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15 days after blaze, locals battle smoke in Chandni Chowk hub

The flames at the textile hub were so fierce that it took the fire department around four days to douse it. Traders allege that the shops are still smouldering

The shops that were gutted in a major fire at old Katra Marwadi Market in Chandni Chowk. (Sanjeev Verma/HT)

Delhi

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 07:10 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari, Snehil Sinha

Victims’ families in Vivek Vihar tragedy struggle for normalcy

While the process of law takes its course, families continue to suffer from the aftermath of the tragedy. HT spoke to the families of two victims and two survivors to take stock of their situation

The health care facility, in the aftermath of the fire on May 25. (HT Archive)

Delhi

Updated on Jun 27, 2024 05:24 AM IST

ByJignasa Sinha, Hemani Bhandari

Rajouri murder suspect ‘spotted’ at railway station

Delhi Police forms teams to find woman who allegedly lured victim to Burger King where he was shot dead. Incident linked to gangster's revenge plot.

The eatery where the incident happened. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Delhi

Updated on Jun 24, 2024 06:00 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital has hands full with heat-related ailments, deaths

Doctors at the hospital said that their post-mortem examinations were conducted on Thursday to ascertain the cause of death but before their deaths, body temperature of most deceased had shot up over 105 degrees Celsius, which pointed to heat-related death

Working long hours under the scorching sun is leading to a rise in heat-related ailments. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on Jun 21, 2024 05:42 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Kin of Burger King murder victim blame woman for ‘death trap’

A relative, who did not wish to be named, said that the family was unaware of the woman’s presence in Joon’s life, but was informed by investigators that she had approached him on social media on June 11 and that they had met twice over the past 10 days

Footage of the incident shows the shooters seated behind the victim, who is sitting across the woman, at a long table. (HT)

Delhi

Updated on Jun 21, 2024 05:44 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Burger King murder: Hitmen walked in as customers, fired around 30 gunshots

Three suspects – the shooters, and a woman dining with the victim who is suspected to have been part of the murder plot – have been identified in the case

The victim was identified as Aman Joon from Jhajjar in Haryana, deputy commissioner of police (west) Vichitra Veer. (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

India News

Updated on Jun 20, 2024 01:33 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari, New Delhi

Delhi heat wave: ‘Out all day in the sun, but no relief at night’

Delhi residents, including migrant workers and ragpickers, struggle to sleep in the blazing heat

Delhi

Updated on Jun 19, 2024 05:24 PM IST

ByHemani Bhandari, Varun Bhandari

2 pose as pvt cabbies, rob passengers, held

The incident came to light when Avneesh Kumar Tiwari, 26, a resident of Gurugram, reported the matter to the Vasant Kunj North police on Saturday

Police said that during the interrogation, the suspects told them that they used to hire luxury SUVs for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,000 a day. (Representational Image)

Delhi

Updated on Jun 18, 2024 05:14 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

24-hour fire at Delhi’s Chandni Chowk ‘worst ever’ in market, say locals

Massive fire at Marwari Katra market in Chandni Chowk gutted 50-60 shops, impacting 120 establishments. No casualties reported. Cause of fire under investigation.

Firefighters continue to douse the fire a day after it broke out at the Marwari Katra market, in Chandni Chowk on Friday. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on Jun 15, 2024 05:22 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Delhi resident who survived Reasi attack recalls horror

Along with his wife and two kids – a two-year-old son and a five-year-old daughter, Shankar Bhawani took their first-ever trip to Vaishno Devi

Nine people, including a two-year-old child, were killed and 42 people sustained injuries in the attack. (PTI)

Delhi

Updated on Jun 12, 2024 06:04 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Syrian among four arrested for selling illicit cancer drugs

Police said they have recovered fake medicines worth an estimated ₹3.5 crore from two wholesale vendors in the city

Police said that in April, they received a tip that some wholesalers of medicine were allegedly selling fake specimens of drugs such as Opdivo, Revolade, Keytruda. (HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on Jun 07, 2024 05:44 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Delhi: Infants died of heat burns in Vivek Vihar fire, finds autopsy

Deputy commissioner of police (Shahdara) Surendra Chaudhary confirmed that the report was received on May 31

Delhi

Updated on Jun 06, 2024 05:44 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Underage driving spikes this year in Delhi, 101 fines issued till May 15

Police said that the crackdown on minor drivers is part of a broader initiative to enhance road safety and reduce accidents involving “young and inexperienced drivers”

Three school students seen driving a bike in the Capital. (HT Archive)

Delhi

Updated on Jun 03, 2024 06:06 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Delhi fire dept records unusual surge in calls as heat triggers electrical fault

Delhi Fire Services received 183 fire-related calls in a day, stretching resources due to ongoing heatwave triggering electrical fires and blazes.

The fire department usually gets 150-170 calls a day in summers. (PTI)

Delhi

Updated on May 31, 2024 02:21 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Delhi infant deaths: 29 PCR calls made about fire in 2-3 minutes, says police

An officer said they are likely to question Khichi’s wife, but clarified that her role has not been found in the alleged crime so far.

The fire broke out on Saturday night, around 11.30pm. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on May 30, 2024 12:52 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Delhi infant deaths: Within minutes of fire, staff made calls, but not to police

Dr Khichi, during interrogation on Tuesday, admitted to multiple shortcomings at his three hospitals in Delhi-NCR.

Police investigate the scene of the incident. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on May 29, 2024 04:21 AM IST

ByJignasa Sinha, Hemani Bhandari

Delhi infant deaths: All on-duty staffers fled when fire began, says employee

“It was a horrific sight. But I went to the rear of the (Baby Care New Born hospital)building and saw nurses and staffers fleeing.”

Firefighters attempt to douse the fire after it broke out at a New Born Baby Care Hospital in Vivek Vihar on May 25 (ANI)

Delhi

Updated on May 29, 2024 02:02 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari, Jignasa Sinha

Delhi infant deaths: Complaints against 2nd unit of Vivek Vihar centre owner

Complaints comprise improper storage of oxygen cylinders, employment of unqualified doctors, leaks from unauthorised lab on premises & operating without licence

The hospital, which had the same facade as the one in Vivek Vihar, has been running since 2011 on the main road, between a bakery and a residential street. (HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on May 28, 2024 01:30 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari, Jignasa Sinha

Delhi children hospital fire: Owner ran three hospitals without licence

Regulatory failures and negligence highlighted in newborn care facilities. Police investigation ongoing in tragic incident.

Police underscored that the hospital gutted on Saturday did not have a licence, was packed beyond its authorised capacity, stored more oxygen cylinders than it was allowed, its doctors were not qualified for neonatal care, and the building had neither emergency exits nor fire extinguishers. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

India News

Updated on May 28, 2024 07:07 AM IST

ByJignasa Sinha, Hemani Bhandari, New Delhi

Delhi hospital fire: Families struggle to come to terms with loss of loved ones

Tragic fire at a Delhi hospital claims lives of newborns, leaving families shattered. Six families lose babies, with heartbreaking stories of loss and grief.

Vinod Sharma (in white) mourns the death of his newborn outside the mortuary of GTB Hospital on Sunday. Sharma and his wife, Jyoti Devi, had lost two babies earlier. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on May 27, 2024 06:07 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari, Jignasa Sinha

Delhi hospital without licence, eligible doctors

A preliminary probe pointed to several mistakes, such as an illegal expansion of beds inside hospital, improper use of oxygen cylinders, and lack of adequate fire exits

People gather in front of the hospital in Vivek Vihar where six infants died after a fire broke out on Saturday night. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on May 27, 2024 06:20 AM IST

ByJignasa Sinha, Hemani Bhandari

Fire at east Delhi building, 3 killed

The victims’ families alleged that the building was constructed illegally with five floors having eight flats instead of four flats

The charred two-wheelers at the parking lot of the building where fire broke out in Krishna Nagar on Sunday. (Arvind Yadav/HT)

Delhi

Updated on May 27, 2024 06:18 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

6 newborn babies dead in fire at Delhi hospital

Six newborn babies killed, five wounded in a fire at a Delhi hospital due to safety violations. Owner arrested. Condolences and probes ordered. PM announces compensation.

The Baby Care New Born Hospital where the fire broke out on Saturday night at Vivek Vihar, in New Delhi. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

India News

Updated on May 27, 2024 06:44 AM IST

ByJignasa Sinha, Hemani Bhandari, New Delhi

3-yr-old girl kidnapped, killed in Kapashera, 1 arrested

Police and the family members suspected that the girl was raped before she was murdered, which will be ascertained after the autopsy

The girl’s mother said she was playing in courtyard of the residential complex, which has about 40 rooms. (HT photo)

Delhi

Updated on May 25, 2024 05:42 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari, New Delhi

Class 9 student detained for morphing classmates’ pictures into objectionable video

A complaint was filed by the school principal on May 3, following which an FIR was registered under Section 354 (molestation) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant sections of the IT Act

A 15-year-old Class 9 student of a private school in Vasant Kunj was apprehended for allegedly morphing photographs of 13 fellow students and a teacher into an objectionable video. (Representative photo)

Delhi

Updated on May 24, 2024 06:48 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

41-year-old held in 2004 abduction, murder case

The main accused was found selling “chhole bhature” at a stall in Mainpuri of Uttar Pradesh last Friday, following which police, posing as mango vendors, verified his identity and arrested him

The accused used an anaesthetic-filled spray to make the victim unconscious and then stabbed him with a knife. (Representative photo/Getty Images)

Delhi

Updated on May 22, 2024 05:42 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Man poses as traffic cop to steal luxury cars, held in Delhi

The thefts extended to luxury cars Toyota Camry and one of a BMW make, as the mastermind was in debt and wanted to settle his dues

Delhi

Updated on May 21, 2024 05:52 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

26-year-old lynched on suspicion of theft in Delhi, 3 held

A 26-year-old man was beaten to death in Delhi by a family over theft suspicion. Three arrested, including a minor. The victim had a criminal record.

Police identified the deceased as Karan Kumar, a resident of Shiv Vihar, who had 10 criminal cases of theft registered against him. (HT Photo)

Delhi

Updated on May 20, 2024 06:28 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Swati Maliwal assault case: Delhi Police collect exhibits from Kejriwal’s house

Delhi Police collected exhibits from CM Kejriwal’s residence where Swati Maliwal was allegedly assaulted by aide Bibhav Kumar. Kumar arrested, in custody.

Police leave CM Arvind Kejriwal’s house with exhibits including a DVR and CCTV footage on Sunday. (PTI)

Delhi

Updated on May 20, 2024 12:33 PM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Swati Maliwal recounts ‘brutal assault’; BJP agent: AAP

Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal accuse each other of assault at CM Kejriwal’s residence. AAP alleges BJP conspiracy, Maliwal claims truth will be revealed.

Swati Maliwal leaves Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Friday. (PTI)

India News

Updated on May 18, 2024 12:47 AM IST

ByAlok KN Mishra, Hemani Bhandari

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The flames at the textile hub were so fierce that it took the fire department around four days to douse it. Traders allege that the shops are still smouldering

While the process of law takes its course, families continue to suffer from the aftermath of the tragedy. HT spoke to the families of two victims and two survivors to take stock of their situation

Delhi Police forms teams to find woman who allegedly lured victim to Burger King where he was shot dead. Incident linked to gangster's revenge plot.

Doctors at the hospital said that their post-mortem examinations were conducted on Thursday to ascertain the cause of death but before their deaths, body temperature of most deceased had shot up over 105 degrees Celsius, which pointed to heat-related death

A relative, who did not wish to be named, said that the family was unaware of the woman’s presence in Joon’s life, but was informed by investigators that she had approached him on social media on June 11 and that they had met twice over the past 10 days

Three suspects – the shooters, and a woman dining with the victim who is suspected to have been part of the murder plot – have been identified in the case

Delhi residents, including migrant workers and ragpickers, struggle to sleep in the blazing heat

The incident came to light when Avneesh Kumar Tiwari, 26, a resident of Gurugram, reported the matter to the Vasant Kunj North police on Saturday

Massive fire at Marwari Katra market in Chandni Chowk gutted 50-60 shops, impacting 120 establishments. No casualties reported. Cause of fire under investigation.

Along with his wife and two kids – a two-year-old son and a five-year-old daughter, Shankar Bhawani took their first-ever trip to Vaishno Devi

Police said they have recovered fake medicines worth an estimated ₹3.5 crore from two wholesale vendors in the city

Deputy commissioner of police (Shahdara) Surendra Chaudhary confirmed that the report was received on May 31

Police said that the crackdown on minor drivers is part of a broader initiative to enhance road safety and reduce accidents involving “young and inexperienced drivers”

Delhi Fire Services received 183 fire-related calls in a day, stretching resources due to ongoing heatwave triggering electrical fires and blazes.

An officer said they are likely to question Khichi’s wife, but clarified that her role has not been found in the alleged crime so far.

Dr Khichi, during interrogation on Tuesday, admitted to multiple shortcomings at his three hospitals in Delhi-NCR.

“It was a horrific sight. But I went to the rear of the (Baby Care New Born hospital)building and saw nurses and staffers fleeing.”

Complaints comprise improper storage of oxygen cylinders, employment of unqualified doctors, leaks from unauthorised lab on premises & operating without licence

Regulatory failures and negligence highlighted in newborn care facilities. Police investigation ongoing in tragic incident.

Tragic fire at a Delhi hospital claims lives of newborns, leaving families shattered. Six families lose babies, with heartbreaking stories of loss and grief.

A preliminary probe pointed to several mistakes, such as an illegal expansion of beds inside hospital, improper use of oxygen cylinders, and lack of adequate fire exits

The victims’ families alleged that the building was constructed illegally with five floors having eight flats instead of four flats

Six newborn babies killed, five wounded in a fire at a Delhi hospital due to safety violations. Owner arrested. Condolences and probes ordered. PM announces compensation.

Police and the family members suspected that the girl was raped before she was murdered, which will be ascertained after the autopsy

A complaint was filed by the school principal on May 3, following which an FIR was registered under Section 354 (molestation) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant sections of the IT Act

The main accused was found selling “chhole bhature” at a stall in Mainpuri of Uttar Pradesh last Friday, following which police, posing as mango vendors, verified his identity and arrested him

The thefts extended to luxury cars Toyota Camry and one of a BMW make, as the mastermind was in debt and wanted to settle his dues

A 26-year-old man was beaten to death in Delhi by a family over theft suspicion. Three arrested, including a minor. The victim had a criminal record.

Delhi Police collected exhibits from CM Kejriwal’s residence where Swati Maliwal was allegedly assaulted by aide Bibhav Kumar. Kumar arrested, in custody.

Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal accuse each other of assault at CM Kejriwal’s residence. AAP alleges BJP conspiracy, Maliwal claims truth will be revealed.

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