24 hours, no more: the rules on police detention

BNSS caps custody at 24 hours and requires production before a Magistrate; force permitted only where necessary to effect an arrest; Delhi Police Act bars ‘vexatious’ detention and unnecessary force

SEM court reserves order on judicial custody of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka

An SEM court reserved its order on extending the judicial custody of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka by three days.

Delhi sees season’s first ‘poor’ air day as temperatures dip; AQI worst in 100 days

Delhi recorded its first 'poor' air day of the season on Wednesday as AQI hit 245—the highest in 100 days—prompting GRAP Stage I.

GRAP Stage 1 invoked later this year thanks to govt’s preventive measures: Sirsa

Stage I of GRAP was invoked later this year in Delhi due to govt's preventive measures, including WFH and traffic curbs, says Sirsa.

DDA may launch hot-air balloon rides from Nov 14

DDA plans to resume tethered hot air balloon rides at Baanseera park from Nov 14, with lower ticket prices likely this year.

NDMC steps up consultations on property tax bye-laws; feedback deadline Oct 23

NDMC is consulting RWAs and traders on draft 2026 property tax bye-laws, seeking feedback on the Unit Area Method by Oct 23.

Delhi HC to hear on Oct 22 Neha Bora’s plea against ‘peace’ bond

Delhi HC will hear AISA leader Neha Bora's plea against a police peace bond notice issued over protests in Delhi on Oct 22.

Woman stabbed to death while trying to save son in Delhi’s Najafgarh

A woman died after being stabbed while trying to save her son during a violent clash in southwest Delhi's Najafgarh, police said