Delhi / The Times of India
Delhi choked under a toxic smog, with the AQI hitting 399, classifying it as 'very poor'. Several areas recorded 'severe' pollution levels, impacting visibility and health. The Delhi High Court ordered a halt to outdoor sports for students during peak pollution months, while the Supreme Court directed financial aid for construction workers affected by curbs. GRAP-III measures are in effect.
Amit Katyal, once an ally of former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, finds himself in legal trouble again as the ED apprehends him for alleged fraud in a housing project targeting homebuyers in Gurgaon.
Al-Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui has been remanded to 13 days of ED custody as part of a money laundering probe. Investigators are examining his Pakistan visit and alleged diversion of Rs 415 crore through shell entities. The investigation intensified after a university doctor was linked to the Red Fort blast.
Enforcement Directorate is investigating Al-Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui's visit to Pakistan as part of a probe into alleged money laundering of Rs 415 crore. Siddiqui, sent to ED custody, is considered a flight risk. The ED searched 25 premises linked to the Al-Falah group.
Investigators are focusing on where Dr. Umar Un Nabi assembled the IED used in the Red Fort suicide bombing, with a parking area near Sunehri Masjid being a strong possibility based on CCTV footage. The method of detonation and any handler communication are still under investigation, with analysis of digital records underway.
Investigators are probing three key mysteries surrounding the Nov 10 suicide bombing near Red Fort: the assembly location of the IED, the detonation method, and contact with the bomber's handler. Evidence suggests the device may have been finalized at a parking lot near Sunehri Masjid. Analysis of recovered materials also reveals plans for drone and rocket attacks.
Delhi residents are facing a severe shortage of air purifiers as the city grapples with alarming AQI levels. Stores across major areas have sold out, with dwindling stock even on e-commerce platforms.
A four-month-old boy was rescued from a female kidnapper who works at an IVF center in Ghaziabad. The accused allegedly took the infant from a footpath near Old Delhi Railway Station, driven by a desire for a son. Police traced the suspect to Loni, UP, and apprehended her with the baby.
In a recent court session, Tihar jail officials reassured the Delhi judge that Chaitanyananda Saraswati, the controversial figure facing sexual harassment allegations, remains secure despite his assertions of receiving life threats. The court noted his prior position as chairman of an institute and the officials commitment to his safety during transport and confinement.
A Delhi court denied bail to a man accused of abetting his wife's suicide, citing grave allegations and a suicide note indicating his conduct drove her to it. The investigation is in its nascent stage, with the court concerned about witness intimidation and evidence tampering. The deceased's diary also detailed torture and a previous suicide attempt.

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