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NORMS FOR SLUM REHAB POLICY RELAXED BY LG IN DDA MEETING

Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena, chairing a meeting of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Thursday, approved several changes to the in-situ rehabilitation scheme for slum dwellers, officials familiar with the developments said.

'Hate speech' by Dasna priest: Gzb Police files charge sheet

The Ghaziabad Police has filed a charge sheet against the head priest of Dasna Devi temple Yati Narsinghanand for allegedly making derogatory remarks that intended to hurt the religious sentiments of the Muslim community, during an event held in Lohiya Nagar in Ghaziabad on September 29.

Organise India into 15 zones to fight pollution: Study

Categorising India into 15 distinct geographical zones or \"airsheds,\" each with its own unique climate and pollution sources, can significantly improve efforts to fight air pollution particularly in sensitive areas such as \"Trans Gangetic Plains\" which has Delhi at its centre, according to a study.

Grap 4 to stay till Monday: SC

The court told CAQM to consider imposing a combination of curbs from Stages 3 and 4, rather than a complete withdrawal

AYUSHMAN BHARAT CONTRADICTS DELHI POLICIES: ATISHI

A day after the Delhi high court issued notices on a PIL filed by seven Delhi BJP MPs seeking implementation of Ayushman Bharat scheme in the national capital, Delhi CM Atishi said that the Delhi government is willing to implement it in principle but exclusions under Ayushman Bharat do not align with the Delhi government's policy of \"free universal health care\".

10.1°C: Mercury falls to season's lowest; AQI still 'very poor'

Cold, northwesterly winds led to a sharp dip in Delhi's mercury, with the Capital's minimum dropping to 10.1 degrees Celsius (°C)—the lowest of the winter season so far, India Meteorological Department (IMD) data showed.

E-vehicle policy extended till next March, says Atishi

The Delhi cabinet on Thursday extended the electric vehicle policy till March 2025, after the policy expired on June 30 and disrupted the disbursement of subsidies on the purchase of EVs in the Capital, chief minister Atishi said.

Show CAG reports in House today: BJP

The BJP on Thursday reiterated their demand that the Delhi government table 14 Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) audit reports in the assembly session that starts on Friday.

Assembly session kicks off today with polls on the anvil

The three-day Delhi assembly session - likely the final time leaders of the AAP and the BJP assemble in the House before the high-octane elections scheduled in early 2025 - is set to begin on Friday, according to Delhi assembly officials.

CENTRAL GOVT HAS FAILED IN CONTROLLING CRIME: KEJRIWAL

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that law and order in Delhi has deteriorated over the past year and a half, and blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre for what he alleged was a \"worsening situation\".

ED officer assaulted in raid at farmhouse

An officer of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was assaulted by a chartered accountant (CA) and his brother during a raid of their farmhouse in Bijwasan, near Kapashera, on Thursday in connection with an investigation into money laundering, officials said.

Another low-intensity blast near Rohini triggers scare; one injured

A low-intensity explosion near a public park in Prashant Vihar, northwest Delhi on Thursday injured a 25-yearold man and triggered a security scare, less than a kilometre from the site of a similar blast reported last month, police officers said.

Former cook of tenant held for killing 64-yr-old

Days after a 64-year-old man was brutally murdered inside his Panchsheel Park house, the Delhi Police on Thursday arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the crime, with investigators saying that it was a case of a robbery gone wrong.

Anxious parents raise safety concerns

How can we be at ease? This is happening in the area with so many schools...MOHITA GUPTA, Mother of student of St Margaret School

Hypersonic, ballistic missile launches underscore India's weapons prowess

The successful launch of India's first long-range hypersonic missile and the first test of the 3,500km K-4 nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a submarine have put the spotlight on the country's growing prowess in indigenously developing advanced weapon systems to strengthen the military's capabilities.

Govt may lift cap on EPF contributions in key push for central savings programme

PROVIDENT FUNDS GIVE RETIREMENT BENEFITS TO NEARLY 67 MILLION SALARIED INDIANS

B'desh court refuses to ban Iskcon; Free priest: Hasina

The Bangladesh high court on Thursday rejected a petition seeking a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon), even as deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina demanded the immediate release of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested on sedition charges earlier this week.

Mahayuti leaders meet Shah to seal power pact

Top leaders of the Mahayuti flew into Delhi on Thursday night for a high-profile meeting at Union home minister Amit Shah's residence to hammer out the formula for determining the next chief minister of Maharashtra as the stage for government formation shifted to the national capital.

Soren takes oath as J'khand CM with INDIA leaders in audience

Hemant Soren took oath as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand on Thursday in a grand ceremony attended by top INDIA bloc leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi, days after his JMM-led alliance swept the state assembly elections. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Santhosh Kumar Gangwar.

Blast' in Prashant Vihar triggers scare

A low-intensity explosion near a public park in northwest Delhi's Prashant Vihar on Thursday injured a 25-year-old man and triggered a security scare, less than a kilometre from the site of a similar blast reported last month, police officers said.

LOK SABHA ADOPTS MOTION TO EXTEND WAQF PANEL TERM TO NEXT SESSION

The Lok Sabha on Thursday extended the term of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) scrutinising the controversial amendments to the Waqf Act till the last day of the budget session in 2025, in a temporary reprieve for the Opposition parties that wanted more parleys.

Biren Singh a liability for party, state, people

Manipur's chief minister N Biren Singh is a liability for the state, its people and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and even President's Rule is preferable compared to his administration, Mizoram CM Lalduhoma said on Thursday, hitting out at his embattled neighbour over violence that has raged for 18 months now.

Collegium picks Delhi HC chief for top court

The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended the elevation of Delhi high court chief justice Manmohan to the apex court.

2.5mn Indians died from rising air pollution

At least 2.5 million people in India have died on account of health issues arising from air pollution caused by so-called landscape fires (such as those caused by the burning of farm stubble) between 2000 and 2019, according to a study published by Lancet on Wednesday.

Put A Period To The Silent Suffering

As Neha Bhasin's struggle with premenstrual dysphoric disorder has sparked a discussion, let's dive deep into this medical disorder

Keerthy Suresh confirms relationship with Antony Thattil

Actor Keerthy Suresh, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Baby John co-starring Varun Dhawan, recently shared her first-ever picture with long-time boyfriend, businessman Antony Thattil, on Instagram.

After brother Chay, Akhil Akkineni is also engaged

Days ahead of actor Naga Chaitanya's wedding with actor Sobhita Dhulipala on December 4, his younger brother, actor Akhil Akkineni, 30, has also announced his engagement with artist Zulfi Ravdjee, 39.

RUPALI'S STEPDAUGHTER RELEASES 'FINAL' STATEMENT AFTER DEFAMATION SUIT

Actor Rupali Ganguly's stepdaughter Esha Verma criticised the defamation case against her in a recent post, clarifying that she was only exercising her rights

FEUD INTENSIFIES AS DHANUSH SUES NAYANTHARA

After Nayanthara accused Dhanush of a 'personal grudge', the actor has filed a suit against her for using footage from his production without authorisation

Delivering an Olympics, a complicated process

Sebastian Coe, the only man in Olympic history to win back-to-back 1,500m gold medals, who heads World Athletics and is in the running to be the next president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), brought up the Perth Test.