New Delhi: To strengthen its public grievance redressal system and make services more citizen-friendly, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) decided to introduce a weekly public hearing at the offices of site engineers. The initiative aims to encourage direct interaction between residents and officials, particularly to address concerns related to the physical handover of flats, maintenance issues,…
New Delhi: In a major relief for Delhi govt, the high court on Friday upheld its decision to provide cash directly to private school students under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Disadvantaged Group category instead of supplying uniforms in kind. The court agreed that authorities face “genuine” difficulties in processing individual orders for every…
New Delhi: What began as a routine health check-up led to the detection of a lump that was confirmed as cancerous. While the tumour was small, around 15mm, its location close to the heart and the patient’s advanced age made surgery a high-risk option. Cardiologists advised against an operation and the 77-year-old woman’s family was…
NEW DELHI: A pair of abandoned slippers and a gap in a broken stone wall leading into a forested ridge helped police crack the case of a 10-year-old girl’s sexual assault in central Delhi’s Prasad Nagar. The child was allegedly abducted, raped and left unconscious in the secluded area by an e-rickshaw driver.In the absence…
New Delhi is set for a bright, winter-sunny day on Saturday, January 24, 2026, with comfortable afternoon temperatures and a distinctly cool start. The forecast indicates largely dry conditions, making it suitable for outdoor activities. However, yesterday’s air quality was in the Severe bracket, and lingering pollution can still make the air feel harsh even…
NEW DELHI: A chilling confession video has emerged following the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man at a cafe in northeast Delhi’s Maujpur area. Faizan, also known as Fazzi, was shot dead late on Friday night. The incident was reported at around 10.28 pm at a cafe in the Welcome area. “A PCR call was…
NEW DELHI: A 24-year-old man, identified as Faizan, was shot multiple times on Friday night outside Mr King Lounge and Cafe in Delhi’s Shahadara area, prompting a heavy police deployment in the vicinity.Police said the shooting was carried out by a father-son duo, with the motive suspected to be a dispute over an unpaid loan.Providing…
NEW DELHI: A year-and-a-half after a mother and her three-year-old son drowned in an open drain near Ghazipur in east Delhi, the hazard remains unchanged continuing to overflow and threaten lives, with winter rain in Delhi on Thursday once again exposing the civic negligence. The drain, which flooded after the rain, continued to emit a…
NEW DELHI: The national capital and surrounding areas woke up to clear skies on Saturday, following a fresh spell of heavy rainfall throughout Friday. The sudden change in weather brought slight relief from pollution, improving air quality and visibility in the region.Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 256 at 7 am, keeping…
New Delhi: The city got light to moderate showers on Friday, overcast skies and gusty winds. The overcast sky kept the minimum temperatures high, the winds cool, and the day hazy. The impact of snowfall on the mountains up north kept the outdoors cool. Delhi logged 13.2 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am and 5.30…
