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City on the edge: Juveniles increasingly committing heinous crimes in Delhi, say policeCity on the edge: Juveniles increasingly committing heinous crimes in Delhi, say police

City on the edge: Juveniles increasingly committing heinous crimes in Delhi, say police

In 2023, juveniles were accused of committing mainly petty crimes, such as theft and snatching; however, in 2024, many such…

January 7, 2025
Human trafficking in national capital sees a significant declineHuman trafficking in national capital sees a significant decline

Human trafficking in national capital sees a significant decline

Police attribute the drop in such cases to extreme efforts undertaken throughout the year by multiple teams using technical, human…

December 31, 2024
Delhi Fire Services recorded 11% more distress calls this yearDelhi Fire Services recorded 11% more distress calls this year

Delhi Fire Services recorded 11% more distress calls this year

The year saw several major fire cases, many of which resulted in loss of lives

December 26, 2024
Delhi election: Over 20,000 people displaced by demolition drives to vote for shelterDelhi election: Over 20,000 people displaced by demolition drives to vote for shelter

Delhi election: Over 20,000 people displaced by demolition drives to vote for shelter

In 2023, thousands of anti-encroachment drives were held across Delhi, accounting for 52% of the total number of demolitions across…

December 22, 2024
Exclusive: Over 200 Delhi schools targeted as hoax bomb threats escalateExclusive: Over 200 Delhi schools targeted as hoax bomb threats escalate

Exclusive: Over 200 Delhi schools targeted as hoax bomb threats escalate

Police struggle to trace origins of threats, cite tech limitations

December 20, 2024
Over a decade of Nirbhaya: Centres to provide police, medical, legal aid to women remain paper tigersOver a decade of Nirbhaya: Centres to provide police, medical, legal aid to women remain paper tigers

Over a decade of Nirbhaya: Centres to provide police, medical, legal aid to women remain paper tigers

Delhi has a total of 6 legal and 11 Sakhi One Stop Centres meant to help women facing any kind…

December 16, 2024
12 years after Nirbhaya, why women in Delhi still fear the dark12 years after Nirbhaya, why women in Delhi still fear the dark

12 years after Nirbhaya, why women in Delhi still fear the dark

From shadowy streets to insufficient street lighting, the national capital remains a battleground for women’s safety as promises of reforms…

December 16, 2024
Ageing fleet chaos: Over 370 DTC buses breakdown daily in Delhi, commuters and drivers bear the bruntAgeing fleet chaos: Over 370 DTC buses breakdown daily in Delhi, commuters and drivers bear the brunt

Ageing fleet chaos: Over 370 DTC buses breakdown daily in Delhi, commuters and drivers bear the brunt

Delhi Trasport Corporation’s ageing fleet faces frequent steering, brakes, and engine failures, endangering lives and throwing the public transport in…

December 5, 2024
Air quality drops in Delhi’s hotspots: Industrial areas hit hardestAir quality drops in Delhi’s hotspots: Industrial areas hit hardest

Air quality drops in Delhi’s hotspots: Industrial areas hit hardest

The Capital’s highest AQI of the season — 494 — was recorded on November 18, and in some of the…

November 29, 2024
Over 20,000 complaints received by Delhi’s Green War Room; GRAP-IV violations see an uptickOver 20,000 complaints received by Delhi’s Green War Room; GRAP-IV violations see an uptick

Over 20,000 complaints received by Delhi’s Green War Room; GRAP-IV violations see an uptick

Authorities struggle to enforce pollution-control measures as construction activities continue unbated across key residential and industrial areas in the city

November 29, 2024