New Delhi: The operation by the crime branch marks a significant escalation and a first-of-its-kind operational pattern noticed within the capital’s security matrix, with probe revealing the use of commercial drones in the delivery of arms shipments. ISI-backed entities were using modified UAVs for extended range and payload capacity, interrogation of suspects arrested in the…
New Delhi: In a bid to address parking woes and discourage roadside parking, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) plans to develop 20 new parking facilities across the city. Officials said locations for these facilities are being identified. As soon as the process is complete, the list will be sent to Delhi govt for approval. Subsequently,…
The folk-fusion icon electrified Delhi with his performance With the show championing folk arts, Kailash Kher noted, “Folk music ko filler ki tarah use kiya jata hai,” adding, “Bade entertainment mein, folk music achaar aur tadke ka kaam karta hai… mera junoon hai ki folk artistes ko bada manch mile” Braving the winter chill, a…
New Delhi: National Green Tribunal has directed MCD to complete the revival of a pond in Aya Nagar. This includes proper demarcation of the pond area by providing a Unique Identification Number (UID) and ensuring that no part of the pond or its periphery is encroached upon.NGT examined the issue of dumping garbage, raw material…
New Delhi: Delhi govt has decided to evaluate its old-age pension scheme to weed out ineligible beneficiaries as well as plug any gaps in targeting and delivery. Delhi has over 4 lakh subscribers to the scheme. Seniors aged 60–69 years receive Rs 2,000 a month. Those who are 70 or older get Rs 2,500. Only…
New Delhi: Delhi Police busted a call centre in Central Delhi’s Patel Nagar that allegedly duped people under the pretext of renewing vehicle insurance policies. Police said they received information on Nov 19 about the fake call centre. Deputy commissioner of police (Central) Nidhin Valsan said a raid on the second floor of a building…
New Delhi: Two men were arrested for allegedly luring people abroad with promises of jobs and forcing them to work for cybercrime gangs. The accused were identified as Danish Raja (24) and Harsh (30).Deputy commissioner of police (IFSO) Vinit Kumar said that on Oct 22, the Myanmar military raided a scam centre in the country…
New Delhi: Four people, including two women, were arrested by Delhi Police‘s crime branch for their alleged involvement in an investment scam that defrauded people across multiple states for Rs 10 crores.A complaint was lodged at crime branch police station on June 14. According to the complainant, he was duped of Rs 49.35 lakh via…
New Delhi: Stepping up its winter action plan, Delhi govt has intensified on-ground enforcement to curb dust emissions from road-cutting and construction activities. Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa warned of “zero tolerance” and penalties of up to Rs 5 lakh for violations of dust-mitigation guidelines issued by Delhi Pollution Control Committee.According to the environment department,…
NEW DELHI: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) following observations by the Supreme Court regarding deteriorating air quality. The latest comprehensive GRAP schedule, originally issued on 13 December 2024, has been updated after a hearing in the Supreme Court…
