Kushan Niyogi

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-August 24, 2026

With over 50% inmates under 30, Delhi jails new catchment grounds for gangs

With over 50% inmates under 30, Delhi jails new catchment grounds for gangs

Police say organised crime networks are targeting young people with money, status and promise of an affluent lifestyle

-August 21, 2026

Delhi: Open drains and unguarded pits claim 12 lives in four months

Delhi: Open drains and unguarded pits claim 12 lives in four months

Most victims were children, as recurring drownings exposed inadequate barriers, poor drainage and other lapses

-August 21, 2026

Delhi: Rain, humidity keep people away from night shelters

Delhi: Rain, humidity keep people away from night shelters

Issues such as leaky roofs keep needy at bay; however, the facility at Nehru Place continues seeing twice as many inmates as its official capacity

-August 18, 2026

 Two years after 14 deaths, Asha Kiran remains overcrowded and understaffed

 Two years after 14 deaths, Asha Kiran remains overcrowded and understaffed

Transfers and a Rs 5.34 crore infrastructure upgrade have reduced occupancy, but the Rohini shelter continues to record four to five deaths a month

-August 13, 2026

How banned kite string still reaches Delhi despite repeated deaths

How banned kite string still reaches Delhi despite repeated deaths

More than 3,000 rolls have been seized this year, while residents and police point to supply routes through Ghaziabad and along the Yamuna

-August 13, 2026

New BnB policy introduced in Assembly; violation of building norms still rampant

New BnB policy introduced in Assembly; violation of building norms still rampant

The proposed legislation promises stricter standards, even as unregistered and overcapacity establishments continue to operate with impunity

-August 9, 2026

Security tightened ahead of 80th Independence Day

Security tightened ahead of 80th Independence Day

More than 11,000 security personnel will guard the Red Fort as police deploy AI-based surveillance

-August 7, 2026

Delhi’s highways account for nearly one in five road deaths

Delhi’s highways account for nearly one in five road deaths

High-speed corridors comprise only 0.5% of the Capital’s road network but accounted for 18% of its traffic fatalities in 2025