Articles by Hemani Bhandari
Legacy secure, Delhi Fire Service looks for modernity
The Delhi government has allocated ₹110 crore for the reconstruction of the DFS hq, which has stood untouched since the 1960s
Updated on May 12, 2025 02:22 PM IST
Delhi govt, police remain on high alert
Installation of air raid sirens will continue, and orders cancelling leaves of officials in key government departments are still in force
Published on May 12, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Minor held for 22-year-old man’s murder in west Delhi
A 22-year-old e-rickshaw driver, Rahul Kumar, was found dead in Ranhola, Delhi. Police arrested his 17-year-old friend; another suspect is still at large.
Published on May 12, 2025 05:32 AM IST
Mock drills: Here's the complete list of locations in Delhi
The mock drills will be held in 55 locations across Delhi's 11 districts; here's the full list
Updated on May 07, 2025 01:50 PM IST
Thar driver crushes man for objecting to honking in Delhi
A security guard was run over by Vijay Kumar in a Thar SUV after objecting to honking. The guard is hospitalized with serious injuries; Kumar was arrested.
Published on May 06, 2025 05:40 AM IST
Delhi: Two killed, one injured in stabbing over road spat
The deceased were identified as Kamal Kumar from north Delhi’s Mahendra Park and Mohammed Amzad from Shakurpur
Published on May 05, 2025 06:02 AM IST
Delhi deluged by sudden storm, roads go under water
A sudden squall hit Delhi, causing waist-deep water, over 200 fallen trees, power outages, and traffic jams, exposing the city's vulnerability to storms.
Published on May 03, 2025 06:06 AM IST
Five die in wall collapse, electrocution in Delhi rain
A severe thunderstorm in Delhi killed five, including a woman and her three young children. A construction worker was electrocuted, adding to the tragedy.
Published on May 03, 2025 05:58 AM IST
Mother, three children dead as Delhi rain, storm wreak havoc
Delhi-NCR experienced thunderstorms and rain on Friday, providing relief from the heatwave but causing disruptions such as waterlogging and traffic jams.
Updated on May 02, 2025 01:04 PM IST
ACB to question contractor, architect in Delhi classroom case
A criminal case has been registered against former ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain and unidentified government officials
Published on May 02, 2025 05:42 AM IST
Man killed in hit-and-run outside five-star hotel on Delhi’s Ring Road
Accused told police he was headed to Green Park when the incident took place and he fled the spot due to fear of action
Published on May 02, 2025 05:12 AM IST
Delhi: Man concocts fake terror plot to dupeand extort ₹5 cr from friend of 30 yrs
The accused, Abhishek Kumar Jain, 45, his relative Sachin Jain, were arrested and his minor niece was apprehended
Published on Apr 29, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki cars converted into quick response vehicle for Delhi fire service
DFS director Atul Garg confirmed that 24 such Quick Response Vehicles (QRVs) will arrive at DFS headquarters by May 15
Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:32 AM IST
Delhi CBSE racket: Accused was paid ₹12L for impersonation
One of the accused had allegedly appeared as a dummy candidate during the examination on April 20, police said
Published on Apr 27, 2025 05:46 AM IST
Six minors stab 28-yr-old to death for social media fame in northeast Delhi
Police said the boys have added 302 (Indian Penal Code section for murder) ahead of their usernames on their social media handles.
Published on Apr 27, 2025 04:00 AM IST
3 arrested for personation in CBSE exam in Delhi
The complainant alleged that an individual had come on behalf of a candidate to appear but the biometrics did not match
Published on Apr 26, 2025 05:28 AM IST
Activist Medha Patkar arrested in defamation case filed by Delhi L-G
Saxena filed the case as the president of the National Council of Civil Liberties against Patkar for her defamatory press release against Saxena, issued on November 24, 2000
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 10:56 AM IST
Pedestrian mowed down at Khan Market in Delhi
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run near Khan Market; police identified the driver and are working to locate him after reviewing CCTV footage.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 06:18 AM IST
Delhi crime: Man rapes 37-year-old neighbour after tying up her daughter
According to the version of events shared by the police, the accused works as a caretaker of a farmhouse and he scaled the wall of the farmhouse when the woman’s husband was away
Published on Apr 25, 2025 05:46 AM IST
Bribes, fake degrees: Anatomy of a pharmacy racket
Thousands are fraudulently running pharmacies across India — a racket that came under scanner on April 2 when Delhi’s Anti-Corruption Branch arrested 48 people.
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 03:40 PM IST
In day-long Delhi trip, Vances visit Akshardham, emporium
In all, the second family of the US bought items worth ₹50,000 from the premier outlet, officials said.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 06:44 AM IST
Hemani Bhandari, New Delhi
Shahdara victim killed overrole as witness in murder: Delhi Police
Days after a 20-year-old woman was shot dead in Shahdara’s GTB Enclave, police have revealed that her alleged killer, a 19-year-old man, pretended to be in love with her to gain her trust and lure her to her death
Published on Apr 22, 2025 06:04 AM IST
Mustafabad building collapse: ‘I’m in shock. How did this happen?’
The removal of a load-bearing wall during recent renovation work likely caused the fatal collapse of a four-storey building, MCD officials said on Saturday.
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 02:08 AM IST
11 killed as four-storey building in northeast Delhi's Mustafabad caves in
The building collapsed around 2.30am in Gali no 3 where houses stand cheek by jowl. Officials said 22 people were in the building at the time
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 01:21 AM IST
4 dead, 14 rescued in Delhi house collapse, search on for survivors
22 individuals were believed to be inside at the time of the collapse. So far, 14 people have been rescued and taken to hospital. Four of them were declared dead
Published on Apr 19, 2025 08:57 AM IST
Delhi: 25-year-old ‘Lady Don’ sole arrest in Seelampur case
Zikra Khan, who was born and raised in Seelampur, was arrested last month for flashing a handgun in a video posted on social media
Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:44 AM IST
Murder of Delhi teen fans stir, political row
A 17-year-old boy's murder in Delhi sparked protests, leading to police action and political blame over the city's law and order situation.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 04:50 AM IST
Hemani Bhandari, New Delhi
19-year-old man held for killing 20-year-old woman in northeast Delhi
The accused told police he started following the woman on social media and they eventually entered into a relationship
Published on Apr 18, 2025 06:28 AM IST
Delhi: Nanny, 14, found dead at employer’s house in Vasant Kunj
A 14-year-old nanny was found dead in Vasant Kunj. Police suspect suicide, but family alleges foul play, citing abuse by employers.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 12:08 AM IST
Woman fakes pregnancy for 9 months, then kidnaps girl child in Delhi; held
Police said she felt immense pressure from society about not being able to bear a child and decided to abduct one
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 08:43 AM IST