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DDA launches portal to streamline freehold conversion with easy process
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DDA launches portal to streamline freehold conversion with easy process

THE Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has introduced a new standard operating procedure (SOP) to streamline the amalgamation of shops in its markets, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu, announced in Parliament on Thursday.

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December 13, 2024
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Over 20 illegal immigrants identified: Police

THE Delhi Police on Thursday identified more than 20 people on the second day of its verification drive against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in the national capital, sources said.

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December 13, 2024
GGSIPU turns 25, announces new dual degree programme, offshore campus
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GGSIPU turns 25, announces new dual degree programme, offshore campus

GURU Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) celebrated its 25th anniversary on Thursday with the unveiling of its new logo, the release of a commemorative silver jubilee postal stamp and coin, and the launch of its strategic vision document, Vision@2047 Roadmap.

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December 13, 2024
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All-women panel wins JNU EC polls

IN a landmark development at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), an all-women panel has been elected to the three seats reserved for teachers in the university's executive council.

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December 13, 2024
NDMC budget focuses on infra upgrade
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NDMC budget focuses on infra upgrade

THE New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) unveiled its budget for the financial year 2025-26 during a special council meeting on Thursday, projecting a net surplus of ₹463.40 crore.

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December 13, 2024
AAP deliberately delaying tabling of CAG reports: LOP Gupta to high court
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AAP deliberately delaying tabling of CAG reports: LOP Gupta to high court

THE Delhi High Court on Thursday heard a petition filed by BJP legislators seeking directions for the timely tabling of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports before the Delhi Vidhan Sabha.

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December 13, 2024
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Kejriwal stopped widow pensions, Ladli Yojna: Cong

DELHI Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president Devender Yadav on Thursday accused AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal of making false promises ahead of the assembly elections.

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December 13, 2024
Kejriwal writes to poll officer, hopes action to address 'voter deletions'
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Kejriwal writes to poll officer, hopes action to address 'voter deletions'

A day after meeting the Election Commission officials over voter deletion issue, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar hoping the poll body will fulfil its \"assurances\" with necessary action.

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December 13, 2024
'Mahila Samman Yojana a gimmick'
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'Mahila Samman Yojana a gimmick'

BJP says AAP govt in Punjab promised the grant before assembly polls but yet to deliver

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December 13, 2024
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Govt hosp nurses demand spousal transfer policy, cite gender discrimination

NURSES at AIIMS and other central health institutions have raised concerns with the Union government over the lack of a spousal transfer policy, calling it a case of indirect gender discrimination.

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December 13, 2024
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Stone-pelting in JNU during film screening: ABVP

ABVP on Thursday claimed that some students were injured during the screening of 'The Sabarmati Report' movie on the JNU campus when stones were pelted on them from the outside.

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December 13, 2024
Ragi ladoos, peanut chaat: Kids set to get healthier meals at anganwadis
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Ragi ladoos, peanut chaat: Kids set to get healthier meals at anganwadis

CHILDREN in Delhi's anganwadis are set to enjoy healthier meals this winter as the women and child development (WCD) department unveiled a new menu featuring ragi ladoos and peanut chaat.

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December 13, 2024
LG approves conversion of 11 temporary posts in WCD to permanent ones
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LG approves conversion of 11 temporary posts in WCD to permanent ones

Tenure extension for supervisors okayed

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December 13, 2024
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Bodybuilder shot at in Trilokpuri, two arrested; cops suspect family feud

A 32-year-old bodybuilder and gym trainer, Ravi Yadav, sustained multiple bullet injuries after being attacked by a group of men while warming himself in a park in Trilokpuri early Thursday.

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December 13, 2024
Drone project to counter air pollution faces setback
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Drone project to counter air pollution faces setback

Two reasons for not approving the project

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December 13, 2024
Continue with GRAP-2: SC to CAQM
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Continue with GRAP-2: SC to CAQM

Bench allows proposal to implement Stage-III measures within Stage-II to tackle toxic air

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December 13, 2024
Kejriwal promises ₹2.1K/mnth to women if AAP wins
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Kejriwal promises ₹2.1K/mnth to women if AAP wins

WITH Assembly polls coming closer, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana and promised to raise the monthly aid from ₹1,000 to ₹2,100 if his AAP voted to power.

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December 13, 2024
@4.5°C, city records coldest Dec day in 3 years, IMD predicts further dip
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@4.5°C, city records coldest Dec day in 3 years, IMD predicts further dip

THE national capital recorded its coldest morning of the season on Thursday, with minimum temperature dropping to 4.5 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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December 13, 2024
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Sandeep Dikshit Cong candidate from New Delhi

THE Congress on Thursday named Sandeep Dikshit, son of former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, as its candidate from the New Delhi constituency, currently held by AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal.

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December 13, 2024
Cabinet OKs 'one poll' bill, could be sent to JPC after introduction in Parliament
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Cabinet OKs 'one poll' bill, could be sent to JPC after introduction in Parliament

Won't need ratification by state assemblies

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December 13, 2024
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SC halts surveys of mosques

FREEZE ON 18 SUITS

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December 13, 2024
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GUKESH KING OF ALL SQUARES

CHESS has a new king. The promised prince is here and he will be coronated on Friday evening. D Gukesh joined the most exclusive of Indian sporting clubs late on Thursday—only the second player and first since Viswanathan Anand to be crowned as world champ.

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December 13, 2024
Mobikwik IPO Subscribed Fully In Less Than 90 Mins Of Opening
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Mobikwik IPO Subscribed Fully In Less Than 90 Mins Of Opening

The initial public offer (IPO) of fintech firm One Mobikwik Systems saw strong participation from investors as the issue was fully subscribed in less than 90 minutes of opening on Wednesday.

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December 12, 2024
Bag it like a boss
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Bag it like a boss

These bags are perfect for every occasion, from sangeet to cocktail party

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December 12, 2024
THE CITYSCAPE IN A GLASS
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THE CITYSCAPE IN A GLASS

Imagine the sunset and the beautiful winter line created by it and top that with the falling AQI of Delhi and a breathtaking view of the Lutyens.

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December 12, 2024
Paul Mescal to play Paul McCartney in Beatles biopic
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Paul Mescal to play Paul McCartney in Beatles biopic

PREVIOUSLY there were speculations that filmmaker Ridley Scott and actor Paul Mescal are set to reteam for the upcoming thriller The Dog Stars following their successful collaboration on the recently-released Gladiator 2.

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December 12, 2024
IN STEP WITH THE SACRED
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IN STEP WITH THE SACRED

Kuchipudi dancer Amrita Lahiri, and musician Chandana Bala Kalyan, students of Delhi guru Leela Samson, bring their production, 'Mandala', to the city

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December 12, 2024
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Shami far from best as Bengal lose to Baroda

PACER Mohammed Shami rarely operated at his best and it had a cascading effect on Bengal as they went down by 41 runs against Baroda in the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Wednesday.

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December 12, 2024
Mandhana ton in vain as Australia win ODI series 3-0
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Mandhana ton in vain as Australia win ODI series 3-0

SMRITI MANDHANA'S record-breaking century and Arundhati Reddy's career-best figures went in vain as India lost the final ODI against Australia at the WACA ground as hosts took the series 3-0 adding six points to their tally in the ICC women's ODI championship.

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December 12, 2024
Salah keeps Liverpool perfect, Real win
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Salah keeps Liverpool perfect, Real win

MOHAMED SALAH helped maintain Liverpool's perfect record in the Champions League on Tuesday while holders Real Madrid bounced back from their defeat at Anfield to topple in-form Italians Atalanta.

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December 12, 2024