Delhi Suffers 239 Fatalities from Preventable Accidents and Disasters, 2024-2025 New Delhi, Jan 21 2026 – A grim tally of 239 lives has been lost in Delhi over the past two years due to preventable accidents and disasters, according to data released by the revenue department to the Delhi Assembly. The deaths span drownings, fires, building collapses and other calamities, exposing systemic failures in the city’s safety infrastructure and emergency response mechanisms. Background / Context Delhi’s rapid urbanisation, coupled with chronic infrastructure neglect, has turned routine monsoon rains into a lethal hazard. Unmaintained drains, illegal encroachments, and lax fire‑safety enforcement have repeatedly…
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Three lives were lost in Delhi this year as a series of drowning incidents unfolded across the city’s construction sites, underpasses, and even a coaching centre library, underscoring a growing safety crisis that has already claimed three victims in just two years. Background and Context Delhi’s monsoon season has long been a breeding ground for water‑logging and accidental drownings. Yet the recent spate of tragedies—ranging from a construction pit in Vasant Vihar to a submerged underpass in Sarita Vihar, and a sudden flood in a coaching centre basement—has highlighted gaps in emergency preparedness and infrastructure safety. According to the Delhi…
Delhi murder investigation takes an unexpected turn when a Varanasi traveler becomes the linchpin in unraveling a high‑profile homicide. A man heading to Delhi to meet his girlfriend was inadvertently thrust into the spotlight after a brief encounter with the alleged shooters at a busy intersection. His testimony and subsequent cooperation have now steered police forces across three states, leading to the arrest of key suspects and a deeper understanding of the crime’s network. Background / Context The case centers on the brutal killing of Rachna Yadav, a local resident whose death sent shockwaves through Delhi’s crime‑watch circles. Initial CCTV…
Noida Tragedy Sparks Debate: Swimming Must Be a Life Skill, Not Just a Leisure Activity In the early hours of January 20, a tragic incident in Noida’s Sector 34 saw a young man drown after falling into a construction pit. The incident, which has already claimed one life and left several injured, has ignited a nationwide conversation about the role of swimming in everyday safety. Experts, educators, and parents are now demanding that swimming be taught as a fundamental life skill rather than a seasonal pastime. Background/Context India’s rapid urbanisation has brought with it a surge in water‑related hazards. From…
Delhi Police have arrested a trio of men in a high‑profile burglary spree that targeted railway colonies across the capital, recovering stolen cash, jewellery and foreign currency. The arrests, made on January 16, 2026, come after a week‑long investigation that leveraged CCTV footage from over 90 cameras and a tampered licence plate to trace the suspects to Jangpura. Background and Context Railway colonies in Delhi have long been considered vulnerable to theft due to the transient nature of their residents, many of whom travel for work or study. In recent months, a surge in burglaries at these colonies has alarmed…
Delhi Police arrest three men in railway colony burglary sting, loot recovered. In a swift operation that began on January 14, investigators seized a trio of suspects—Bhoore, Arun Rathore, and Nishant—after a week‑long spree of break‑ins across the city’s railway colonies. The trio was caught red‑handed in Jangpura on January 16, with stolen cash, gold and silver jewellery, and foreign currency in hand. Background and Context Railway colonies in Delhi have long been considered vulnerable targets for burglars. Residents often travel to Gurgaon or other cities during the day, leaving houses unoccupied and locks ajar. In recent months, the Delhi…
In a dramatic turn of events that has captured the attention of Delhi’s commuters and social media users alike, a 21‑year‑old man was arrested after a video of his black SUV speeding on NH‑44 went viral. The clip, which shows the vehicle—an unmarked Scorpio‑N with the word “Dawood” emblazoned on its rear—racing through traffic between 3 pm and 4 pm on the GTK Karnal Bypass Road, has prompted a swift police response and a legal case under India’s traffic laws. Background / Context NH‑44, one of India’s busiest highways, carries an estimated 200,000 vehicles daily as it links Delhi to the northern…
World Book Fair 2026 drew a record‑setting crowd of over two million visitors in just nine days, turning New Delhi’s Pragati Maidan into a bustling literary hub that outpaced every previous edition. Background / Context The National Book Trust (NBT) has long used the World Book Fair as a barometer of India’s reading culture. In 2025, the fair attracted 1.8 million footfalls, a modest rise from 2019’s 1.6 million. The 2026 edition, however, broke all expectations, with a surge that signals a renewed public appetite for books amid a digital‑first era. Delhi’s status as a cultural capital, combined with the fair’s expanded…
Delhi Police have cracked the high‑profile murder of RWA president Rachna Yadav, arresting the main suspect Bharat Yadav and a co‑accused Nikhil after a 12‑day, 200‑cop operation that spanned six states. Background and Context The 52‑year‑old Rachna Yadav, a prominent resident welfare association (RWA) president in Shalimar Bagh, was gunned down outside her home on 12 January 2026. The killing came just days before she was due to testify in the murder trial of her husband, Bijender Yadav, a property dealer with a long criminal record. The case has drawn national attention because it highlights the growing threat to civic leaders and…
Delhi Police have cracked the high‑profile murder of RWA president Rachna Yadav after a 12‑day probe that deployed AI‑enhanced CCTV footage and a coordinated raid across six states, arresting the main suspect Bharat Yadav and accomplice Nikhil. Background / Context Rachna Yadav, 52, was shot dead outside her Shalimar Bagh home on 8 January while returning from a neighbour’s last rites. The killing came just days before she was due to testify in the murder case of her husband, Bijender Yadav, a property dealer with a long criminal record. The case has drawn national attention because it links a series of violent crimes…