New Delhi: Delhi govt is drafting the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2025, to abolish jail terms for dozens of minor offences, a major reform aimed at improving the business climate, promoting ease of doing business and easing pressure on the criminal justice system.The proposed law is likely to decriminalise several offences, such as damage to DJB…
New Delhi: Rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR is hitting markets hard, with traders reporting a significant drop in footfall and sales during the New Year season.In a letter to Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav, the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) highlighted the visible impact of deteriorating air quality on retail activity. CTI chairman Brijesh…
New Delhi: The crime branch of Delhi Police busted an illegal call centre allegedly involved in defrauding US citizens by posing as customer support executives. Seven people were apprehended during a late-night raid at a flat in north Delhi’s Gujarawala Town. Police said the accused used toll-free numbers to receive calls from US nationals. Using…
New Delhi: A 28-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death after a fight over a bidi in east Delhi’s Shashi Garden early Wednesday. A 32-year-old barber, Manoj, was arrested in connection with the case. The deceased was identified as Deepak, a resident of Jawahar Mohalla, Shashi Garden. Police received a PCR call around 1.24 am…
New Delhi: Delhi Police arrested eight people in two separate cyber fraud cases in north Delhi for their alleged involvement in organised rackets supplying mule and corporate bank accounts to cyber fraudsters.In the first case, the police arrested three accused, identified as Himanshu Sharma, Chatra Abhijeet Lamba and Sahil Joshi, all residents of Rajasthan, for…
New Delhi: With Delhi govt enforcing a ban on the entry of non-BS VI private vehicles registered outside the capital, Delhi Traffic Police has intensified checks across the city and at its borders.From Thursday, private vehicles that do not meet BS VI emission norms and are registered outside Delhi will not be allowed to enter…
New Delhi: A 49-year-old man was arrested for impersonating as a police officer with his associates and conducting a fake raid at a jewellery-making workshop in central Delhi’s Karol Bagh, fleeing with over 1 kg of gold.The accused was identified as Sheikh Akram. On Nov 27, police received a complaint from the workshop owner, who…
NEW DELHI: Bharat Taxi, a driver-owned ride-hailing service positioned as a challenger to platforms like Uber, Ola and Rapido, will be launched in Delhi from January 1.Promoted by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited, Bharat Taxi will offer auto-rickshaws, cars and bike taxis, with around 56,000 drivers already registered on the platform. Under its cooperative model, drivers…
Svayam highlights the Need for Accessible Infrastructure Integration at Delhi’s Divya Kala Mela India’s leading accessibility organization Svayam has taken part as a participant in Divya Kala Mela, being held from 13th to 21st December 2025 at India Gate, New Delhi, a signature national event that celebrates the creativity, entrepreneurial skills, and artistic talents of…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested five alleged shooters linked to the Aarzoo-Anmol Bishnoi-Harry Boxer syndicate for their role in the murder of former Lawrence Bishnoi aide Inderpreet Singh alias Parry in Chandigarh earlier this month, officials said. The accused have been identified as Piyush Piplani (28), Ankush Solanki (23), Kunwarbir (30), Lovepreet…
