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Nuh police arrested four cyber fraudsters in separate online crime cases. Asif scammed people selling fake online goods, while brothers Waris and Zaheer extorted money using fake social media profiles. Haseen was arrested for Rapido-related extortion. Police investigations are ongoing.
Yadav accuses them failing to control toxic pollution | ignoring SC orders on green crackers
Union Minister Piyush Goyal briefed Vice-President Radhakrishnan on the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's initiatives. Discussions covered manufacturing, foreign trade, ease of doing business, and export promotion via programs like Make in India and PLI. The Vice-President lauded the efforts and stressed coordinated action for India's development.
A five-year-old boy was found murdered in Narela, Delhi, in the room of his father's driver, Nitu. Nitu is absconding. The child was allegedly lured and killed with bricks and a knife after the father reprimanded and slapped Nitu for a previous altercation. Police have launched a murder investigation.
Ceremony led by Commissioner Satish Golchha honours sacrifices of officers, including ASI Raghav who succumbed to injuries during anti-CAA protests
A fire in a four-story building in Mohan Garden on Diwali night resulted in the rescue of seven people. Local residents and fire personnel rescued the individuals, who were unharmed. Another fire occurred near Rashtrapati Bhavan, quickly extinguished by fire services.
India's 2025 Diwali retail sales reached a record ₹6.05 lakh crore, a 25% increase from 2024. 'Vocal for Local' and GST rationalization, supported by Prime Minister Modi, boosted sales. Domestically made goods dominated, with traditional markets driving 85% of trade. Consumer and trader confidence reached a decade high.
Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'very poor' category after Diwali celebrations, exceeding the Supreme Court's firecracker restrictions. The AQI reached 429, making Delhi the most polluted major city globally. While officials cite multiple factors, PM2.5 levels were 15 times above WHO limits.
Farmers urged to adopt eco-friendly residue management with 1,200 per acre incentive
Air India flight safety auditor Prafull Sawant was found dead in a Gurugram PG. The Mumbai resident had been staying there a few days. He was discovered deceased in his locked room; no suicide note was found. Police are investigating, examining CCTV and questioning PG staff. The body is being sent to Mumbai.
A man's unidentified body was discovered in a car at a parking lot, possibly due to a heart attack. No visible injuries were present. Police are investigating, questioning witnesses, examining CCTV footage, and tracing the vehicle's registration to identify the deceased.
Haryana's Urban Local Bodies Minister, Vipul Goel, believes Faridabad will become a model district by next Diwali. He lit a symbolic 'lamp of hope' highlighting efforts for improved infrastructure, education, cleanliness, and smart services. The lamp, made from recycled materials, honors the city's workers and citizens.
Gurugram will add 800 waste collection vehicles to improve door-to-door service within a month. The city is reducing garbage dumping locations and encouraging large waste generators to manage their waste. New inspectors are enforcing cleanliness, issuing fines, and citizens are urged to separate waste.
Delhi's Environment Minister, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, stated the post-Diwali AQI rose slightly, crediting residents' responsible celebrations. He highlighted Delhi's pollution reduction efforts, including waste removal, emission reduction, and digitized processes. Cloud seeding is planned when cloud formation occurs.
The New Delhi Railway Station's new 6,000-sqm Yatri Suvidha Kendra provides a comfortable waiting area for up to 7,000 passengers, alleviating platform overcrowding during Diwali and Chhath Puja. Features include ticketing counters, sanitation, safety measures, and free services, enhancing the travel experience. Over 1 crore passengers have traveled on 12,000 special trains.
Delhi firefighters responded to 358 fire-related calls on Diwali night. While the volume was high, no major incidents or injuries occurred. 122 calls were due to firecrackers. Fire stations and key locations had extra personnel and equipment deployed.
Over 250 people in Delhi suffered burn injuries during Diwali. Safdarjung Hospital reported the most cases (129), primarily from firecrackers. Many hospitals saw patients, with some requiring surgery or ICU admission. GTB Hospital also reported one fatality.
The Delhi government will convene the Sentence Review Board (SRB) this week, possibly reviewing Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar's case. He was convicted in the 1993 Delhi bomb blast and has been imprisoned for over 30 years. Supporters urge his release, citing his health and the Supreme Court's direction.
The driver worked in his father's transport business in Delhi's Narela area
AQI level reaches very poor to severe level in Delhi-NCR
The PG staff said Prafull’s daily routine was normal, and he had no issues until morning
Government alleges forced stubble-burning in Punjab
A call regarding the fire breaking out in domestic articles on the ground floor of the two-storey building was received at 1.51 pm, a fire official says
The minister alleged that the move was politically motivated, claiming that AAP was trying to create an environmental crisis in Delhi for political mileage
As AQI touches 943 in Anand Vihar, Delhi minister Ashish Sood says it will be wrong to blame only firecrackers for the city’s choking air
Fire started in domestic articles due to crackers, say officials
Most of the calls were related to minor blazes caused by firecrackers and diyas
Air Quality Index 'very poor' with a reading of 352 at 8 am, according to Central Pollution Control Bureau
A protest march to the Vasant Kunj (North) police station led to a confrontation between students and police, leaving several injured