The North and South Blocks, which symbolise the government authority since their inception in Lutyens’ Delhi, are likely to reflect the history of India till 1857 and post the First War of Independence as the Centre has planned to convert the two heritage buildings into museums as part of its Central Vista redevelopment project. Watch in for more details!

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New Delhi's North Block area was put on high alert Wednesday (May 22) after the police control room received a bomb threat mail.&nbsp;

The North Block houses India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

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Delhi Fire Service in a statement said two fire tenders have been rushed to the site. A bomb disposal and detection team as well as a dog squad have been deployed on the site. As of now, nothing suspicious has been found but searches are on.

Several police vehicles have been deployed in the area, and more details are awaited.

This comes days after several hospitals in the city and Delhi's international airport received similar bomb threat mails.

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Earlier, more than 150 schools in Delhi and adjoining Noida received similar emails. However, nothing suspicious was found in ensuing search operations and police concluded that they could be hoax emails.

Delhi Police said Tuesday (May 21) the IP addresses of the threat mails were&nbsp;traced to Budapest, Hungary's capital.

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Delhi Police said they are now seeking cooperation from their counterparts in Hungary for further investigation.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

New Delhi's North Block area was put on high alert Wednesday (May 22) after the police control room received a bomb threat mail. The North Block houses India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

New Delhi's North Block area was put on high alert Wednesday (May 22) after the police control room received a bomb threat mail. The North Block houses India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). #WATCH | A bomb threat mail was received from the Police Control Room at the North Block, New Delhi area. Two fire tenders have been sent to the spot. Further details awaited: Delhi Fire Service pic.twitter.com/LG4GpZ0cgS — ANI (@ANI) May 22, 2024 × Delhi Fire Service in a statement said two fire tenders have been rushed to the site. A bomb disposal and detection team as well as a dog squad have been deployed on the site. As of now, nothing suspicious has been found but searches are on. Several police vehicles have been deployed in the area, and more details are awaited. This comes days after several hospitals in the city and Delhi's international airport received similar bomb threat mails. Also read: Delhi bomb threat: Several hospitals, airports receive threatening emails after scare at schools Earlier, more than 150 schools in Delhi and adjoining Noida received similar emails. However, nothing suspicious was found in ensuing search operations and police concluded that they could be hoax emails. Delhi Police said Tuesday (May 21) the IP addresses of the threat mails were traced to Budapest, Hungary's capital. Also read: Delhi Bomb Threat: Nearly 100 schools in Delhi, Noida, and Lucknow receive bomb threats. Here`s the latest Delhi Police said they are now seeking cooperation from their counterparts in Hungary for further investigation. (With inputs from agencies)

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