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Beer and booze on camelback: Delhi Police crack desert-style smuggling racket

In South Delhi, an unusual smuggling operation was busted where a gang of five men used camels to transport illicit liquor from Faridabad. They navigated through jungles to avoid police, but an informer led to their arrest near the Surajkund border. Authorities seized a large quantity of liquor and the camels were handed over to animal welfare agencies.

13 Sep 2025 6:41 am
Noida traffic relief: Gaur Chowk underpass slab to open soon; full project completion in 6 months

Commuters in Greater Noida West will soon experience eased traffic at Gaur Chowk as the under-construction underpass nears completion. The slab will open for vehicular movement, allowing straight paths for major routes, while the underpass project, expected to be completed in six months, aims to significantly reduce congestion in the area.

12 Sep 2025 3:16 pm
PM Narendra Modi to visit 5 states from Sept 13-15; will inaugurate projects worth Rs 71,850 crore, flag off 3 express trains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a multi-state tour from September 13-15, visiting Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar. He will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth 71,850 crore across these states, focusing on infrastructure, connectivity, energy, and agriculture.

12 Sep 2025 2:56 pm
Bombay HC receives bomb threat email; hearings suspended, building evacuated

Bombay High Court faced a bomb threat via email, leading to immediate evacuation. Hearings were suspended as police and bomb squads searched the complex. Delhi High Court also received a similar threat earlier that day. Authorities are conducting thorough searches at both locations. Recent threats targeted various Mumbai establishments. Officials assured the public that there is no need to panic.

12 Sep 2025 2:26 pm
Delhi HC protects Abhishek Bachchan's personality rights; bars websites from illegally using name, images

Abhishek Bachchan secures a win in Delhi High Court. The court safeguards his personality rights. Online platforms are now restricted from using his name and images illegally. This prevents unauthorized commercial exploitation. The court order addresses misuse, including AI-generated content. It protects Bachchan's reputation and dignity. The decision acknowledges the importance of personality rights.

12 Sep 2025 1:42 pm
Delhi horror: 15-year-old girl attacked with blade by teens in Rohini; gets 20 stitches

In Rohini's Sector 20, a 15-year-old girl was brutally attacked near her school by a group of teenagers, resulting in 20 stitches. The assault, captured on video, involved girls from another school seeking revenge for a prior altercation.

12 Sep 2025 12:47 pm
'3 IEDs planted': Delhi HC receives bomb threat, email warns of blast after Friday prayers; cops say scare looks hoax

The Delhi High Court faced a security scare on Friday following an email threat of a bomb blast in a judge's chamber after Islamic prayers. Authorities promptly evacuated the premises and deployed bomb detection squads. The email, purportedly from 'Kanimozhi Thevidiya,' mentioned a conspiracy involving individuals, ISI, and a plan to recreate the 1998 blasts.

12 Sep 2025 12:24 pm
Old vehicles face fresh heat: Govt mulls steep fitness test fee hike; Rs 25k for ageing trucks, Rs 2k for cars

The Indian government is considering a significant increase in fitness test fees for older vehicles, potentially impacting owners of cars over 20 years old and commercial vehicles exceeding 15 years. The proposed hike aims to discourage the use of older, potentially polluting vehicles.

12 Sep 2025 10:13 am
Civil Lines rape case: Delhi court grants bail to actor Ashish Kapoor; 'lapses' in probe flagged

Delhi's Tis Hazari Court granted bail to TV actor Ashish Kapoor, arrested in connection with an alleged rape case in Pune. The court considered CCTV footage, Kapoor's cooperation, and his permanent residency in Delhi while granting bail. Advocates argued the complainant was intoxicated and had a history of filing complaints, while co-accused individuals had already received bail.

12 Sep 2025 8:27 am
Delhi govt may lower beer-drinking age from 25 to 21

The Delhi government is contemplating lowering the legal drinking age for beer to 21, aligning with neighboring states like Noida and Gurgaon. This proposal, part of an excise policy review, aims to curb black market sales and boost state revenue.

12 Sep 2025 7:04 am
Delhi weather: Warm temperatures, no rain expected today; AQI remains moderate

New Delhi experiences a sunny September 12, 2025, with temperatures reaching 36.1C. While pleasant, yesterday's air quality registered moderate (AQI 92), advising caution in traffic areas. The week ahead forecasts similar warm, clear conditions, with a slight rain chance later. Residents should stay hydrated and consider masks for commutes, enjoying early mornings outdoors before winter smog sets in.

12 Sep 2025 6:11 am