Delhi: 24 infants found dead, abandoned in city in a year

A disturbing rise in deaths of infants has turned Delhi’s water bodies, railway stations, and parks into grim discovery sites, raising urgent questions about systemic neglect

Delhi: How desolate spots, dense foliage along Yamuna riverbanks are hampering murder investigations

From the desolate Yamuna Khadar in North-East Delhi to parks and canals in the East district, unclaimed bodies continue to pile up in the national capital, exposing a sinister pattern of crime and neglect

Delhi in discomfort: The unbearable state of city’s public toilets

Public toilets in Delhi are in a dire state, with many being locked, filthy, unsafe, and unusable, especially for women, leading to health concerns

Delhi: 280 homeless found dead in a month on city’s streets

During last winter, the national capital had recorded 325 such deaths from December 1 to January 6

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 offenders were charged with heinous crimes such as murder and rape

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 resources; traffickers have found ways to exploit loopholes: NGOs

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

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 the national capital since 2019