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‘Not the same’: Delhi's Uttam Nagar residents bring in Eid with bated breath

With heavy police presence and subdued celebrations, residents in Delhi's Uttam Nagar expressed sadness over the altered atmosphere during Eid.
Updated on Mar 22, 2026 12:00 am IST

1 dead as families clash over water balloon on Holi in Delhi; minor among 5 held

An altercation broke out between the two families and their argument turned into a violent clash during which they assaulted each other, police said.
Published on Mar 06, 2026 08:04 am IST

Turkman Gate violence: Six more held, total arrests now stand at 11

The unrest was fuelled by misinformation regarding the demolition of a local mosque, resulting in injuries to several police personnel.
Updated on Jan 08, 2026 04:06 pm IST

‘Darkest blot in the history’: Hardeep Puri recalls 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Hardeep Puri said that, like for all other members of the Sikh Sangat, this violence also came close to his house.
Published on Oct 31, 2025 08:35 pm IST

The State and society need to fight road rage crimes

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How many Ankurs and toddlers will suffer or pay with their lives before the government wakes up from its slumber?. (HT File)
Published on Oct 21, 2024 12:04 am IST

Review: The Peacemakers by Ghazala Wahab

In The Anti-Sikh Pogrom of 1984: Three Days of Horror, journalist Rahul Bedi writes about additional deputy commissioner of police Maxwell Pereira who, along with a group of over 20 police officers, prevented a mob from entering the Sis Ganj Sahib gurudwara in Delhi. The Peacemakers focuses on individuals like Pereira who worked to bring about peace in the midst of violence. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 11, 2023 08:29 pm IST

Delhi Police identifies 15 more involved in Jahangirpuri clashes

At Jahangirpuri, after the April 16 clashes.
Updated on May 11, 2022 01:09 am IST

Delhi Court says police complicity must be probed in Jahangirpuri clashes

A view of the site where violence broke out between two communities during the Shobha Yatra procession on Hanuman Jayanti, at Jahangirpuri, in Delhi.
Updated on May 09, 2022 04:41 am IST

Man held for Delhi clashes participated in peace meets to avoid arrest: Cops

At Jahangirpuri, after the April 16 clashes.
Updated on May 09, 2022 02:36 am IST

Jahangirpuri violence: Key accused arrested from West Bengal

The accused has been identified as Farid alias Neetu.
Updated on Apr 28, 2022 07:09 pm IST

"Hate-in-India and Make-in-India cannot coexist,” Rahul Gandhi tells PM Modi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Updated on Apr 27, 2022 05:21 pm IST

Jahangirpuri clash: Ansar, others booked for money laundering

Security personnel keep vigil after clashes broke out between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession on Saturday, at Jahangirpuri in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)
Published on Apr 24, 2022 03:12 am IST

Delhi: At Jahangirpuri, residents hope for return to normal as gates reopen

Residents of Delhi's Jahangirpuri area, who had a hard time commuting to work, as well as accessing clean drinking water and other necessities, on Saturday morning headed out for work, even as other vendors were allowed to enter the block. (Sanjeev Verma/HT)
Updated on Apr 24, 2022 03:23 am IST

Jahangirpuri: Delhi Police to conduct 'bone test' to determine age of accused

Delhi Police patrolling in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area following clashes. (HT File Photo/Sanjeev Verma)
Published on Apr 23, 2022 03:46 pm IST

Don’t telecast provocative content on Jahangirpuri violence: Govt to TV channels

The information and broadcasting ministry issued an advisory to TV channels asking them to immediately refrain from publishing and transmitting any content which is violative of the rules. (HT Photo/Amal KS)
Updated on Apr 24, 2022 02:25 am IST

‘Refrain from airing misleading, provocative content:’ Centre to TV channels

Paramilitary personnel keeping vigil in Jahangirpuri area of Delhi. 
Published on Apr 23, 2022 02:05 pm IST

Cricketer Amit Mishra replies to Irfan Pathan on 'India's potential' tweet

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan.
Published on Apr 23, 2022 12:07 pm IST

Delhi: Harmony at  Friday prayers after clashes, demolition in Jahangirpuri

Roughly 1,500 personnel from the Delhi Police, CAPF, CRPF and RAF continue to keep guard in the area. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 23, 2022 05:22 am IST

ED told to probe Jahangirpuri violence suspect’s property sources

Police personnel deployed in Jahangirpuri, on Friday, April 22, 2022. (Sanjeev Verma/HT)
Updated on Apr 23, 2022 03:59 am IST

Delhi: More demolitions likely? Okhla, Shaheen Bagh on SDMC’s radar

Police personnel deployed at Jahangirpuri, on Friday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT)
Updated on Apr 23, 2022 05:25 am IST

Police identify 27 more over Sunday’s clashes in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Security personnel a day after the anti-encroachment drive in violence-hit Jahangirpuri, New Delhi , India, on Thursday, April 21, 2022. (Photo by Amal KS/Hindustan Times)
Updated on Apr 22, 2022 04:13 am IST

Jahangirpuri: ‘A demolition of values’: Opposition ups pressure on BJP

Paramilitary force stand guard at an alley after Wednesday's demolition of illegal encroachments in Jahangirpuri, in New Delhi.
Published on Apr 22, 2022 04:06 am IST

Drinking water scarce, debris chokes drains in Jahangirpuri

A woman resident reacts during a joint anti-encroachment drive by NDMC, PWD, local bodies and the police, in the violence-hit Jahangirpuri area, in New Delhi, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (PTI Photo)
Published on Apr 22, 2022 03:50 am IST

Delhi: At Jahangirpuri, residents left to pick up pieces amid curbs

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Security personnel in Jahangirpuri, on Thursday, April 21, 2022. (Amal KS/HT)
Updated on Apr 22, 2022 01:38 pm IST

‘We don’t want to bulldoze…:' Mamata on demolition drive in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
Published on Apr 21, 2022 04:34 pm IST

Delhi: Arms supplier from Jahangirpuri arrested after brief exchange of fire

The police received a tip-off about Rajan’s whereabouts following which they laid a trap. (Picture for representation only)
Updated on Apr 21, 2022 05:10 am IST

Delhi HC says will hear plea but not interfere in Jahangirpuri demolition drive 

A woman resident reacts during a joint anti-encroachment drive by NDMC, PWD, local bodies and the police, in the violence-hit Jahangirpuri area, in New Delhi, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (PTI Photo) (PTI04_20_2022_000045B)
Updated on Apr 20, 2022 12:16 pm IST

Anti-encroachment drive begins in Jahangirpuri days after clashes | Videos

A bulldozer can be seen taking down what appear to be roadside food stalls and shops.
Published on Apr 20, 2022 11:01 am IST

Weapons supplier from Delhi's Jahangirpuri held after brief chase

Security personnel keep vigil after clashes broke out between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession on Saturday, at Jahangirpuri in New Delhi, Monday.
Published on Apr 20, 2022 08:35 am IST

Political slugfest over Jahangirpuri violence as AAP blames BJP

Security forces place barricades at the site of communal clash during a religious procession in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area. (HT Photo/Amal KS)
Updated on Apr 20, 2022 05:04 am IST