New Delhi: Despite the establishment of the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD) in 2021 and a nationwide financial assistance programme, over 300 patients, predominantly children diagnosed with Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) such as Gaucher, Pompe, Fabry, MPS I, and II, are left without essential medical care. Among them, 70 are from Delhi. Since 2022,…
New Delhi: A DNA test helped Delhi Police solve the rape case of a 15-year-old girl in north Delhi’s Timarpur. Her uncle was arrested after his DNA matched that of the baby born to the survivor. The girl, who was mentally challenged, was unable to identify her assailant despite counselling. With no other leads, police…
New Delhi: Police have apprehended seven people, including three juveniles, in connection with a dacoity at a hotel in west Delhi’s Punjabi Bagh during the early hours of May 29. According to police, the heist was planned by a former housekeeping staff member of the hotel. The accused, who was familiar with the hotel’s operations,…
New Delhi: Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking a direction to Delhi Development Authority not to disturb or demolish the Pakistani Hindu refugee camp at Majnu ka Tilla until an alternative piece of land is allotted to the residents.A single-judge bench of Justice Dharmesh Sharma observed that the Pakistani refugees could not be rehabilitated…
New Delhi: Out of 20 random samples collected from tap water of 20 houses in Janakpuri’s A1 block, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) found total coliform and E. coli in six samples, indicating faecal contamination. According to the standard, total coliform and E. coli should be nil in drinking water.CPCB analysed the water samples following…
New Delhi: Two men, including a retired Lieutenant Colonel, were duped of Rs 60 lakh in two separate cases. Police arrested three suspects, and in one of the cases, the accused were found to be in contact with Chinese nationals. In the first case, a retired Lieutenant Colonel was duped of Rs 45 lakh under…
New Delhi: After an eight-year manhunt, the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested a former national-level wrestler accused of supplying firearms to criminals. The accused, identified as Sonu, is a resident of Kirthal village in Baghpat. He was apprehended from his hometown.According to police, on April 6, 2016, they received intelligence that two suspects, Rahul alias…
New Delhi: The Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested the prime suspect in connection with an espionage operation involving Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs).The accused was identified as Hasin, a resident of Gangora, Deeg, Rajasthan. His brother, Kasim, was arrested earlier in this case.Confirming the arrest, Additional CP Pramod Kushwaha said that the suspect had been…
New Delhi: The city witnessed an overcast sky on Friday, though no major weather activity was recorded until 8 pm, except for a trace of rain at Lodhi Road. While the weather department had forecast thunderstorms, rain, and strong winds for Friday evening and the coming five days, the day remained mostly calm. The cool…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Ambassador of Italy Antonio Bartoli With flowing Aperol Spritz and Berry Blast to beat the Delhi heat, hand fans in the colours of the Italian flag, a performance by the Indian Air Force band, and plenty of surprises – the Embassy of Italy celebrated its National Day in style….
