Delhi News LIVE Updates: Court sends gangster Anmol Bishnoi to 11-day NIA custody; Delhi’s AQI slips to 400

Delhi Today News Live Updates: Court sends gangster Anmol Bishnoi to sent to NIA custody; Delhi’s AQI slips to 400, turns 'Severe' ; Police file chargesheet in Delhi CM 'attack case'

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi, wanted in connection with the killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique, being brought to the Patiala House Court, after he was deported to India from the US, in New Delhi, on Wednesday (PTI Photo)

Delhi Today News Live Updates: Delhi court on Wednesday sent Anmol Bishnoi, an accused in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, to 11 days of NIA custody. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) produced Anmol, the brother and close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, amid tight security in Patiala House Court around 5 pm after the federal agency arrested him upon his deportation from the US. Bishnoi landed at Delhi’s IGI Airport earlier in the day.

AQI at alarming levels: Delhi’s air quality touched the ‘severe’ category, with the city’s AQI climbing to 400 on Thursday, data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed. The forecast says Delhi’s air quality is likely to deteriorate further in the coming days, remaining in the ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ range for the next six days, according to the Ministry of Earth Sciences’ Air Quality Early Warning System. Earlier, the Supreme Court on Wednesday had asked the air pollution watchdog for Delhi-NCR to consider issuing directions to schools to move sports activities scheduled in November and December to “safer months”.

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Delhi CM attack case: The 41-year-old man who attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in August allegedly acted after he had a dream in which a dog standing next to a Shivling in a temple said to him that dogs in Delhi were suffering, according to the chargesheet submitted by police in court. According to the police chargesheet submitted in court, the 41-year-old man who attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in August allegedly acted after he had a dream in which a dog standing next to a Shivling in a temple said to him that dogs in Delhi were suffering

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Nov 20, 2025 09:31 PM IST

Delhi Today News Live Updates: Delhi govt to equip all schools with AI-enabled learning in five years says Education Min

The Delhi government plans to equip all its schools with AI-enabled learning and modern classrooms over the next five years as part of a broader effort to upgrade public education infrastructure, the city's Education Minister Ashish Sood said on Thursday.

Attending a school bag distribution at an MCD School in Lajpat Nagar, he highlighted the government's focus on technology-driven learning, and asserted that it was working "at multiple levels" to strengthen public education.

Delhi's schools will undergo wide-ranging improvements, including AI-based teaching tools, upgraded furniture and redesigned classrooms in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Sood said, adding both MCD and Delhi government schools would be modernised using CSR funds.

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Nov 20, 2025 08:03 PM IST

Delhi Today News Live Updates: CM urges people to attend Delhi govt's event marking Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom anniversary

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday appealed to Delhiites to attend a mega event to be organised by the Delhi government to mark the 350th death anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur at the Red Fort.

She visited the Red Fort to attend the Shaheedi Diwas event organised by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC).

"The 350th death anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur is being celebrated across the country. In Delhi also, we have organised a major event from November 23 to 25. It has been organised at the Red Fort since it is a witness of his martyrdom," she told reporters. Gupta said that there will be a light and sound show and 'kirtan darbar'."The entire country will attend this mega event. I urge Delhiites to come and attend this mega gathering. We welcome you all. We extend an invitation to everyone," she added.

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Nov 20, 2025 07:15 PM IST

Delhi Today News Live Updates: Multiple schools receive emails warning bomb blast, declared 'hoax'

Multiple schools in the national capital received emails warning of bomb blasts on Thursday morning, which were later declared a 'hoax', an official said.

The schools include the British School and Sanskriti School in Chanakyapuri, the Modern School in Barakhamba, Doon Public School in Paschim Vihar, and Mother's International School (MIS) in Sri Aurobindo Marg, a senior police officer said.

The email sent to multiple schools read, "I am writing to you with an extremely serious and urgent warning. Your building is booby-trapped with several very powerful bombs that can detonate at any moment. These bombs have enormous destructive power and are likely to explode very soon, taking the lives of hundreds of innocent children and many teachers."

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Nov 20, 2025 07:01 PM IST

Delhi Today News Live Updates: Delhi Police bust transnational drug syndicate; 5 Nigerian nationals held

The Delhi Police has busted a transnational drug trafficking syndicate with the arrest of five Nigerian nationals and recovery of synthetic drugs worth about Rs 3 crore, an official said on Thursday.

The police on October 31 received information regarding a narcotics supply module operating in Delhi, the officer said.

Acting on the information, the police arrested Ngoji Victor alias Jeff, near Nawada Metro Station and recovered 100 grams of MDMA and 40 ecstasy pills from his possession, the officer said.

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Nov 20, 2025 06:25 PM IST

Delhi Today News Live Updates: Railway Board asks 4 zones to replace, convert non-compliant diesel generators

The Railway Board has asked four zones to replace or convert non-compliant diesel generator (DG) sets in line with the directions of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for controlling air pollution in Delhi-NCR.

In a letter dated November 18, the Board told the Northern, North Central, North Western and West Central zones to "replace the non-compliant DG sets with compliant DG sets".

It added that if replacements are not possible, the zones can either convert the DG sets to dual fuel mode or install with a Retrofit Emission Control Device (RECD).

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Nov 20, 2025 06:21 PM IST

Delhi Today News Live Updates: Crackdown on dust: Fines worth Rs 2.36 cr imposed, 48 construction sites shut in Delhi

The Delhi government has imposed Rs 2.36 crore in fines, issued over 200 show-cause notices, and ordered closure of 48 construction sites for violating dust-control norms over the past month.

Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the punitive action, backed by real-time surveillance and continuous field inspections, reflects the government's resolve to confront pollution "with measurable, science-led enforcement rather than hollow announcements", according to a statement.

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has intensified its anti-dust drive since October 15, inspecting 1,262 construction sites larger than 500 sqm, the statement said.

Nov 20, 2025 06:16 PM IST

Delhi Today News Live Updates: HC stays proceedings against BJP leader for 'disclosing' identity in sexual assault case

The Delhi High Court on Thursday stayed proceedings against Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor in the trial court for allegedly sharing a copy of the FIR on social media in a minor's sexual assault case.

Justice Ravinder Dudeja said the trial court proceedings against Kapoor be kept in abeyance till the next date of hearing before it, on March 23, 2026.

The high court issued the notice on Kapoor's petition -- challenging the trial court's order for framing charges against him in the case.

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Nov 20, 2025 01:54 PM IST

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Nov 20, 2025 01:52 PM IST

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Nov 19, 2025 10:30 PM IST

Delhi News LIVE Updates: Delhi CM inspects areas along Sahibi river, directs solving waterlogging, filth issues

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday inspected areas along the Sahibi river and directed officials to solve problems like waterlogging and filth faced by the locals.

She directed the construction of a wall on the road, which was damaged due to flooding of the river, popularly known as the Najafgarh drain.

After the inspection, Gupta said in a post on X that her government is working on a war footing for pollution control and sanitation. Development is progressing with a focus on the extension of basic amenities in all areas. — PTI

Nov 19, 2025 10:12 PM IST

Delhi News LIVE Updates: Delhi minister Sirsa holds meeting with department, NGOs over pollution crisis

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday outlined a series of ongoing and upcoming interventions to curb the capital's worsening air quality.

Sirsa held a meeting on Wednesday with officials of concerned departments, NGOs, research bodies, journalists and other stakeholders, where issues such as dust mitigation, industrial compliance, traffic-related pollution, construction regulation and public awareness were discussed. — PTI

Nov 19, 2025 09:07 PM IST

Delhi News LIVE Updates: AQI at 392 today: Delhi just a breath away from ‘severe’ category

The average Air Quality Index (AQI) jumped to 392 in Delhi on Wednesday, nearing the ‘severe’ mark, data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed. According to a forecast, the air quality is likely to deteriorate further.

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Nov 19, 2025 08:27 PM IST

Delhi News LIVE Updates: Man found dead with multiple injuries in Delhi park; one detained

A man was found dead with multiple injuries in a park in southeast Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin area on Wednesday afternoon, an official said.

According to the police, a PCR call was received at 1.47 pm about a body lying inside Amir Khusro Park. Following this, a police team rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area.

"The deceased was identified as Shahzad. He worked in an office located within the Nizamuddin Dargah complex. Initial inspection of the body revealed multiple injuries on the head, legs and mid-body, indicating that he was assaulted with heavy objects before his death," said the officer. — PTI

Nov 19, 2025 07:13 PM IST

Delhi News LIVE Updates: Delhi court sends Anmol Bishnoi to 11-day NIA custody

A Delhi court on Wednesday sent Anmol Bishnoi, an accused in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, to 11 days of NIA custody.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) produced Anmol, the brother and close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, amid tight security in Patiala House Court around 5 pm after the federal agency arrested him upon his deportation from the US. — PTI

Nov 19, 2025 07:11 PM IST

Delhi News LIVE Updates: Over 460 citizens registered at Delhi govt's newly launched organ donation portal

Since its launch in September, 464 people have registered themselves at the Delhi government’s organ donation portal, officials said on Wednesday.

Delhi’s first organ donation portal — designed to bring transparency and encourage citizens to pledge their organs — was launched on September 25, a day after the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare approved the establishment of the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO) under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. — PTI

Nov 19, 2025 06:57 PM IST

Delhi News LIVE Updates: Delhi HC concerned over alleged lapses related to prisoners' safety in jail, says impartial examination needed

The Delhi High Court has expressed serious concern over the alleged lapses in the administration of jail premises related to the safety and treatment of inmates.

The high court observations came while dealing with a petition of an inmate, lodged in Mandoli jail here, who alleged that he and other prisoners were being subjected to assault and harassment for extortion of money at the behest of jail officials.

Justice Sanjeev Narula directed that this petition be treated as a complaint by the investigating officer in the court-monitored CBI investigation initiated over similar charges. — PTI

Nov 19, 2025 02:25 PM IST

Delhi News LIVE Updates: Anmol Bishnoi lands in IGI airport

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi, the key accused in the October 12, 2024 murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, has been deported from the US and landed at the IGI Airport in New Delhi, a day after a Louisiana court denied his asylum plea. Anmol, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, will likely be taken into custody by the NIA.

Security has been tightened at Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport ahead of his arrival. According to a senior police officer, Anmol was flown back along with two others wanted in Punjab.

Nov 19, 2025 02:17 PM IST

Delhi News LIVE Updates: Anmol Bishnoi deported

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi, the “main plotter” in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai, has been deported from the US and is scheduled to reach India Wednesday. Officials from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Delhi Police were deployed at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport ahead of his arrival.

Former Enforcement Directorate chief and ex-IPS officer Karnal Singh told The Indian Express that the extradition of a person facing criminal charges in his country is largely a diplomatic exercise that involves bureaucratic and judicial processes. “In all extradition cases, the process remains the same, but Anmol’s extradition may certainly help our agencies bring other criminals or offenders residing abroad back to India in the coming months,” Singh said.

Nov 19, 2025 12:57 PM IST

Delhi News LIVE Updates: AQI in Delhi-NCR

Among other areas in the National Capital Region, Noida and Greater Noida of Uttar Pradesh are recording pollution levels that are shooting through the roof. At 7 AM on Wednesday, the AQI level in the two cities 576 and 548, respectively. In UP’s Meerut, the AQI was 466 at the time.

In Haryana, Faridabad recorded an AQI of 531 at 7 AM. At 398, Haryana’s AQI was a tad lower but still way higher than the safe limit.

Nov 19, 2025 12:10 PM IST

Delhi News LIVE Updates: Internal dissent hits AAP before MCD bypolls

Days ahead of the MCD bypolls, Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj Tuesday decided to call several of its former MLAs, some of them three-time winners of Assembly polls, for a meeting on Wednesday to discuss a fresh wave of internal dissent among party functionaries. Sources in the party said an announcement may be made on the expulsion of some former MLAs after the meeting.

The former MLAs are reportedly dissatisfied with the party’s candidate choices for the MCD byelections, said a senior party functionary.

Nov 19, 2025 11:40 AM IST

Delhi News LIVE Updates: Everyone's under the scanner

Police have started verifying, one by one, the people Umar Nabi – the man who drove a i20 car that exploded near the Red Fort on November 10 – contacted over the last few months based on the call data records of his two missing mobile phones.

With the Delhi Police Special Cell registering a case to probe the “deeper conspiracy” angle in the blast, sources in the police said officers are verifying every person whom Umar spoke to during this time.

According to sources, police suspect that Umar, along with the co-accused in the case, was planning strikes in the Capital as well as in other cities.

Nov 19, 2025 11:26 AM IST

Delhi News LIVE Updates: Al Falah university made Rs 415 crore in fees by duping students: ED

Haryana-based Al Falah University generated Rs 415 crore proceeds of crime by dishonestly inducing students to join it using false claims, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) told a Delhi Court on Tuesday night. Seeking remand of Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairman and founder of the university, whom it had arrested on Tuesday evening on money laundering charges, the Central Probe agency said in its remand papers: “The University and its controlling trust, under the direction of arrestee/ accused, have generated proceeds of crime of at least about Rs 415.10 crore, by dishonestly inducing students and parents to part with money on the basis of false accreditation and recognition claims.” The university has come under the scanner after three doctors working there were identified as suspects in the November 10 Red Fort blast.

Nov 19, 2025 10:53 AM IST

Delhi News LIVE Updates: AQI update

The Delhi-NCR pollution is showing no sign of abating and is now alarming. While the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines specify a maximum of 15 μg/m3 of PM (particulate matter) 2.5 exposure in 24 hours, the figure is nearly 26 times higher in Delhi-NCR.

As per air quality tracker aqi.in, the PM 2.5 level was 384 μg/m3 at 7 AM on Wednesday. The overall AQI, rose to 543 at 7 am on Wednesday, as per aqi.in. This is equivalent to inhaling the smoke from more than 12 cigarettes a day.

Nov 19, 2025 10:41 AM IST

Delhi News LIVE Updates: Flight epected to land around 11.30am

Officials from NIA and Delhi Police are at IGI where the flight Anmol Bishnoi is on is expected to land by 11.30 am.

Nov 19, 2025 10:35 AM IST

Delhi News LIVE Updates: Anmol Bishnoi to land at IGI soon

A day after his asylum application was turned down by a Louisiana Court in the US, gangster Anmol Bishnoi, who is wanted as the main plotter in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique in October last year, is being deported from the US and scheduled to reach India Wednesday morning, sources said. Anmol is the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. “Orders have been issued for deployment of multiple teams of Delhi Police at the IGI Airport. As per discussions so far, it has been decided that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will produce him in a court to get his custody,” the officer said.