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PTI -August 17, 2025

Gangster found hanging in Delhi’s Mandoli Jail, police suspect suicide

Gangster found hanging in Delhi’s Mandoli Jail, police suspect suicide

Officers said Tyagi was influenced by Bollywood actor Salman Khan and copied his hairstyle and appearance from the 2003 film 'Tere Naam'

PTI -August 16, 2025

Body of 7-year-old pulled from drain in northeast Delhi

Body of 7-year-old pulled from drain in northeast Delhi

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) was alerted and the search-and-rescue operation was launched with the support of local divers and personnel from the fire department.

Kushan Niyogi -August 16, 2025

Delhi: Citizenship joy turns bittersweet for Pakistani Hindu refugees who mark I-Day amid uncertainty

Delhi: Citizenship joy turns bittersweet for Pakistani Hindu refugees who mark I-Day amid uncertainty

As some Pakistani Hindu refugees celebrate their first Independence Day as Indians, others face eviction threats, stalled citizenship paperwork, and separation from family

PTI -August 15, 2025

Five dead after wall of dargah near Humayun’s Tomb collapses: Delhi Police

Five dead after wall of dargah near Humayun’s Tomb collapses: Delhi Police

A total of nine injured people were sent to AIIMS Trauma Centre and one was rushed to LNJP Hospital, they said.

PTI -August 15, 2025

At least 12 injured as portion of structure collapses near Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi

At least 12 injured as portion of structure collapses near Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi

Multiple rescue agencies, including the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), Delhi Police, NDRF and Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), were pressed into service following the incident.

Patriot Bureau -August 15, 2025

Delhi LG hoists national flag at Raj Niwas, urges people to serve nation with greater vigour

Delhi LG hoists national flag at Raj Niwas, urges people to serve nation with greater vigour

Meanwhile, NDMC Chairperson Keshav Chandra on Friday hoisted the national flag at the civic body's headquarters in Palika Kendra

Kushan Niyogi -August 14, 2025

Facial recognition CCTV network to expand across Delhi under Safe City Project

Facial recognition CCTV network to expand across Delhi under Safe City Project

With Independence Day security on high alert, Delhi Police accelerate the rollout of AI-powered surveillance across the capital despite concerns over misuse

PTI -August 14, 2025

Delhi Police tighten Independence Day security, ban bird feeding near Red Fort to protect helicopters

Delhi Police tighten Independence Day security, ban bird feeding near Red Fort to protect helicopters

Surveillance will also involve CCTV monitoring, drone detection systems, and vehicle scanning at five designated areas near the Red Fort