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At least three schools in Delhi received bomb threats through e-mail on Thursday morning, prompting swift evacuation and search operations by emergency agencies, an official of the Delhi Fire Services said. "We received information about bomb threat e-mails sent to three schools: CRPF Public School and St Thomas School in Dwarka, and DAV Centenary Public School in Paschim Enclave. Fire tenders and rescue teams were immediately rushed to the locations as a precautionary measure," the DFS officer said. Police teams, bomb disposal squads, dog squads and local administration officials were deployed at the schools soon after the alerts were received, officials said. As a precautionary measure, school authorities evacuated students and staff from the premises while search operations were carried out. No suspicious object was found during preliminary searches, officials said, adding that detailed sanitisation checks were being conducted across the campuses. Police said the cyber teams hav

With PM Modi scheduled to inaugurate the summit, heavy VIP movement is expected throughout the day. Commuters have been advised to brace for congestion and possible delays

Delhi Police has registered a case against instant delivery app, Blinkit, for allegedly selling illegal knives, an official said on Wednesday. Police recovered 50 knives that were available for sale on the platform that violated government notifications regulating blade size and specifications. Objects up to a maximum blade length of 7.62 cm and a width of 1.72 cm are allowed as per the rules; anything more than that is illegal. No immediate reaction was available from Blinkit on the matter. A case was registered on February 14 under relevant sections of the Arms Act after police found that certain knives were being sold through an online platform that violated prescribed specifications. During scrutiny of online platforms, police found that a 'Stanley knife' could be ordered through the delivery app. As part of the verification process, the police placed an order and examined the knife after delivery. The knife was found to be manually foldable and exceeded the permissible ...

A day after an AI startup reported theft at the India AI Impact Summit, its wearable devices were recovered, with the founder crediting Delhi police for quick action after day one chaos

Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place from 4 pm to 10 pm across key central Delhi roads due to VVIP movement for the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam

Delhi Police has identified a person involved in theft of devices at India AI Impact Summit that took place after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the expo, a senior official said on Tuesday. Homegrown wearables startup NeoSapien Co-founder and CEO Dhananjay Yadav had complained about theft of his devices that he left at his booth allegedly under instruction of security personnel. Yadav said that the theft of his products was "difficult and painful," noting it occurred during a security shutdown for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. Manish Kumar Agrawal, Special Commissioner of Police (Intelligence Division) said the local police are investigating and there are CCTV cameras in place. "There was a time when the gentleman left the items unattended, this was despite the fact that a locker was provided. It was expected that the exhibitor would put the items in the locker. "But nevertheless for whatever reasons he left (it) unattended, but we have proof, the local police ha

The Delhi Police on Monday celebrated its 79th Raising Day with Union home minister Amit Shah attending the occasion as the chief guest and reviewing a ceremonial parade. The Delhi Police's best marching contingent, SWAT team, dog squad, band team, motorcycle riders, PCR units and several other specialised formations showcased a coordinated march past. Welcoming the chief guest, Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha said the force remains prepared to tackle any situation in the national capital. Addressing the gathering, the police chief said the priorities of the force include building a "drug-free India", eliminating cyberterrorism and dismantling organised crime networks. He said nine gangsters had been killed in encounters in 2025 and that the Special Cell, with the support of central agencies, is monitoring 32 gangsters who have fled abroad. Senior officers and personnel were present on the occasion.

AI Impact Summit begins at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi amid heightened security. Traffic curbs and route diversions are in place as CBSE board exams begin alongside the summit

The Delhi Traffic Police has launched a dedicated 'Digital Lok Adalat' application aimed at ensuring faster and more convenient settlement of traffic challans, an official said on Saturday. The system has been developed in coordination with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) and the National Informatics Centre (NIC) as part of a technology-driven push to streamline traffic enforcement-related services and reduce delays faced by citizens, the official said.s According to Delhi Traffic Police, under the existing mechanism, citizens often faced considerable delays in the updation of notices and challans settled during Lok Adalat proceedings. The Digital Lok Adalat system has been introduced as a technological intervention to address these issues by enabling faster disposal and real-time status updates. The newly launched portal provides unified access to traffic challan data and ensures real-time updation of disposed challans. Vehicle owners will also receive SMS ...

The Delhi Police's Special Cell has issued a notice to Penguin Random House India seeking clarifications over the circulation of the unpublished book of former Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on social media, an official said on Wednesday. The notice was served as competing claims over the status of the book and the alleged circulation of unauthorised versions intensified, drawing the publisher, the former Army chief and senior political figures into a widening public dispute. According to police, the Special Cell has formally approached the publishing house through the notice, posing multiple queries and seeking detailed responses. "Delhi Police Special Cell has issued a notice to Penguin India. Through the notice, several questions have been asked, and responses have been sought," a senior police officer said. The move comes in the wake of reports that the manuscript of Naravane's memoir, titled 'Four Stars of Destiny', may have been illegally circulated in digital and .

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR over the circulation of an unpublished book of former Chief of Army Staff Gen M M Naravane on social media, an official statement said Monday. "The Delhi Police has taken cognisance of information circulating on social media platforms and online news forums claiming that a pre-print copy of a book titled 'Four Stars of Destiny' is being circulated without mandatory clearance from competent authorities," the statement said. According to the police statement, it was also reported that the necessary clearance for publication of this book is yet to be received from the relevant authorities. "Upon verification, it was found that a PDF copy of a type-set book with the same title and apparently prepared by M/s Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd is available on certain websites and, also, some online marketing platforms have displayed the finished book cover as if it is available for purchase," it read. The police said a case has been registered with

At least 10 schools in the national capital received bomb threat emails on Monday, triggering massive security movement, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said. According to the DFS, emergency calls were received from multiple educational institutions across different parts of the city in the morning hours, following which fire tenders and bomb disposal teams were rushed to the locations. "A total of 10 schools received bomb threats today. Fire service teams immediately reached the premises. Checking is underway," a DFS official said. The schools were evacuated as a precautionary measure. Bomb detection and disposal squads, along with dog squads, are carrying out extensive searches.

Delhi Police PRO Sanjay Tyagi said there has been no increase in missing-person reports in the city, adding that January 2026 saw fewer such cases than in the same period last year

DSSSB is set to release admit cards for the Primary Assistant Teacher (PRT) exam. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the website by filling in their application number and date of birth

The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested Javad Ahmad Siddiqui, chairman of the Al Falah University, following two FIRs registered on a complaint by the University Grants Commission (UGC) after the Delhi Blast, an official said. The action came after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had initiated proceedings in the matter. The Crime Branch registered the cases over alleged irregularities and forgery related to the functioning of the private university after the blast near the Red Fort. Siddiqui was produced before a local court, which granted four days of police custody for further questioning, the officer added. Further details awaited.

Security has been stepped up around Banga Bhawan in New Delhi after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confronted police personnel deployed outside the building and alleged harassment of families affected by the SIR of electoral rolls in her state. Addressing reporters, she claimed that people from West Bengal who were staying at Banga Bhawan were being "threatened" and questioned the heavy police deployment. She added, however, that she doesn't blame police, but "those who are on the top". Banerjee, who arrived in Delhi on Sunday, reached the West Bengal government's guest house here, ahead of her scheduled meeting with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the eastern state. She was seen directly confronting the security personnel outside the building, asserting that she was in the national capital for justice to the families that suffered during SIR, and not for an agitation. "People from Bengal are being threatened i

Traffic restrictions will be in force at several locations in New Delhi on Wednesday in connection with rehearsals for the Beating Retreat ceremony at and around Vijay Chowk, the Delhi Traffic Police said. According to the advisory, the restrictions will be enforced from 4 pm to 6 pm on January 28. Vijay Chowk will remain closed for general traffic during the period. No traffic will be allowed on Raisina Road from the Krishi Bhawan roundabout towards Vijay Chowk. All movement beyond the Dara Shikoh Road roundabout, Krishna Menon Marg roundabout and Sunehri Masjid roundabout towards Vijay Chowk will also be restricted. Kartavya Path between Vijay Chowk and Rafi Marg up to Kartavya Path Crossing will remain closed. Commuters have been advised to take alternate routes, including Ring Road, Ridge Road, Aurobindo Marg, Madarsa T-Point, Safdarjung Road via Kamal Ataturk Marg, Rani Jhansi Road and Minto Road. The traffic police urged motorists to plan their journeys, avoid the affected

Name, parentage or address of a survivor of sexual assault should not be disclosed in any document or report filed in courts, the Delhi High Court has directed the city police. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma called upon the commissioner of Delhi Police to give appropriate instructions to all SHOs and investigating officers to strictly comply with law against the disclosure of identity of survivors of sexual offences. The court passed the direction while rejecting the bail plea of an accused in a POCSO case. It "noted with concern" that the name of the prosecutrix was mentioned in the status report filed by the investigating officer in the present case. "The DCP of the concerned area (having jurisdiction over Moti Nagar police station) is directed to sensitise all SHOs under his jurisdiction to strictly ensure that the name, parentage or address of a victim of sexual assault is not disclosed in any status report or document filed before the courts," ordered the court on January 14. "T

The Delhi Police is on high alert with over 30,000 personnel deputed citywide in a multi-layered security net for the Republic Day celebrations, officials said. Around 10,000 police personnel are stationed in the New Delhi district alone, which contains the ceremonial parade route and high-security zones, they say. Additional Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Devesh Kumar Mahala said, "For the safety and security of Republic Day celebrations, approximately 10,000 police personnel are deployed in the New Delhi area. Pickets, barricades and all standard operating procedures are in place." Deployment plans, point-wise briefings and contingency measures have been explained to all personnel, and rehearsals have been conducted, he said. More than 3,000 CCTV cameras equipped with advanced video analytics and Facial Recognition System (FRS) are installed across the New Delhi area, including along the parade route and nearby locations, he said. Live feeds from these cameras are monitored

The Delhi Police has put in place elaborate multi-layered security arrangements for the Republic Day celebrations, deploying around 10,000 police personnel in the New Delhi area and rolling out advanced surveillance tools, including AI-enabled smart glasses and thousands of CCTV cameras, officials said on Sunday. "Stringent security protocols have been enforced to ensure the safety of participants and spectators during the national event," Additional Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Devesh Kumar Mahala said. "For the safety and security, approximately 10,000 police personnel have been deployed. Pickets, barricades and other standard operating procedures are in place. Deployment plans, point-wise briefings and contingency measures have been explained to all staff, and rehearsals have been conducted," Mahala said. As part of the enhanced surveillance grid, over 3,000 CCTV cameras equipped with video analytics and Facial Recognition System (FRS) have been installed across the New Del