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India unveils measures to help SL economy recover
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India unveils measures to help SL economy recover

Strengthening defence, trade ties

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December 17, 2024
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REPORT LINKS DEATH OF MAN IN CUSTODY TO SHOCK, INJURIES

Shock due to multiple injuries may have caused the death of a 35-year-old man arrested in connection with the violence triggered by vandalism of a replica of the Constitution last week in Parbhani district of Maharashtra, a provisional post-mortem report suggested on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
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CHADHA MOVES HC OVER CITY COURT'S RULING ON TYPE 7 GOVT BUNGALOW

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has approached the Delhi HC against a city court's order that paved the way for the Rajya Sabha secretariat to dispossess the MP from his official residence in the Capital.

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December 17, 2024
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Solid waste data: SC warns Delhi officials of contempt

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday threatened Delhi government officials with contempt proceedings for showing \"complete negligence\" in providing daily data on solid waste generation in the Capital as ordered by the court a month ago while tackling the issue of pollution.

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December 17, 2024
The morpankhi wala
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The morpankhi wala

Into a cab driver's inner life

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December 17, 2024
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Man who sent illegal migrants to US held

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police have arrested a 30-year-old man who attempted to illegally send a Haryana resident to the US in lieu of ₹42 lakh, officers said on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
After Grap curbs, cold and polls to hold up road repair
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After Grap curbs, cold and polls to hold up road repair

NEW DELHI: After restrictions on construction work due to the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap), cold weather has now become the latest hindrance that is delaying repairs on critical arterial roads across Delhi, according to Public Works Department (PWD) officials.

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December 17, 2024
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NOW, E-LIBRARIES ALSO FOR NCWEB STUDENTS IN DU

The Delhi university (DU) has planned to extend the e-library facility worth ₹50 crore to all Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (NCWEB) students, an NCWEB official said.

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December 17, 2024
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BANSURI SWARAJ GETS NOTICE ON DEFAMATION SUIT

A Delhi court on Monday issued a notice to Bharatiya Janata Party leader and New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj in a defamation suit filed by Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Jain, who has accused the parliamentarian of making false allegations against him.

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December 17, 2024
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Hoax bomb threat at 20 schools; DPS RK Puram targeted 4th time

DPS RK PURAM'S ADMINISTRATION CONFIRMED TO HT THAT IT WOULD HOLD ONLINE CLASSES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

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December 17, 2024
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IGI Airport first in India with flights to 150 locations

The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi has earned the distinction of being the first and only airport in India that is connected to 150 airports—80 domestic and 70 international—the airport's operator Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
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2 BOUNCERS HELD FOR ASSAULTING STUDENT AT FRESHERS' PARTY

A freshers' party at a private college in Greater Noida turned violent on Saturday after a minor altercation between students and bouncers escalated into a full-blown brawl, police said on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
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Crimes against women fell by 8.6% in 2024, shows data

NEW DELHI: The national capital has recorded a significant decline of nearly 8.6% in cases of crimes against women this year compared to 2023, according to data shared by the Delhi Police.

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December 17, 2024
Grap-4 is back; schools set to go ‘hybrid
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Grap-4 is back; schools set to go ‘hybrid

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) tipped into the \"severe\" zone on Monday evening for the first time in 23 days, snapping a period of relatively reprieve and prompting central panel to reimpose a host of curbs in NCR as part of stages 3 and 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap).

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December 17, 2024
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NDMC TO SET UP HERITAGE DEPT FOR UPKEEP OF LUTYENS DELHI

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), which oversees the heritage areas and VIP pockets of Lutyens Delhi, has decided to carve a department to focus on art, culture and heritage of the area, officials aware of the development said.

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December 17, 2024
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NGT NOTICE TO CENTRE ON TREE-FELLING IN NORTH DELHI

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a notice to the Union environment ministry, seeking accurate details of the number of trees felled in Jindpur, north Delhi, by a private builder.

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December 17, 2024
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NDMC TO INSTALL MIST SPRAYERS ON STREET LIGHT POLES TO COMBAT BAD AIR

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is set to install mist sprayers on street light poles along the major avenues of Lutyens Delhi in an attempt to tackle air pollution, senior officials of the civic body said on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
Akhilesh joins Kejriwal at event on women's security
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Akhilesh joins Kejriwal at event on women's security

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday organised \"Mahila Adalat\" at Thyagaraj Stadium, Lodhi Colony, to mark 12 years since the tragic rape and death of a 22-year-old paramedical student in Delhi sent shockwaves across the country.

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December 17, 2024
LG: CAG reports cleared, call special sitting of assembly
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LG: CAG reports cleared, call special sitting of assembly

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena on Monday informed the Delhi high court that all 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports have been approved and forwarded to chief minister Atishi's office, and urged her to convene a special session of the Delhi legislative assembly to table the reports \"immediately\".

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December 17, 2024
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Trade deficit at a record $38bn as gold imports rise

NEW DELHI: India's merchandise trade deficit widened to a record $37.84 billion in November, driven primarily by surging gold imports and falling exports, a trend experts said threatens to add pressure on the rupee which is already strained by three months of portfolio outflows.

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December 17, 2024
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He spoke directly to the soul

Words are not enough, nor can they ever fully express the profound sorrow that fills my heart with the loss of Zakir Bhai.

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December 17, 2024
{ZAKIR HUSSAIN } 1951-2024: Music loses its beat: India's iconic tabla ustad dies at 73
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{ZAKIR HUSSAIN } 1951-2024: Music loses its beat: India's iconic tabla ustad dies at 73

MUMBAI: Tabla maestro and internationally acclaimed musician Ustad Zakir Hussain, who died in a San Francisco hospital on Sunday following multiple health issues including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, blurred global boundaries with his deep knowledge of music and immaculate sense of performance. He was 73.

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December 17, 2024
Nirmala, Kharge spar in Constitution debate
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Nirmala, Kharge spar in Constitution debate

Top leaders trade blows

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December 17, 2024
India unveils raft of measures to boost development in Sri Lanka
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India unveils raft of measures to boost development in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka will not allow its soil to be used against Indian interests, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday as the two sides agreed on measures to bolster strategic and security cooperation.

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December 17, 2024
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Multiple Hindus killed: Yogi's Sambhal claim

A court-ordered survey of a mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal town last month was peaceful until speeches given during Friday prayers, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday in a controversial speech that also alleged that 209 Hindus were killed in the area since Independence but opposition parties never spoke in favour of the victims.

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December 17, 2024
I am working to create a platform for indigenous sports: Milind Soman
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I am working to create a platform for indigenous sports: Milind Soman

Someone who is big on fitness and believes in following a healthy lifestyle, actor-model Milind Soman (59) is working on \"creating a platform for indigenous sports\".

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December 16, 2024
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Raring to go @90, Benegal is "working on two to three projects"

Many would consider turning 90 a significant milestone in life, but filmmaker Shyam Benegal doesn't attach too much importance to birthdays. \"We all grow old. I don't do anything great (on my birthday). It may be a special day, but I don't celebrate it specifically. I cut a cake at the office with my team,\" he said.

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December 16, 2024
Resilience and self-belief are my biggest learnings in the past 15 yrs
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Resilience and self-belief are my biggest learnings in the past 15 yrs

Jacqueline Fernandez has completed 15 years in the industry, and while the actor has seen many successes during this decade-and-a-half, she has also faced some rather tough times.

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December 16, 2024
Sundeep Kishan on Allu Arjun stampede case: Actors are worried about fans' safety
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Sundeep Kishan on Allu Arjun stampede case: Actors are worried about fans' safety

Actor Allu Arjun was recently arrested in connection with a fan's death in a Hyderabad theatre stampede at the premiere of his film, Pushpa 2: The Rule.

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December 16, 2024
As a chess fan, would love it if Magnus returns: Gukesh
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As a chess fan, would love it if Magnus returns: Gukesh

The youngest world chess champion hopes he gets to face the Norwegian 5-time world champion in a title clash

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December 16, 2024