Kushan Niyogi

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-August 27, 2026

After Rahul Gandhi’s sit-in, Amnesty findings point to pellet firing at Cockroach Janta Party protest

After Rahul Gandhi’s sit-in, Amnesty findings point to pellet firing at Cockroach Janta Party protest

Verified footage challenges the Delhi Police denial; an FIR was registered on Sahil Lochab’s complaint after Gandhi’s six-hour protest

-August 27, 2026

Jantar Mantar stir brings Delhi Police’s surveillance mechanism under scrutiny

Jantar Mantar stir brings Delhi Police’s surveillance mechanism under scrutiny

With SC agreeing to hear a plea on the use of facial-recognition tech, a wider debate opens over tracking of faces, fingerprints and vehicles

-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