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NEW DELHI: A four-year-old child sustained injuries after his fingers got trapped in an escalator at Mandi House Metro Station on Monday.According to police, the incident occurred when a woman was descending from the concourse level to the platform via Violet Line escalator number 4, accompanied by her nephew. During the descent, the child reportedly sat down on the moving escalator steps, following which his fingers got caught in the escalator step and skirt panel, causing injuries.Personnel from CISF and Delhi Police who were present at the station immediately rushed to assist. In coordination with the station controller, they arranged for urgent medical attention and ensured the child was shifted to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital by ambulance.DMRC officials said the child was attended to promptly and is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital. His parents have since reached the medical facility.In a statement, DMRC urged commuters to exercise caution while using escalators, especially when travelling with children. "We strongly advise passengers to hold handrails and ensure that children are supervised at all times to prevent such incidents," a senior official said.
New Delhi: A 20-year-old man from east Delhi's Shakarpur was allegedly lured by a woman he met on social media, then kidnapped and assaulted by her associates near a metro station. Delhi Police have arrested one person in connection with the case and are searching for others involved.According to police, the victim met the woman near Laxmi Nagar Metro Station on July 3. She took him to Indirapuram Mall and later returned with him to the metro station, where five men intercepted them, forcibly abducted the victim, and assaulted him at multiple locations, including a forested area.The victim's s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) A 23-year-old man has been arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) here for allegedly impersonating as a Delhi Police sub-inspector by using a forged identity card and fake appointment documents, an official said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Sahil Kumar, is a resident of Ladpur in Rajasthan's Alwar district and allegedly used the fake identity to target and befriend women victims, including Delhi Police personnel. "Kumar, who was wearing a T-shirt with a Delhi Police logo at the time of detention, was held on Monday by CISF personnel durin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) conducted a joint counter-terrorism mock exercise at Delhi Airport on Sunday. "A Joint Counter Terrorist Mock Exercise was conducted at #Delhi Airport. The exercise was aimed at bolstering threat response mechanisms, enhancing tactical preparedness and ensuring seamless coordination among all security and emergency response agencies" said CISF on X Also Read | AI Expansion in India: Tamil Nadu Government Launches Pilot Programme 'TN SPARK' To Teach AI, Robotics, Coding, and Digital Skills in Government School ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the family of a man who died after a building collapsed near Pul Mithai in North Delhi's Lohia Chowk area around the early hours of Friday. The deceased has been identified as Manoj Sharma, also known as Pappu, aged 45. He was an employee at shop number 7A, owned by Gulshan Mahajan, and had been working there for the past 30 years. Also Read | Tapi River Bridge in Gujarat's Kamrej Closed for Month As NHAI Begins Repairs After Gambhira Bridge Collapse Kills 18. The collapsed ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Praveer Ranjan, a 1993-batch IPS officer, on Tuesday took charge as the new director general of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at its headquarters here. He was handed over the ceremonial baton from retiring DG R S Bhatti, a senior officer said. Ranjan, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the AGMUT cadre, was earlier serving in the CISF as the Special DG of the airports sector. The Union government had appointed him as the new CISF chief on September 19. A postgraduate in history from Delhi University, Ranjan also holds an LLM degree from the Na ...Read More >
New Delhi: A second-year Delhi University student was the target of an acid attack near Lakshmibai College, in northwest Delhi's Ashok Vihar area, on Sunday. According to police, the incident took place around 10 am, not very far from the college campus. The accused, identified as her stalker Jitender, allegedly threw acid at the 20-year-old female student before fleeing the scene along with two associates. The woman took evasive action and managed to shield her face. However, she sustained burns on both hands. The student was rushed to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital for treatment. She is out ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Airport security and adminstration authorities are mulling integration of facial recognition technology and CCTV for staffers apart from deploying other technology tools for faster security checks and reducing queues at these facilities. These measures along with synchronising automatic number plate recognition and FASTag for vehicles was discussed during a "functional workshop of airport sector" organised by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in Delhi on June 27. Also Read | Aurangabad Shocker: Woman Kills Husband With Help of Lover in Bihar; Wife Arrested, ...Read More >
New Delhi: A 23-year-old man was arrested at Delhi's IGI Airport for impersonating a sub-inspector of Delhi Police, allegedly to deceive and befriend women, including staffers of the force. The accused, Sahil Kumar, was found in possession of forged police documents and fake identification.According to police, the incident unfolded on July 7 at around 3.30 pm, when the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) intercepted a suspicious individual during routine profiling operations at Terminal-3's departure forecourt. "The man, identified as Sahil Kumar, was wearing a white T-shirt with the Delh ...Read More >
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced an ex gratia of ₹5 lakh for the family of a man who died after a building collapsed near Pul Mithai in North Delhi's Lohia Chowk area around the early hours of Friday. The deceased has been identified as Manoj Sharma, also known as Pappu, aged 45. He was an employee at shop number 7A, owned by Gulshan Mahajan, and had been working there for the past 30 years. The collapsed building, located at Tokri Walan in Pul Mithai near Bara Hindu Rao, had three shops on the ground floor and godowns on the first floor. The shops were part of the Azad ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): A multi-agency mega mock exercise was conducted at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station in Delhi during the intervening night of June 27 and 28, from 01:05 AM to 04:25 AM, to assess the preparedness and coordinated response of various agencies in the event of a major contingency. The drill imitated multiple high-risk scenarios, including a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) attack, a terrorist strike, a hostage situation, and an IED blast. The primary objective of the drill was to evaluate the real-time coordination, crisis response, and operational r ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) A grand event is being planned by the Union Home Ministry on the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on October 31 in Ekta Nagar in Gujarat to highlight the spirit of harmony and patriotism while celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, an official said on Friday. The day underscores India's unity, integrity, and national solidarity, while paying tribute to Patel's pivotal role in uniting 562 princely states and laying the foundation of modern India. This year's celebrations will include a grand parade and cultural festival. During the Parade, ...Read More >
The second phase of voting is set to take place in Bihar on November 11 In a major attack on national capital, Delhi was rocked on November 10 after a high-intensity blast ripped through a car parked near the Red Fort area, causing multiple deaths and injuries. The blast has put several states and cities on alert, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Kerala, Haryana and Chandigarh. Union home minister Amit Shah said a thorough investigation will be carried out soon and all possibilitie ...Read More >
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) took a significant initiative by recently hosting a high-level workshop that brought together all the key players in civil aviation and VIP security to enhance safety and improve the passenger experience for everyone. The "Functional Workshop of Airport Sector," held at CISF's Airport Sector Headquarters on June 27, 2025, saw top CISF offic ...Read More >
Lucknow: Umar Ansari, the younger son of gangster-turned-politician late Mukhtar Ansari, was arrested by Ghazipur police from Darul Shafa area of Lucknow late Sunday night.The arrest was made following the registration of a criminal case against him for forgery in Ghazipur. He was taken into custody and transported to Ghazipur for further proceedings.Umar Ansari was booked for allegedly attempting to fraudulently reclaim a property that had been confiscated under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act. The property was earlier seized under Section 14(1) of the ...Read More >
A blast in a Hyundai i20 car at a Red Fort Metro Station traffic signal killed eight and injured several others. Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed the incident and stated that multiple probe agencies are investigating, with orders issued to examine all nearby CCTV cameras to explore all possibilities. Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed that the blast near Gate 1 of Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi occured in a Hyundai i20 car which was moving slowly at the Subhash Marg traffic signal. ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay salaries to in-service doctors studying in their institutions.The appeals were moved based on a GO dated ...Read More >
In Delhi, Sachin Chaudhary lost control of his car. The car tumbled from the Mukarba Chowk flyover. It landed on railway tracks near Haiderpur Metro Station. Sachin sustained minor injuries. Police cleared the track quickly. Train movement was not affected. A blue motorcycle was also found nearby. Police are investigating both incidents separately. Further investigation is underway. New Delhi, A man on Sunday morning lost control of his car, which tumbled over from the Mukarba Chowk flyover and ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) achieved a breakthrough of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) at the Tughlakabad Railway Colony Underground Metro Station site, an official said on Saturday. This milestone was achieved as part of work on the Golden Line (Tughlakabad-Aerocity corridor) under Phase-IV of the Delhi Metro network. The breakthrough was achieved in the presence of Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh who lauded the engineering precision. He said that such breakthroughs reaffirm the Central government's commitment to modern, sustainabl ...Read More >
New Delhi: A massive car explosion occurred near Red Fort Metro Station Gate No. 1, close to Gaurishankar Temple in Old Delhi, sending shockwaves across the national capital. The blast happened in a slow-moving Hyundai i20, causing nearby vehicles to catch fire and triggering panic among residents and commuters. Firefighters and police quickly arrived, cordoning off the area and putting out fires. The Delhi NCR has been placed on high alert, and authorities are reviewing CCTV footage while urging citizens to avoid the Red Fort vicinity. 2000 Red Fort Terrorist Attack (December 22, 2000): Two ...Read More >
Independence Day 2025: Commuters are advised to plan their journeys, especially during peak hours. New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Railway Corporation (DMRC) has intensified security checks ahead of the 79th Independence Day celebrations in the national capital. It has advised commuters to plan their journeys accordingly, especially during peak hours, as they may witness longer queues during the screening process. The security checks, led by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), will be tig ...Read More >
New Delhi, November 10: In a major development in the investigations into the Red Fort blast in Delhi, it has been revealed that the Hyundai i20 car that exploded was sold to a Pulwama resident living in Faridabad allegedly on fake documents. Authorities are now probing the ownership trail of the Hyundai i20 car that is believed to be the source of the explosion. According to a report by India Today, the vehicle was initially registered in Haryana under the name Nadeem and was later sold to a man from Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama identified as Tariq. There are also reports that the car was pur ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 8 (ANI): Police on Tuesday conducted searches at premises of the Hyderabad City Civil Court following an emailed bomb threat. According to a police official, "The city civil court received a bomb threat mail today in the early morning hours at 3:15 am. The officials saw it at 11 am and informed us. The bomb squad and other officials are conducting a thorough search of the court premises. So far, nothing has been found. We will provide further details later." Also Read | Himachal Pradesh Rain Fury: Meteorological Department Warns of Flash Flood in 7 Distric ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 8 (ANI): Police on Tuesday conducted searches at premises of the Hyderabad City Civil Court following an emailed bomb threat. According to a police official, 'The city civil court received a bomb threat mail today in the early morning hours at 3:15 am. The officials saw it at 11 am and informed us. The bomb squad and other officials are conducting a thorough search of the court premises. So far, nothing has been found. We will provide further details later.' On Sunday, Raja Bhoj International Airport, located in Madhya Pradesh's capital, Bhopal, received a ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 27 (ANI): Surat is set to witness a major boost in growth and connectivity with the upcoming Bullet Train station. The station has been thoughtfully designed with a strong focus on passenger comfort and convenience. Soothing interiors, natural lighting through skylights, and well-ventilated platforms will ensure a calm and pleasant travel experience.The station is equipped with modern passenger amenities like a waiting lounge, nursery, restrooms, retail outlets, etc. To ensure a smooth and accessible movement across different levels for everyone, multiple lif ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) A Delhi court on Monday sent Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Shabir Ahmed Lone to five days' police custody in connection with the Metro poster case. The Patiala House Court allowed the plea of the Delhi Police Special Cell, which had sought five days' custody of Lone to further interrogate him and unravel the larger conspiracy behind the recently busted terror module. Lone was produced before the court earlier in the day amid tight security. During the hearing, the Special Cell submitted that custodial interrogation of the accused was crucial to identif ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) The government has notified a new framework for the edible oil industry, imposing stricter registration and reporting requirements on producers to enhance transparency and oversight, according to an official release. The 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, notified on August 1 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, amends the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2011, under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Under the new framework, producers will ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Praveer Ranjan assumed charge as Director General of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Tuesday, an official said. In his address, the new DG underlined his commitment "to prepare the force for future challenges through modernisation in operations, welfare with compassion and transparency in administration". During an in-house ceremony at CISF lawns, he was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at CISF Headquarters, and later the DG interacted with senior officers of the force, the official said in a statement. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Senior IPS official Praveer Ranjan on Tuesday assumed charge as director-general of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). He aims to "prepare the force for future challenges through modernisation in operations, welfare with compassion and transparency in administration."The 1993 batch IPS official from AGMUT Cadre, Ranjan has been on central deputation since last April and was CISF's special DG heading its sensitive airport security sector. In a career spanning 32 years, he has hel ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade near Kevadia in Gujarat on October 31 to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of the country. Built around the theme of 'Unity in Diversity', the event will be held at Ekta Nagar, nestled between the Satpura and Vindhyachal mountain ranges in Gujarat where Sardar Patel's Statue of Unity was inaugurated in 2018, Border Security Force Director Gen ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Parents and friends of a Class 10 student who ended his life over alleged mental harassment by some teachers staged a protest outside the St Columba's school on Thursday, demanding strict action against the accused teachers and accountability from the private school. There was no immediate reaction from the school administration to the allegations. The victim student's aunt claimed the family had been unaware of the extent of his suffering. "He was depressed for so long. He kept complaining, but we stayed quiet because he was in Class 10. He even told his school coun ...Read More >