Delhi

Study by TERI to be released in two weeks

Stalker among three accused, hunt on to nab them

Civic bodies, Jal Board, police, health departments work in tandem to ensure facilities for devotees

Police in North Delhi busted a counterfeit ENO antacid manufacturing unit. Two individuals were arrested, and over 91,000 fake sachets, raw materials, and packaging equipment were seized. The raid followed a complaint from the original manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline. The accused are in police custody.

A 40-year-old woman, Sushma Sharma, was found dead in her Delhi home on Sunday. Police arrested her husband, Dinesh Sharma, a priest, who confessed to murdering her after domestic disputes. He reportedly suffocated and strangled her.

Mohit Kumar, 31, was arrested for attacking Raghuraj Singh with a steel rod in Delhi. The attack stemmed from Singh's complaints about construction at Mohit's property, leading to demolition threats. Mohit was apprehended at a bus terminal while trying to flee. He faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Tries to mislead investigation by helping in filing plaint: Police

Customs at Delhi airport seized 170g of gold from a passenger arriving from Dubai. The gold was hidden inside a modified beverage bottle cap. The Air Intelligence Unit intercepted the Indian national based on profiling. The smuggling method reflected a new concealment approach.

Incident occurred near Laxmi Bai College in Ashok Vihar area

Sources claim he was deported from Zurich and brought to India

‘Extending duty hours instead of mandating an augmented crew, particularly so soon after a recent fatal accident, raises serious questions about the prioritisation of flight safety over operational costs and convenience’

The matter is listed before a Bench of Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice NV Anjaria, which had on September 22 issued notice to Delhi Police on the activists’ bail pleas

The city registers an Air Quality Index of 324, which falls in the ‘very poor’ category

Delhi Police reunited two missing 15-year-old girls with their families. One girl eloped with a neighbor and was found in Delhi after traveling to Punjab. The other girl left home after a family issue and stayed at a friend's house. A suspect was apprehended in one case.

Delhi Police arrested four criminals in separate early morning encounters. In Mehrauli, an arms supplier, Kanishk, was apprehended and weapons were recovered. In Nangloi, three wanted men were arrested after a gunfight, linked to a recent burglary attempt. All involved were injured and taken to hospitals.

A 36-year-old auto-rickshaw driver, Dular Haldar, was murdered in Delhi after an argument with his neighbor, Ajay. The dispute began when Dular verbally abused Ajay's wife. The argument escalated, leading Ajay to strangle Dular, who was later declared dead at a hospital.

The accused sustained a bullet injury to his right leg during the encounter and was admitted to the Safdarjung Hospital

An MCD employee, Raghuraj Singh, was brutally attacked in Delhi after an accused, Mohit, suspected him of reporting an unauthorized construction to the DDA, which led to demolition. Singh suffered serious leg injuries but is stable. The assault, captured on video, caused public outrage.

The Punjab government commemorates Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th martyrdom anniversary. Guru Tegh Bahadur was beheaded in Delhi in 1675. Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib marks the execution site, while Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib marks where his body was cremated, both central to the commemoration.

Delhi will unveil its first official logo on November 1st, Delhi Day, representing its culture, identity, and development. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the logo, chosen from over 1,800 design entries, will reflect modern, people-centric governance. A committee shortlisted designs; the final logo will be permanent.

DPCC president Devender Yadav criticized the Delhi BJP's Chhath Puja preparations, calling them a 'mockery.' He accused the BJP of making false claims about ghat preparations and of an 'anti-Poorvanchal bias.' Yadav views the BJP's cleaning drive as a publicity stunt.

Chhath Puja preparations are underway across Delhi, with improved arrangements at Yamuna ghats like ITO and Kashmere Gate. Cleaning, lighting, and safety measures are in place, including artificial ghats for those without river access. Police and DDMA are ensuring safety and managing the festive rush.

Faecal coliform levels in the Yamuna River have significantly decreased by over 90% in seven months. The government implemented measures to stop untreated sewage flow, upgrade treatment capacity, and remove silt, leading to four sampling points reaching permissible limits. Publicly available test results highlight the progress.

Chhath Puja, a four-day festival, begins with ‘Nahay-Khay.’ Devotees fast, offer prayers to the setting and rising sun, and share prasad. Key rituals include purification, community offerings, and expressing gratitude to the Sun God. Leaders offered festive greetings.

Delhi schools will require a minimum age of six years for Class 1 admission starting in the 2026-27 academic year, aligning with the NEP 2020. This change includes revised age criteria for preprimary levels and aims for uniformity in admissions. Current students are unaffected, with a gradual implementation planned.