Category: Cities

New Delhi Gears Up for India AI Impact Summit 2026

New Delhi is preparing to host the India AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16-20 at Bharat Mandapam, anticipating over 200,000 attendees. The NDMC and Delhi Police have implemented measures to ensure a smooth event.

• Traffic: Restrictions on key roads like Mathura Road and Janpath. Travelers advised to use NH-48 to the airport.
• Transportation: Delhi Metro recommended; Pragati Maidan station is the closest. Parking available at Delhi Zoo, National Stadium, and JLN Stadium with shuttle services.
• Security: 730+ CCTV cameras monitored via Integrated Command and Control Centre.
• CBSE Exams: Coordination to minimize student disruption.

Source

Elderly Man Killed in Gazipur Hit-and-Run

New Delhi – A 76-year-old man was fatally struck by an SUV in Gazipur, East Delhi, early Friday morning. Paik Karmai, a West Bengal native and flower market worker, was walking to work when the incident occurred on the NH-24 service road.

• Incident: SUV allegedly lost control, mounted footpath near a petrol pump.
• Victim: Paik Karmai, 76, Gazipur resident.
• Driver: Shrey Kumar, Noida resident, apprehended at the scene. Other occupants fled.
• Investigation: Police are investigating the cause, including potential speeding and negligence. Forensic teams are analyzing the scene.
• Legal Action: Case registered; further investigation underway.

Source

Bollywood Stars Threatened in Extortion Attempt

Mumbai – Actor Ranveer Singh and director Rohit Shetty are allegedly facing threats from Hari Chand Jaat, also known as Harry Boxer, an aide of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

• A three-minute audio clip containing threats was sent to Singh and Shetty.
• Boxer demands compliance and allegedly claims Singh reneged on a ₹1 crore payment.
• Police sources confirm the voice resembles that of Harry Boxer, currently believed to be in Canada.
• The speaker also took responsibility for firing at a tailoring shop in Portugal.
• Police have sent the voice clip to a forensic lab for authenticity verification.
• Authorities are investigating, with spokespersons for Singh and Shetty declining comment.

Source

Rajasthan Official Accused of Massive Corruption

Jaipur – An official in Rajasthan’s Phalodi district is under investigation after authorities discovered assets vastly exceeding his known income. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted searches revealing the alleged corruption.

• Disproportionate Assets: Assets found were 938% higher than the official’s known income.
• Cash Seized: Approximately ₹76 lakh in cash was recovered.
• Other Valuables: Authorities found gold, silver, luxurious houses, and agricultural land.
• Ongoing Investigation: Documents indicating transactions worth crores of rupees were also seized, with further investigations continuing.

Source

Pride Flag Returns to Stonewall After Removal

NEW YORK – A large Pride flag was re-hoisted over the Stonewall National Monument Thursday by New York officials, following its removal earlier in the week. The act is viewed as a response to the Trump administration and prompted hundreds to gather in Lower Manhattan.

• Stonewall is considered the birthplace of the modern U.S. gay rights movement.
• The flag’s initial removal was perceived by some as an “act of violence” against the LGBT community.
• The Department of Interior declined to comment on potential further removal.
• The DOI spokesperson called the return a “political stunt.”

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal led the ceremony.

Source

Delhi Gears Up for T20 World Cup Match with Traffic Advisory

New Delhi – The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive advisory outlining traffic restrictions and parking regulations for the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday.

Key points:

• Restrictions on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg & Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, 5 PM-Midnight.
• Heavy vehicles prohibited on key stretches.
• Parking strictly regulated; labeled vehicles only.
• Free parking available at Mata Sundari Road, Rajghat Power House Road, and Velodrome Road.
• Designated pick-up/drop-off points for app-based taxis at Gate 2 of Maulana Azad Medical College and Rajghat Chowk.

Spectators are encouraged to utilize public transport. Violators risk vehicle towing and prosecution.

Source

Mumbai Explores Art, Culture This Weekend

Mumbai’s cultural scene is vibrant this weekend, offering diverse experiences.

• Koli Project Exhibition: G5A, Mahalaxmi hosts an exhibition highlighting the Koli fishing community’s changing livelihoods due to climate change. Runs Saturday and Sunday.
• Lenscape Kerala: Jehangir Art Gallery showcases Kerala’s landscapes through photography, including works by Natasha Hemrajani. Ends Sunday.
• Dastan-e-Billi: Prithvi Theatre presents an Urdu poetry and storytelling performance exploring the significance of cats in South Asian culture on Saturday.
• Other events include music, dance and literature festivals throughout the city.

Source

Court Demands Report in Fatal Delhi Jal Board Pit Incident

New Delhi: A Delhi court has ordered police to submit a detailed status report by February 13th regarding the death of Kamal Dhyani, 25, who fell into an uncovered Delhi Jal Board (DJB) pit on February 5-6.

Key facts:

• Dhyani, a bank employee, died after falling into a 15-foot-deep pit in Janakpuri.
• Two arrests have been made: a sub-contractor and a labourer, both now in judicial custody.
• Three DJB officials have been suspended.
• Interim protection granted to two contractors against arrest.
• The report must include CCTV camera conditions near the site.

Source

Parli Thermal Power Station Ordered to Halt Operations of Two Units

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has instructed Maharashtra state authorities to immediately cease operations of Units 6 and 8 at the Parli Thermal Power Station (PTPS) in Beed district due to severe environmental non-compliance.

Key findings prompting the order:

• Excessive Emissions: PM emissions from Units 6 and 8 significantly exceeded permissible limits (87-91 mg/Nm3 against a limit of 50 mg/Nm3)
• Illegal Operations: The units continued operating despite prior closure directives from CPCB in May 2025, and expired Consent to Operate, issued in December 2024.
• Environmental Hazards: Untreated sewage and ash directly disposed of in natural drains, and unsafe conditions were found at the ash storage site.

PTPS officials claim they have not yet received the letter but will respond upon receipt.

Source

Sunetra Pawar Assumes Office as Maharashtra’s First Woman Deputy CM

Mumbai – Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister on Tuesday, marking her as the first woman to hold the position. This follows the tragic death of her husband, Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash on January 28th.

• She was sworn in on January 31st, allocated departments formerly held by her husband.
• She attended the state cabinet meeting at noon on Tuesday.
• Pawar is anticipated to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.
• She is tipped to replace her husband as the new NCP president.

Source