The Aravali mountain range, one of the oldest in the world, stretches across Haryana and Rajasthan, serving as a crucial ecological shield for northern India. The mountains are vital for maintaining clean air, conserving biodiversity, and providing habitats for countless plant and animal species. Because of this importance, they fall under protective rules like the…
The Delhi Police carried out a successful raid in Swaroop Nagar, outer North Delhi, on Thursday night, rescuing four women and a 15-year-old girl from a sex racket. The operation followed a tip-off from a non-governmental organization (NGO) which reported that women and girls were being forced into prostitution at the location. Three main suspects,…
In Greater Faridabad, a housing society’s Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) has imposed a hefty fine on a woman for feeding stray dogs in areas not permitted by society rules. Divya Nair, who works at a private company and is known in her neighborhood for her compassion toward animals, has been fined ₹1.3 lakh for feeding…
Residents of Gurgaon can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the Haryana government has approved the long-awaited expansion plan for the Basai waste treatment plant. The facility’s capacity will now increase from handling 300 metric tonnes per day (TPD) to 1,200 TPD, marking a significant 300% boost in waste management capacity. The expansion comes…
A scooter rider narrowly escaped a life-threatening accident in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, on August 25, when he fell into a large open drain outside Gaur Gravity Mall. The shocking moment, captured on CCTV, shows the rider and his scooter plunging into a five-foot-wide uncovered section of the drain. Guards rushed to his rescue after two children…
A new report from the University of Chicago suggests that residents of Delhi could gain an average of 8.2 years of life if air pollution levels were reduced to meet global standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO). The findings come from the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI), a tool developed by researchers at…
Residents of Delhi will soon be able to apply for key documents such as marriage certificates and driving licenses directly through WhatsApp, with the launch of the new “WhatsApp Governance” service in August 2025. The initiative aims to simplify access to government services by allowing citizens to avoid long queues and bureaucratic hurdles at government…
Delhi Police on Wednesday captured two members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang network during an encounter in New Ashok Nagar. The men, identified as Kartik Jakhar and Kavish, are reportedly part of a wider criminal nexus that has roots in Punjab and links abroad. According to officials, the duo opened fire on police during the…
Early Wednesday morning, a shocking incident shook Greater Faridabad when a man shot his friend over a personal dispute. Police reports confirm that the victim, 45-year-old liquor businessman Suresh Kumar, was left in critical condition after the attack. Suresh, a resident of Sector 10, owns several liquor shops, spa centres, and saloons in the city….
The Delhi Metro’s Violet Line has become a lifeline for thousands of commuters traveling across Delhi and Faridabad. Stretching nearly 47 kilometers, it begins at Kashmere Gate in Old Delhi and runs through the bustling heart of the capital before crossing into Haryana and ending at Raja Nahar Singh station in Ballabhgarh. Opened in phases…
