delhi’s Mundka area claimed the lives of three workers after they reportedly inhaled toxic gases while cleaning a septic tank inside a factory premises. The incident has once again drawn attention to workplace safety standards and the dangers faced by sanitation and maintenance workers across the country. According to officials,...