Delhi Residents Warned: Fake Traffic Challan Alerts Scam Swindles Rs 2.5 Lakh In a chilling reminder of the growing menace of online fraud, a 65‑year‑old resident of Laxmi Nagar in East Delhi was defrauded of Rs 2.5 lakh after clicking a bogus link to pay a nominal traffic fine. The incident, which unfolded on 13 January, has sparked a wave of alarm across the city as cyber‑police register a case of cheating and personation under the traffic challan scam Delhi. Background / Context India’s traffic enforcement system has long relied on electronic challan notifications sent via SMS and WhatsApp. While the official portals are designed…
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Delhi Police’s special cell has registered an FIR against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned terror outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), following his fresh threats aimed at disrupting the Republic Day celebrations. Background and Context Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a prominent figure in the Sikh separatist movement, has long been a thorn in the side of Indian security agencies. In 2019, the Ministry of Home Affairs banned the Sikhs for Justice organization, and a year later, Pannun was designated as an individual terrorist. His recent statements, which promised a ₹1 lakh reward for anyone who raises Khalistani flags in…
Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated a new public‑private partnership hospital in Budh Vihar on Friday, declaring that affordable healthcare for Delhiites is now a top priority of the BJP government. The ceremony, attended by senior health officials and local residents, marked the launch of the city’s first fully subsidised tertiary care centre that promises world‑class services at a fraction of the cost of private hospitals. Background / Context Delhi has long struggled with a fragmented health system, where patients often travel to neighbouring states for specialist treatment due to limited capacity and high out‑of‑pocket expenses. In 2025, the National…
Delhi’s heritage sites are witnessing a reshuffle in visitor patterns for the 2024-25 fiscal year, with Qutub Minar retaining its status as the top magnet for foreign tourists while the iconic Red Fort sees a decline in international footfall. Background / Context Delhi’s centrally protected, ticketed monuments are a cornerstone of the city’s cultural tourism economy. In 2024-25, the combined visitor count for these heritage sites surpassed 84 lakh, a 3 % rise from the previous year, according to the India Tourism Data Compendium 2025. Yet, the distribution of visitors across the monuments tells a more nuanced story. While domestic tourists continue to flock…
Delhi Police’s special cell has registered an FIR against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned terror outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), following his fresh threats aimed at disrupting the Republic Day celebrations. Background and Context Republic Day, observed on 26 January, is one of India’s most solemn national holidays, marked by a grand parade in New Delhi and a flurry of patriotic displays across the country. In recent years, the event has also become a flashpoint for political dissent and extremist agitation. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a prominent figure in the Khalistani separatist movement, has repeatedly used the occasion…
Delhi Police have arrested a 45‑year‑old woman from Guwahati after she was caught driving a Toyota Innova SUV through high‑security zones in the capital using forged diplomatic registration plates. The incident, which unfolded on January 15, has raised alarm bells ahead of the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, as authorities tighten security around embassies and diplomatic enclaves. Background/Context Diplomatic plates in India are issued under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and are strictly regulated. They grant vehicles and personnel from foreign missions certain immunities and privileges, including exemption from traffic checks and the ability to move freely in…
A head constable of the Uttar Pradesh Police was stabbed by a trio of motorcycle‑borne assailants in Delhi’s north‑east on the night of January 21, while a passerby was also injured in the ensuing chaos. The incident, which unfolded at a bus stop on Wazirabad Road, has sparked alarm over the growing trend of violent attacks on public transport hubs in the capital. Background / Context Delhi has seen a surge in violent incidents involving motorbike riders in recent months. According to the Delhi Police’s 2025 crime report, there were 1,237 reported cases of assault involving motorcycles, a 12% rise…
In a shocking turn of events on the night of January 21, a head constable of the Uttar Pradesh Police was brutally stabbed by a trio of motorcycle‑borne assailants at a bus stop on Wazirabad Road in north‑east Delhi. A passerby, who rushed to the constable’s aid, was also injured in the melee. The incident has sent ripples through the city’s security circles and raised urgent questions about public safety in high‑traffic areas. Background and Context Delhi’s public transport hubs have long been hotspots for petty crime and occasional violent confrontations. In the past year, the Delhi Police recorded 1,245…
Delhi High Court has rescheduled the civil hearing of the Rani Kapur RK Family Trust lawsuit, setting the next session for January 28. The bench, led by Justice Vikas Mahajan, noted that the case involves complex questions of trust law and requires a longer hearing to allow parties to present detailed evidence. Background and Context The dispute centers on the formation and management of the RK Family Trust, established by the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur. Rani Kapur, his mother, alleges that the trust was created without her informed consent and that she was excluded from the beneficial ownership of assets she claims were originally hers. She…
Delhi’s first list of selected candidates for the 2026 nursery admissions has been released today, setting the stage for a highly anticipated selection process that will see thousands of parents vying for limited seats across the city’s private and public nurseries. Background and Context Every year, the Delhi Education Department and individual schools publish a points‑based list that determines which children secure a place in the city’s nurseries. The process, which began in 2019, has grown in complexity as demand has surged, with more than 200,000 applications received for just 30,000 seats in 2025. The first list, released on January…