BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj has alleged that the AAP government of Punjab is misusing the police to protect Delhi leader Atishi in the case of her derogatory statement on Gurus. He said that Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijendra Gupta has the right to investigate. Swaraj also raised questions over Atishi's non-apology and disappearance, and also accused AAP of suppressing democracy.
IGI Airport's main runway 11R29L will remain closed for about four months from February. This is necessary for technological upgradation and strengthening of infrastructure. However, this may cause delays and inconvenience to passengers on flights, especially during foggy seasons. Pressure will increase on other runways, potentially causing additional delays of 10–30 minutes in landings and takeoffs. Airlines are preparing for this.
Doctors at AIIMS Delhi said bariatric and metabolic surgery is an effective treatment for obesity and type-2 diabetes, especially when other methods fail. Recently in a support group meeting, MP Faggan Singh Kulaste shared his successful experiences. This surgery controls blood sugar by improving the body's metabolism, but it is a serious medical procedure, not a cosmetic treatment.
Delhi Crime Branch has busted an international drug syndicate run by Nigerian nationals. In the operation, 418 grams of cocaine and 925 MDMA tablets, whose market value is around Rs 5 crore, were recovered. Police have arrested two Nigerian nationals, Frank Victus and Sunday Otu. This syndicate operated from Nigeria, in which a woman used to deliver drugs in Delhi. Further investigation is ongoing.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated three new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Shalimar Bagh and Atal Canteen near Haiderpur Badli Metro Station. He also started the construction work of Meenakshi Temple Road. The government aims to provide better health services, dignified life and infrastructure. These projects will provide free treatment, nutritious food and easy transportation to the people, which will lead to overall development of the area.
Police has solved the mystery of the murder of minor Divyanshu that took place in the Japanese Park of Rohini Sector-10. Angered by the love affair, the girlfriend's brother along with his friends had murdered Divyanshu by stabbing him. The accused had called Divyanshu to the park by creating a fake Instagram account. The police arrested four minors including the girlfriend's brother and recovered the knife used in the murder and the mobile phone of the deceased.
Delhi Traffic Police launched special zero tolerance campaign for safe traffic. Under this campaign, 2,175 challans were issued on Friday and 23 vehicles were seized. The action was taken against major traffic rules like improper parking, driving in the wrong direction and no-entry violations. The campaign was conducted at six major intersections in Delhi and will continue for the next seven days, which aims to improve road safety.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla inaugurated the state-of-the-art Virtual Reality VR Theater at the National Science Centre, Delhi. The students had a live experience of space travel by wearing headphones and goggles. Shukla interacted with 400 students and shared his mission experiences and inspired the youth to make a career in space science. This theater has high-end VR headsets and motion-enabled seats, giving the audience the feel of the International Space Station.
Makar Sankranti Milan ceremony was organized under the chairmanship of Delhi Pradesh Congress President Devendra Yadav. In this he demanded the creation of a separate ministry for the people of Purvanchal in Delhi. Yadav said that Purvanchalis have played an important role in the development of Delhi and Congress has always understood their problems. The party had earlier established Maithili Bhojpuri Academy and started construction of Chhath Ghats.
Air pollution levels have become severe in Delhi-NCR, with AQI reaching 428 on Saturday evening. This increase was due to adverse weather and reduction in the spread of pollutants. The Commission for Air Quality Management CAQM has implemented all the stringent measures of Stage-IV of GRAP with immediate effect. This includes a ban on BS-III diesel and BS-IV petrol vehicles, prohibition of entry of non-essential trucks and a ban on construction activities. People have been appealed to use public transport.
Fraud of Rs 7 crore against a 70-year-old woman has been revealed through 'digital arrest' in Delhi. Investigation has revealed that the swindlers deposited the stolen money in the accounts of shell companies, then distributed it in thousands of fake accounts and laundered it. The police have so far frozen Rs 2.89 crore and are tracing the money in several layers. This case is part of a larger cyber fraud network.
Delhi Crime Branch has arrested Nikhil, an important member of the interstate drug syndicate, from Palam Colony. He was a fugitive in an NDPS Act case in which 400 grams of heroin worth Rs 1.60 crore was recovered. Nikhil is part of a gang involved in the purchase and sale of heroin in Delhi-NCR. The arrest has dealt a major blow to the drug network. Rs 4.34 lakh cash was also found from him.
More than 66 trains are running late due to dense fog in Delhi. Both long distance and local trains are affected, causing immense inconvenience to the passengers. Many major trains like Saharanpur-Old Delhi Passenger, Mathura-New Delhi EMU and Darbhanga Humsafar were running late by hours. Railway officials have cited low visibility as the main reason.
MP Yogendra Chandolia inaugurated Highmask Light in Barwala village. He discussed the problems of the villagers and told that the tender for Rithala-Narela-Kundli Metro Corridor is in the process, the construction of which will start soon. Chandolia described it as his top priority because Prime Minister Modi had laid its foundation stone. His aim is to make the North-West Lok Sabha constituency the best.
CCTV cameras are being installed for the first time to increase security in the Red Fort. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) approved it after seven years of objection. The decision was taken due to security concerns following the 2005 terrorist attacks. In the first phase, 150 cameras and high-mast floodlights will be installed, which will strengthen the monitoring of the historical monument.
A dispute over lewd comments on a girlfriend's video resulted in a bloody fight in Delhi. In Jaitpur on the night of 15 January, a young man was stabbed to death, while two friends were injured. Police have arrested eight accused including five minors in this case. The deceased has been identified as Krishna Sahu.
Sangh's Sahasarkaryavah Dr. Krishna Gopal said in a conversation with Muslim intellectuals that the solution to thousands of years of problems is not confrontation but dialogue. He stressed the difference between citizenship and nationalism, saying that merely being a citizen is not proof of being a nationalist. Ramlal accused Congress of making it a compulsion of BJP. Muslim intellectuals expressed concern over the questioning of patriotism and lack of prompt response to communal incidents.
As part of the preparations for the Republic Day Parade in Delhi, the roads of New and Old Delhi including Dutta Path, Tilak Marg and Subhash Marg are being decorated. The greenery of footpaths and dividers is being improved with painting and repairs. MCD is catching stray dogs and monkeys, the target of which is 200 dogs. Archways will also be installed from ITO to Red Fort, which will have pictures of brave fighters.
The Air Quality Management Commission has implemented the third phase of GREP with immediate effect due to worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR. Delhi's AQI is in the 'very poor' category and is likely to become 'severe'. Under this, new rules like non-essential construction, ban on BS-III IV vehicles, hybrid mode in schools up to class five and 50 staff in offices will be implemented.
A 21-year-old youth suddenly developed severe headache and vomiting and was admitted to a private hospital. Tests revealed Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT), a blood clot in a brain vein. This risk increases due to reasons like nephrotic syndrome and dehydration. Neurologist of PSRI, Dr. Bhaskar Shukla said that due to timely treatment, the condition of the young man became stable. This is a warning to youth not to ignore severe headaches.