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Delhi Police banks on ‘Youth Club’ initiative to keep minors off crime
Published on Jul 09, 2024 04:09 PM IST
The initiative was started across multiple police stations in the Capital in May, aiming to engage delinquents in constructive activities and curb their involvement with unsocial elements.
![A Youth Club session underway at Seemapuri. (HT) A Youth Club session underway at Seemapuri. (HT)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/09/550x309/A-Youth-Club-session-underway-at-Seemapuri---HT-_1720521517330.jpeg)
Light rainfall in parts of Delhi; AQI remains ‘satisfactory’
Delhi is likely to see overcast skies during the remainder of the day with humidity remaining high, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said
![The IMD also has a yellow alert for light to moderate showers on July 12 and 13. (HT file photo) The IMD also has a yellow alert for light to moderate showers on July 12 and 13. (HT file photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/09/150x84/The-IMD-also-has-a-yellow-alert-for-light-to-moder_1720501591725.jpg)
Published on Jul 09, 2024 10:37 AM IST
Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 27.84 °C, check weather forecast for July 9, 2024
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on July 9, 2024 here.
![Delhi weather update on July 09, 2024 Delhi weather update on July 09, 2024](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/29/148x111/heatwave_1682126178495_1717001728091_1717001745747.jpg)
Published on Jul 09, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Hospital tried to sell infant boy after swapping with girl; 4 held
Among those arrested are two “agents” who were allegedly involved in arranging patients for an illegal hospital busted by police in south Delhi’s Greater Kailash in November 2023 where dozens of patients allegedly died of medical negligence after surgeries were performed by unqualified personnel
![The staff reportedly swapped the newborn boy for a girl child that had been “abandoned” at the nursing home two weeks prior. (Representative photo) The staff reportedly swapped the newborn boy for a girl child that had been “abandoned” at the nursing home two weeks prior. (Representative photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/The-staff-reportedly-swapped-the-newborn-boy-for-a_1720458927396.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:46 PM IST
Hemani Bhandari, New Delhi
Recreational trades brought under MCD regulations in Delhi
Delhi LG VK Saxena on Monday launched a “public amusement portal” at NDMC Convention Centre that will streamline and facilitate the licensing
![Delhi LG VK Saxena, Sanjay Arora (Commissioner of Delhi Police), Naresh Kumar (Delhi chief secretary), and Ashwani Kumar (MCD commissioner) at the launch of the public amusement portal at NDMC Convention Centre in New Delhi on Monday. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo) Delhi LG VK Saxena, Sanjay Arora (Commissioner of Delhi Police), Naresh Kumar (Delhi chief secretary), and Ashwani Kumar (MCD commissioner) at the launch of the public amusement portal at NDMC Convention Centre in New Delhi on Monday. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/Delhi-LG-VK-Saxena--Sanjay-Arora--Commissioner-of-_1720458687330.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:42 PM IST
Dengue in Delhi: Health minister directs officials to intensify anti-larval activities
This was the second meeting held within a week, with the last meeting held on Saturday, given that Delhi has logged 246 cases of dengue in the first half of the year, which is over twice last year’s count
![Fogging will be intensified in Delhi. (HT Archive) Fogging will be intensified in Delhi. (HT Archive)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/Fogging-will-be-intensified-in-Delhi---HT-Archive-_1720458687539.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:42 PM IST
Delhi Metro could run flexible coach system in Phase 4
The first Phase 4 Metro station — the Krishna Park Extension Metro station — will likely be operational in August, DMRC said
![The under-construction 65.2km Phase 4 will comprise 45 stations in three corridors. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) The under-construction 65.2km Phase 4 will comprise 45 stations in three corridors. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/The-under-construction-65-2km-Phase-4-will-compris_1720458628869.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:41 PM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Man, two cousins held for murdering borrower
Police said the trio invited the victim, Gaurav Thakur, to the parking lot, drank liquor with him and shot him in the neck with two countrymade guns they procured for the purpose
![Police solved the blind murder case through technical analysis and intelligence network. (Getty Images) Police solved the blind murder case through technical analysis and intelligence network. (Getty Images)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/Police-solved-the-blind-murder-case-through-techni_1720458628631.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:41 PM IST
Forest team at Delhi zoo to assess health of African elephant
The development comes after zoo officials said that the elephant has come into “musth” —a state of aggression, and sought help to tranquillise it
![(HT Photo) (HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/-HT-Photo-_1720458627913.jpeg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:41 PM IST
Delhi Police opposes Bibhav Kumar’s bail plea in HC; verdict reserved
Senior advocate Sanjay Jain, representing Delhi Police, asserted that police complied with all parameters of arrest while arresting Kumar. These include supply of arrest memo, grounds of arrest and informing about the same to Kumar’s wife
![Bibhav Kumar on May 20, following his arrest. (File photo) Bibhav Kumar on May 20, following his arrest. (File photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/Bibhav-Kumar-on-May-20--following-his-arrest---Fil_1720458627616.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:41 PM IST
Delhi clocks 246 dengue cases, double last year’s halfway count
In the preceding years, Delhi clocked 143 cases in the first six months of 2022, 36 cases in 2021 and 20 cases in 2020
![Aedes aegypti can spread dengue fever, chikungunya and yellow fever. (Representative photo) Aedes aegypti can spread dengue fever, chikungunya and yellow fever. (Representative photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/Aedes-aegypti-can-spread-dengue-fever--chikungunya_1720458567429.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:40 PM IST
HC issues notice in response to Kejriwal’s plea for more meetings with lawyers
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal moved the high court against a city court’s April 10 and July 1 orders rejecting his plea for additional meetings with his lawyers
![Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal being produced in a Delhi court. (PTI/File) Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal being produced in a Delhi court. (PTI/File)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/Delhi-chief-minister-Arvind-Kejriwal-being-produce_1720421599961.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 12:24 PM IST
Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 25.85 °C, check weather forecast for July 8, 2024
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on July 8, 2024 here.
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Published on Jul 08, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Delhiwale: To Mirza with mangoes
Ghalib's love for mangoes revealed in stories from his life, emphasizing his passion for the fruit. A must-read for all mango enthusiasts!
![The library of Ghalib Academy, next to the poet’s mazar in central Delhi. (HT Photo) The library of Ghalib Academy, next to the poet’s mazar in central Delhi. (HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/The-library-of-Ghalib-Academy--next-to-the-poet-s-_1720373830636.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Delhi civic body begins overhaul of Ambedkar Stadium
The civic body will revamp the stadium so that it can host international matches once again, officials said.
![Officials aware of the matter said the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 crore project will be undertaken in several phases — in the first phase, the civic body will concentrate on the facade, the spectator stands, and public amenities, with work expected to be completed by December. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo) Officials aware of the matter said the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 crore project will be undertaken in several phases — in the first phase, the civic body will concentrate on the facade, the spectator stands, and public amenities, with work expected to be completed by December. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/Officials-aware-of-the-matter-said-the-Rs-5-crore-_1720373530978.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 12:19 AM IST
Yamuna ammonia level spikes as water flows in from upstream states, Delhi blames Haryana
Officials said that initial monsoon spells carry the industrial waste accumulated in the drains of Haryana. Ammonia levels between 2 and 3 parts per million (ppm) were observed over the past three to four days, they said
![A view of the Yamuna in Delhi-NCR. (Sunil Ghosh/HT) A view of the Yamuna in Delhi-NCR. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/A-view-of-the-Yamuna-in-Delhi-NCR---Sunil-Ghosh-HT_1720372270296.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 10:41 PM IST
Keep mass teacher transfer orders in abeyance, look at it sympathetically: LG
Delhi education minister Atishi has been ordering the education department to halt the mass transfers of over 5,000 teachers under the new policy, which mandates transfers of teachers who have completed 10 years at the same school
![The lieutenant governor met with a delegation of teachers on Sunday. The lieutenant governor met with a delegation of teachers on Sunday.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/The-lieutenant-governor-met-with-a-delegation-of-t_1720372211837.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 10:40 PM IST
Portion of Ashoka Road in Delhi caves in, repairs underway: PWD
The damaged area, located towards the roundabout close to the Le Meridian hotel, falls under the jurisdiction of New Delhi Municipal Council
![The sinkhole on Ashoka Road on Sunday. (PTI) The sinkhole on Ashoka Road on Sunday. (PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/The-sinkhole-on-Ashoka-Road-on-Sunday---PTI-_1720373410810.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:00 AM IST
35-year-old held for duping Delhi resident on pretext of cheaper e-bikes
The complainant paid ₹2 lakh as a booking amount for eight bikes, at ₹25,000 per bike, and paid GST as well, taking the total to ₹2.63 lakh
![Police are scanning bank accounts of the accused to ascertain the scale of the scam. (Representative photo) Police are scanning bank accounts of the accused to ascertain the scale of the scam. (Representative photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/Police-are-scanning-bank-accounts-of-the-accused-t_1720372210606.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 10:40 PM IST
Bailable warrant against filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi in cheque dishonour case
The case was filed by businessman Jhoolan Prasad over a financial transaction for the film Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh
![Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi is known for hits such as “Andaz Apna Apna,” “Damini,” and “Ghayal.” (HT Archive) Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi is known for hits such as “Andaz Apna Apna,” “Damini,” and “Ghayal.” (HT Archive)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/Filmmaker-Rajkumar-Santoshi-is-known-for-hits-such_1720372210259_1720372967956.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 10:53 PM IST
Deepankar Malviya, New Delhi
Delhi breathes easy: AQI drops to 56 as blue skies dominate
Although some isolated locations received a drizzle till 8.30am on Sunday, no rain was recorded between 8.30am and 5.30pm
![However, predictions by the Centre’s Early Warning System (EWS) said Delhi’s air was unlikely to touch the “good” category in the coming days. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) However, predictions by the Centre’s Early Warning System (EWS) said Delhi’s air was unlikely to touch the “good” category in the coming days. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/However--predictions-by-the-Centre-s-Early-Warning_1720372210798.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 04:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
ASI to add height barriers to Monkey Bridge, cops claim plan not discussed
The bridge was damaged around two years ago when truck with a container larger than the permissible heighttried to use the route
![The Monkey Bridge, also known as the Hanuman Setu, sees heavy traffic from the Kashmere Gate interstate bus terminal due to traffic flow from northeast Delhi converging into the Ring Road. (HT Archive) The Monkey Bridge, also known as the Hanuman Setu, sees heavy traffic from the Kashmere Gate interstate bus terminal due to traffic flow from northeast Delhi converging into the Ring Road. (HT Archive)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/The-Monkey-Bridge--also-known-as-the-Hanuman-Setu-_1720372150264.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 10:39 PM IST
Man stabs wife, dies by suicide in north Delhi
Police said that their control room received a call at 4.30pm in which the caller said that a man has killed himself after stabbing his wife
![Police said that preliminary inquiry revealed that the man was unemployed and his wife was a homemaker. (Representational image) Police said that preliminary inquiry revealed that the man was unemployed and his wife was a homemaker. (Representational image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/Police-said-that-preliminary-inquiry-revealed-that_1720368489714.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 09:38 PM IST
African tusker in ‘musth’, Delhi zoo seeks help to sedate it
The animal has also been kept chained for large periods since the incident took place in September last year, not allowing it to roam freely
![The decision to chain the elephant has drawn criticism from international organisations. (HT Photo) The decision to chain the elephant has drawn criticism from international organisations. (HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/The-decision-to-chain-the-elephant-has-drawn-criti_1720368070358.jpeg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:31 PM IST
Calls for ‘double engine govt’ at Delhi BJP meet
Union minister Piyush Goyal was the chief speaker of the day-long special state executive meeting, which was chaired by Delhi BJP president Virender Sachdeva
![BJP leaders at the executive meeting on Sunday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo) BJP leaders at the executive meeting on Sunday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/BJP-leaders-at-the-executive-meeting-on-Sunday---A_1720373531257.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 12:26 AM IST
Bharadwaj raps LG for ‘political probe’ into graft allegations against former Delhi minister
LG secretariat officials said the allegations against Jain emerged on a complaint by an employee of BEL in September 2019, wherein the complainant alleged that the BEL paid Jain ₹7 crore through its vendors
![Saurabh Bharadwaj has claimed the LG wants to malign the image of the Delhi government. (HT Archive) Saurabh Bharadwaj has claimed the LG wants to malign the image of the Delhi government. (HT Archive)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/Saurabh-Bharadwaj-has-claimed-the-LG-wants-to-mali_1720371370467.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 10:26 PM IST
Climate-proofing cities: Will Mumbai pilot offer lessons?
Although delayed, actions to minimise the impact of an expected climate upheaval have been initiated across our country
![Heavy rainfall waterlogged parts of the national capital last month. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo) Heavy rainfall waterlogged parts of the national capital last month. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/Heavy-rainfall-waterlogged-parts-of-the-national-c_1720367709801.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:25 PM IST
Delhi court issues bailable warrant against Rajkumar Santoshi in cheque case
The cheque dishonour case arose from a financial transaction between Rajkumar Santoshi and businessman Jhoolan Prasad for the production of the film ‘Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh’
![Rajkumar Santoshi. Rajkumar Santoshi.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/Rajkumar-Santoshi-_1720353607056.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 05:30 PM IST
Construction of 3 bridges over Ghazipur drain, key part of Anand Vihar RRTS station, completed
Construction of 3 bridges over Ghazipur drain, key part of Anand Vihar RRTS station, completed
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Published on Jul 07, 2024 03:52 PM IST
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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 26.8 °C, check weather forecast for July 7, 2024
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on July 7, 2024 here.
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Published on Jul 07, 2024 07:00 AM IST