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Jignasa Sinha

Jignasa Sinha

Jignasa Sinha is a Principal Correspondent who's writes on Delhi crime, gender and labour.

Articles by Jignasa Sinha

2 months on, DNA test result of‘mismatched’ IVF twins awaited

The couple – who already have two daughters aged 14 and eight – said they wanted to expand their family, but have now been waiting for answers for over two months.

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 22:50 IST

Man, wife held for killing brother in Delhi for making advances towards sister-in-law

The accused, after strangulating the victim, allegedly wrapped the body in mattresses and blankets, tied it with ropes and dumped it outside the factory premises in an attempt to destroy evidence and avoid suspicion. (Representative photo)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 22:08 IST

Police to patrol rural Dwarka, West Delhi on bicycles to save fuel

Officials said teams of seven to eight police personnel will conduct bicycle patrols. (HT)

Updated on May 25, 2026 02:38 IST

BJP MLA razes structure in Pitampura, says site of ‘illegal madrasa’

MLA Karnail Singh at the site in Shakur Basti on Friday. (ANI)

Updated on May 23, 2026 01:36 IST

Delhi records warmest night in May in 14 years amid severe heatwave conditions

Mahesh Palawat, vice president at Skymet, said while a feeble western disturbance began impacting the western Himalayan region from Thursday, it is unlikely to impact Delhi.

Updated on May 22, 2026 07:57 IST

‘No time to pursue justice’: Wife of 1996 Lajpat Nagar blast victim

"The sight was horrific, dead bodies and people bleeding everywhere, the tears and people crying everywhere", says Kuldeep Kumar, general secretary of Federation of Lajpat Nagar Traders Association.

Updated on May 21, 2026 04:42 IST

Man sets himself on fire after dispute with wife in Jahangirpuri

(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on May 19, 2026 22:52 IST

Man shoots reel before self-immolating in Delhi after wife seeks divorce

Police said the man’s wife accused him of domestic violence. (Shutterstock)

Updated on May 19, 2026 04:45 IST

North Delhi pool where 10-year-old drowned lacked licence, lifeguards; owner on the run

(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on May 18, 2026 22:38 IST

10-yr-old drowns in Jagatpur swimming pool

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Updated on May 17, 2026 22:00 IST

Pool vehicles, trim VIP convoys: Delhi Police’s fuel-saving memo

In a significant change, Delhi Police have also asked for rationalisation of VIP/VVIP carcade size across Delhi. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 17, 2026 21:46 IST

Man found dead at Delhi rehab centre; police rule out foul play, family alleges assault

Police said the body was shifted to Sanjay Gandhi hospital for a post-mortem, and a report is awaited. (HT)

Updated on May 16, 2026 21:56 IST

Four arrested in Delhi for extortion via fake dating profiles, police say

Four arrested in Delhi for running dating app-based extortion racket using fake police raids and rape threats to extort money. (Representative photo)

Updated on May 16, 2026 08:16 IST

Body found in uncovered Rohini drain, police suspect accidental fall

Citing the body condition, police suspect that the man might have fallen accidentally into a drain around midnight on Thursday and drowned. (Representative photo)

Updated on May 15, 2026 22:34 IST

Speeding DTC bus mows down pedestrian in Delhi’s Dhaula Kuan

Police said the deceased, identified as Vijay Singh, of Unnao in Uttar Pradesh, was crossing the road when the incident took place. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on May 15, 2026 21:50 IST

Bus tied to Delhi gangrape violated SC norms: 'Tinted windows, no tracker'

Delhi police say bus in which a woman was gangraped violated Supreme Court norms. (Representative image/HT)

Updated on May 15, 2026 01:32 IST

Delhi bus gangrape: Bus had tinted glasses, verified drivers, say cops

To be sure, the bus passed by two police posts on its route, but officers said that the bus had tinted glasses and heavy curtains, in clear violation of norms. (Representative photo)

Updated on May 14, 2026 23:30 IST

Woman teacher held for allegedly aiding minor’s rape at west Delhi school

The court on Thursday granted one-day police custody of the woman teacher for further questioning. (Representational image)

Updated on May 15, 2026 03:24 IST

Group of men molests, assaults 2 women in Delhi: ‘Slapped us, tore our clothes'

Four men from the group have been detained, while eight other men were questioned in connection with the incident, said police.

Updated on May 12, 2026 04:20 IST

Delhi school gets govt notice after rape of 3-year-old on campus

The notice, issued on May 8, said the incident reflected “grave lapses on the part of the school administration” (Photo for representation)

Updated on May 11, 2026 22:28 IST

Speeding car runs over 2 friends returning from IPL match in Delhi, both dead

Police said that the victims were not wearing helmets and that the accused, aged 27, was booked under sections of rash driving and negligence leading to death.

Updated on May 10, 2026 01:51 IST

Pollution patrol: Inside new drive to uncover Delhi’s dust

Each surveyor will cover a Delhi district in phases and log information on dispersed sources of pollution along roads in the MCD’s 311 app, enabling agencies to take action in real time.

Updated on May 10, 2026 01:33 IST

In new BNS-defined cases of crime, Delhi beats other metro cities

Be it BNS or IPC, Delhi hits highs in ’24 crimes: NCRB

Updated on May 10, 2026 06:04 IST

Delhi topped death by suicide charts in 2024 despite 7% dip, shows NCRB data

The data showed that Delhi had recorded 3,131 suicides a year before, in 2023, which marked a decline of about 7.2% in suicides in 2024.

Updated on May 8, 2026 01:51 IST

At 194% occupancy, Delhi jails most crowded, 2024 NCRB data shows

A Delhi Prisons spokesperson said they have already started work on a new prison in Narela to address the crowding issue.

Updated on May 8, 2026 01:27 IST

Delhi tops metro cities in murders, kidnappings and thefts: NCRB report

Crime dips in Delhi, but thefts, murders keep Capital ahead of all metro cities

Updated on May 7, 2026 02:22 IST

Casteist abuse escalated events that led to Holi murder in Delhi's Uttam Nagar

Heavy deployment of security officials seen during Hanuman Jayanti procession at Uttam Nagar in New Delhi.

Updated on May 6, 2026 04:05 IST

Tihar officials: 28-yr-old stabbed to death after fight with other inmates

A Tihar jail spokesperson said the information about the incident was received at 11:30 am.

Updated on May 5, 2026 21:58 IST

9 killed as blaze tears through building in Delhi; short-circuit likely cause

An inside view of the residential building after a fire broke out, killing nine people at Vivek Vihar in New Delhi.

Updated on May 4, 2026 01:17 IST

Intense heat, exploding ACs, single exit hindered rescue during Vivek Vihar fire

An inside view of the residential building after a fire broke out, killing nine people at Vivek Vihar in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Updated on May 4, 2026 02:03 IST

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