Delhi-NCR Desk

Collaborations in India and other countries outside the US will remain in place for at least the next few months. New Delhi :Fact-checking organisations in India will continue their partnerships with Meta Platforms for the time being, a senior executive from the social media giant has confirmed. The clarification comes amid global discussions around Meta’s content moderation policies and its evolving approach to tackling misinformation. According to the executive, while the c

New Delhi:  In a chilling triple murder case, a self-styled ‘godman’ has been arrested for allegedly poisoning three men by offering them laddoos laced with toxic substances inside a car in the national capital. The accused, identified as Kamaruddin, was taken into custody after police launched an investigation into the mysterious deaths. According to officials, the victims were reportedly lured with the promise of money and financial assistance before being given the poisone

New Delhi:  Actor Kartik Aaryan was recently spotted shooting for his upcoming film Naagzilla at the bustling Laxmi Nagar Metro Station in East Delhi, sending fans into a frenzy. Videos and pictures from the set quickly went viral on social media, showing the actor waving and smiling at the crowd between takes. The shoot reportedly took place during controlled hours with tight security arrangements in place. Despite the presence of crew members and security personnel, fans ma

New Delhi: In an extraordinary display of confidence and legal clarity, 19-year-old Atharva Chaturvedi argued his own case before the Supreme Court of India and secured relief in a matter concerning reservation under the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) quota in private medical colleges. Atharva, who cleared the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) not once but twice, scored 530 marks. Despite his performance, he was unable to secure an MBBS seat under the EWS cate

New Delhi: In its latest 2025 Annual Digest [Part-II] , the Supreme Court of India underscored the fundamental duty of police officers to act swiftly and impartially when informed about cognizable offences, reiterating established legal principles under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) . The observations form part of the comprehensive annual review of key judgements released by the apex court. Police as ‘Sentinels of the Law’ The court reiterated that pol

New Delhi:  A team from the Special Cell of the Delhi Police on Friday questioned officials of Penguin Random House India in connection with the alleged leak of former Army Chief M. M. Naravane’s memoir, Four Stars of Destiny. According to sources, the questioning session lasted nearly two hours. Investigators reportedly posed around 15 questions to the publisher’s representatives, focusing on the manuscript’s handling, editorial process, and internal access protocols prior t

New Delhi:  A tragic incident unfolded in New Delhi when a woman was allegedly shot dead after her son accidentally fired an illegal country-made pistol at their residence, police said on Friday. According to officials, the incident occurred while the युवक was reportedly handling the weapon inside the house. During the process, the pistol went off accidentally, and the bullet struck his mother in the face at close range. Family members and neighbours rushed to the spot after

New Delhi — Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries Ravneet Singh Bittu on Wednesday spoke out about his recent face-off with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, claiming that the Congress MP appeared to be approaching him “after losing his temper” during a heated exchange. The incident reportedly took place during a political interaction that quickly escalated into a verbal confrontation between the two leaders. According to Bittu, tensions flared follo

New Delhi:  The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) has called for a one-day nationwide strike on February 12, 2026 , in protest against what it describes as anti-worker and anti-farmer policies of the Central government. The strike is being organised in coordination with other central trade unions and farmers’ organisations across the country. AITUC leaders said the strike aims to highlight concerns over recent labour reforms, privatisation of public sector units, rising

New Delhi:  In a significant move aimed at enhancing political accountability, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has formally advocated for the introduction of a “Right to Recall” mechanism for elected public representatives in India. Raising the issue in the Upper House, Chadha argued that voters should have the power to remove elected officials from office if they fail to deliver on their promises or misuse their mandate. Call for Greater Accountability Cha

New Delhi:  A decline in air pollution levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) should not be seen as a final victory but as a “positive sign” of progress, according to Tarun Kumar Pithode, Member Secretary of the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM). In an interview, Pithode emphasised that while recent improvements in air quality are encouraging, sustained and structural efforts are required to ensure long-term clean

New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Friday dismissed viral claims on social media suggesting a sharp surge in cases of missing girls in the national capital, stating that the narrative was being deliberately amplified through paid promotions  to create panic among the public. In an official statement, Delhi Police said that after tracking multiple online posts and following several leads, it was found that the sudden hype around missing girls was not organic. “After following a f

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially announced the return of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026 , his much-awaited annual interaction with students ahead of board and competitive examinations. The Prime Minister shared the update along with a glimpse of the upcoming episode on his official X (formerly Twitter)  handle, inviting students, parents and teachers across the country to tune in. According to the announcement, Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 will be aired liv

New Delhi, February 5, 2026: India’s cab-hailing sector is set to witness a major shift today with the official launch of Bharat Taxi , a government-backed ride-hailing platform built on a cooperative model . The app will be formally launched at 3 pm in New Delhi  by Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah . Bharat Taxi aims to emerge as a strong alternative to private cab aggregators such as Uber and Ola , focusing on affordability, transparency, and greater benefits for dr

New Delhi: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta  on Wednesday referred the matter related to the registration of an FIR by the Punjab Police  and its subsequent actions in the alleged “doctored” video case  involving Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi  to the Committee of Privileges , officials said. Delhi Assembly Privileges Committee to Examine Punjab Police’s Role in ‘Doctored Video’ Controversy According to the Delhi Assembly Secretariat, the Speaker concluded that a pr

Delhi: Several parts of Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of fog on Monday morning, leading to reduced visibility and continued concerns over air quality across the region. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital remained in the ‘moderate’ to ‘poor’ categories. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), moderate fog was observed in multiple areas of Delhi during the early morning hour

New Delhi: India is set to mark a major milestone in its sporting journey as it prepares to host the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship in 2027 , an event that will serve as an official Olympic qualifying tournament for the 2028 Los Angeles Games . The prestigious continental competition will be held in New Delhi , further cementing the country’s growing stature as a global hub for shooting sports. The championship will offer eight direct Olympic quota places , making it one

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a stern warning to Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of WhatsApp, over its controversial 2021 privacy policy, making it clear that the country will not tolerate any compromise on citizens’ data privacy. A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya  expressed strong displeasure over WhatsApp’s data-sharing practices, remarking that privacy cannot be treated casually in India , especially when millions of users are poor, digitally u

Washington DC : US President Donald Trump  announced a significant rollback of tariffs on Indian goods following a high-level phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi , linking the move to India’s commitment to stop purchasing crude oil from Russia. The announcement marks a major easing of trade tensions that had strained relations between the two countries for months. Taking to social media, Trump said the United States would reduce tariffs on Indian exports to 1

White-Collar Terror Module Behind Red Fort Suicide Attack New Delhi: Indian security agencies have revealed that a terror module involved in the November 10, 2025 Red Fort car-borne suicide blast had planned a series of attacks on outlets of a global coffee chain across Delhi and other major Indian cities. Officials said the group wanted to send a political message against Israel’s military action in Gaza. According to senior government sources, the accused—mostly educated pr