Delhi NCR

Patriot Bureau -November 17, 2025

Delhi air quality improves marginally but remains ‘very poor’ as smog persists

Delhi air quality improves marginally but remains ‘very poor’ as smog persists

The India Meteorological Department has issued severe cold-wave alerts for parts of central India. While northern and western regions brace for fog and a dip in temperatures, southeastern areas are forecast to receive rain and thunderstorms.

PTI -November 17, 2025

3 metro stations in Delhi’s Pitampura to be renamed

3 metro stations in Delhi’s Pitampura to be renamed

The proposed Pitampura North Metro Station will be named Haiderpur Village Metro Station, and the current Pitampura Metro Station will be renamed Madhuban Chowk Metro Station.

Kushan Niyogi -November 17, 2025

Rohini Jail back under NHRC lens amid fresh graft, extortion allegations

Rohini Jail back under NHRC lens amid fresh graft, extortion allegations

Fresh allegations of extortion and harassment have prompted the NHRC to order an inspection of Rohini Jail, echoing earlier cases involving officials accused of aiding conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar

PTI -November 16, 2025

Two held for stealing copper cable worth Rs 15 lakh from Delhi Metro construction site

Two held for stealing copper cable worth Rs 15 lakh from Delhi Metro construction site

The police said the accused loaded the cable onto a truck and fled on the intervening night of November 2 and 3

PTI -November 16, 2025

Police ramp up anti-terror security measures in central Delhi; 34 unattended vehicles seized

Police ramp up anti-terror security measures in central Delhi; 34 unattended vehicles seized

Police said said the verification of tenants, servants, labourers, and security guards has also been scaled up

PTI -November 16, 2025

Delhi Police seizes heroin worth Rs 30 lakh; 2 arrested

Delhi Police seizes heroin worth Rs 30 lakh; 2 arrested

A tip-off was received on November 4 about alleged heroin supplier Firoz, who was expected in Shastri Park to deliver a consignment

PTI -November 16, 2025

Delhi Police arrests two wanted Pardi gang members involved in over 60 cases across four states

Delhi Police arrests two wanted Pardi gang members involved in over 60 cases across four states

The two accused -- Arun Pardi (37) and Tega Pardi (40) -- carried a reward of Rs 10,000 each announced by Madhya Pradesh Police

PTI -November 16, 2025

Delhi: 2 minors among 3 arrested for stabbing man to death

Delhi: 2 minors among 3 arrested for stabbing man to death

Two juveniles among trio held; police say old enmity behind late-night killing in New Usmanpur