News for 'Old Delhi'

Old vs New Tax Regime: Higher Allowances, HRA Changes Warrant Review

Old vs New Tax Regime: Higher Allowances, HRA Changes Warrant Review

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Recent changes to tax exemptions and allowances, including increased education, hostel, and HRA limits, have made the old tax regime more competitive against the new regime, prompting salaried employees to re-evaluate their choice for the current financial year.

Delhi Boy, 13, Found Strangled In Forest; Investigation On

Delhi Boy, 13, Found Strangled In Forest; Investigation On

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 13-year-old boy was found dead in a forest in Delhi's Bhati Mines area, with police suspecting he was strangled. The boy had gone missing after going to the forest with a group to bury a dog. Family members and locals protested, demanding justice.

Delhi Government Orders Safety Audit Of Schools

Delhi Government Orders Safety Audit Of Schools

Rediff.com5 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.

Man Arrested For Cheating Delhi Resident In Visa Fraud

Man Arrested For Cheating Delhi Resident In Visa Fraud

Rediff.com10 hours ago

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.

Delhi Police Nab Suspect In Boxer Vikas Dagar Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Suspect In Boxer Vikas Dagar Murder Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

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.

17-year-old stabbed to death in Delhi during scuffle at wedding

17-year-old stabbed to death in Delhi during scuffle at wedding

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A 17-year-old boy died and another was injured after a stabbing incident at a wedding in Delhi's Rani Bagh area, triggered by a dispute over food arrangements.

Delhi Soya Chaap Vendor Arrested For Illegal Firearm Possession

Delhi Soya Chaap Vendor Arrested For Illegal Firearm Possession

Rediff.com3 days 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.

How Delhi Police Solved The Labourer Murder Case

How Delhi Police Solved The Labourer Murder Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

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.

Delhi Police Arrest Man Posing As Mechanic For Robberies

Delhi Police Arrest Man Posing As Mechanic For Robberies

Rediff.com10 hours ago

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.

Employee Arrested For Staging Robbery In Delhi

Employee Arrested For Staging Robbery In Delhi

Rediff.com3 days 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.

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

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

Rediff.com6 days ago

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 Police Nab Sextortion Racket Kingpin From Mewat

Delhi Police Nab Sextortion Racket Kingpin From Mewat

Rediff.com7 days ago

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.

Why Delhi Still Leads In Crimes Against Women

Why Delhi Still Leads In Crimes Against Women

Rediff.com6 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 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.

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 Driver Arrested For Siphoning Funds From Elderly Patient

Delhi Driver Arrested For Siphoning Funds From Elderly Patient

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 39-year-old driver in Delhi, employed by a family for 15 years, has been arrested for allegedly exploiting an elderly Alzheimer's patient and siphoning off Rs 2.57 lakh through unauthorised UPI transactions.

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.

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.

How A Delhi Dancer's Dreams Were Allegedly Shattered

How A Delhi Dancer's Dreams Were Allegedly Shattered

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 24-year-old dancer from Delhi, Mohit, suffered severe injuries after allegedly being pushed under a train following a three-year-old rivalry. Police are investigating the incident, which initially appeared to be an accident or suicide attempt, as a potential assault.

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.

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.

Delhi Police apprehend four juveniles in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old boy.

Delhi Police apprehend four juveniles in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old boy.

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four juveniles in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old boy in northeast Delhi. The suspects confessed to the crime, citing an old enmity with the victim.

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.

Delhi Man Arrested for Murder in Revenge Attack Over Old Dispute

Delhi Man Arrested for Murder in Revenge Attack Over Old Dispute

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly murdering a man as revenge for an old dispute involving an associate. The accused confessed to the crime, revealing he and others ambushed the victim.

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.

Delhi Businessman, 80, Ends Life Amid Health Struggles

Delhi Businessman, 80, Ends Life Amid Health Struggles

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

An 80-year-old man in Delhi died by suicide, reportedly due to health issues and personal loss. Police investigation is underway.

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.

Delhi Police Nab Driver In Fatal IPL Hit-And-Run Case

Delhi Police Nab Driver In Fatal IPL 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 from an IPL match. The accused was apprehended in Bihar after fleeing Delhi.

Delhi Man Arrested For Cousin's Murder Revenge

Delhi Man Arrested For Cousin's Murder Revenge

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 27-year-old man from Himachal Pradesh for allegedly shooting dead a person involved in his cousin's murder. The accused, Abhishek, had been on the run for nearly two months.

Delhi: Two Juveniles Held in Shalimar Bagh Stabbing Over Old Feud

Delhi: Two Juveniles Held in Shalimar Bagh Stabbing Over Old Feud

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Two juveniles have been apprehended for allegedly stabbing a 30-year-old man in Delhi's Shalimar Bagh area due to a long-standing feud.

Four Arrested For Robbing Cash Agent In Delhi's Burari

Four Arrested For Robbing Cash Agent In Delhi's Burari

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four individuals for allegedly robbing a cash collection agent of Rs 4.18 lakh in Burari. The suspects were apprehended after an investigation involving extensive CCTV footage analysis and technical surveillance.

Two Arrested For Duping Delhi Tour Operator With Fake Currency

Two Arrested For Duping Delhi Tour Operator With Fake Currency

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two men for allegedly defrauding a tour operator of Rs 1 lakh using fake currency notes under the guise of a currency exchange scheme.

Man And Two Sons Arrested In Delhi Murder Case

Man And Two Sons Arrested In Delhi Murder Case

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man and his two sons for their alleged involvement in the murder of a 17-year-old boy in Jahangirpuri, northwest Delhi. The accused, wanted in connection with the April 5 stabbing of Hasmat, were apprehended in Loni, Uttar Pradesh.

Teenager Found Stabbed To Death In Delhi's Narela Industrial Area

Teenager Found Stabbed To Death In Delhi's Narela Industrial Area

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A 19-year-old man was found stabbed to death in outer north Delhi's Narela Industrial Area, police said on Tuesday. The victim was identified as Mayank, a resident of Bhorgarh village. A case under Section 103(1) (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), has been registered at the Narela Industrial Area police station.

Delhi Police Constable Arrested In Delivery Agent Murder

Delhi Police Constable Arrested In Delivery Agent Murder

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A Delhi Police head constable has been arrested for allegedly shooting dead a delivery agent and injuring his friend after an argument in Jaffarpur Kalan, southwest Delhi. The arrest occurred within 24 hours of the incident, and investigations are ongoing.

Delhi Police Apprehend Four Juveniles In Stabbing Death

Delhi Police Apprehend Four Juveniles In Stabbing Death

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have apprehended four juveniles in connection with the stabbing death of a 17-year-old boy in the Mahindra Park area. The victim was attacked on Tuesday night and succumbed to his injuries in hospital. The investigation is ongoing to determine the motive.

Delhi Police Nab Two Suspects in Student Stabbing Near Ajmeri Gate

Delhi Police Nab Two Suspects in Student Stabbing Near Ajmeri Gate

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Two individuals, including a juvenile, have been arrested for allegedly stabbing a student near Ajmeri Gate in Delhi after he finished an exam. The suspects were apprehended while attempting to flee the city.

Why Dhoni Will Miss CSK's Clash Against Delhi Capitals

Why Dhoni Will Miss CSK's Clash Against Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons has provided an update on M.S. Dhoni's injury status, confirming he will miss the game against Delhi Capitals but is steadily improving.