Tihar jail

‘Lost 14 kg, now going hungry’: Terror accused from US wants pasta in Tihar

July 09, 2026 5:14 pm

NIA officials arrested VanDyke at Kolkata airport on March 13 this year. Six Ukrainians and VanDyke were arrested across three airports on charges of conspiring to carry out terrorist activities against India.

Daily Briefing: US-Iran ceasefire ends; Operation Hardball; New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon interview

July 09, 2026 10:02 am

In today's edition: US-Iran war escalates; Shiv Sena corporator arrested for doctor's assault; World Cup controversy; and more

From Tihar to Rohini prisons: To decongest, Delhi government looks for land in 48 urban villages

July 09, 2026 5:18 am

The three prison complexes in Delhi are bursting at the seams — according to official figures, their 14 prisons together house 19,500 prisoners, almost double the sanctioned capacity of 10,026.

Delhi Confidential: Holi Spirit

February 26, 2026 4:18 am

Tiwari told the inmates that if they were guilty of wrongdoing, they should repent; and if they were innocent, they need to carry on with efforts to walk out clean with their heads held high.

High-security cell, 24-hour watch, to be escorted within prison: How Tihar Jail is trying to keep Anmol Bishnoi safe from rivals

December 14, 2025 11:13 am

In May 2023, gangster Tillu Tajpuria was murdered inside Tihar Jail 8 – a high-risk ward – by members of the rival Jitender Gogi gang.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta: Working towards shifting Tihar Jail out of Delhi

December 16, 2025 6:45 am

"Ease of living cannot be achieved unless ease of justice is fulfilled. That is why we are focusing on creating more courtrooms and court complexes, strengthening fast-track courts, and working towards shifting Tihar Jail out of Delhi," Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said.

Furniture shortages in govt schools: Delhi approves procurement of 10,000 desks from Tihar Jail Factory

December 03, 2025 3:57 am

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta noted that the furniture produced in Tihar is comparable to PWD standards and around 25% cheaper than market rates.

How Delhi cops caught dreaded UP gangster from IVF centre in Kolkata 5 months after he was granted parole to meet wife

November 21, 2025 12:35 pm

Mohammad Sohrab and his two brothers have been linked to over two dozen criminal cases, including murder and robbery, and were part of a notorious gang that operated in UP and Delhi.

Gaushala now at Tihar Jail, offering cow therapy for 'lonely' inmates

November 20, 2025 1:35 pm

The gaushala was launched by Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V K Saxena along with three information and communication technology initiatives in the jail. He was accompanied by Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood.

After alleged attack in Tihar, Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid shifted to Jail Number 1

November 06, 2025 10:25 am

Sources said Engineer Rashid, lodged in Tihar jail since 2019, sustained a minor injury after some inmates attacked him during an altercation that took place in August-end.

Welcome to Tihar Food Court - a restaurant run by jail inmates

July 23, 2014 10:05 am

'Tihar Food Court' in west Delhi, a rehabilitation effort kicked off by the Tihar prison, opened in the first week of July.

Fashion Show By Tihar Jail Inmates

June 22, 2020 6:54 pm

Tihar Fashion Laboratory, started by the jail and Pearl Academy in February, showcased a runway show.

Video: Two Drunken Tihar Jail Officials In An Ugly Fight With Each Other

February 07, 2016 3:19 pm