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15 Mar 2021

55 people detained for roaming around suspiciously in Karol Bagh

In a bid to prevent street crime, Delhi Police conducted a five-hour-long cordon-and-search operation in Karol Bagh and detained 55 people found roaming around suspiciously in the area, officials said on Monday.

22 Aug 2020

Suspected ISIS operative arrested in Delhi after fire exchange: Police

The Delhi Police confirmed on Saturday that a suspected ISIS operative was arrested from the Dhaula Kuan region after an exchange of fire.

04 May 2020

Social distancing in shreds outside liquor shops across the country

In scenes that should scare one and all, norms of social distancing went for a toss on Monday morning when liquor shops across the nation opened for the first time after more than 40 days.

08 Dec 2019

Anaj Mandi: Five tragic fire accidents in Delhi-NCR this year

On Sunday morning, 43 people lost their lives in a tragic blaze that erupted at a factory on Rani Jhansi road in Delhi's Anaj Mandi area.

17 Oct 2019

Delhi government's plan: Rs. 1,000 parking fee for 10 hours

A committee of Delhi government and civic officials has formulated a new plan, under which parking a private car in popular areas of the capital such as Connaught Place (CP) could cost you Rs. 1,000 for a 10-hour workday.

05 Oct 2019

Delhi Metro noise, vibrations disturb residents; experts' assistance sought

Residents in Delhi have lodged several complaints regarding disturbance caused due to vibrations and noise from Metro train movements near their houses.

07 Apr 2019

Delhi: Plastic factory catches fire, 22 engines sent to spot

A major fire broke out at a plastic factory in Narela area of Delhi in the early hours of Sunday, news agency ANI reported.

17 Feb 2019

Owner of Karol Bagh Hotel, where fire killed 17, arrested

Rakesh Goel, the owner of Hotel Arpit Palace, where a fire killed 17, was arrested on Sunday by the crime branch of Delhi police.

13 Feb 2019

Karol Bagh hotel fire: Three members of same family died

A Kerala family which came to Delhi to attend a wedding, and was hoping to visit Haridwar, lost three members after the hotel they were staying at caught a massive fire.

12 Feb 2019

Karol Bagh hotel fire: 17, including child, killed

A massive fire broke out at Hotel Arpit Palace, situated in New Delhi's Karol Bagh area, on Tuesday which killed seventeen people and left several injured.

28 Jan 2019

#CareerBytes: 5 famous UPSC IAS coaching institutes in Delhi

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the toughest exams and but with the right preparation, one can crack it.

27 Jan 2019

Delhi: Power distributors lose Rs. 150cr annually, courtesy power theft

Power distribution companies in the Delhi are bleeding money owing to organized power theft for the charging of e-rickshaws in the national capital.

13 Jan 2019

Delhi: Blackmailed by husband's friend, woman commits suicide

On Thursday, a 28-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide in East Delhi's Mansarovar Park area as she was upset with her husband's friend.

09 Dec 2018

Doctor in dock for using electric shocks to 'cure' homosexuality

It's been three months since the Supreme Court has scrapped IPC Section-377, which made gay sex 'unnatural'.

29 Oct 2018

'Can't clear exam': UPSC aspirant ends life; found hanging

A 20-year-old UPSC aspirant, Shrimathi, who had recently moved to Delhi from Tamil Nadu to prepare for the civil services examination, has allegedly ended her life.

26 Aug 2018

NGT directs CPCB to inquire about 51,837 industries in Delhi

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to constitute a committee to inquire about the status of 51,837 industries in the Delhi which are running in residential areas without requisite approvals.

26 Aug 2018

#CareerBytes: Top 5 coaching centers in Delhi for IAS preparation

One of the most prestigious Government positions, civil servants enjoy power, respect, and bag decent pay-checks.

21 Aug 2018

Delhi Metro: Technical snag affects services on Blue Line

Services were affected for nearly 30 minutes on Delhi Metro's Blue Line today due to a technical snag in a train, which was later removed from service.

09 Jul 2018

Delhi: Civil services aspirant attempts suicide at Karol Bagh metro-station

A 23-year-old civil services aspirant allegedly attempted suicide by jumping in front of a metro train at Delhi's Karol Bagh metro station.

23 May 2018

Narcotics bureau extracts 106 cocaine capsules from Brazilian woman's stomach

On Monday, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested a 25-year-old Brazilian woman for allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine into India in 106 self-swallowed capsules.

18 May 2018

After uncle kills himself, blind rape-survivor considers withdrawing police case

A 20-year-old blind rape survivor is planning to discontinue the legal case after her uncle was found hanging outside a shanty in Delhi's Karol Bagh.

07 May 2018

Delhi: Visually-impaired 20-year-old left alone for first-time. She gets gang-raped

For the first time, the mother of a 20-year-old visually-impaired woman in a slum near Delhi's Karol Bagh decided to leave her alone at home as she went out briefly.

27 Apr 2018

Delhi: Rainwater-harvesting system cannot be installed at 9 metro stations

Rainwater harvesting systems at nine metro stations in Delhi and Noida cannot be installed because the minimum land required (36 square meters) for constructing it is unavailable, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) told National Green Tribunal.

29 Mar 2018

Delhi Metro technical snag affects services for 90 minutes

Thousands of commuters on Thursday faced hardship when Delhi Metro services on the Blue Line were hit for nearly 90 minutes due to a technical snag in the overhead electrification between Karol Bagh and RK Ashram Marg stations.

27 Mar 2018

PNB fraud: Bank manager, 3 others convicted after 24-year trial

A former Punjab National Bank manager and three private persons have been convicted in a loan fraud case by a special court almost after a 24-year trial.

13 Mar 2018

Delhi sealing: Major markets in Delhi to remain shut today

Traders in Delhi have launched another bandh to protest the ongoing sealing drive in the capital.

06 Feb 2018

Carrying more than 15 kgs? You can't board Delhi Metro

Delhi Metro commuters heading towards airport or railway station with an oversized baggage may soon be disappointed.

03 Feb 2018

Major Delhi shopping hubs to remain shut today

In a bid to support the protesting traders against the mass sealing drive, at least 15 popular shopping hubs of Delhi will remain shut on Saturday.

23 Jan 2018

Long jams in Delhi as traffic restrictions implemented for R-Day

As traffic restrictions ahead of Republic Day were enforced in Delhi, jams erupted at various places.

11 Dec 2017

#WhatTheHealth: Parents of 9-year-old blame Delhi's Hospital for her death

After the Delhi government cancelled the license of Max Hospital over alleged medical negligence, similar news has surfaced from another hospital in the capital.

21 Nov 2017

Delhi encroachment: Consider 'airlifting' Hanuman statue, says HC

If the Delhi HC has its way, the capital's iconic 108-feet Hanuman statue at Karol Bagh would be airlifted to remove encroachments around it.

17 Oct 2017

SC ban on crackers adds to GST, demonetization woes

Traders were already suffering from the blows of demonetization and GST, both of which hit business severely.

26 Aug 2017

Delhi: Excess fee notice compels schools to start fee refunding

On 21 Aug, Delhi's government served show-cause notices to 449 private schools, including DPS Mathura Road and Pusa Road's Springdales, over the charging of excess fees by them.

31 Jul 2017

DU to organize special admission drive to fill up seats

With 1,500 seats still left vacant, Delhi University is all set to conduct special admission drive for applicants under reserved quota and will release two more cut-off lists on August 3 and August 7.

24 Jun 2017

10 infrastructure projects approved to ease traffic in Delhi

Transport infrastructure planning body UTTIPEC has approved 10 projects including five crucial ones to ease traffic movement in Delhi.

18 Jun 2017

Delhi Police nabs illegal racket selling old iPhones as new

Four persons were arrested by Delhi Police Crime Branch for passing off old iPhones as new to unsuspecting customers.

19 May 2017

Delhi water crisis- Haryana breaks promise, releases just 175 cusecs

Delhi's water crisis continued as Haryana refused to release the promised 200 cusecs of water in the Yamuna; instead, it released only 125 cusecs.

12 Apr 2017

IT raids top RSS leader's premises in Delhi

A firm owned by RSS Delhi state head Kulbhushan Ahuja is being investigated by the Income Tax department for alleged deposits of Rs. 17 crore in old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 notes after demonetization, reported The Indian Express.