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Missing persons in Delhi: Adults at a higher risk than minors

Missing persons in Delhi: Adults at a higher risk than minors

Anti-trafficking efforts and improved surveillance show results, but cases of disappearances of adults outpace those of minors

July 22, 2025

River of grief: Suicides in Yamuna highlight gaps in public safety

A spurt in recovery of bodies floating in the river exposes a lack of surveillance, preventive mechanisms

July 21, 2025

Delhi: CAQM’s deferred crackdown on end-of-life vehicles from Nov 1 sparks debate over equity

Though the Capital has received a temporary reprieve from CAQM, questions over impact on middle-class families remain unanswered

July 10, 2025

Delhi’s ‘Safe City’ drive: Thousands of CCTV cameras defunct

Lack of training has resulted in many CCTV cameras, which have provided vital clues in cracking difficult cases, being rendered…

July 8, 2025

Illegal EV charging stations spark safety crisis in Delhi

Over 60% of e-rickshaws use stolen power; five electrocuted in two months amid spike in illegal charging hubs

June 30, 2025

Around 21% of Delhi auditoriums running sans fire safety clearance: DFS

Despite tighter post-Uphaar regulations, several state and central government venues are yet to comply with fire safety norms

June 23, 2025

Many Delhi housing societies lack fire safety clearance despite repeated warnings

Nearly one in every five cooperative housing societies in the Capital operate without valid fire safety certificates, even as recent…

June 22, 2025

Private schools misused funds, violated norms: DoE audit reports

DoE audits over ten years suggest financial irregularities in several private schools in Delhi; questions raised about alleged inaction by…

June 6, 2025

Pink booths: Is Delhi Police’s flagship women safety scheme fading out?

An unprecedented shortage of women officers leaves the woman-only police booths understaffed, neglected, and disappearing from the city

June 2, 2025

Inmate’s Instagram reels reveal smuggling inside Tihar jail

Purported videos filmed inside the prison shows inmates with phones and other luxuries, highlighting glaring lapses by the jail authorities

May 8, 2025