‘Khoya-Paya’: how Delhi festivals handle missing children

At least 50 cases have already been reported this month; NCPCR guidelines mandate help desks, multilingual announcements and CCTV at entry gates

Metro footfall halved on October 10 amid protest curbs

DMRC says zero reduction in train trips, attributes decline to security measures and public apprehension during CJP protests in response to petitions in SC alleging violation of court’s instructions

Delhi court denies anticipatory bail to professor accused of rape, threatening student with videos

A Delhi court denied bail to a former DU professor accused of raping a student, citing risk of witness tampering and coercion.

Delhi Police files 500-page chargesheet in Manipuri musician’s murder case

Delhi Police charged seven dhaba workers in the fatal beating of a Manipuri musician who protested loud noise near his house.

7 sewage treatment plants in Delhi fail discharge standards

Seven Delhi STPs failed DPCC standards in September, dumping high levels of faecal coliform and waste into local waterways.

Neha Bora moves Delhi HC against police notice

AISA chief Neha Bora petitioned the Delhi HC against a police notice requiring a peace bond after her recent detention.

Delhi gets off to its most polluted October start in three years

Average AQI of 171 in the first week of this month; falling temperatures and stubble burning could worsen conditions; traffic police, street vendors and delivery workers describe exposure they cannot avoid

‘Enforcing noise pollution norms’: Delhi Police denies ‘impeding’ Durga Puja celebrations at CR Park

Delhi Police dismissed claims of disrupting CR Park Durga Puja, stating actions strictly enforced court-mandated noise limits.