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

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

April 16, 2026

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

April 10, 2026

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

April 10, 2026

Manual scavengers in Delhi remain trapped despite safety schemes and mechanisation push

Workers allege lack of regularisation, protective gear, and compensation even as official data claims progress under sanitation reforms

March 31, 2026

Living on the edge: Transgender community fears exclusion under amendment Bill

Proposed changes to transgender law raise concerns over identity, access to rights, and legal recognition

March 19, 2026

Delhi: Teen dies saving family in Rithala slum fire

Repeated fires in informal settlements expose vulnerability of migrant residents and lack of institutional support

March 12, 2026

Exiles from Manipur rebuild lives far from home

Families recount loss, stalled education, fragile healthcare, and unmet compensation

March 5, 2026

Jharkhand crash: Delhi airport remains the centre for most serious safety incidents

Recent accidents and incidents highlight regulatory gaps, staffing shortages, and recurring operational risks in India’s aviation sector

February 26, 2026

Delhi: Missing persons surge draws scrutiny as rights panel intervenes

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance amid court notices, trafficking concerns and emerging crime patterns in the national capital

February 19, 2026

Budget 2026–27 cuts pollution control funds as Delhi-NCR air crisis deepens

Reduced allocation comes even as the capital records another year without a single good air day

February 5, 2026