Lack of experts stalls Delhi fire safety audit

Nearly two months after the Delhi government ordered a citywide fire safety audit, the exercise remains stalled due to a shortage of experts, even as recent fatal fires in residential areas have raised concerns over preparedness, enforcement, and the risks posed by mixed-use buildings

Encrypted chats, open offers: a look inside online gun trade

An investigation by Patriot found multiple online groups where firearms were advertised and negotiated, pointing to a shift in how illegal arms trade is initiated, even as police say monitoring such activity remains difficult due to encrypted platforms, fake identities, and invite-only networks

Echoes of Bhagat Singh in Noida protests

As arrests continue after recent Noida protests, families of the accused point to a shared ideological thread rooted in Bhagat Singh’s legacy, even as police allege a wider conspiracy involving coordinated mobilisation and use of social media platforms

Delhi’s juvenile de-addiction crisis deepens as centres shut down

Rising substance abuse among children contrasts with shuttered facilities, overcrowded centres and gaps in rehabilitation efforts

Smack, inhalants grip central Delhi as homeless battle addiction and exclusion

Rising drug use, limited access to shelters, and policing gaps deepen crisis around Jama Masjid and nearby areas

After Noida protests, Delhi workers seek wage revision amid rising distress

Rising heat, delayed minimum wage revisions and irregular payments leave contractual workers struggling across the capital

RTI data shows 398 on-duty deaths in Delhi Police; Security, NE on top

From riots to road accidents, rising fatalities expose the risks behind routine policing in the capital

Silent stress: Rising suicides in Delhi Police point to mental health concerns

With 68 deaths in five years, personnel cite long hours, family strain, and uneven wellness systems across departments