Delhi

As Delhi reveled in Holi celebrations, light rain and thunderstorms were witnessed across most parts of the city. The unexpected drizzle added a refreshing twist to the festival of colours, bringing a cool respite amid the revelry and rising temperatures.

A British woman was allegedly raped at a Delhi hotel by a man she met online, while his accomplice molested her in a lift. Both suspects have been arrested. The police have informed the British High Commission, and further investigation is ongoing.

The Rouse Avenue Court directed jail authorities to allow Christian Michel James to apply for a passport to meet his bail conditions. Michel, accused in the AugustaWestland case, was granted bail but raised safety concerns. He also sought his conduct report for remission eligibility.

India ranks as the world's 5th most polluted country, with Byrnihat being the most polluted city and Delhi the most polluted capital. Air pollution has cut life expectancy by 5.2 years, causing 1.5 million deaths annually. Experts urge stricter laws, clean energy, and immediate action.

Delhi Police busted an international mobile theft syndicate smuggling stolen phones to Bangladesh and Nepal. A West Bengal-based smuggler, Abdush, was arrested with 48 high-end stolen phones worth ₹20 lakh. Investigations are ongoing to track his associates and dismantle the entire network.

A woman died after being hit by a mini-truck in Azadpur, Delhi, while police arrested four men for murdering a 20-year-old in Kailash Colony. The victim was allegedly killed by his brother-in-law and associates over mistreatment of his wife. Investigations in both cases continue.

The Delhi Government approved the Mahila Samridhi Yojna, a Rs 5,100 crore scheme to empower women by providing direct financial assistance, especially to those from poor families. The scheme aims to ensure economic stability and social upliftment, leveraging technology for seamless disbursement.

On International Women’s Day, PM Narendra Modi handed over his social media accounts to six inspiring women from diverse fields, including sports, science, rural entrepreneurship, and accessibility advocacy. Their stories highlight women’s empowerment, breaking barriers, and shaping India’s future through innovation and resilience.

The data released by the report adds that with about 27.29 per cent of total Assets Under Management (AUM), Mumbai comes in first place. The city's total AUM stands at Rs 18.92 lakh crores.

BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal criticized AAP, alleging negligence in Delhi’s healthcare. CM Rekha Gupta inspected GTB Hospital, highlighting unused medical equipment worth crores since COVID-19. She accused AAP of wasting resources and demanded accountability from former CM Arvind Kejriwal for incomplete healthcare projects.