Delhi police step up patrols in national capital ahead of Diwali

Ahead of Diwali, Delhi police stepped up patrols, bolstered its presence and conducted anti-sabotage checks in high-pedestrian areas in the capital, including markets and shopping malls, officials said Thursday. Flag marches and foot patrols were conducted in the bustling market of Sarojini Nagar, which usually witnesses heavy footsteps during the holiday season, they said. … Read more

Power Outages in Bengaluru from October 21 and 22: Areas List

The power outages are due to maintenance work carried out by KPTCL in the city, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) said. Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has announced power outages in parts of Bengaluru for the next two days due to work carried out by the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL). Planned … Read more

Delhi Police Commissioner Gains Detention Powers Under National Security Act

Delhi’s lieutenant governor, VK Saxena, has authorized the city’s police commissioner to detain under the National Security Act (NSA) people who pose a threat to the national capital, sources said Thursday. The order, which came into effect on Wednesday, is in effect until January 18 next year. The lieutenant governor has authorized the police commissioner … Read more