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Woman murders her 58-year-old mother with help from fiance, friend; all 3 arrested

In an attempt to mislead investigators, the woman called the police to report her mother “not opening the door” in the morning

Police identified the victim as 58-year-old Sumitra Solanki and her daughter as 28-year-old Monika. (Representational image)

Delhi

Updated on Aug 17, 2024 10:47 PM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

OPD, elective services hit in Delhi as doctors at private hospitals join stir

Similar scenes were visible across government hospitals where professionals have been protesting the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata

Delhi

Published on Aug 17, 2024 10:46 PM IST

ByHemani Bhandari, Snehil Sinha, New Delhi

Man electrocuted in waterlogged Kirari home, 9th such case

Police said that initial inquiry revealed that Lallan Mishra died of electrocution as he plugged a water motor into the electric switch board

The deceased was identified as Lallan Mishra, 40, a resident of Agar Nagar. (Representational image)

Delhi

Updated on Aug 16, 2024 10:54 PM IST

ByHemani Bhandari, New Delhi

Civil aspirants protesting waterlogging deaths suspend sit-in after police agree to set up grievance register

Earlier on the day, students took out a “Tiranga (Tricolour)” march on the occasion of Independence Day near the protest site, following which deputy commissioner of police (central) Harsha Vardhan addressed students gathered at the spot

Students fold their hands in respect of the three who died of waterlogging. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Delhi

Published on Aug 15, 2024 10:30 PM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Ground report: Overworked, unsafe — young doctors battle apathy in line of duty

The brutal rape and murder of a 32-year-old doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last Friday has sparked nationwide protests

Doctors and medical students during a protest at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in Kolkata, on Wednesday. (PTI)

India News

Published on Aug 14, 2024 10:52 PM IST

ByHemani Bhandari, Divya Chandrababu, Jyoti Shelar, Shruti Tomar

4 held in Moti Bagh burglary, targeted homes during school hours: Cops

Four men, including habitual offenders, were arrested for a burglary at a government official's residence in Moti Bagh. CCTV footage led to their capture.

The gang targeted nuclear families when parents were away on daily chores, such as dropping off children or buying groceries, said police. (File Photo)

Delhi

Updated on Aug 13, 2024 06:30 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Two arrested with elephant tusks in Delhi

The arrested accused were identified as Savita Devi, 42, a resident of Bahadurgarh, and Mohit Sharma, 24, a resident of Sangam Vihar

Delhi

Updated on Aug 13, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

3 arrested for death threats to businessman in Delhi’s Vasant Vihar

Police said the prime suspect in the case, the former top official of a major textile brand, arranged threats to the businessman in an attempt to conceal illicit affairs

Three people have been arrested in the case, confirmed deputy commissioner of police (southwest) Rohit Meena, but refrained from sharing further details. (Representational image)

Delhi

Updated on Aug 09, 2024 05:48 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari, New Delhi

16-year-old kills grandmother after she denies him money to place bets in Delhi

16-year-old boy kills grandmother with hammer over money for online betting, arrested at scene. Boy lost ₹2 lakh in online betting, stole family's gold.

Police said that the boy allegedly stole and sold off his family’s gold to get money for betting in a bid to help his family, which was struggling financially. (Representational image)

Delhi

Updated on Aug 06, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari, New Delhi

Canadian tourist held at Delhi airport with horns found in Ladakh

The 32-year-old tourist, in possession of the horns of an unidentified animal, was apprehended at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi.

Delhi

Updated on Aug 05, 2024 04:08 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok, Hemani Bhandari, New Delhi

5 tragic deaths capture wider malaise in Delhi

This collapse of urban infrastructure also points to the lack of accountability by authorities at various levels

The wall of Happy School in Daryaganj collapsed amid heavy rainfall on Wednesday night. There were no casualties. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Delhi

Updated on Aug 02, 2024 03:00 AM IST

BySnehil Sinha, Hemani Bhandari, Paras Singh

2 including 12-year-old electrocuted in separate cases in Delhi

The Bindapur incident occurred allegedly because of two disconnected electric cables which were left open

The spot where the 12-year-old was electrocuted on Wednesday evening. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on Aug 02, 2024 05:18 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari, New Delhi

Anand Parbat death:Teen held for killing 2-year-old as part of ‘occult practice’

Meanwhile, the victim’s family alleged that his body bore two injuries on the stomach, which looked like bite marks and a few on the face

The boy was found dead in an abandoned toilet in the morning of July 21 after he went missing an evening before. (HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on Aug 01, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

MCD admits fault for Rajendra Nagar waterlogging

A 25-member delegation of students met the MCD commissioner to share their short and long-term demands, but protests continued for the fourth day as students were not happy with the outcome of the meeting

Police evict protesters from near Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Rajendra Nagar, but they returned by 3pm. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on Aug 01, 2024 05:06 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Expensive PGs force UPSC aspirants to seek refuge in basement libraries

Poor living conditions create a need for a space to study, which is why hundreds of libraries propped up in basements of buildings here, aspirants said

A library for UPSC aspirants in Rajendra Nagar. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on Jul 31, 2024 03:00 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Delhi has the best coaching institutes, faculty and study material, say UPSC aspirants

Students said that while the faculty members do not crack UPSC, they gain expertise in a subject over years due to making multiple attempts and eventually making the switch to teaching

Multiple UPSC coaching centres run adjacent to Rau’s IAS Study Circle, where three students died on Saturday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on Jul 30, 2024 05:50 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

UPSC aspirant deaths: Five more, including SUV driver who created waves on waterlogged road, held

Those arrested comprise four owners of the basement and the driver of an SUV that drove past the institute’s gate on the waterlogged road, creating waves of water and allegedly causing the main gate of the institute to break

Officials probe the ground floor and the passageway to the basement of the Rau Study Circle building in Rajendra Nagar. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on Jul 30, 2024 05:52 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Delhi coaching centre deaths: 5 more people arrested

Tanya Soni, 21, Shreya Yadav, 25, and Nevin Delvin, 29, drowned when the basement library of Rau’s IAS Study Circle coaching centre flooded following heavy localised rainfall

Three civil services aspirants died due to flooding in the basement of the coaching centre. (ANI)

India News

Published on Jul 29, 2024 12:10 PM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Coaching centre owner arrested after 3 deaths

Delhi Police arrest two individuals for culpable homicide in the tragic drowning of three civil services aspirants in a flooded basement.

Students protest against the authorities outside Rau' IAS study circle in old Rajendra Nagar where three students drowned in the basement of the building where the centre is located. (Hindustan Times)

India News

Updated on Jul 29, 2024 06:30 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari, Paras Singh, New Delhi

Rajendra Nagar deaths: Basement ‘illegally’ used for commercial activity

Students of other coaching centres, which were also using basements as study halls and libraries, said their classes were cancelled due to the incident

The scene of the incident on Sunday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on Jul 29, 2024 04:42 AM IST

ByParas Singh, Hemani Bhandari

Delhi coaching centre deaths: Rain, oversights, and students in a basement

The flooding claimed the lives of 21-year-old Tanya Soni, 25-year-old Shreya Yadav, and 29-year-old Nevin Delvin

Rescue workers pump out water from the basement on Sunday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on Jul 29, 2024 03:00 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

3 IAS aspirants killed as coaching centre floods in Delhi; probe ordered

The incident took place at Rau’s IAS Study Circle at Bada Bazar Marg. Delhi Fire Services (DFS) chief Atul Garg said that the fire control room received a call at 7pm regarding the incident

NDRF, fire services at the incident scene in Old Rajinder Nagar (HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on Jul 28, 2024 11:40 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Advocate murdered with sword in east Delhi, 4 of family held

Police said the attack happened due to a fight between the two families because of ‘electricity theft’ from a temple outside the accused’s house. However, the victim’s family denied this and said the accused attacked them because they wanted to ‘maintain supremacy in the area’

The incident was caught on a CCTV camera. The footage purportedly shows the accused running behind the deceased, holding a sword. (Representational image)

Delhi

Updated on Jul 27, 2024 05:28 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

35-yr-old ITBP constable held for embezzling ₹26 lakh

Police said a probe revealed that the forgery was done by altering the bank account numbers, after obtaining the signatures of authorities

The arrest came after a complaint filed by the central record office of the ITBP on July 12 at the Bhikaji Cama Place police station. (Representative photo)

Delhi

Updated on Jul 26, 2024 05:14 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Underqualified staff, no safety equipment: Chargesheet filed in vivek Vihar fire case

The chargesheet, which was seen by HT, listed 81 witnesses, including police officers, fire department officials, hospital staff, and residents

A report prepared by the anti-corruption branch showed the nursing home was functioning with an expired health license and had no fire exits, equipment or measures. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on Jul 25, 2024 05:26 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari, New Delhi

Two-year-old found dead in toilet: family suspects occult practices

The family alleged they visited Anand Parbat police station late at night to file a missing report but were told to search the neighbourhood first

Locals expressed concerns about child safety in the slums, citing frequent disappearances linked to drug addicts in the area (File Photo)

Delhi

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:16 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Armed men steal ₹30L from transporter’s office in Delhi, four held

Deputy commissioner of police (north) Manoj Kumar Meena confirmed the arrests but refrained from revealing the identities of the four as the investigation is still underway

During the probe, CCTV footage from the vicinity was obtained and scanned. (Representational image)

Delhi

Updated on Jul 17, 2024 05:48 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Delhi Police crack down on fugitive Bhau’s gang

Delhi Police dismantling gang led by fugitive Himanshu Bhau, arresting members under MCOCA and targeting more arrests in the next few months.

Delhi

Updated on Jul 15, 2024 05:40 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Shahdara fire: Accused stored rubber goods in parking, did not heed warnings

In the incident that took place on January 26, four people, including a nine-month-old girl died and two others were injured

A short circuit in the basement is suspected to have started the fire. (HT Archive)

Delhi

Updated on Jul 12, 2024 05:20 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Delhi Police banks on ‘Youth Club’ initiative to keep minors off crime

The initiative was started across multiple police stations in the Capital in May, aiming to engage delinquents in constructive activities and curb their involvement with unsocial elements.

A Youth Club session underway at Seemapuri. (HT)

Delhi

Published on Jul 09, 2024 04:09 PM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

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In an attempt to mislead investigators, the woman called the police to report her mother “not opening the door” in the morning

Similar scenes were visible across government hospitals where professionals have been protesting the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata

Police said that initial inquiry revealed that Lallan Mishra died of electrocution as he plugged a water motor into the electric switch board

Earlier on the day, students took out a “Tiranga (Tricolour)” march on the occasion of Independence Day near the protest site, following which deputy commissioner of police (central) Harsha Vardhan addressed students gathered at the spot

The brutal rape and murder of a 32-year-old doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last Friday has sparked nationwide protests

Four men, including habitual offenders, were arrested for a burglary at a government official's residence in Moti Bagh. CCTV footage led to their capture.

The arrested accused were identified as Savita Devi, 42, a resident of Bahadurgarh, and Mohit Sharma, 24, a resident of Sangam Vihar

Police said the prime suspect in the case, the former top official of a major textile brand, arranged threats to the businessman in an attempt to conceal illicit affairs

16-year-old boy kills grandmother with hammer over money for online betting, arrested at scene. Boy lost ₹2 lakh in online betting, stole family's gold.

The 32-year-old tourist, in possession of the horns of an unidentified animal, was apprehended at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi.

This collapse of urban infrastructure also points to the lack of accountability by authorities at various levels

The Bindapur incident occurred allegedly because of two disconnected electric cables which were left open

Meanwhile, the victim’s family alleged that his body bore two injuries on the stomach, which looked like bite marks and a few on the face

A 25-member delegation of students met the MCD commissioner to share their short and long-term demands, but protests continued for the fourth day as students were not happy with the outcome of the meeting

Poor living conditions create a need for a space to study, which is why hundreds of libraries propped up in basements of buildings here, aspirants said

Students said that while the faculty members do not crack UPSC, they gain expertise in a subject over years due to making multiple attempts and eventually making the switch to teaching

Those arrested comprise four owners of the basement and the driver of an SUV that drove past the institute’s gate on the waterlogged road, creating waves of water and allegedly causing the main gate of the institute to break

Tanya Soni, 21, Shreya Yadav, 25, and Nevin Delvin, 29, drowned when the basement library of Rau’s IAS Study Circle coaching centre flooded following heavy localised rainfall

Delhi Police arrest two individuals for culpable homicide in the tragic drowning of three civil services aspirants in a flooded basement.

Students of other coaching centres, which were also using basements as study halls and libraries, said their classes were cancelled due to the incident

The flooding claimed the lives of 21-year-old Tanya Soni, 25-year-old Shreya Yadav, and 29-year-old Nevin Delvin

The incident took place at Rau’s IAS Study Circle at Bada Bazar Marg. Delhi Fire Services (DFS) chief Atul Garg said that the fire control room received a call at 7pm regarding the incident

Police said the attack happened due to a fight between the two families because of ‘electricity theft’ from a temple outside the accused’s house. However, the victim’s family denied this and said the accused attacked them because they wanted to ‘maintain supremacy in the area’

Police said a probe revealed that the forgery was done by altering the bank account numbers, after obtaining the signatures of authorities

The chargesheet, which was seen by HT, listed 81 witnesses, including police officers, fire department officials, hospital staff, and residents

The family alleged they visited Anand Parbat police station late at night to file a missing report but were told to search the neighbourhood first

Deputy commissioner of police (north) Manoj Kumar Meena confirmed the arrests but refrained from revealing the identities of the four as the investigation is still underway

Delhi Police dismantling gang led by fugitive Himanshu Bhau, arresting members under MCOCA and targeting more arrests in the next few months.

In the incident that took place on January 26, four people, including a nine-month-old girl died and two others were injured

The initiative was started across multiple police stations in the Capital in May, aiming to engage delinquents in constructive activities and curb their involvement with unsocial elements.

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