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BJP protests over delay in MCD Mayor election

SEVERAL BJP leaders in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), including Leader of Opposition Raja Iqbal Singh and Deputy Leader of Opposition Jai Bhagwan Yadav, led a protest outside the Mayor's office at the Civic Center on Wednesday, demanding the immediate election of a Dalit mayor for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

Matrimonial cases must not be closed routinely, says HC

THE Delhi High Court has refused to quash a criminal case against a man accused of torturing his estranged wife, stressing that matrimonial offences should not be dismissed routinely, especially when the victim opposes it.

Three arrested in Noida for cheating jobless

THREE men were arrested from Noida for allegedly cheating unemployed youth under the pretext of getting them jobs in Gulf countries, police said on Wednesday.

'Declaring Jama Masjid protected site will impact its functioning'

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) informed the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that designating the historic Jama Masjid as a \"protected monument\" could result in significant consequences, and no measures have been taken so far to initiate such a declaration.

Annoyed over harassment, woman brutally kills friend, reaches police to surrender

A 28-year-old woman was arrested after she walked into a police station in the national capital and confessed to brutally killing her partner.

Festivals & inflation: Centre launches vans selling pulses at subsidised price

AFTER onion, tomato, and flour, the central government has started selling chana Dal at a cheaper price to consumers in view of the shooting price of pulses and the festive season.

Scuffle at Jamia Milia over Diwali event, several students detained

DELHI Police detained around half a dozen students who gathered at Jamia Millia Islamia University for Diwali celebrations on Wednesday, a day after a scuffle broke out between two groups of students during a similar event.

Man climbs high-voltage pole to raise environment issues

IN an unusual yet dangerous way to protest, a 42-year-old man climbed a high-voltage electric pole in the Khadar area of East Delhi on Wednesday to press the government to take urgent steps to protect the environment.

NDMC doubles parking fees for all vehicles

In response to the escalating pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) has decided to double parking fees for both cars and two-wheelers.

DoE directs govt schools to engage guest teachers

THE Directorate of Education has directed all the heads of schools to submit a proposal for engagement of guest teachers against short-term vacancies within 7 days.

Polluted air: City hospitals report 30-40% spike in respiratory cases

THE deteriorating air quality in the national capital has triggered a 30-40 per cent surge in respiratory cases, with children and the elderly found to be the most vulnerable.

Cardiac arrest during marathon: Doctor saves life of fellow runner

A cardiologist's race during the Delhi half marathon held this week at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium turned into a life-or-death rescue mission. On Sunday, Dr Ramit Wadhwa, who is in Non-Invasive Cardiology at Fortis, Gurugram, was not just running to cross the finish line — he was about to save a life.

Didn't know court's nod was needed, felling of trees unfortunate, L-G tells SC

DELHI's Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court defending his conduct in the case concerning the large-scale felling of trees in the Delhi Ridge forest area.

Set own house in order before blaming others: L-G to Atishi

DELHI Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Wednesday wrote to Chief Minister Atishi citing road dust as the biggest contributor to air pollution in the city, suggesting it would be better to set one's own house in order rather than blaming others.

Rai urges Centre again to hold meet on cloud seeding

City has been witnessing 'very poor' air quality for past few days

Effluents from UP, Haryana affecting water treatment

WATER treatment plants in Delhi have been affected due to high ammonia levels in Yamuna water, Chief Minister Atishi said on Wednesday while accusing BJP-ruled Haryana and Uttar Pradesh of discharging untreated industrial waste into the river.

Modi, Xi talks lay BRICS for normalisation road

Special Representatives to oversee peace and tranquility on border

SC stresses on right to live in clean environ...

AS the air pollution in the Delhi-NCR continues to worsen, the Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed strong disapproval of the Centre's failure to address the issue.

States have right to tax industrial alcohol, rules SC

OPENING a major revenue source for state governments, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the regulatory power over the production, manufacture, and supply of industrial alcohol lies with states and not the Centre.

Meaningful accountability sought by US on conspiracy

THE US has said it would not be fully satisfied until there is \"meaningful accountability\" resulting from India's investigations into the foiled murder-for-hire plot against Khalistani radical Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil.

Conman at it again, tries to grab land as Shah aide, held

A 43-year-old man, a serial fraudster, was arrested for impersonating the OSD of Home Minister Amit Shah and deceiving individuals.

Two Men Plead Guilty To Murder Of Air India Bombing Accused

TWO men accused of killing Ripudaman Singh Malik, a Sikh man acquitted in the tragic 1985 Air India Kanishka terrorist bombing case, have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a Canadian court, according to media reports.

Right To Reside At Marital Home For Working Woman Not Absolute: HC

THE Delhi High Court has recently held that a wife's right to reside in a shared household under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act) is not absolute, particularly when she is financially independent.

Sarfaraz Vs Rahul For One Spot

AT any given point of time, at least one Indian middle-order batter is in constant scrutiny. Over the last few years, that particular mantle has been occupied by the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill. It's now time for this particular spotlight to shine on KL Rahul.

ECHOES FROM AN ADVENTURE

I do not consider 'Echoes of Wisdom' as just some minor spin-off game in the Legend of Zelda series. For the first time in a very long time, Zelda is herself the main playable character in the series. And I am quite upset that we've completely slept on her druid abilities for all these decades.

EXTEND SOCIAL SECURITY FOR WORKERS IN ODISHA

A rapid structural change in the economy notwithstanding, social security continues to elude a large chunk of the labour force in Odisha. Two reports, completely different in scope and objective, give a clear picture of the situation.

SMALL SATELLITE CITIES ARE A BETTER SOLUTION TO URBAN CONGESTION

QUIETLY but surely, a string of satellite cities have come up dotting India's urbanscape in recent decades. These offer affordable housing and jobs that help decongest the old, creaking megalopolises. Gurugram and Navi Mumbai come to mind first.

'FIRECRACKER BAN HAS RENDERED THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES JOBLESS'

As the winter season approaches and pollution levels spike, the Delhi government has ordered a complete ban on firecrackers across the National Capital Territory (NCT) until January 1, 2025. The ban extends to the manufacturing, storage, sale, and online delivery of all firecrackers, including those marketed as eco-friendly or green crackers.

Rai to 3 states: Stop diesel buses from entering city

ENVIRONMENT Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday wrote to the transport ministers of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, urging them to ensure no diesel buses from their states plied to the national capital in view of GRAP-II restrictions in place.

Tom Holland may join Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan's next

PREVIOUSLY, we reported that Christopher Nolan has set his next film at Universal Studios, with Matt Damon selected to lead the cast. Now, reports suggest that Tom Holland is currently in negotiations to join the project, details about which are scarce.