Tihar Jail: News
US mercenary Matthew VanDyke released from Tihar
American mercenary Matthew VanDyke and a Ukrainian national were released from Tihar Jail on Thursday.
'Anti-national elements' may attack right-wing influencer in jail, lawyer claims
Swatantra Bhardwaj, a 21-year-old right-wing content creator, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a student activist's father during a protest at Jantar Mantar.
Ankiit Baliyaan murdered over his 'Court Me Goli' song?
The recent murder of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankiit Baliyaan outside a gym in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli has been linked to a song he released years ago.
Shraddha Walkar murder trial delayed again for Poonawala's education
The trial of Aftab Poonawala, accused of murdering his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar, has been delayed due to multiple personal requests from the accused.
Want chicken, pasta: US mercenary unhappy with Tihar jail food
United States mercenary Matthew Aaron VanDyke has moved a Delhi court seeking permission to cook his own meals in Tihar Jail.
Anmol Bishnoi wants to surrender in Salman Khan firing case
Gangster Anmol Bishnoi, currently imprisoned in Delhi's Tihar Jail, has filed a plea in a Mumbai special court. He is seeking to surrender himself in the 2024 shooting incident outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence.
Delhi fire: Owner had prior arrest in fake passport case
Lavkesh Bajaj, the 60-year-old owner of Flourish Stays B&B in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar, was arrested on Wednesday evening after a devastating fire killed 21 people.
CBI arrests former RCom MD in bank fraud case
Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, the former Group Managing Director of Reliance Communications, has been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a major bank fraud case.
Umar Khalid gets 3-day interim bail for mother's surgery
The Delhi High Court has granted three days of interim bail to activist Umar Khalid, who is currently incarcerated in Tihar Jail. The court's decision comes in light of his mother's upcoming surgery.
26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana undergoes surgery in Delhi
Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, underwent hernia surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on May 4.
YouTuber 'Ex-Muslim' arrested for killing boy in 1995
Popular YouTuber Saleem Wastik, also known for identifying himself as an "ex-Muslim," was arrested for the murder of a 13-year-old boy in Delhi nearly 31 years ago.
'Hurting Saurabh means...': Rajpal Yadav defends journalist after debt joke
Actor Rajpal Yadav has defended co-hosts Saurabh Dwivedi and Zakir Khan after a recent controversy at the Chetak Screen Awards.
'Indebted to...people': Rajpal Yadav opens up about overwhelming support
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav opened up about his recent legal troubles and time in jail to Hindustan Times.
'Intention to ruin my career': Rajpal Yadav on fraud allegations
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, who recently surrendered at Tihar Jail in a 2010 check-bounce case, has spoken up.
Check-bounce case: Rajpal Yadav says 'nobody is above law'
Actor Rajpal Yadav, who was recently released from Delhi's Tihar Jail after a Delhi High Court ruling in a ₹9 crore check bounce case, has shared his experiences behind bars with The Indian Express.
'Paisa unki marzi...': Rajpal Yadav requests work after bail
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, who was recently released from Delhi's Tihar Jail after being granted interim bail in a ₹9 crore check bounce case, has appealed to the film industry for work.
Rajpal Yadav to hold press conference after securing bail
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has been granted interim bail in a ₹9 crore check bounce case by the Delhi High Court.
Rajpal Yadav given 3pm deadline to deposit ₹1.5cr for bail
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, who has been in Tihar Jail for the last few days, was given time till 3:00pm on Monday to pay ₹1.5 crore to secure interim bail.
Sonu Sood supports Rajpal Yadav ahead of bail hearing today
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has expressed his support for fellow actor Rajpal Yadav ahead of his bail hearing in a check-bounce case.
Rajpal's lawyer reveals he has paid ₹2.5cr of ₹5cr loan
Actor Rajpal Yadav's lawyer has stated that the actor has repaid ₹2.5 crore of the ₹5 crore loan he had taken for a film.
No bail for Rajpal Yadav: Revisiting his jail history
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, who is currently imprisoned in Tihar Jail for failing to repay a loan that ballooned to ₹9cr, has suffered due to monetary problems before.
Check-bounce case: Rajpal Yadav's bail hearing adjourned to February 16
The Delhi High Court has adjourned the bail hearing of actor Rajpal Yadav in a check-bounce case to Monday, February 16, 2026, reported Bar and Bench.
Rajpal Yadav gets industry support from Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn
Amid his ongoing financial troubles, Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has received support from several industry insiders.
Sonu Sood vows support amid Rajpal Yadav's ₹9cr debt case
Actor Sonu Sood has extended a helping hand to his colleague Rajpal Yadav, who was recently sent to Tihar Jail over a ₹9 crore debt and check bounce case.
Rajpal Yadav surrenders in check-bounce case
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered to the authorities of Tihar Jail in Delhi on Thursday evening.
Eyewitnesses name Yasin Malik main shooter in 1990 IAF killings
Former Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) separatist leader Yasin Malik has been identified as the main shooter in the 1990 killing of four Air Force personnel.
Plea to remove Afzal Guru's grave from Tihar Jail rejected
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking the removal of the graves of terrorists Mohammad Afzal Guru and Mohammad Maqbool Bhat from Tihar Jail.
Petition filed to remove Afzal Guru, Maqbool Bhat's Tihar graves
A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking the removal of the graves of hanged terrorists Maqbool Bhat and Afzal Guru from Tihar Jail.
Who is Gaganpreet Makkad, whose BMW hit Finance Ministry official?
Gaganpreet Makkad, the driver of a BMW that killed deputy secretary in the Ministry of Finance Navjot Singh, was arrested on Monday and sent to judicial custody in Tihar Jail.
Meet man behind 'Inspector Zende': Cop who nabbed Sobhraj twice
The upcoming Netflix film Inspector Zende, starring Manoj Bajpayee, is inspired by the real-life story of Madhukar Bapurao Zende.
'What if they're acquitted later?' Kejriwal questions 'criminal netas bill'
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his defense of the proposed law to remove ministers.
Manoj Bajpayee-Jim Sarbh's 'Inspector Zende' arrives on Netflix this September
Netflix has announced the release of its upcoming drama, Inspector Zende, on September 5.
Delhi Police busts ISI sleeper cell, arrests 2 agents
The Delhi Police on Tuesday said they dismantled a network of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) sleeper cells during a secret operation from January to March 2025.
'He's Canadian': Islamabad after Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana extradited to India
Pakistan has distanced itself from Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the Pakistani-Canadian terrorist wanted in India for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
26/11 Mumbai attack plotter Tahawwur Rana lands in India
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the prime accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, landed in Delhi on Thursday from the United States.
Advocate Narendra Mann appointed special public prosecutor for 26/11 case
The Indian government has appointed advocate Narendra Mann as the Special Public Prosecutor for the 26/11 attack case for three years.
Delhi's Tihar Jail is relocating: Here's what we know
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced plans for the relocation of Tihar Jail, South Asia's largest prison complex, while presenting the 2025-26 budget, on Wednesday.
Sajjan Kumar handed life imprisonment in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
A special court has sentenced former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
Ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar convicted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar was convicted by the Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
'Butcher of Delhi' arrested after fleeing during parole
Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a notorious serial killer, Chanderkant Jha, aka the "Butcher of Delhi."
Why Motwane chose Zahan Kapoor for Netflix's 'Black Warrant'
Acclaimed filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane has entered the territory of prison dramas with his latest Netflix release, Black Warrant.
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Verdict against ex-Congress MP on January 8
A Delhi court has deferred its verdict in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar.
Delhi HC orders medical aid for jailed separatist Yasin Malik
The Delhi High Court has directed Tihar Jail authorities to ensure necessary medical treatment to imprisoned separatist leader Yasin Malik.
Conman Sukesh calls Jacqueline his 'Sita,' promises a 'Ram-like homecoming'
Sukesh Chandrasekhar, the conman lodged in Tihar jail, Delhi, has written yet another letter to Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez.
Tihar jail warden's meth lab busted in Greater Noida
A joint operation of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Special Cell of Delhi Police busted a methamphetamine lab in Greater Noida on October 25.
Gangster Chhota Rajan's life imprisonment sentence suspended, granted bail
The Bombay High Court has granted bail to notorious gangster Chhota Rajan (real name Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje) in the 2001 murder case of hotelier Jaya Shetty.
Why Mumbai Police can't get gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's custody
The Mumbai Crime Branch is finding it difficult to get custody of infamous gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is lodged at the Sabarmati Jail in Gujarat.
Separatist Yasin Malik declares 'he's Gandhian now, gave up arms'
The chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front-Yasin (JKLF-Y), Yasin Malik, declared in his affidavit submiitted to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) tribunal that he gave up "armed struggle" in 1994.
Kejriwal to move into new residence in Lutyens's Delhi today
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal is set to move into his new residence at 5 Ferozeshah Road in Lutyens's Delhi on Friday.
Arvind Kejriwal gets new home at posh, residential neighborhood
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal will move into a new residence, Bungalow No. 5 on Feroz Shah Road, near Mandi House in Lutyen's Delhi.
Sisodia says he'll return as Delhi deputy CM only if...
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia has stated that he will not return to his position as Delhi deputy chief minister and education minister until the public approves of his honesty.
'PR stunt': BJP reacts to Kejriwal's resignation announcement
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dismissed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's announcement of his resignation in two days as a "PR stunt."
Timeline of Kejriwal's arrests, bail pleas in excise policy case
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail by the Supreme Court in the excise policy case on Friday.