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Delhi: Girl sold to traffickers rescued after nine long years
A Jharkhand girl, sold to a placement agency in Delhi nine years ago, was rescued recently from a west Delhi locality.
Delhi: Police arrests 4 for assault on Kashmiri woman
Delhi Police on Saturday arrested a security guard and three other men for allegedly assaulting a Kashmiri woman in southeast Delhi's Sunlight Colony.
Delhi: Mentally-deranged son under radar for burning parents to death
A 40-year-old mentally deranged man is under police lens for allegedly setting fire to his west Delhi house, killing both his aged parents and injuring their tenant, in the early hours yesterday.
Toxic fumes from Delhi's open drains corroding metro infrastructure
Delhi's pollution is not only affecting people, but also metro infrastructure, especially those stations that are situated near open drains.
Start anti-pollution fight under NCAP with Delhi: SC tells Center
Taking into account Delhi's rising air pollution, the SC today asked the Center to start the National Clean Air Program (NCAP) with the capital.
Two Delhi-hospitals in trouble for ignoring AIDS patient needing surgery
Angered by the "blatant discrimination" faced by an AIDS patient at two government hospitals, Delhi HC lashed out at the doctors for not recording his HIV+ status and denying him treatment.
Delhi: Class-10 candidate hangs herself after falling prey to ATM-fraud
A 16-year-old girl hung herself to death yesterday after being duped of Rs. 29,000 by two men at a Dwarka ATM.
Tricolor burial for peacock? Delhi Police claims it's 'protocol'
Delhi Police took 'honoring' the national bird to a new level.
Celebration turns fatal: DJ stabs man over argument on songs
A birthday celebration turned ugly in a Delhi bar on Sunday night after a man was allegedly stabbed by the DJ, for raising concerns over songs being played.
Delhi roads to get 251 new buses by September
Delhi's public transport army is set to expand as the process of including 2,000 buses has already started, with 251 buses to hit the roads within four months.
Delhi transport department's app to go on trial from next-week
The Delhi Transport Department's mobile application named "Delhi Transport" to help people register complaints against errant taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers for prompt action in case they are found guilty will go on a 15-day trial from next week, said Special Commissioner (Transport) KK Dahiya.
Mother's Day celebration: Delhi Zoo to open dedicated breastfeeding room
In a unique way to celebrate Mother's Day on May 13, Delhi Zoo will open a room solely dedicated to breastfeeding mothers, as seen in airports.
Equip yourself with self-defense tricks for free at Delhi-Police camps
It's time for summer holidays. Why not learn self defense tricks and that too, for free?
Supreme Court won't interfere with journalist Upendra Rai's arrest
On Friday, the Supreme Court said that it would not interfere with the arrest of journalist Upendra Rai by the CBI over his alleged involvement in dubious financial transactions.
Delhi Metro services affected on Violet Line due to technical-glitch
Delhi Metro train services on the Violet Line were today affected between Kashmiri Gate and Central Secretariat stations for around 90 minutes due to a glitch in the Over Head Electrification.
Anti-encroachment drive: Six 'heavily encroached' South Delhi roads under radar
The Supreme Court-created STF will focus on six 'heavily encroached' roads in South Delhi for the next seven days during its anti-encroachment drive.
Russian flight cabin crew member alleges molestation by Delhi businessman
A 50-year-old man was yesterday detained at the Delhi Airport for questioning after a Russian airline crew member accused him of molesting her.
Delhi: Magenta Line's Kalkaji-Janakpuri stretch likely to open by mid-May
The Kalkaji Mandir to Janakpuri West stretch of DMRC's Magenta Line is likely to be inaugurated by mid-May, after getting safety clearance from Commissioner for Metro Rail Safety (CMRS).
Delhi woman lived with live-roundworms in bile-duct for six months!
Doctors at a Delhi hospital removed a whopping 14 live roundworms, each measuring 15-20cm, from a 38-year-old woman's bile-duct.
Delhi: Government warns against 12 fake boards operating in national-capital
The Delhi government has warned students and parents against 12 fake education boards operating in the national capital.
Delhi traffic police now has 319 'sentinels' working for them
While launching 'traffic sentinel scheme' as part of National Road Safety Week-2018, Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik made a special mention of a certain Ganga Ram.
AIIMS' clinics to re-open on Tuesday after four days
For AIIMS patients waiting to be checked by doctors, Tuesday might bring some hope.
All about Delhi's new Eastern Peripheral Expressway
Days before Narendra Modi is slated to inaugurate the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, the excitement is pulsating.
Power of social media: Homeless 'Oxford' grad gets home
Social media isn't that bad. Yes, it's responsible for many fake news and unnecessary rumors, but it also has the power of outreach through which a homeless old man got a roof, courtesy a Facebook post.
Delhi: Elevated road to be built over Shahdara drain
Ride between East Delhi and Noida is set to become smooth, as the decision to build an elevated road over Shahdara drain was approved by the Noida authority yesterday.
Delhi: Woman alleges rape by Ola driver's cousin
Delhi Police are searching for a man and his cousin, after a woman has alleged that she was raped by the latter yesterday while the former enabled it.
4 months, 20K challans: Delhi Police's resolve towards 'no public-smoking'
If you can successfully kick the butt while in the capital, thank Delhi Police for it.
Lajpat Nagar section of Delhi Metro Pink Line tested
Among the two major sections of Delhi Metro Pink Line that will be inaugurated in June, one was tested yesterday.
Jewar airport project gets Centre's nod, Noida residents elated
In a bid to take some load off Delhi's IGI airport, Centre gave nod to Jewar airport project yesterday, that will benefit Noida residents vastly.
Delhi: Construction of 1,797 unauthorized colonies stayed by SC
"Unauthorized colonies can't be placed in a better position than authorized ones," said Supreme Court today while imposing a stay on construction of 1,797 unauthorized colonies in Delhi.
Murder for cigarettes: Delhi Police solve 'blind-case' in a month
Killed for not sharing cigarette?
South Delhi-airport travel to take less time, courtesy flyovers, underpass
The CPWD has started work on building two flyovers and a 700m long underpass in Mahipalpur area, aimed at reducing travel time between South-Delhi and the Delhi airport by 20 minutes.
Help Delhi Police crack cases, get rewarded handsomely
If you help Delhi Police crack cases, you'll get rewarded handsomely.
Delhi: Man admitted with head injury gets leg drilled instead
In a case of gross medical negligence, a doctor operated upon the leg of a man, who was admitted with minor head injuries, at a Delhi primary health care centre.
'Duty Free' shops at Delhi international airport to pay GST
International passengers buying goods at Delhi airport's 'Duty Free' shops will have to pay GST, with the Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) saying that such outlets at the Delhi International Airport are not 'free from duties' under the Goods and Services Tax(GST) regime.
Delhi: Teen, suspecting he isn't father, kills two-month-old son
In a shocking incident, a Delhi teen aged 17 allegedly punched his two-month-old son to death, suspecting he wasn't the father of the child.
Delhi govt issues safety guidelines for city's child care centers
The Delhi government has issued guidelines for safety and security of children in all the child care institutions of the city.
Delhi: DMRC plans to make all metro stations 'counterless'
Almost all Delhi metro stations will have token vending machines (TVM) soon, if DMRC's plan is successful.
Delhi: Khan Market restaurants may be sealed next week
Hit Khan Market this weekend and go the whole hog, as there is a chance of Khan Market restaurants being sealed next week.
Delhi: Mother kills 8-month-old, husband finds baby's body on lap
A mentally deranged woman allegedly killed her eight-month-old son in Outer Delhi's Amar Vihar by slitting his throat, bludgeoning his head with a heavy brick-like object and chopping his body into pieces.