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Delhi Police Busts Fake Mobile Accessories Racket

Delhi Police Busts Fake Mobile Accessories Racket

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Delhi Police dismantled a counterfeit mobile phone accessories manufacturing and packaging operation in central and west Delhi, arresting two individuals involved in selling fake products under well-known brand names.

Teenager Fatally Stabbed In Delhi; Juvenile Apprehended

Teenager Fatally Stabbed In Delhi; Juvenile Apprehended

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in New Usmanpur, Delhi, allegedly by a juvenile following a dispute. Police have apprehended a 17-year-old suspect and recovered the weapon.

Delhi Government Orders Safety Audit Of Schools

Delhi Government Orders Safety Audit Of Schools

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi's Chief Minister has ordered a comprehensive audit of government schools to assess structural integrity, fire safety, and basic amenities after a surprise inspection revealed shortcomings.

Delhi Police Busts Fake Cement Manufacturing Units

Delhi Police Busts Fake Cement Manufacturing Units

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police busted two illegal units manufacturing counterfeit cement in the city's northeastern areas and arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the racket.

Delhi Police Bust Illegal Cigarette Racket, Two Arrested

Delhi Police Bust Illegal Cigarette Racket, Two Arrested

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Delhi Police seized over 1.50 lakh prohibited imported cigarettes worth approximately Rs 15 lakh from Chawri Bazar, arresting two individuals involved in the illegal storage and supply.

Delhi Government To Conduct Structural Audits Of Schools

Delhi Government To Conduct Structural Audits Of Schools

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Delhi government has announced it will conduct structural audits of its government schools following an inspection by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who noted a lack of facilities at a school in Rupnagar.

Sexual Harassment Allegations: Delhi CEO Faces Police Probe

Sexual Harassment Allegations: Delhi CEO Faces Police Probe

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have registered a case against the CEO of a south Delhi-based company following a complaint by a former intern alleging sexual harassment, intimidation, and abuse of authority.

Employee Arrested For Staging Robbery In Delhi

Employee Arrested For Staging Robbery In Delhi

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested an employee of a chartered accountant and his two accomplices for allegedly staging a robbery to misappropriate Rs 6.5 lakh. The entire amount has been recovered.

How Delhi's Forests Are Quietly Combating Climate Change

How Delhi's Forests Are Quietly Combating Climate Change

Rediff.com1 days ago

Researchers have discovered that Delhi's urban forests are significant carbon sinks, storing substantial amounts of carbon in trees and soil, with the potential to generate revenue through carbon credits. The study highlights the importance of preserving and expanding these forests to combat climate change.

IPL Ticket Racket Busted In Delhi; Three Arrested

IPL Ticket Racket Busted In Delhi; Three Arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals involved in a black-marketing racket selling IPL match tickets at inflated prices. The accused were caught selling complimentary passes and regular tickets near Delhi Gate.

Crimes Against Foreigners Rise In Delhi: NCRB Data

Crimes Against Foreigners Rise In Delhi: NCRB Data

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi recorded 64 cases of crimes against foreigners in 2024, the highest among all union territories, according to NCRB data.

Why Delhi Still Leads In Crimes Against Women

Why Delhi Still Leads In Crimes Against Women

Rediff.com2 days ago

A recent NCRB report reveals that Delhi continues to have the highest number of crimes against women among 19 metropolitan cities in India, including rape, kidnapping, and dowry deaths.

Delhi Prisons Exceed Capacity, Majority Of Inmates Are Undertrials

Delhi Prisons Exceed Capacity, Majority Of Inmates Are Undertrials

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi prisons are severely overcrowded, housing nearly double their authorised capacity, with undertrials making up the vast majority of the inmate population, according to the latest NCRB data.

Delhi Police Nab Criminal Planning Revenge Killing

Delhi Police Nab Criminal Planning Revenge Killing

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police arrested a criminal in Ashok Vihar, northwest Delhi, who was allegedly planning a revenge murder. The accused was found with a semi-automatic pistol and live cartridges.

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi continues to report the highest number of juvenile crime cases among metropolitan cities in India, according to the latest NCRB data for 2024. The city recorded 2,306 cases, with a crime rate of 42 per one lakh minors. Theft is the most common crime committed by juveniles.

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi continues to report the highest number of juvenile crime cases among metropolitan cities in India, according to the latest NCRB data. The report highlights the types of crimes committed and the socio-economic background of the juveniles involved.

Delhi Soya Chaap Vendor Arrested For Illegal Firearm Possession

Delhi Soya Chaap Vendor Arrested For Illegal Firearm Possession

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A 27-year-old soya chaap seller was arrested in Delhi's Dwarka area for allegedly possessing an illegal semi-automatic pistol and live bullets.

Interstate Spurious Drug Racket Busted In Delhi

Interstate Spurious Drug Racket Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested four individuals involved in an interstate racket manufacturing and distributing counterfeit prescription drugs, uncovering an illegal processing unit in Delhi.

Interstate Robbery Gang Busted After Delhi Carjacking

Interstate Robbery Gang Busted After Delhi Carjacking

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three alleged interstate robbers, including an associate of the Nitu Dabodiya gang, from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua area, following a 10-day chase related to two armed robberies in Delhi last month.

Delhi Police Nets Hundreds In Organised Crime Crackdown

Delhi Police Nets Hundreds In Organised Crime Crackdown

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police arrested 482 alleged gangsters and associates, including nine operatives linked to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, during a 48-hour pan-Delhi operation.

Teenager Fatally Stabbed After Dispute In Delhi

Teenager Fatally Stabbed After Dispute In Delhi

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in northeast Delhi's New Usmanpur area following a dispute with a juvenile, police reported. The accused, a 17-year-old, has been apprehended, and the weapon used in the crime has been recovered.

Economic Offences Decline Marginally In Delhi: NCRB Data

Economic Offences Decline Marginally In Delhi: NCRB Data

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi recorded a marginal decline in economic offences in 2024 compared to the previous two years, but suffered the highest property losses among all Union territories, according to the National Crime Records Bureau data.

How Delhi And J&K Police Nabbed Robbery Suspects

How Delhi And J&K Police Nabbed Robbery Suspects

Rediff.com2 days ago

Three individuals wanted in connection with multiple robbery cases in Delhi have been apprehended in Kathua district following a joint operation by Delhi Police and Jammu and Kashmir Police.

Illegal LPG Refilling Racket Busted In Delhi

Illegal LPG Refilling Racket Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police busted an illegal LPG refilling and hoarding racket in Nangloi, seizing 96 domestic gas cylinders, vehicles, and equipment. Three people were arrested for diverting LPG cylinders meant for delivery and illegally refilling and selling them in the open market.

Why Delhi Leads In Theft Cases Across India

Why Delhi Leads In Theft Cases Across India

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi reported a staggering 1,80,973 theft cases in 2024, resulting in almost 3,480 cases per week, and roughly 497 cases per day, which is 73.3 per cent of the national total - a major lead over other metropolitan centres.

Delhi Sees Rise In Crimes Against Foreigners: NCRB Data

Delhi Sees Rise In Crimes Against Foreigners: NCRB Data

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi recorded the highest number of crimes against foreigners in India in 2024, according to the latest NCRB data. The city reported 64 cases, a rise from 63 in the previous year, and accounted for almost the entire share of crimes against foreigners reported in union territories.

Teenager Fatally Stabbed In Delhi's Bhalswa Dairy Area

Teenager Fatally Stabbed In Delhi's Bhalswa Dairy Area

Rediff.com2 days ago

An 18-year-old was stabbed to death in Bhalswa Dairy, Delhi. Police are investigating and have recovered evidence from the scene.

Why Delhi Leads In Cognisable Offences Among Metro Cities

Why Delhi Leads In Cognisable Offences Among Metro Cities

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi recorded the highest number of cognisable offences among 19 metropolitan cities in India, according to the NCRB's 'Crime in India 2024' report, despite a decrease in cases compared to the previous two years.

Crimes By Foreigners Rise In Delhi, NCRB Data Shows

Crimes By Foreigners Rise In Delhi, NCRB Data Shows

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi has seen an increase in crimes committed by foreigners, with 201 cases registered in 2024 compared to 130 in 2023, according to NCRB data. Delhi accounted for the highest number of such cases among union territories. West Bengal recorded the highest number of such cases among states.

Delhi Murder Cases See Marginal Decline In 2024: NCRB

Delhi Murder Cases See Marginal Decline In 2024: NCRB

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi recorded a marginal decline in murder cases in 2024, with 504 incidents reported during the year as against 506 in 2023, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data 2024.

Delhi Police Nab Key Operative In Arms Trafficking Module

Delhi Police Nab Key Operative In Arms Trafficking Module

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Delhi Police have arrested Praveen Kumar, a key operative linked to a transnational arms trafficking and terror module. Kumar, an associate of gangster Rohit Chaudhary, is accused of being a 'receiver' for the module backed by Pakistan's ISI. The arrest brings the total number of accused in the case to 14.

Three Arrested For Robbery Using Chokehold Technique In Delhi

Three Arrested For Robbery Using Chokehold Technique In Delhi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three alleged robbers who used chokehold techniques to overpower victims before robbing them at knifepoint. The arrests followed an incident on April 30 near Pul Paharganj.

Delhi To Host Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship In 2026

Delhi To Host Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship In 2026

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi will host the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship in 2026 at the Thyagraj Stadium, with players from more than 35 countries expected to participate, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Wednesday.

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Three Arrested In Delhi

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Three Arrested In Delhi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh for allegedly providing mule bank accounts used to route over Rs 1.22 crore in proceeds from various cyber fraud schemes.

Missing Persons In Delhi: What The NCRB Data Reveals

Missing Persons In Delhi: What The NCRB Data Reveals

Rediff.com3 days ago

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data for 2024 reveals that thousands of people were reported missing in Delhi, with a significant number remaining untraced by the end of the year.

Three Juveniles Held Over Delhi Stabbing: What We Know

Three Juveniles Held Over Delhi Stabbing: What We Know

Rediff.com2 days ago

Three juveniles have been apprehended in connection with an attempted murder case in the Swaroop Nagar area of outer north Delhi, police said.

Sexual Harassment Allegations Lead To Case Against Delhi CEO

Sexual Harassment Allegations Lead To Case Against Delhi CEO

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have registered a case against the CEO of a digital marketing firm following a sexual harassment complaint filed by a former intern.

ISL: Early goals earn Odisha close win over Sporting Club Delhi

ISL: Early goals earn Odisha close win over Sporting Club Delhi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Odisha FC defeated Sporting Club Delhi 2-1 in their Indian Super League match, thanks to early goals from Suhair VP and K Lalrinfela. SC Delhi's Matija Babovic scored a penalty, but Odisha held on for the win.

How Delhi Police Busted Gas Bill Booking Scam

How Delhi Police Busted Gas Bill Booking Scam

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding a man of approximately Rs 4.35 lakh in an online gas bill booking scam. The victim was tricked into installing a malicious mobile application that allowed the fraudsters to siphon off funds.

Delhi Police Arrest Wanted Criminal After Brief Encounter

Delhi Police Arrest Wanted Criminal After Brief Encounter

Rediff.com3 days ago

A wanted criminal, Sunil alias Shetty alias Deva, was arrested in Delhi's Pul Prahladpur area after a brief exchange of fire with police. He was wanted in connection with a robbery and attempted culpable homicide case.