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‘Be more active’: SC rebukes air quality management panel over Delhi pollution

In a stern rebuke, the Supreme Court on Friday criticised the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for its inadequate efforts to curb air pollution in Delhi caused by crop residue burning in neighbouring states.

HCs should not order CBI probe based on letters: SC

‘POWER MUST BE EXERCISED WITH CAUTION’

Sanjay Raut granted bail hours after 15-day jail sentence

A magistrate's court in Mumbai on Thursday sentenced Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut to 15 days of simple imprisonment after convicting him in a defamation case filed by Maharashtra BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's wife, Medha, more than two years ago.

SC rejects Gujarat govt's plea seeking review of verdict over certain observations

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a petition submitted by the Gujarat government requesting a review of its earlier judgment, which included critical remarks about the state while overturning the remission granted to 11 men convicted of raping Bilkis Bano and killing seven of her family members during the 2002 riots.

Govt raises minimum wages to combat rising living costs

Top bracket workers will now earn up to Rs 1,035 daily

MCD poll for Standing Committee seat postponed after high-voltage drama

The MCD polls for the sixth seat of the standing committee were postponed on Thursday after drama throughout the day with Mayor Shelly Oberoi adjourning the polls until October 5 and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena overturning her decision later.

Karnataka govt withdraws general consent to CBI

Amid the MUDA land allotment row, the Karnataka government withdrew the general consent given to the CBI on Thursday to investigate cases in the state, alleging that the agency was “biased.”

Advocate run over by a dumper in E Delhi, dies

A 40-year-old advocate practising at Karkardooma court died after being run over by a dumper in east Delhi's Ghazipur area, police on Thursday said.

PM launches 3 supercomputers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underscored the importance of having a big vision to achieve high goals and highlighted technology upgradation as a tool to empower the poor during a virtual event where he launched three PARAM Rudra supercomputers developed indigenously under the National Supercomputing Mission.

Mastermind of GTB Hospital mistaken identity killing held

Faheem alias Badshah (30) had hatched the plan to carry out a murder at the GTB Hospital at his flat in Babarpur area on the instructions of a gangster: Police

Air quality improves to 'satisfactory'

Maximum temp in the national Capital on Thursday settled at 35.7 degrees Celsius

Delhi HC halts counting of votes till defacement of property removed

The Delhi High Court on Thursday halted the counting of votes of DUSU elections, which are scheduled on Friday, till all the defacement material, including posters, hoarding and graffiti, is removed and public property is restored.

Kidnap-murder accused who jumped bail arrested in Delhi

The Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a 24-year-old proclaimed offender in a kidnapping and murder case of a 21-year-old general store owner.

4 arrested for physical, sexual assault of minor

The Delhi Police's Crime Branch has arrested four individuals involved in a physical and sexual assault case with a 17-year-old teen to maintain dominance.

Cops: Snatchers shot at, nabbed in early morning bike chase

The Delhi Police Thursday morning nabbed two alleged snatchers from Khayala area after a bike chase, shooting each of them in leg, an officer said.

Punjab-based travel agent held for arranging fake visa

The IGI Airport Police team has arrested a Punjab-based travel agent for arranging a fake Moroccan visa for a passenger.

Delhi zoo initiates int'l animal exchange programmes

In a first, the Delhi Zoo has approached its international counterparts in Dubai, Israel, Africa and Europe for animal exchange programmes, a move aimed at boosting the diversity of species at the National Zoological Park in the national Capital.

Fan decamps with influencer's gold ornaments worth lakhs

A YouTuber from New Delhi's Kishangarh fell victim to a scam when a female fan tricked him under the pretext of taking photos with his expensive jewelry, leading to the theft of gold items worth approximately 100 grams.

Chaos in Delhi Assembly as AAP & BJP clash over multiple issues

The Delhi Assembly convened on Thursday amid heightened tensions, as members of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed over multiple issues, including the controversial termination of bus marshals and significant tree felling in the Ridge area.

Public welfare works 'stalled by BJP' to resume, all damaged roads to be repaired, says Kejriwal

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said works of public welfare \"stalled by the BJP\" will be resumed and all damaged roads in the city will be repaired.

In his Assembly address, former CM Kejriwal targets BJP

In his first speech to the Delhi Legislative Assembly after his release from Tihar Jail, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal criticised the BJP for halting the progress of Delhi.

AAP doing politics over Rani Lakshmibai's statue issue for votes, says BJP

Accusing the AAP of doing politics over the issue of Rani Lakshmibai's statue, the BJP pointed out that the project was proposed by the PWD and the MCD that come under the Delhi government led by it.

Bihar: 46 die while taking holy dip during 'Jivitputrika' festival

At least 46 people, including 37 children, drowned while taking holy dip in rivers and ponds in several Bihar districts during the 'Jivitputrika' festival, officials said on Thursday.

J&K polls: Nearly 40% migrant Kashmiri Pandits turn out to vote in Jammu

Nearly 40 per cent of migrant Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu cast their ballots in the second phase of polling for the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.

Websites exposing Aadhaar, PAN details of Indian citizens blocked

The government has blocked a few websites exposing sensitive personal identifiable information, including Aadhaar and PAN Card details of Indian citizens, an official statement said on Thursday.

Congress is going to clean sweep Haryana: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi at a poll rally in Haryana's Assandh

Omar blames Centre for low voter turnout in second phase of J&K polls

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the low voter turnout in Srinagar district during the second phase of voting for Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls was perhaps a people's reaction to the Centre trying to project normalcy in the union territory.

Cong failed as Opposition in past 10 years: PM Modi

The Congress spends most of its time infighting and every child in Haryana is aware of it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday while asserting the people have decided to give one more chance to the BJP to serve the state.

Women wrestlers pin hope on Vinesh Phogat for safety, return to akhada

Several women wrestlers in Haryana, especially those rethinking their career paths in the wake of protests against sexual harassment in the WFI, are hoping Vinesh Phogat becomes the state's sports minister and helps them return to the akhada.

Terrorism won't be allowed to stage comeback, it has been buried: Amit Shah in Udhampur rally

Terrorism has been buried and won't be allowed to stage a comeback, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday while addressing a rally here.