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Lack of experts stalls Delhi fire safety audit

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…

May 8, 2026

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…

May 4, 2026

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…

April 30, 2026

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

April 27, 2026

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

April 24, 2026

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