News for 'Old Delhi'

Woman, Son Found Murdered In Delhi Home; Police Investigate Robbery Angle

Woman, Son Found Murdered In Delhi Home; Police Investigate Robbery Angle

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A woman and her teenage son were found murdered in their home in southeast Delhi. Police suspect robbery and are investigating possible involvement of someone known to the family.

Delhi High Court Rejects Amputation Compensation Plea

Delhi High Court Rejects Amputation Compensation Plea

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

The Delhi High Court has rejected a compensation plea from a railway passenger who lost both hands after falling from a train in 2015, citing discrepancies in the incident's location and timing.

K L Rahul's Blitz, Kuldeep's Magic Help Delhi Capitals Sink KKR

K L Rahul's Blitz, Kuldeep's Magic Help Delhi Capitals Sink KKR

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Kuldeep Yadav marked his return in stunning three-wicket haul to complement K L Rahul's blazing half-century at the top as Delhi Capitals outclassed a lacklustre Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 runs.

'They left my son to die, now they are roaming free': A father's emotional plea

'They left my son to die, now they are roaming free': A father's emotional plea

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The grieving parents of Sarthak Mattoo, who died in an alleged hit-and-run incident in southwest Delhi, have made an emotional video appeal for justice, questioning the pace of the police investigation and demanding strict action against those responsible.

Delhi Police Nab Suspect In Boxer Vikas Dagar Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Suspect In Boxer Vikas Dagar Murder Case

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Sumit Rana, a suspect in the murder of national-level boxer Vikas Dagar, who was killed in outer Delhi last year. Rana, a member of the Sonu gang, had been evading arrest for eight months.

Delhi Double Murder: Police Question Relative, Examine All Angles

Delhi Double Murder: Police Question Relative, Examine All Angles

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Police have detained a distant relative in connection with the double murder of a woman and her son in Delhi. The victim's husband remains under scrutiny as the investigation continues.

E-Rickshaw Driver Shot Following Dispute In Delhi's Shastri Park

E-Rickshaw Driver Shot Following Dispute In Delhi's Shastri Park

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 54-year-old e-rickshaw driver was allegedly shot at by two men following an argument in northeast Delhi's Shastri Park area on Friday, police said.

Delhi Man Arrested Over Double Murder Case

Delhi Man Arrested Over Double Murder Case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly killing two people in Uttam Nagar due to personal rivalry. The accused had been on the run since December and was declared a proclaimed offender.

Delhi Man Murders Tenant Over Suspected Affair

Delhi Man Murders Tenant Over Suspected Affair

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A 35-year-old man in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly murdering his tenant, suspecting him of having an affair with his wife. The accused surrendered to the police and confessed to the crime.

Delhi Man Dies After Setting Himself On Fire: Here's Why

Delhi Man Dies After Setting Himself On Fire: Here's Why

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A 29-year-old man died after allegedly setting himself on fire outside his wife's residence in northwest Delhi. The incident occurred after his wife left him due to domestic violence and allegations that he misrepresented himself as an Indian Forest Service officer.

Delhi Government Orders Safety Audit Of Schools

Delhi Government Orders Safety Audit Of Schools

Rediff.com8 May 2026

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.

Woman Found Hanging In Delhi, Suicide Suspected

Woman Found Hanging In Delhi, Suicide Suspected

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A 21-year-old woman was found dead in her room in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi. Police suspect suicide and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Man Gets Life Sentence for Heinous Crime Against 11-Year-Old in Delhi

Man Gets Life Sentence for Heinous Crime Against 11-Year-Old in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the sexual assault and murder of an 11-year-old boy in 2019, citing the heinous nature of the crime and the need for a strong deterrent.

Delhi Boy Rescued Within Hours Of Kidnapping

Delhi Boy Rescued Within Hours Of Kidnapping

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A seven-year-old boy kidnapped in Delhi was rescued within five hours, and the suspect, a local tailor, was arrested at New Delhi Railway Station while attempting to flee to Bihar.

Rajasthan to get Yamuna waters from Haryana during monsoon

Rajasthan to get Yamuna waters from Haryana during monsoon

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Haryana and Rajasthan have signed an agreement to implement the 1994 Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) agreement, allowing Rajasthan to receive water from the Hathini Kund barrage during monsoons. The pact, signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, resolves a 32-year-old issue concerning water allocation among Yamuna basin states.

Delhi Man Arrested For Stabbing His Advocate Wife

Delhi Man Arrested For Stabbing His Advocate Wife

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his wife, an advocate, in Khajuri Khas, northeast Delhi. The accused, Manoj Kumar, confessed to the crime, citing a family dispute as the motive. Police investigations are ongoing, with a prior case of abduction and murder also linked to the accused.

Operation Sindoor: The 11-yr-old who served tea to soldiers

Operation Sindoor: The 11-yr-old who served tea to soldiers

Rediff.com7 May 2026

An 11-year-old boy's simple act of serving Indian soldiers during Operation Sindoor has become an inspiring story. Shavan Singh voluntarily provided tea, water, and lassi to Army jawans deployed in his village along the Indo-Pak border, earning him national recognition and the title of 'Youngest Civilian Warrior'.

Delhi Domestic Help Arrested For Stealing Jewellery

Delhi Domestic Help Arrested For Stealing Jewellery

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A 23-year-old domestic help was arrested in northwest Delhi for allegedly stealing gold and diamond jewellery from her employer's residence. The entire stolen property was recovered by the police.

AIIMS Delhi Achieves Rare Pancreas-Kidney Transplant After 18 Years

AIIMS Delhi Achieves Rare Pancreas-Kidney Transplant After 18 Years

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Doctors at AIIMS, Delhi, have successfully performed a simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant after 18 years, marking a significant advancement in organ transplantation in India. The surgery was performed on a 30-year-old patient with end-stage renal disease caused by Type 1 diabetes.

Delhi Police Nab Sextortion Racket Kingpin From Mewat

Delhi Police Nab Sextortion Racket Kingpin From Mewat

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Abas Khan, the alleged kingpin of a sextortion racket, from Rajasthan's Mewat region for allegedly duping a 21-year-old man of Rs 2.52 lakh through a fake video call and blackmail.

Delhi Man Arrested In Rs 1.2 Lakh UPI Fraud Case

Delhi Man Arrested In Rs 1.2 Lakh UPI Fraud Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a mobile phone theft case linked to fraudulent UPI transactions worth over Rs 1.2 lakh.

Delhi Soya Chaap Vendor Arrested For Illegal Firearm Possession

Delhi Soya Chaap Vendor Arrested For Illegal Firearm Possession

Rediff.com10 May 2026

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.

Delhi Police Nab ATM Thief In Mandawali Case

Delhi Police Nab ATM Thief In Mandawali Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old man allegedly involved in uprooting and cutting open an ATM in east Delhi's Mandawali area. The accused, identified as Robin, was apprehended from Rajasthan's Bharatpur and is associated with an interstate ATM cutter gang.

When Airports Had A Soul And Became Our Memory

When Airports Had A Soul And Became Our Memory

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Some places are etched into our memories - and even when they are replaced by grander, gleaming structures, they can never be replaced or rebuilt. We try to hold on to them as hard as we can.

Delhi Police Arrest Murder Suspect After 10 Years On The Run

Delhi Police Arrest Murder Suspect After 10 Years On The Run

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender wanted in connection with a 2014 murder case after he evaded arrest for over a decade.

Delhi Woman Dies After Husband's Alleged Assault

Delhi Woman Dies After Husband's Alleged Assault

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A 26-year-old woman in Delhi died after allegedly being beaten by her husband following a domestic dispute. The husband has been arrested and an investigation is underway.

How Delhi Police Solved The Labourer Murder Case

How Delhi Police Solved The Labourer Murder Case

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A 35-year-old labourer was allegedly beaten to death by his brother-in-law and another man after a drunken quarrel over a 'trivial' issue in Delhi's Shahdara area.

'Kala Hiran' not submitted to Censor board, HC puts off Salman's plea

'Kala Hiran' not submitted to Censor board, HC puts off Salman's plea

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

The Delhi High Court has deferred the hearing on actor Salman Khan's plea to stay the release of the film 'Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legal' until July 6, as the movie has not yet been submitted to the censor board for certification.

Man Arrested For Cheating Delhi Resident In Visa Fraud

Man Arrested For Cheating Delhi Resident In Visa Fraud

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man from Maharashtra for allegedly cheating a Delhi resident of Rs 9.25 lakh on the pretext of arranging a visa and overseas job.

Employee Arrested For Staging Robbery In Delhi

Employee Arrested For Staging Robbery In Delhi

Rediff.com10 May 2026

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.

Youth Stabbed To Death Over Derogatory Remarks In Delhi

Youth Stabbed To Death Over Derogatory Remarks In Delhi

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A 22-year-old man was stabbed to death in Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar after allegedly making derogatory remarks against the sister of the accused, who is a juvenile.

Why Delhi Still Leads In Crimes Against Women

Why Delhi Still Leads In Crimes Against Women

Rediff.com7 May 2026

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.

Seelampur Murder: Husband Arrested For Killing Wife With Hammer

Seelampur Murder: Husband Arrested For Killing Wife With Hammer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A 36-year-old man, Daud Ishaq Khan, was arrested in Seelampur, Delhi, for allegedly murdering his 35-year-old wife with a mini hammer after an argument. Police apprehended him within hours of the incident.

Delhi Police Arrest Man Posing As Mechanic For Robberies

Delhi Police Arrest Man Posing As Mechanic For Robberies

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 55-year-old man who allegedly posed as an AC and RO mechanic to rob residents in northwest Delhi's Keshav Puram and Pitampura areas.

Delhi NEET aspirant dies by suicide, family cites exam stress

Delhi NEET aspirant dies by suicide, family cites exam stress

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly committed suicide at her residence in Delhi. The incident occurred after the National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET exam held on May 3 due to paper leak allegations, scheduling a re-examination for June 21.

Cabinet rejig soon? Buzz intensifies as Amit Shah meets Prez

Cabinet rejig soon? Buzz intensifies as Amit Shah meets Prez

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah met President Droupadi Murmu, following a similar meeting by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, intensifying speculation about an imminent reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers. Recent resignations and new organisational appointments for some ministers are contributing to the buzz.

Court Convicts Man For Harassing Census Enumerator

Court Convicts Man For Harassing Census Enumerator

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A 43-year-old man in Delhi's Dwarka has been convicted by a court for harassing a Census enumerator during her official duty, following a swift investigation and trial.

Pant takes massive pay cut, returns to DC in swap with Kuldeep

Pant takes massive pay cut, returns to DC in swap with Kuldeep

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Lucknow had signed Pant for a tournament-record $3.21 million in the player auction before the 2025 season and put the wicketkeeper-batsman in charge of the squad.

Delhi Court Orders Release Of Man Wrongly Arrested In Holi Clash Case

Delhi Court Orders Release Of Man Wrongly Arrested In Holi Clash Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the immediate release of a man mistakenly arrested in connection with a fatal clash between two families during Holi in Uttam Nagar. The court criticised the investigating officer for not taking prompt action despite knowing about the wrongful arrest.

Delhi Police Arrest Truck Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Delhi Police Arrest Truck Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a truck driver in connection with a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the deaths of two cousins returning home from an IPL match. The accused, identified as Tuntun alias Titu, was apprehended in Bihar after an investigation involving CCTV footage and technical surveillance.