New Delhi: In a move aimed at easing compliance and reducing the burden on courts, Delhi govt on Tuesday approved the Delhi Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026. The legislation, cleared by the Cabinet, seeks to decriminalise minor offences and streamline administrative processes, chief minister Rekha Gupta said. Gupta said the Bill draws inspiration…
New Delhi: If the timelines hold, the Red Fort blast case may well be tried in an exclusive fast-track special court at the Rouse Avenue complex. For, Delhi has become the first state in the country to go ahead with the plan to have 16 dedicated fast-track courts for speedy trials of cases under special…
NEW DELHI: A 27-year-old woman, who was working as a domestic help, was arrested for allegedly stealing gold and silver jewellery worth several lakh rupees from her employer’s house in Bindapur.The accused was identified as Bharti.The theft came to light after the complainant, a resident of Bal Udyan Road in Bindapur, reported that her ancestral…
NEW DELHI: What began as a routine evening patrol on Sunday for two beat officers in upscale Patel Nagar turned into a race against time that saved a young man’s life. Head Constable Yogesh and Constable Ajay were patrolling the area around 7pm when a woman’s screams shattered the calm.At first, the source of the…
New Delhi: The off-duty Air India Express pilot, accused of assaulting a passenger at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport’s Terminal 1, was arrested days after the incident sparked outrage on social media and prompted a govt-ordered probe. The pilot was released on bail the same day as his arrest, Delhi Police said on Tuesday….
NEW DELHI: A 33-year-old man was stabbed to death in North East Delhi on New Year’s Eve, police said on Wednesday.According to police, information was received around midnight on the night of 30–31 December about a man with stab injuries who had been brought to Jag Pravesh Chandra (JPC) Hospital. Doctors declared the man dead…
Delhi isn’t exactly wild wild west. but, at times, it came close. while the air was unbreathable and cyber frauds gave sleepless nights, there were some good tidings tooWINTER AIRDIALLED DOWN: STUBBLE FUMESThere was limited improvement in some pollution indicators this winter. Average air quality in Nov stood at 357, marginally better than the 375…
New Delhi: Delhi Police busted an international smuggling racket that trafficked stolen devices to Bangladesh. Police also separately returned over 1,000 lost mobile phones to their owners under Operation Vishwas.Police said the central district team apprehended four men and recovered 116 high-end stolen or snatched mobile phones that were being illegally unlocked and routed to…
NEW DELHI: Raihan Vadra, the son of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and businessman Robert Vadra, has got engaged to his long-time girlfriend Aviva Baig, sources close to the family told news agency PTI. The engagement took place at a private function attended by family members and close friends. According to the sources, the…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Airport Authority on Wednesday warned passengers of possible flight delays and cancellations at IGI Airport due to dense fog affecting the region.In an advisory posted on X, the airport urged travelers to stay in close contact with their respective airlines for the latest flight updates. Operations are currently being conducted under…
