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Massive fire breaks out in Rohini building, 23 people rescued

Massive fire breaks out in Rohini building, 23 people rescued

Twenty-three people were rescued while two sustained injuries after a fire broke out in a four-storey residential building in Delhi’s Rohini area on Tuesday. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said it received a call regarding the blaze at 7.06 am from a building located in Vijay Vihar Phase-2.  Visuals showed residents trapped on balconies amid thick smoke even as fire fighters carried out res`cue operations.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Govt nod for construction of Rs 806 crore medical college in Delhi’s Dwarka, to be completed by 2028 | Delhi News

Govt nod for construction of Rs 806 crore medical college in Delhi’s Dwarka, to be completed by 2028 | Delhi News

The Expenditure and Finance Committee (EFC) chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved the construction of a modern medical college and hostel complex at the Indira Gandhi Hospital campus in West Delhi’s Dwarka at an estimated cost Rs 806 crore, officials said. According to officials, the government has set a target to complete the project by 2028. Gupta said the project will include a full-fledged medical college, separate hostels for male and female students, faculty housing and a modern academic block. “The initiative is expected to address the growing demand for doctors in the Capital while significantly strengthening healthcare services in Delhi,” said the CM. She added that the medical college will be developed in accordance with National Medical Commission (NMC) norms. It will accommodate 250 MBBS seats every year, officials said, adding that the teaching activities will begin with an initial batch of 150 students. Gupta said the project would be executed in phases. The Indian Express had reported about this project in March. The first phase will focus on the construction of …

Family attacked with knives, rods in Sonia Vihar after objecting to drug use

Family attacked with knives, rods in Sonia Vihar after objecting to drug use

A family in northeast Delhi’s Sonia Vihar was allegedly attacked by a group armed with knives and rods after they objected to drug use near their home. Three members were injured, one critically, and police have launched a probe as locals raise concerns over rising anti-social activity Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Chilli spray, 15 arrests: How Delhi pollution protests unfolded at India Gate

Chilli spray, 15 arrests: How Delhi pollution protests unfolded at India Gate

Updated on: Nov 24, 2025 11:41 am IST Delhi pollution protest: Posters and slogans praising slain Maoist commander Madvi Hidma were raised at the protest. A protest against Delhi’s worsening air quality at India Gate spiralled into violence on Sunday evening, with police arresting over 15 demonstrators after some allegedly used chilli spray on personnel attempting to clear the blocked road. People raise slogans during a protest against worsening air quality in the national capital, at the India Gate, in New Delhi.(PTI) The protests also witnessed slogans and posters praising slain Maoist commander Madvi Hidma. Here are the 10 key developments of the Delhi air quality protests: Protest turns tense at India Gate: Demonstrators gathered at the C-Hexagon to protest Delhi’s severe air pollution, demanding long-term solutions instead of what they called “cosmetic” government steps. 2. Chilli spray used on police: Police said protesters refused to move despite repeated requests to clear the way for ambulances. During the scuffle, several demonstrators allegedly used chilli or pepper spray on officers – an “unusual” first, according to …

Delhi Red Fort Blast Live Updates: RDX Usage Suspected, 3 Detained In Kashmir

Delhi Red Fort Blast Live Updates: RDX Usage Suspected, 3 Detained In Kashmir

Delhi Red Fort Blast News Live Updates: At least eight people were killed and several others injured on Monday evening after a Hyundai i20 car exploded near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi. Authorities are treating the blast, which occurred around 6:55 pm, as a suspected terror-related incident. As per sources, two people have been detained in Kashmir – Tariq Ahmed Dar from Samboora, Pulwama and Umar alias Amir. Tariq claimed he had handed over the car to Amir. Car traced to Pulwama man: Investigators have traced the car to a man from Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir, uncovering a potential terror link. According to CNN News18 sources, the car was originally registered in Gurugram under the number HR26 and first owned by Mohammad Salman. It reportedly changed hands four times – Salman to Devendra, Devendra to Sonu, and finally Sonu to Tariq from Shambhura village in Pulwama. Delhi Police have alerted Jammu and Kashmir authorities, with a special team dispatched to Srinagar to verify details about Tariq and …

Delhi Red Fort Blast Live Updates: Alert Sounded In NCR, Mumbai; One Held As Agencies Launch Probe

Delhi Red Fort Blast Live Updates: Alert Sounded In NCR, Mumbai; One Held As Agencies Launch Probe

Delhi Red Fort Blast Today Live Updates: A high-intensity explosion rocked a car parked near the Red Fort on Monday evening, setting multiple vehicles ablaze and shattering nearby window panes. Several people are feared to have been injured in the powerful blast, officials said. Police sounded a high alert in Delhi. Seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot with police cordoning off the area, the Delhi Fire Services said. Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital stated that 15 people were brought in severe condition, of which eight were declared dead. The incident took place just hours after police uncovered an interstate terror module allegedly connected to banned organisations and seized over 2,900 kilograms of suspected ammonium nitrate, including 360 kg recovered earlier and another 2,500 kg found later. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

E-Rickshaw Driver Drugs, Rapes 25-Year-Old Woman In Delhi, Arrested: Cops

E-Rickshaw Driver Drugs, Rapes 25-Year-Old Woman In Delhi, Arrested: Cops

A 25-year-old woman was allegedly drugged, raped and robbed by an e-rickshaw driver here, police said on Thursday. The police have arrested Mohammad Umer (24) in the case from north Delhi’s Kotwali area. “On May 26, a PCR call was received at Kotali police station regarding a robbery. A team was sent to the spot. A woman was found in an injured condition and was bleeding profusely. Her three-year-old son was sitting beside her,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (north) Manoj Kumar Meena said. The woman, a resident of Bihar, was rushed to a hospital and her medical examination was conducted, he said. According to police, the woman with her 3-year-old son was travelling to Punjab from Bihar to meet her husband. On May 26, she deboarded the New Delhi Railway Station train and went to the Sadar market. While returning to the station via e-rickshaw, the driver allegedly offered her a drink, after which she lost consciousness, the DCP said. “According to her statement, the rickshaw puller took her to some isolated area where he …

Massive Fire Breaks Out At Dilli Haat In South Delhi, 24 Shops Gutted

Massive Fire Breaks Out At Dilli Haat In South Delhi, 24 Shops Gutted

Last Updated:April 30, 2025, 23:43 IST Delhi Haat Fire News: This was the second fire incident in the day. Earlier today, a fire broke out in a building in Gandhi Nagar Market Visuals from the spot. (Photo: X) Delhi Haat Fire News: A massive fire broke out at Dilli Haat, a popular market in south Delhi, on Wednesday night. As many as 13 fire tenders were rushed to the spot. As per officials, 24 shops were gutted in the fire. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. “We received a call regarding fire at Dilli Haat Market INA at 8.55 pm and have deployed 13 fire engines at the spot. Further operation is underway,” an official of the Delhi Fire Service said. Dilli Haat is a popular art and craft mart and also has a food plaza. This was the second fire incident in the day. Earlier today, a fire broke out in a building in Gandhi Nagar Market. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said she is closely monitoring the situation and ensuring …

4 dead, several feared trapped as building collapses in Delhi’s Mustafabad

4 dead, several feared trapped as building collapses in Delhi’s Mustafabad

Rescue operation underway at Mustafabad in Delhi. (Screengrab) | Photo Credit: ANI A building collapsed in the Mustafabad area of Delhi in the early hours of Saturday (April 19, 2025), with several people feared trapped under the debris, officials said. According to officials, teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Delhi Police have reached the spot, and a rescue operation is currently underway. According to Delhi Police officials quoted by ANI, at least four people have died in the collapse incident. Further details are awaited Published – April 19, 2025 07:08 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Delhi News Live Updates: Arvind Kejriwal Claims ‘Raids Would Take Place On AAP Leaders Amid Schemes Row

Delhi News Live Updates: Arvind Kejriwal Claims ‘Raids Would Take Place On AAP Leaders Amid Schemes Row

Delhi Latest News Live: Former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the BJP is “badly upset” with the schemes launched by his party AAP. This came after BJP and New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj accused Arvind Kejriwal of misleading Delhiites with false promises under the ‘Sanjeevani’ and ‘Mahila Samman’ schemes. Some advertisements in newspapers by Delhi government’s Women and Child Development (WCD) Department and the Health and Family Welfare Department warned Delhi residents saying that no such schemes had been officially notified. Catch all LIVE updates here LIVE FEED AAP vs BJP Delhi News Live Updates: What Arvind Kejriwal Has Said On The Row So Far In an X post, Arvind Kejriwal wrote, “These people are badly upset by the Mahila Samman Yojana and Sanjeevani Yojana. They have planned to arrest Atishi ji in the next few days by making a fake case. Before that, raids will be conducted on senior AAP leaders.” AAP vs BJP Delhi News Live Updates: Bansuri Swaraj Slams AAP Government In Delhi Bansuri Swaraj called the Aam Aadmi Party government a …