#Gravitas Residents in New Delhi woke up gasping once again. Visuals from across the city today showed streets fading into a grey haze, vehicles crawling through low visibility, and residents wearing masks. The air that hovered in the 'poor' bracket over the weekend has now plunged back into the 'very poor' category. 


India: Delhi's AQI Back to 'Very Poor' After Brief Respite

New Delhi, India, suffers from 15 consecutive days of hazardous air quality, with the AQI reaching 338 on Saturday morning

India's Capital Chokes for 15 Days Straight; AQI Stand at 338 on Saturday Morning

A doctor, a lecturer, a woman once known for her diligence, now accused of masterminding a nationwide suicide squad.
Sources tell WION that Dr. Shaheen Shahid, arrested in the Faridabad terror module, had been collecting explosives for two years and was allegedly planning coordinated terror attacks across India.

Dr Terror at Red Fort: Doctor-Terrorist Shaheen Plotted Pan-India Suicide Squad

Dr. Terror at Red Fort: Doctor-Terrorist Shaheen Plotted Pan-India Suicide Squad

Delhi police have traced a red SUV connected to Umar Nabi, one of the accused in the Red Fort terror blast, in Faridabad. authorities are investigating the vehicle for further evidence, while heightened security and preventive measures continue in the national capital to ensure public safety and track potential accomplices.


Delhi Terror Blast: Red SUV Linked to Accused Umar Nabi Found in Faridabad

Al-Falah University has denied claims that it is connected to suspects in the recent Delhi blast near the Red Fort. Officials emphasized that the institution has no ties to individuals under investigation, responding to reports linking the university to Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan, a former professor previously dismissed by the Jammu & Kashmir government for alleged terror activities. 


Delhi Blast: Al-Falah Denies Claims Of Connection To The Accused 

Tragedy struck Delhi as a deadly car explosion near the historic Red Fort killed at least eight people and left many injured. In the aftermath, celebrities, politicians, and public figures have expressed their condolences and solidarity with the victims’ families.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed that “those responsible will not be spared,” while security agencies continue their investigation into the cause of the blast. Thousands of tourists visit the Red Fort every day, making this incident even more shocking.

Delhi Blast: Celebrities Express Condolences After Red Fort Car Explosion

Massive explosion occurred outside the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, triggering panic and fire in nearby vehicles. Emergency teams, including 7 fire tenders and Delhi Police Special Cell, have rushed to the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blasts, and further updates are awaited. At least eight people have been reported dead. Join us live to know more on this!

Delhi Red Fort Blast: Car Explosion Kills 8, City on High Alert 

 Massive explosion occurred outside the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, triggering panic and fire in nearby vehicles. Emergency teams, including 7 fire tenders and Delhi Police Special Cell, have rushed to the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blasts, and further updates are awaited. At least eight people have been reported dead. Join us live to know more on this!

Delhi On High Alert: Car Explosion Kills 8, Families Mourn Loss

At 5 am, when most of the capital lay wrapped in sleep, Delhi felt different. The air was cool — unusually so for October — and carried a quiet excitement. Headlights sliced through the pre-dawn darkness as cars, buses, and bikes converged on Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Streets that would soon be choked with traffic were instead lined with barricades, volunteers, and an occasional band of drummers. And in the middle of it all, tens of thousands of runners, warming up in patches of streetlight, waiting to write their story on the city’s empty roads. As the sun prepared to rise, over 40,500 people stood shoulder to shoulder, united not by speed or status but by a shared thrill — to run in the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025.<h2>A Perfect Morning, A Million Smiles</h2>Delhi’s weather, often the great unknown of races, gifted runners a near-ideal morning. A soft breeze brushed past, the skies were clear, and the early light fell gently on faces already lit with anticipation. Strangers became pacers. Volunteers became cheerleaders. The rhythm of footsteps replaced the usual honking chorus. For a few rare hours, the capital felt harmonious — bound by breath, not bustle. “It was a beautiful morning in Delhi, full of energy, with over 40,000 runners and 10,000 women participating,” said Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, capturing the spirit of the day. “This morning truly belonged to the city and its people.”<h2>A Race for Everyone</h2>The 20th edition was as inclusive as it was grand. Beyond the Half Marathon, categories like the Great Delhi Run, Champions with Disability Run, and Senior Citizens Run created space for every kind of participant — from teenagers to 80-year-olds, from professional athletes to first-timers chasing their first finish line.&nbsp;More than 14,000 runners in the Great Delhi Run used their miles to champion social causes — turning personal strides into public statements. Meanwhile, the sight of senior officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force running together — led by Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, and Vice Admiral L.S. Pathania — gave the morning a proud, patriotic edge. Jammu &amp; Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah joined the Half Marathon, his sons in the 10K, making it a family affair. The Champions with Disability Run added another poignant layer. Runners on wheelchairs, with prosthetics, or assisted by guides showed that the marathon’s spirit isn’t measured in minutes per kilometre, but in courage per step.<h2>Elite Runners Set the Pace</h2>At the other end of the field, the action was fast and fierce. Kenya’s Alex Matata stormed home in 59:50 to win the men’s race, while compatriot Lilian Kasait Rengeruk claimed the women’s title in 1:07:20, underlining Kenya’s dominance yet again. Among Indians, Abhishek Pal produced a composed run to lift his third VDHM title, clocking 1:04:17, while Seema dazzled in her debut, winning the Indian women’s category in 1:11:23. International Event Ambassador Carl Lewis, nine-time Olympic champion, watched the spectacle unfold with awe. “It’s amazing to witness the energy and athleticism here,” he said. “The men and women out there today were phenomenal; it just shows how far the sport has come.”<h2>A City Runs as One</h2>Behind the scenes, 200 volunteers, 400 medical personnel, Delhi Police, DMRC, and civic bodies stitched together an operation that ensured the massive event flowed smoothly. Water stations, aid tents, clear signages, and disciplined road closures turned Delhi into a runner’s city — if only for a morning.&nbsp;<h2>A Morning to Remember</h2>By the time the city’s usual traffic took over, the runners had long crossed their finish lines. Medals hung around sweaty necks, exhausted faces were stretched into wide grins, and the sun now shone on streets that, for a brief dawn, had belonged to dreamers. The 20th Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon wasn’t merely a marathon. It was a dawn ritual — a collective act of joy, discipline, and community. In a city that often wakes up to noise, this Sunday began with rhythm.While most of the India slept, Delhi ran. And in doing so, it reminded everyone what a city can feel like when thousands chase the same sunrise together.

Before sunrise, a city in motion: How Delhi woke up through 40,500 runners at VDHM 2025

At 5 am, when most of the capital lay wrapped in sleep, Delhi felt different. The air was cool — unusually so for October — and carried a quiet excitement. Headlights sliced through the pre-dawn darkness as cars, buses, and bikes converged on Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Streets that would soon be choked with traffic were instead lined with barricades, volunteers, and an occasional band of drummers. And in the middle of it all, tens of thousands of runners, warming up in patches of streetlight, waiting to write their story on the city’s empty roads. As the sun prepared to rise, over 40,500 people stood shoulder to shoulder, united not by speed or status but by a shared thrill — to run in the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025. A Perfect Morning, A Million Smiles Delhi’s weather, often the great unknown of races, gifted runners a near-ideal morning. A soft breeze brushed past, the skies were clear, and the early light fell gently on faces already lit with anticipation. Strangers became pacers. Volunteers became cheerleaders. The rhythm of footsteps replaced the usual honking chorus. For a few rare hours, the capital felt harmonious — bound by breath, not bustle. “It was a beautiful morning in Delhi, full of energy, with over 40,000 runners and 10,000 women participating,” said Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, capturing the spirit of the day. “This morning truly belonged to the city and its people.” A Race for Everyone The 20th edition was as inclusive as it was grand. Beyond the Half Marathon, categories like the Great Delhi Run, Champions with Disability Run, and Senior Citizens Run created space for every kind of participant — from teenagers to 80-year-olds, from professional athletes to first-timers chasing their first finish line. More than 14,000 runners in the Great Delhi Run used their miles to champion social causes — turning personal strides into public statements. Meanwhile, the sight of senior officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force running together — led by Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, and Vice Admiral L.S. Pathania — gave the morning a proud, patriotic edge. Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah joined the Half Marathon, his sons in the 10K, making it a family affair. The Champions with Disability Run added another poignant layer. Runners on wheelchairs, with prosthetics, or assisted by guides showed that the marathon’s spirit isn’t measured in minutes per kilometre, but in courage per step. Elite Runners Set the Pace At the other end of the field, the action was fast and fierce. Kenya’s Alex Matata stormed home in 59:50 to win the men’s race, while compatriot Lilian Kasait Rengeruk claimed the women’s title in 1:07:20, underlining Kenya’s dominance yet again. Among Indians, Abhishek Pal produced a composed run to lift his third VDHM title, clocking 1:04:17, while Seema dazzled in her debut, winning the Indian women’s category in 1:11:23. International Event Ambassador Carl Lewis, nine-time Olympic champion, watched the spectacle unfold with awe. “It’s amazing to witness the energy and athleticism here,” he said. “The men and women out there today were phenomenal; it just shows how far the sport has come.” A City Runs as One Behind the scenes, 200 volunteers, 400 medical personnel, Delhi Police, DMRC, and civic bodies stitched together an operation that ensured the massive event flowed smoothly. Water stations, aid tents, clear signages, and disciplined road closures turned Delhi into a runner’s city — if only for a morning. A Morning to Remember By the time the city’s usual traffic took over, the runners had long crossed their finish lines. Medals hung around sweaty necks, exhausted faces were stretched into wide grins, and the sun now shone on streets that, for a brief dawn, had belonged to dreamers. The 20th Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon wasn’t merely a marathon. It was a dawn ritual — a collective act of joy, discipline, and community. In a city that often wakes up to noise, this Sunday began with rhythm. While most of the India slept, Delhi ran. And in doing so, it reminded everyone what a city can feel like when thousands chase the same sunrise together.

Before most of New Delhi woke up from their sleep, over 40,500 runners flooded Delhi’s streets under perfect weather — a dawn celebration of fitness, unity and joy

During Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s high-profile visit to New Delhi, India announced an upgrade in diplomatic engagement with the Taliban-led administration in Kabul. The talks, which included meetings with senior Indian officials, focused on strengthening trade, infrastructure, and regional stability. Muttaqi emphasized the importance of economic cooperation, while Indian counterparts reiterated the need for peace, inclusive governance, and curbing terrorism in the region.

New Delhi Upgrades Diplomatic Ties With Kabul

India lights up with colour, devotion, and dance as Durga Puja and Navratri celebrations take centre stage. From spectacular pandals and idol immersions to Garba nights that honour feminine divinity, we bring you the sights and sounds of one of India’s grandest festive seasons.

Durga Puja 2025: India dazzles as puja celebrations hit the city

India lights up with colour, devotion, and dance as Durga Puja and Navratri celebrations take centre stage. From spectacular pandals and idol immersions to Garba nights that honour feminine divinity, we bring you the sights and sounds of one of India’s grandest festive seasons.


Durga Puja 2025: New Delhi dazzles as Puja celebrations hit the city

Durga pooja 2025: New delhi dazzles as celebrations in full throttle 

The BWF World Championships will make a grand return to India in August 2026, with New Delhi confirmed as host of the landmark 30th edition. The announcement came during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Championships in Paris, where BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul formally handed over hosting rights to Sanjay Mishra, Honorary General Secretary of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), alongside Federation Francaise de Badminton chief Frank Laurent.&nbsp;India’s selection underlines its emergence as a badminton powerhouse, with 15 medals at the World Championships since Prakash Padukone’s trailblazing bronze in 1983. The country’s medal tally has grown steadily, highlighted by Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa’s historic doubles bronze in 2011 and an unbroken medal run ever since. At the heart of India’s success is PV Sindhu, who stands among the tournament’s all-time greats with five medals, including a historic gold in 2019.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wion-exclusive-chess-feels-like-a-totally-different-sport-now-says-international-master-tania-sachdev-on-rise-of-sport-in-india-1756709952142">WION Exclusive: 'Chess feels like a totally different sport now', says International Master Tania Sachdev on rise of sport in India</a>&nbsp;That medal streak was extended in Paris 2025, where Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty claimed their second Worlds bronze in men’s doubles. They join a formidable list of Indian medallists from the past decade, including Kidambi Srikanth, B Sai Praneeth, Lakshya Sen, and HS Prannoy in singles. Saina Nehwal also remains a pivotal figure, having won silver in 2015 and bronze in 2017—when she and Sindhu made history as India’s first women’s doubles podium finishers in the same year.&nbsp;“On behalf of the Badminton Association of India, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the BWF for entrusting us with this honour,” said BAI general secretary Sanjay Mishra. “We promise to deliver an event of the highest standard and look forward to welcoming the badminton family to Delhi.”&nbsp;First staged in 1977 in Malmö, Sweden, the BWF World Championships has grown into the sport’s most prestigious event, alternating between Asia, Europe, and North America. The Delhi edition will mark the tournament’s return to Asia after four years, cementing India’s place not just as a medal contender but as a premier destination in world badminton.

BWF World Championships: New Delhi to host 30th edition of badminton tournament in August 2026

The BWF World Championships will make a grand return to India in August 2026, with New Delhi confirmed as host of the landmark 30th edition. The announcement came during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Championships in Paris, where BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul formally handed over hosting rights to Sanjay Mishra, Honorary General Secretary of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), alongside Federation Francaise de Badminton chief Frank Laurent. India’s selection underlines its emergence as a badminton powerhouse, with 15 medals at the World Championships since Prakash Padukone’s trailblazing bronze in 1983. The country’s medal tally has grown steadily, highlighted by Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa’s historic doubles bronze in 2011 and an unbroken medal run ever since. At the heart of India’s success is PV Sindhu, who stands among the tournament’s all-time greats with five medals, including a historic gold in 2019. Also Read: WION Exclusive: 'Chess feels like a totally different sport now', says International Master Tania Sachdev on rise of sport in India That medal streak was extended in Paris 2025, where Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty claimed their second Worlds bronze in men’s doubles. They join a formidable list of Indian medallists from the past decade, including Kidambi Srikanth, B Sai Praneeth, Lakshya Sen, and HS Prannoy in singles. Saina Nehwal also remains a pivotal figure, having won silver in 2015 and bronze in 2017—when she and Sindhu made history as India’s first women’s doubles podium finishers in the same year. “On behalf of the Badminton Association of India, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the BWF for entrusting us with this honour,” said BAI general secretary Sanjay Mishra. “We promise to deliver an event of the highest standard and look forward to welcoming the badminton family to Delhi.” First staged in 1977 in Malmö, Sweden, the BWF World Championships has grown into the sport’s most prestigious event, alternating between Asia, Europe, and North America. The Delhi edition will mark the tournament’s return to Asia after four years, cementing India’s place not just as a medal contender but as a premier destination in world badminton.

After a gap of 17 years when Hyderabad staged it, badminton’s biggest championship is all set to come back to India, this time in the National Capital

Trump admin has defended US President’s plan to deploy the National Guard in crime-hit US cities, citing Chicago’s murder rate as far higher than New Delhi’s.


White House: Chicago crime rate 15 times higher than Delhi

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has officially denied allegations that anti-Bangladesh activities are being conducted from Indian soil. The clarification comes amid growing political tensions in Dhaka, where the interim Yunus-led government has accused the banned Awami League of operating from India. India reiterated its neutral stance, stating that no Awami League political activities are permitted and that India expects free, fair, and transparent elections in Bangladesh. The situation has sparked sharp regional interest as South Asia watches closely ahead of Bangladesh's upcoming polls.

MEA responds to Yunus govt's accusations | 'Hasina's party is banned in Bangladesh'

A senior official said on Thursday that India has been engaging with China to ensure an&nbsp;uninterrupted supply of rare earth materials, which are important for various industries, including electric vehicles, wind turbines,&nbsp;and defence manufacturing.&nbsp;The official told ANI that New Delhi is in touch with China for the procurement of permanent magnets, which are made from rare earth materials. The Centre is&nbsp;exploring alternative supply channels and domestic sources to reduce dependence on China.&nbsp;"We are also finding ways and means by which the supply chain does not get impacted. Efforts are on," the official said.&nbsp;In April this year, China announced that it would implement export controls on some rare-earth materials, which created shortages of these materials across the world, including in India. The export controls have impacted critical sectors in India, like defense and electronics manufacturing.&nbsp;New Delhi wants to diversify&nbsp;its rare earth supply through imports, mining, and global partnerships. It is also attempting to make diplomatic efforts robust to secure a stable and affordable supply of rare earth materials.&nbsp;The government has kept aside a budget of Rs 1345 crore to provide an incentive to those thinking of producing&nbsp;rare earth magnets in India. The subsidy will facilitate investment for establishing processing facilities for companies to convert rare earth oxides into magnets.&nbsp;New Delhi is also working with several countries to bolster&nbsp;access to rare earth elements through initiatives like the India-US Critical Minerals Partnership and QUAD.

A senior official said on Thursday that India has been engaging with China to ensure an uninterrupted supply of rare earth materials, which are important for various industries, including electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defence manufacturing.

A senior official said on Thursday that India has been engaging with China to ensure an uninterrupted supply of rare earth materials, which are important for various industries, including electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defence manufacturing. The official told ANI that New Delhi is in touch with China for the procurement of permanent magnets, which are made from rare earth materials. The Centre is exploring alternative supply channels and domestic sources to reduce dependence on China. "We are also finding ways and means by which the supply chain does not get impacted. Efforts are on," the official said. In April this year, China announced that it would implement export controls on some rare-earth materials, which created shortages of these materials across the world, including in India. The export controls have impacted critical sectors in India, like defense and electronics manufacturing. New Delhi wants to diversify its rare earth supply through imports, mining, and global partnerships. It is also attempting to make diplomatic efforts robust to secure a stable and affordable supply of rare earth materials. The government has kept aside a budget of Rs 1345 crore to provide an incentive to those thinking of producing rare earth magnets in India. The subsidy will facilitate investment for establishing processing facilities for companies to convert rare earth oxides into magnets. New Delhi is also working with several countries to bolster access to rare earth elements through initiatives like the India-US Critical Minerals Partnership and QUAD.

China's export controls on some rare-earth materials created shortages of these materials across the world. India is also affected by this.

India engaging with China to secure rare earth material supply: Report

A woman was raped by four men in Delhi on Sunday night who allegedly spiked her drink. The incident happened in the Civil Lines area of the capital, and the accused were known the victim. The accused are on the run, and the police have registered a case. The 24-year-old told the police that one of the accused was a male friend of her's who invited her to a party at his house in Civil Lines. "She accepted the invitation and went to the house near Under Hill Road," the police said. When she reached his place, there were three other men - one of them was an acquaintance, and the other two were not known to her. The five of them "drank and partied together till late at night". The victim said that "sometime during the night, her drink was spiked and she became semi-conscious." The woman said in her complaint that the accused men took her to the washroom and raped her. They also filmed the act, she said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pakistani-man-who-threatened-flight-attendant-with-gang-rape-is-married-to-this-supermodel-has-another-wife-in-london-1754546360137">Pakistani man who threatened flight attendant with gang rape is married to a supermodel, has another wife in London</a>&nbsp;The four men also beat her up and threatened her that if she went to the police, they would upload the video on the internet. "The men dropped her outside her house and left. The woman then called the police and reported the matter," the police said. A woman official attended to her and also took her for a medical examination. Her family was informed, and she was also counselled to cope with the mental trauma of the incident. A case of rape was registere,d and the police started investigating the matter. They reached the house of the accused, but they had run away. Police are searching for the four men.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-cd-marked-girl-pics-nude-thousands-of-videos-flight-log-masseuse-list-what-is-in-epstein-files-ghislaine-maxwell-jeffrey-epstein-1752556092400">CD marked 'girl pics nude', thousands of videos, flight log, masseuse list: What is in Epstein Files?</a>&nbsp;<h2>Recent sexual assault cases in Delhi-NCR&nbsp;</h2>Several cases of sexual abuse have been reported from the Delhi-NCR region in the past weeks. A woman complained that on August 2, a man at Rajiv Chowk on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway masturbated to her while she was waiting for a cab. A 32-year-old man named Abhilash Kumar was arrested in the matter this week.&nbsp;In another incident, a 32-year-old woman accused a man of raping her on the pretext of a finding her a job. The matter was reported in Mundka police station on Monday. The woman said she was from Bengaluru but fled because her husband used to bear her. &nbsp;

Delhi rape case: A 24-year-old woman was raped by a man known to her and three others at his home in the Civil Lines area of Delhi on Sunday. Her drink was spiked during a party, after which she was assaulted, and the act was filmed to threaten her.

A woman was raped by four men in Delhi on Sunday night who allegedly spiked her drink. The incident happened in the Civil Lines area of the capital, and the accused were known the victim. The accused are on the run, and the police have registered a case. The 24-year-old told the police that one of the accused was a male friend of her's who invited her to a party at his house in Civil Lines. "She accepted the invitation and went to the house near Under Hill Road," the police said. When she reached his place, there were three other men - one of them was an acquaintance, and the other two were not known to her. The five of them "drank and partied together till late at night". The victim said that "sometime during the night, her drink was spiked and she became semi-conscious." The woman said in her complaint that the accused men took her to the washroom and raped her. They also filmed the act, she said. Also Read: Pakistani man who threatened flight attendant with gang rape is married to a supermodel, has another wife in London The four men also beat her up and threatened her that if she went to the police, they would upload the video on the internet. "The men dropped her outside her house and left. The woman then called the police and reported the matter," the police said. A woman official attended to her and also took her for a medical examination. Her family was informed, and she was also counselled to cope with the mental trauma of the incident. A case of rape was registere,d and the police started investigating the matter. They reached the house of the accused, but they had run away. Police are searching for the four men. Also Read: CD marked 'girl pics nude', thousands of videos, flight log, masseuse list: What is in Epstein Files? Recent sexual assault cases in Delhi-NCR Several cases of sexual abuse have been reported from the Delhi-NCR region in the past weeks. A woman complained that on August 2, a man at Rajiv Chowk on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway masturbated to her while she was waiting for a cab. A 32-year-old man named Abhilash Kumar was arrested in the matter this week. In another incident, a 32-year-old woman accused a man of raping her on the pretext of a finding her a job. The matter was reported in Mundka police station on Monday. The woman said she was from Bengaluru but fled because her husband used to bear her.

Delhi rape case: A 24-year-old woman was raped by a man known to her and three others at his home in the Civil Lines area of Delhi on Sunday. Her drink was spiked during a party, after which she was assaulted and the act was filmed to threaten her.

Delhi horror: Woman raped and beaten by friend and three others after spiking her drink, act filmed

Lok Sabha MP from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, R. Sudha, became a victim of chain-snatching as a bike-borne miscreant tugged at her gold chain and sped away in the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri, the Delhi Police said on Monday. Sudha was on a morning walk with DMK Rajya Sabha member Rajathi Salma outside the Polish Embassy in Chanakyapuri, which houses several embassies and official residences of state governments, when she was robbed of her gold chain.In a letter to the Union Home Ministry, the Congress MP, who is in Delhi to attend Parliament’s Monsoon Session, wrote, “Around 6.15 in the morning, when we were near the Poland Embassy’s Gate-3 and Gate-4, a masked man wearing a helmet and riding a scooter approached us from the opposite direction and snatched my gold chain and fled.”“As he was coming slowly in the opposite direction, I did not suspect that he could be a chain-snatcher. After he pulled the chain from my neck, I suffered injuries on my neck,” she added.&nbsp;She further states in the letter, “If a woman cannot walk safely in this high-priority zone in the national capital of India, where else can we feel safe and do our routine without fearing for our limbs, lives, and valuables?”“Sir, this blatant attack on a woman, who is a Member of the Parliament, in a high-security zone like Chanakyapuri, which is full of embassies and protected institutions, is highly shocking to say the least. I am highly traumatised by this criminal attack,” she said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | &quot;...I am still in shock. There is no safety for women in this country...I am thinking about the common women, where will they go?...A woman CM is ruling this state. Where is the safety and security? Had he slit my neck, I would have died on spot..,&quot; says Congress MP R.… <a href="https://t.co/MZEZX4NQJ3">pic.twitter.com/MZEZX4NQJ3</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1952262503620083755?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;A senior police officer confirmed the incident and said, “The incident took place near the Poland Embassy in Chanakyapuri at around 6 am, where the suspect on a scooter slowed down near the Congress MP.”“At that moment, the accused snatched her chain and fled the spot immediately after committing the crime. Sudha shouted for help, but no bystanders came forward. Another member of parliament from Tamil Nadu was accompanying her at the time,” police said in a statement.&nbsp;A case has been registered under the relevant sections, and an investigation is underway. Efforts are on to trace the accused, and CCTV footage from the vicinity is being examined, said a senior Delhi Police official.&nbsp;Multiple police teams have been deployed to track down the accused, but the police have so far not made any arrests in the case.

A senior Delhi Police official said that a case has been registered under the relevant sections, and an investigation is underway. Efforts are on to trace the accused, and CCTV footage from the vicinity is being examined.

Lok Sabha MP from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, R. Sudha, became a victim of chain-snatching as a bike-borne miscreant tugged at her gold chain and sped away in the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri, the Delhi Police said on Monday. Sudha was on a morning walk with DMK Rajya Sabha member Rajathi Salma outside the Polish Embassy in Chanakyapuri, which houses several embassies and official residences of state governments, when she was robbed of her gold chain. In a letter to the Union Home Ministry, the Congress MP, who is in Delhi to attend Parliament’s Monsoon Session, wrote, “Around 6.15 in the morning, when we were near the Poland Embassy’s Gate-3 and Gate-4, a masked man wearing a helmet and riding a scooter approached us from the opposite direction and snatched my gold chain and fled.” “As he was coming slowly in the opposite direction, I did not suspect that he could be a chain-snatcher. After he pulled the chain from my neck, I suffered injuries on my neck,” she added. She further states in the letter, “If a woman cannot walk safely in this high-priority zone in the national capital of India, where else can we feel safe and do our routine without fearing for our limbs, lives, and valuables?” “Sir, this blatant attack on a woman, who is a Member of the Parliament, in a high-security zone like Chanakyapuri, which is full of embassies and protected institutions, is highly shocking to say the least. I am highly traumatised by this criminal attack,” she said.

A senior Delhi Police official said that a case has been registered under the relevant sections, and an investigation is underway. Efforts are on to trace the accused, and CCTV footage from the vicinity is being examined.

‘Traumatised’: Congress MP R Sudha’s gold chain snatched in high-security area of Delhi

At least two educational institutions in Delhi received bomb threats on Tuesday morning, prompting the police to rush bomb and dog squads and a fire brigade team to the spots. The national capital's St Thomas School and Delhi University's St Stephen's College received the bomb threats through email, the police said.&nbsp;"Delhi Police Bomb Squad, Dog Squad, Delhi Fire Brigade team, and Special Staff team are on the spot," the police said, adding St Thomas School and St Stephen's College had been evacuated.&nbsp;"So far, the police have not found anything suspicious at either place. The threat was given through mail," it added.&nbsp;Meanwhile, in Mumbai, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) received an email threatening to blow it up. The police were immediately informed. The bomb squad team and police reached the spot, but nothing suspicious was found.&nbsp;"The email threatened that 4 RDX IED bombs have been placed in the tower building of the Bombay Stock Exchange and would explode at 3 pm," reported ANI.&nbsp;A case has been registered against an unknown person in Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Marg Police Station under sections 351(1)(b), 353(2), 351(3), 351(4) of BNS, and further investigation has been initiated.&nbsp;On Monday, three Delhi schools received bomb threats via mail. The schools are located in Chanakyapuri, Rohini, and Dwarka.&nbsp;This is a developing story.

At least two educational institutions in Delhi received bomb threats on Tuesday, prompting the police to rush bomb and dog squads and a fire brigade team. The national capital's St Thomas School and Delhi University's St Stephen's College received the bomb threats through email, the police said.

At least two educational institutions in Delhi received bomb threats on Tuesday morning, prompting the police to rush bomb and dog squads and a fire brigade team to the spots. The national capital's St Thomas School and Delhi University's St Stephen's College received the bomb threats through email, the police said. "Delhi Police Bomb Squad, Dog Squad, Delhi Fire Brigade team, and Special Staff team are on the spot," the police said, adding St Thomas School and St Stephen's College had been evacuated. "So far, the police have not found anything suspicious at either place. The threat was given through mail," it added. Meanwhile, in Mumbai, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) received an email threatening to blow it up. The police were immediately informed. The bomb squad team and police reached the spot, but nothing suspicious was found. "The email threatened that 4 RDX IED bombs have been placed in the tower building of the Bombay Stock Exchange and would explode at 3 pm," reported ANI. A case has been registered against an unknown person in Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Marg Police Station under sections 351(1)(b), 353(2), 351(3), 351(4) of BNS, and further investigation has been initiated. On Monday, three Delhi schools received bomb threats via mail. The schools are located in Chanakyapuri, Rohini, and Dwarka. This is a developing story.

Delhi Police Bomb Squad, Dog Squad, Delhi Fire Brigade team, and Special Staff team were on the spot.&nbsp;

Delhi's St Thomas School, St Stephen's College, Mumbai's BSE get bomb threats, email says...

A man from Rajasthan recently bought a bungalow in Delhi's posh Lutyens area for a whopping Rs 100 crore ($1,16,73,120). The house is located in India's capital's Golf Links. The deal was bagged by Yashwant Singh, a member of the erstwhile Alwar royal family. The house is 867 sqm. The deal was finalized on June 12. The buyer paid a stamp duty of Rs 7 crore for the property.&nbsp;The land area of the house is 588.97 sqm; the built-up area is 867.33 sqm. The house includes a basement, ground and first floors, a terrace room, and servant quarters.<h2>Who sold the house and why?</h2>A woman named Anu Jindal sold the property because she had moved to DLF, The Camellias. Her husband, Jai P. Jindal, runs an art glass firm, reported ET. He has confirmed the transaction, saying they sold the house because they planned to move to the posh Gurugram society.The buyer reportedly already owns a bungalow on APJ Abdul Kalam Road.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meet-elon-musk-indian-origin-employee-vaibhav-taneja-who-earned-139-million-way-more-than-sundar-pichai-1751945577146">Also read: Meet Vaibhav Taneja, Elon Musk's employee who earned $139 million last year</a><h2>Recent expensive deals in Delhi</h2>Recently, Sanjay Kukreja and his wife, Shaveta Sharma, purchased a property for Rs 155 crore. Vasudha Rohatgi, the wife of former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, also bought a bungalow for Rs 160 crore.&nbsp;Arun Kathpalia, a senior advocate in the Delhi High Court, also bought a 763-square-yard bungalow in Golf Link for Rs 69 crore.&nbsp;Before that, Maxop Engineering director Shailesh Arora bought a 575-square-yard bungalow in Golf Links for Rs 68.5 crore. Pawan Agarwal of the Dainik Bhaskar group also bought a house for Rs 75 crore.

A man from Rajasthan recently bought a bungalow in Delhi's posh Lutyens area for a whopping Rs 100 crore ($1,16,73,120). 

A man from Rajasthan recently bought a bungalow in Delhi's posh Lutyens area for a whopping Rs 100 crore ($1,16,73,120). The house is located in India's capital's Golf Links. The deal was bagged by Yashwant Singh, a member of the erstwhile Alwar royal family. The house is 867 sqm. The deal was finalized on June 12. The buyer paid a stamp duty of Rs 7 crore for the property. The land area of the house is 588.97 sqm; the built-up area is 867.33 sqm. The house includes a basement, ground and first floors, a terrace room, and servant quarters. Who sold the house and why? A woman named Anu Jindal sold the property because she had moved to DLF, The Camellias. Her husband, Jai P. Jindal, runs an art glass firm, reported ET. He has confirmed the transaction, saying they sold the house because they planned to move to the posh Gurugram society. The buyer reportedly already owns a bungalow on APJ Abdul Kalam Road. Also read: Meet Vaibhav Taneja, Elon Musk's employee who earned $139 million last year Recent expensive deals in Delhi Recently, Sanjay Kukreja and his wife, Shaveta Sharma, purchased a property for Rs 155 crore. Vasudha Rohatgi, the wife of former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, also bought a bungalow for Rs 160 crore. Arun Kathpalia, a senior advocate in the Delhi High Court, also bought a 763-square-yard bungalow in Golf Link for Rs 69 crore. Before that, Maxop Engineering director Shailesh Arora bought a 575-square-yard bungalow in Golf Links for Rs 68.5 crore. Pawan Agarwal of the Dainik Bhaskar group also bought a house for Rs 75 crore.

The land area of the house is 588.97 sqm; the built-up area is 867.33 sqm. The house includes a basement, ground and first floors, a terrace room, and servant quarters.

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A minor was repeatedly raped by her father in Uttar Pradesh. The crime came to the fore after the UP police found a newborn and a SIM card in a train in Moradabad. Here's how the case unfolded.The Moradabad police found a newborn inside a bag in the general coach of a Summer Special Train. The police launched an investigation. They also found a SIM card.&nbsp;When they zeroed in on the owner of the SIM card, he turned out to be a relative of the victim. He narrated to the police the horror story the minor had to endure.&nbsp;The relative said her father repeatedly raped her. After he became pregnant, her parents tried to hide the crime. They would take her to Delhi for treatment.&nbsp;On June 22, the victim gave birth in the train's toilet. Panicked, the family members of the victim placed the newborn and a SIM card in a bag. They rushed back, leaving the bag on the train.&nbsp;The police found the newborn in a bag along with a SIM card from which the family members of the newborn were traced.&nbsp;"On June 22, a baby was reported in a bag on the Summer Special train. The baby was taken to the hospital, and a SIM card from Bihar was also recovered from the bag. When traced, the owner of the SIM card told that the baby was of a minor girl relative of his, who had become pregnant after rape." Moradabad Junction Station Head GRP, Ravindra Vashistha, says.&nbsp;"Her family was taking the girl to Delhi, during which the girl gave birth to a child on the train. Scared, they put the baby in a bag and kept it in the general coach and returned by train," Ravindra Vashistha added.&nbsp;The victim later admitted to the police that she was raped by her father.&nbsp;"The victim was produced in the court and statements were recorded, in which it was told that the rape was committed by the victim's father," he said.&nbsp;The police have registered the case under the relevant section. Further investigation will be carried out by Bihar Police.

A minor was repeatedly raped by her father in Uttar Pradesh. The crime came to the fore after the UP police found a newborn and a SIM card in a train in Moradabad. Here's how the case unfolded.

The Moradabad police found a newborn inside a bag in the general coach of a Summer Special Train.

A minor was repeatedly raped by her father in Uttar Pradesh. The crime came to the fore after the UP police found a newborn and a SIM card in a train in Moradabad. Here's how the case unfolded. The Moradabad police found a newborn inside a bag in the general coach of a Summer Special Train. The police launched an investigation. They also found a SIM card. When they zeroed in on the owner of the SIM card, he turned out to be a relative of the victim. He narrated to the police the horror story the minor had to endure. The relative said her father repeatedly raped her. After he became pregnant, her parents tried to hide the crime. They would take her to Delhi for treatment. On June 22, the victim gave birth in the train's toilet. Panicked, the family members of the victim placed the newborn and a SIM card in a bag. They rushed back, leaving the bag on the train. The police found the newborn in a bag along with a SIM card from which the family members of the newborn were traced. "On June 22, a baby was reported in a bag on the Summer Special train. The baby was taken to the hospital, and a SIM card from Bihar was also recovered from the bag. When traced, the owner of the SIM card told that the baby was of a minor girl relative of his, who had become pregnant after rape." Moradabad Junction Station Head GRP, Ravindra Vashistha, says. "Her family was taking the girl to Delhi, during which the girl gave birth to a child on the train. Scared, they put the baby in a bag and kept it in the general coach and returned by train," Ravindra Vashistha added. The victim later admitted to the police that she was raped by her father. "The victim was produced in the court and statements were recorded, in which it was told that the rape was committed by the victim's father," he said. The police have registered the case under the relevant section. Further investigation will be carried out by Bihar Police.

Uttar Pradesh: The police found the newborn in a bag along with a SIM card from which the family members of the newborn were traced.&nbsp;

UP: Newborn, SIM card in bag in a train reveal rape of minor by father

Starting today, Tuesday (Jul 1), fuelling up your older vehicle in Delhi just got a lot harder. If your petrol car is over 15 years old, or your diesel car is over 10 years old, prepare to be turned away at the pump. Unfortunately, for many of us, this isn't just a suggestion – it's a strict new rule from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to tackle Delhi's pollution. And it's going to affect thousands of drivers. Are you one of them? Here's all you need to know.<h2>Here's how Delhi's old car ban will affect you</h2>No fuel for your old ride: If your vehicle has exceeded its "end-of-life" (15 years for petrol/CNG, 10 years for diesel), you won't be able to buy fuel. To enforce this, as per reports, one traffic police officer would be stationed at each of Delhi's 350 identified petrol pumps - &nbsp;specifically to stop older vehicles from refuelling. At some petrol pumps, officers of the Transport Department would be mobilised. To achieve this, a detailed deployment plan for the officers has been drawn up by the transport department, along with Delhi Police, Traffic Police and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).<h2>What if you get caught trying to fuel your old car?</h2>The traffic police would have the power to issue a challan (fine) or even impound the End of Life (EoL) vehicles. to help them maintain law and order during the enforcement drive, an additional two police personnel would also be deployed.How will the police or the petrol pump know my car is old?On June 17, the Delhi government issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for forcing the ban on refuelling old (EoL) vehicles. Under this, petrol pumps have to display "No Fuel" signs that read: "Fuel will not be dispensed to End of Life Vehicles — i.e. 15 years old Petrol and CNG and 10-year-old Diesel 01.07.2025."Furthermore, they would have to maintain logs, manual or digital, of all fuel transactions. In addition, Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras are being set up at petrol pumps. These will instantly flag your vehicle's age and registration details in real time.While some of us may think that establishing personal relations with petrol pump staff could help us buy fuel in such cases, the petrol pumps would also face penalties for selling to EoL vehicle owners. To be specific, fuel station operators will be penalised under Section 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.<h2>Why is this happening (again)?</h2>Some of you may remember that this isn't a new idea. In 2018, the Supreme Court banned older diesel and petrol vehicles in Delhi. Under the National Green Tribunal (NGT) rules, since 2014, parking vehicles over 15 years old in public places is prohibited. It's just that, now, the authorities are taking a significant step to enforce these rules directly at the point of sale of fuel.

To enforce the old vehicle ban, as per reports, one traffic police officer would be stationed at each of Delhi's 350 identified petrol pumps – specifically to stop older vehicles from refuelling.

Starting today, Tuesday (Jul 1), fuelling up your older vehicle in Delhi just got a lot harder. If your petrol car is over 15 years old, or your diesel car is over 10 years old, prepare to be turned away at the pump. Unfortunately, for many of us, this isn't just a suggestion – it's a strict new rule from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to tackle Delhi's pollution. And it's going to affect thousands of drivers. Are you one of them? Here's all you need to know. Here's how Delhi's old car ban will affect you No fuel for your old ride: If your vehicle has exceeded its "end-of-life" (15 years for petrol/CNG, 10 years for diesel), you won't be able to buy fuel. To enforce this, as per reports, one traffic police officer would be stationed at each of Delhi's 350 identified petrol pumps - specifically to stop older vehicles from refuelling. At some petrol pumps, officers of the Transport Department would be mobilised. To achieve this, a detailed deployment plan for the officers has been drawn up by the transport department, along with Delhi Police, Traffic Police and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). What if you get caught trying to fuel your old car? The traffic police would have the power to issue a challan (fine) or even impound the End of Life (EoL) vehicles. to help them maintain law and order during the enforcement drive, an additional two police personnel would also be deployed. How will the police or the petrol pump know my car is old? On June 17, the Delhi government issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for forcing the ban on refuelling old (EoL) vehicles. Under this, petrol pumps have to display "No Fuel" signs that read: "Fuel will not be dispensed to End of Life Vehicles — i.e. 15 years old Petrol and CNG and 10-year-old Diesel 01.07.2025." Furthermore, they would have to maintain logs, manual or digital, of all fuel transactions. In addition, Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras are being set up at petrol pumps. These will instantly flag your vehicle's age and registration details in real time. While some of us may think that establishing personal relations with petrol pump staff could help us buy fuel in such cases, the petrol pumps would also face penalties for selling to EoL vehicle owners. To be specific, fuel station operators will be penalised under Section 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Why is this happening (again)? Some of you may remember that this isn't a new idea. In 2018, the Supreme Court banned older diesel and petrol vehicles in Delhi. Under the National Green Tribunal (NGT) rules, since 2014, parking vehicles over 15 years old in public places is prohibited. It's just that, now, the authorities are taking a significant step to enforce these rules directly at the point of sale of fuel.

To enforce the old vehicle ban, as per reports, one traffic police officer would be stationed at each of Delhi's 350 identified petrol pumps – specifically to stop older vehicles from refuelling.

STOP! Your old petrol and diesel car might be BANNED from Delhi fuel pumps. All you need to know

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