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The weather will change in Delhi on Wednesday due to western disturbance. There is a possibility of light rain in the morning and moderate rain in the afternoon, for which a yellow alert has been issued. Winds will blow at a speed of 30-40 kmph, due to which the temperature will drop. Air quality remained in poor category on Tuesday, but rain is expected to improve.
Delhi Development Authority DDA has extended the last date of registration for its premium housing scheme till February 20. Interested buyers can now apply for 582 flats and garages across various locations including Vasant Kunj, Dwarka, Rohini. Allotment will be done through e-auction process, for which earnest money will have to be deposited category wise. DDA is also inviting applications for young professionals, the last date of which is February 28.
23-year-old Sahil died in the Dwarka accident, after which his big dreams and unwavering resolve were revealed from his room. He wanted to pursue MBA from Manchester University, UK and had set a target of $1 million by 2025. Tragically, the university offer letter came 10 days after his death, leaving all his dreams unfulfilled.
Rouse Avenue Court has taken cognizance of ED's charge sheet in the money laundering case related to Videocon Mozambique oil deal. The court has issued notices to industrialist Venugopal Dhoot and 12 other individuals and institutions. The ED has alleged that the Videocon group misused foreign loans, diverted them for non-determined purposes and later tried to project them as legitimate income.
Sahil Dhaneshra, 23, died in a tragic road accident in Dwarka, south-west Delhi. His single mother Inna Maken is pleading for justice. Sahil was crushed by a speeding SUV, whose 19-year-old driver was unlicensed and has been granted interim bail. An emotional video of the mother is going viral, in which she is questioning the system and demanding justice for her son.
Parking for 3000 vehicles will be built under the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in Gandhi Nagar. NHAI has issued tenders, due to which construction work will start soon. This parking will provide relief from the huge traffic jam in Gandhi Nagar Market, where thousands of people come every day. It will have a capacity of 1000 cars and 2000 two-wheelers, along with EV charging stations and public toilets.
Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha highlighted the actions of Delhi Police against organized crime, cyber fraud and narcotics. The crime branch is working to extradite 32 fugitives hiding abroad, including two in 2025. Police seized 6144 kg of narcotics and conducted 'Operation Cyhawk' to tackle cyber crime. These efforts have resulted in a significant reduction in heinous crimes and street crimes in Delhi.
On the first day of AI Summit, there was heavy traffic jam in New Delhi due to VVIP movement. There were long queues of vehicles on major roads and more than 12 complaints of traffic jams were received. The traffic police advisory was ineffective, due to which people had to face problems for hours. Unorganized parking near Arun Jaitley Stadium also worsened the situation, causing traffic chaos.
The Anti-Vehicle Theft Squad of West Delhi Police has arrested a notorious vehicle thief named Vipin alias Bhanja. There are 34 criminal cases registered against him. On his information, the police have recovered five stolen two-wheelers, three scooties, two motorcycles, due to which five big cases including Janakpuri and Tilak Nagar have been solved. The accused is a declared criminal of Sultanpuri.
The heat has increased in Delhi in February itself, on Monday the maximum temperature was recorded at 31.6 degrees Celsius, which is 7.2 degrees more than normal. According to the Meteorological Department, after a slight decrease the temperature will rise again and there is a possibility of light rain on Wednesday. Delhi's air quality also remains in the poor category, with its AQI recorded at 261.
The Crime Branch has arrested two medical store owners, Vinay Malhotra and Chandan Bansal, for illegal supply of banned medicines in Delhi. 3,360 tramadol capsules and 84 bottles of codeine cough syrup were recovered from them. These accused were supplying medicines in western and outer districts. The police is investigating the matter
There is a possibility of light rain in Delhi on Wednesday, but the temperature will continue to rise. The maximum temperature recorded on Sunday was 28.5 degrees Celsius. At the same time, Delhi's air remains in 'poor' category, AQI was 216 on Sunday. Pollution levels have increased due to weak air, due to which health advisories are being issued to the people.
Questions have been raised on the security arrangements in Jawaharlal Nehru University JNU campus due to the breaking of the glass of the Chief Proctor's car. After this incident which took place in Dakshinapuram teachers residence area, a formal complaint has been registered and investigation has been started. The university administration is scanning the CCTV footage and seeking information from the security personnel, so that the reasons behind the incident can be known.
After the death of Kamal Dhyani due to negligence of Jal Board in Janakpuri, his family and local residents protested. The tribute rally that started from Bharti College turned into a dharna at the incident site. The protesters demanded strict action against the culprits, proper compensation and a government job for the family member. The family is preparing to file a petition in the Delhi High Court as they believe that the main culprits are still roaming free.
DDA will redevelop Delhi's parks and green areas. For this, a panel of architecture and landscape firms is being prepared, which will handle the work of designing and master planning. The plan aims to make these spaces eco-friendly, comfortable and useful, which will include amenities like fitness zones and children's play areas. DDA is also exploring the possibility of increasing revenue.
Delhi Police has arrested four fraudsters of a gang who cheated people of Rs 45 lakh by luring them with huge profits in investment. The accused added the victims to X and WhatsApp groups and got the money transferred to eight different bank accounts through fake trading apps. When the complainant tried to withdraw the money, he was removed from the group.
Asim Ali, director of Sai Sadhna Social Welfare Foundation in Harinagar, West Delhi, stabbed his colleague Harish Kandwal to death over a money dispute. This incident happened late on Sunday night. Taking immediate action, the police arrested the accused Asim Ali. The two were professionally involved and had financial disputes.
The body of a middle-aged woman, Vimala, was found in her house in Jyoti Nagar, East Delhi, causing a stir. There were deep marks of attack with a sharp weapon on his head, stomach and hands, indicating rescue efforts. Jyoti Nagar police station has registered a case of murder. The woman's husband is absconding, and the police are questioning neighbors about his relations.
The 28th Indraprastha Flower Show was organized at Bahubali Park in Surajmal Vihar, East Delhi. It looked like a valley of flowers, where nature lovers enjoyed the colorful flowers. The organizers appealed to connect with nature and plant trees. The show featured over 100 varieties of flowers, along with competitions and street plays for children, giving the message of environmental protection.
The Meteorological Department has predicted light fog in the morning and clear sky during the day in Delhi on Sunday, the maximum temperature will be 27°C and the minimum will be 11°C. However, Delhi's air quality has returned to 'poor' category, with AQI recorded at 230. Ghaziabad's air has also turned 'poor' with an AQI of 255, which is due to low wind speed.