DEATH THREATS IN DELHI METRO
Swipe, Date & Dhokha! How an IAS aspirant's Cafe date via Tinder cost him Rs 1.2 lakh in Delhi
A civil service aspirant's Tinder date at Black Mirror Cafe in East Delhi turned into a scam when Versha, actually Afsan Parveen, abruptly left, leaving him with a bill of Rs 1,21,917. The victim was coerced into paying under threat before reporting the incident to police. Investigations led to arrests of Parveen and cafe owner Akshay Pahwa, revealing a network exploiting men through dating apps in major cities.
From water crisis to flooding: How Delhi went from extreme heat to rivers on roads in just 24 hours
Delhi grapples with unprecedented rainfall following scorching temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius. Within 24 hours, the city received a record-breaking 228.1 mm of rain, surpassing June's average and causing severe water-logging and chaos. Experts attribute the intense rainfall to climate change, emphasizing the need for climate-resilient infrastructure and proactive measures to mitigate future risks.
Delhi Rain Misery: Waterlogging, traffic woes, power cuts, airport roof collapse and a death
Heavy rain on Friday morning brought a much-needed relief from a prolonged heat wave in the national capital but the showers caused multiple problems across the city. As per IMD, Delhi received 228 mm of rainfall from 8:30 A.M. on Thursday to 8:30 A.M. on Friday, marking the highest 24-hour rainfall in June since 1936, when 235.5 mm of rain was recorded.
Chaos at Delhi Airport: Terminal 1 roof collapse leaves cars buried, 1 dead and flights suspended
IndiGo has canceled all flights to/from Terminal 1 due to the partial closure of Delhi Airport caused by heavy rains. Delhi and NCR (National Capital Region) received incessant rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning beginning in the early hours of Friday.
Countering ISIS threat to top SCO Summit agenda
The SCO Summit in Astana will focus on countering ISIS threats in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Iran, including plans to target India. It will address the terrorist network, literature promoting attacks, counter-terror cooperation, and efforts to radicalize youth in the region.
Jaipur and other 40 airports get bomb threat; Dubai bound flights from Chennai and Delhi delayed after similar threats
Security agencies on Tuesday jointly conducted a thorough investigation at Jaipur airport after it received a bomb threat. Police and CISF searched the premises after the airport management received a bomb threat via email. "The airport was thoroughly checked but nothing suspicious has been found so far," the police said. The airport authorities received similar threats in April. Earlier in the day, a private college also got a bomb blast threat which turned out to be a hoax.
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Dubai-bound flight at Delhi Airport receives bomb threat, turns out to be a hoax
A Dubai-bound plane at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport received a bomb threat via email, prompting authorities to conduct checks and ensure passenger safety. Fortunately, the threat was deemed a hoax, and no suspicious items were found. This incident is part of a trend of hoax bomb threats targeting institutions in Delhi, including museums, mental health institutes, schools, colleges, hospitals, and airports. The Delhi Police are actively investigating these threats, deploying significant resources to ensure public safety.
Smaller disposal, detection teams can be formed for bomb threats: Police to Delhi HC
The Delhi Police have announced plans to form smaller teams from their existing five bomb disposal squads (BDS) and 18 bomb detection teams (BDT) to meet the need for more units in case of emergencies. The police also mentioned 23 BDS/BDT units of the Central Armed Police Forces stationed in the national capital, which can be deployed after approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Five batches of BDS/BDT, each with 15 personnel in each batch, will be trained in this regard.
Godfrey Phillips executive director Samir Modi alleges threat from mother, seeks police protection
Samir Modi seeks protection from Delhi Police amid estate distribution feud with mother, alleging threats from Bina Modi and Lalit Bhasin. He heads businesses like Colorbar Cosmetics and Modicare. Legal battle in the Supreme Court over trust deed.
President Murmu rejects mercy plea of Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Arif convicted in Red Fort attack case
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Arif alias Ashfaq, convicted in the 24-year-old Red Fort attack case, marking her second rejection of a mercy plea since taking office. The Supreme Court had previously upheld Arif's death sentence in November 2022, emphasizing the attack's threat to India's unity and sovereignty.
DMRC issues clarification on viral fire video in Delhi Metro train
DMRC issued a clarification on a viral video showing a minor fire in a metro train at Rajiv Chowk station, explaining it as a pantograph flashing incident with no safety threat to passengers.
If Bibhav gets bail, he would be a threat to me and my family: Swati Maliwal
Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal expressed concerns about her safety if Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's close aide, Bibhav Kumar, is granted bail. She alleged that Kumar assaulted her during a meeting at the CM's residence.
Bibhav Kumar called to Kejriwal's residence after Maliwal reached there: NCW
NCW claims Bibhav Kumar, former aide of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, was summoned to the CM's residence after Maliwal sought details on the directive. Kumar is accused of abusing AAP MP Swati Maliwal.
Swati Maliwal alleges AAP, Dhruv Rathee orchestrating 'character assassination' campaign against her
Swati Maliwal, a Rajya Sabha MP, has revealed that she has been receiving death and rape threats following a "character assassination" campaign by AAP. The situation worsened when YouTuber Dhruv Rathee released a one-sided video against her on assault allegations. Maliwal claims that the party leadership is trying to intimidate her into withdrawing her complaint.
Delhi police arrest 33-year-old man for 'death-threatening' graffiti against Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Police arrested 33-year-old Ankit Goyal for writing death-threatening graffiti against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal at three metro stations. Goyal, a highly educated and renowned bank employee, was caught on CCTV scribbling the graffiti. The Metro Unit of Delhi Police is investigating the matter. AAP has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP of planning an attack on Kejriwal, alleging that the conspiracy was hatched inside the Prime Minister's Office.
Graffiti 'threatening' Kejriwal appear inside metro trains, AAP says BJP behind it
Aam Aadmi Party accuses BJP of sponsoring threats against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal through graffiti in Delhi metro trains. Atishi alleges BJP targeted Kejriwal by arresting him and stopping his insulin in Tihar jail. The party seeks a meeting with the Election Commission. Swati Maliwal and Delhi Police's actions are questioned.
AAP alleges conspiracy to 'attack' Kejriwal after graffiti 'threatens' CM at three Delhi Metro stations
AAP alleges PM Modi and BJP planning attack on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal after graffiti threats appeared at Delhi Metro stations. Sanjay Singh and Atishi claim conspiracy hatched in PM's Office. Atishi, a leader from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), asserted that the BJP was shaken by its loss in the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi. She alleged that the BJP utilized AAP's Rajya Sabha MP, Swati Maliwal, to aim at Chief Minister Kejriwal.
Bomb threats: 5 disposal squads for over 4K schools, Delhi Police tell HC
The Delhi Police informed the Delhi High Court that they have five bomb disposal squads (BDS) and 18 bomb detection teams to cover over 4,600 schools in the city. The police issued guidelines last year to address bomb threats to schools and appointed nodal officers for deploying BDS in such situations. Additionally, they conducted 120 mock drills in schools between January 2023 and May 2024.
After Delhi-NCR, nearly six schools in Ahmedabad receive bomb threats through email
Ahmedabad Schools Bomb Threat: Days after more than 130 schools in the Delhi-NCR region were targeted, nearly six schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threats via email. As of now, the Ahmedabad Police are investigating the matter. Further details on the threats are expected to emerge. Following panic in the national capital and neighboring areas, the Special Cell of Delhi Police has filed an FIR against unidentified individuals under Section 120B of the IPC and IPC 506 in connection with threatening emails sent to schools.
Days after Delhi schools received bomb threats, unattended bag found at Connaught Place; police reaches spot
Delhi Bomb Threat: Connaught Place, Delhi's bustling hub, is currently on high alert following the discovery of an unattended bag at N Block, as per ANI reports. Concerns over a potential threat have prompted the area to be cordoned off, with police units deployed at the scene. Further information regarding the suspicious bag is anticipated.
Security forces conduct mock drills at key locations in Delhi following recent hoax bomb threats at various schools in the state
Security forces in the Delhi-NCR region have ramped up preparedness with mock drills following recent hoax bomb threats targeting over 250 schools. The drills, conducted at various key locations including schools, airports, metro stations, and government buildings, aim to test readiness and response capabilities. Participants from the Delhi Police and NSG engaged in these exercises, which have also been expanded to high-profile locations like the Parliament building, Jhandewalan Temple, and Hyderabad House. The drills highlight the comprehensive approach to ensuring safety across public and government facilities.
The unmaking of Anil Ambani's billionaire status: From 6th richest to facing ₹3,300 crore refund
Anil Ambani, once ranked as the sixth richest person globally, faces setbacks as the Supreme Court reverses an Rs 8,000 crore arbitral award in favor of a firm in his group, Reliance Infrastructure. The award, related to a concession agreement with Delhi Metro Rail Corp in 2008, now requires nearly Rs 3,300 crore repayment by Ambani's firm. This development adds to the financial challenges faced by his group amid debt restructuring.
2-year-old girl mauled to death by five stray dogs in Delhi, locals allege negligence
In Delhi's Tughlak Lane, a two-year-old girl fell victim to a stray dog attack, succumbing to severe injuries. Locals lamented that repeated complaints about stray dog attacks were ignored, despite previous incidents. The family recounted the horrifying scene, highlighting the urgent need for action to address the stray dog menace in the area. Authorities have promised a thorough investigation and remedial measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Jharkhand: Eight of 12 Congress MLAs disgruntled over portfolio distribution in Champai Soren government reach Delhi
Unhappy with the Congress' decision to again give ministerial berths to Alamgir Alam, Rameshwar Oraon, Banna Gupta and Badal Patralekh, the legislators went into a huddle at a Ranchi hotel earlier in the day, where JMM's new minister Basant Soren, the youngest son of party supremo Shibu Soren, reached to persuade them to change their decision.
Delhi Metro: Portion of elevated Gokalpuri station collapses; one dead, many injured
On Thursday, a part of the Gokulpuri Metro Station, located on the Pink Line in the northeast region of Delhi, collapsed, resulting in multiple injuries, including one individual in critical condition. The incident occurred at around 11 am when a section of the boundary wall on the eastern side of the elevated platform, along with a part of the slab, fell onto the road below, as reported by a police official.
WFI's Sanjay Singh claims unidentified caller threatened to kill him, Brij Bhushan
An unidentified person issued a death threat to the president of the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Sanjay Singh, and his predecessor and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The police have registered a case after receiving a complaint from Sanjay Singh. The complaint states that a person called from an unidentified number and threatened to kill them.
Israel embassy probe: No fingerprints found on threat letter, say Delhi Police sources
The blast took place in the area between the boundary walls of a house on plot number 4 -- Nanda's House -- and the Central Hindi Training Institute on plot number 2A on Prithviraj Road. It is behind the Israeli embassy on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road, running parallel to Prithviraj Road.
Woman's death at metro station: DMRC to give Rs 15 lakh compensation to next of kin
Union Minister for Housing And Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri has also directed that caretaking and education of the children be ensured by the Delhi Metro management, a statement said.
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