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LG, Kejriwal flag off 400 e-buses in big green push

Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena and chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday flagged off a new batch of 400 electric buses from the Rohini bus depot. With the addition of the new buses, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) now has 800 e-buses — officials said this is the largest fleet of electric buses in the country, surpassing Pune that has 458 such buses.

Unannounced traffic drill leads to chaos

On Tuesday morning, the Delhi Police decided it was time for a “contingency” drill — “to test even those situations in which we would have to make arrangements (for the movement of G20 leaders and delegates) with usual traffic in place”, said Aalap Patel, deputy commissioner of police (traffic).

India go with Rahul, load squad with all-rounders

KL Rahul, who hasn’t played competitive cricket since May, was on Tuesday picked in India’s 15-man squad led by Rohit Sharma for the 2023 ODI World Cup — a decision that was along expected lines even as it highlighted a brittleness in the squad for a tournament India last won as host 12 years ago.

Don't play role of G20 spoiler, US urges China

PRESIDENT BIDEN IS SCHEDULED TO LAND IN DELHI ON SEPTEMBER 8 AND HAVE A BILATERAL MEETING WITH PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI

G20 invite by President sparks Bharat India row

An invitation for a G20 dinner sent out by President Droupadi Murmu in her capacity as “President of Bharat” instead of “President of India” triggered a controversy on Tuesday and set off furious speculation that such a move could be part of the legislative agenda in the upcoming special session of Parliament.

Will Rashmi Shukla Be The Next Maha Police Chief?

MUMBAI: Indian Police Service officer Rashmi Shukla may be in line to be the next state police chief, with incumbent director general Rajnish Seth — due to retire on December 31 — set to become chairperson of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission, people aware of thematter indicated.

Why G20 Matters To India And The World

Economic, demographic, and commercial factors are driving India’s outreach. Advancing the Global South agenda may prove to be its enduring legacy

India Must Win, BJP Wants To Ruin States' Autonomy: Stalin

The INDIA grouping of 28 political parties can provide solutions to many problems faced by the country,

In 7 years, IBC helped creditors recover over ₹3.42 lakh crore from 2,795 cases

India's insolvency and bankruptcy code (IBC) has helped creditors recover over ₹3.42 lakh crore from 2,795 cases in nearly seven years till March 31, significantly higher than the amount lenders would have received if these stressed assets had been liquidated, two officials said, adding that many cases are being disposed off preadmission, with lenders wishing to avoid delays and borrowers, loss of control.

Gadkari looks to revive BOT model for highway projects

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) may bid out a tenth of its road awards next fiscal year through the BOT (build, operate and transfer) route, road ministry officials said on Monday, even as Union road minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the model for its efficiency.

JSW-MG Motor deal likely in 2 months

The conglomerate aims for EV debut by next year

Myanmar junta faces heat at Asean meeting

Malaysia called on its Southeast Asian partners on Monday to impose \"strong\" measures against Myanmar's ruling generals, saying \"obstacles\" they created had blocked a peace plan for the strife-torn country.

Russian president refuses to restore Black Sea grain deal

A parallel agreement promising to remove obstacles to Russian exports of food and fertiliser hadn’t been honoured, Putin said

Row after former IPL chief Lalit Modi seen at Salve's UK wedding

NEW DELHI: The guest list at the London wedding of former solicitor general (SG) Harish Salve sparked a controversy in India after videos of the event showed former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi and meat exporter Moin Qureshi, both being investigated by Indian agencies, among those present.

Gyanvapi mosque panel moves court against ASI’s extension

VARANASI: The Muslim side on Monday filed an objection to the Archaeological Survey of India's application in the Varanasi district court seeking more time to complete the ongoing scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex and submit its report.

Art 370 petitioner must show allegiance to Constitution: SC

A person seeking to assert constitutional rights must be unequivocal about his allegiance to the Constitution and sovereignty of people of India, the Supreme Court emphasised on Monday, demanding a categorical affidavit from National Conference parliamentarian Akbar Lone pledging allegiance to the country's sovereignty after the court received complaints that Lone in 2018 raised \"Pakistan zindabad\" slogans in the Jammu & Kashmir assembly.

Chhattisgarh police to probe 'excise evasion' under 2012 BJP regime

The Chhattisgarh Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has initiated an investigation into alleged evasion of excise duty during 2012-2017 when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was in power in the state, a move widely seen as an attempt to counter the now-stayed Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe into a similar fraud under the Congress government.

12 distts drought-prone, govt to provide supplies

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government will ration water supply as 12 districts face near droughts after the state received 46% less rainfall than average this August, officials said on Monday, even as chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan offered prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain for rains.

Oppn meetings to chalk out plan for House session today

NEW DELHI: In two strategy meetings of the Opposition on Tuesday, political parties will plan their agenda for the special session of Parliament on September 18-22 and prepare for any surprise move by the government, which has not yet revealed its plan, according to people aware of the matter.

Dy CM apologises for Jalna lathi charge; Shinde announces panel

MUMBAI: Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday apologised to Maratha activists for the police lathi charge on them at Jalna last Friday, even as chief minister Eknath Shinde announced a panel to consider the activists' demands of being included in the OBC category for reservation benefits.

Sultanpuri underpass, stuck for 13 years, opens for traffic

NEW DELHI: Over 13 years after work began on the twin junction of the Sultanpuri railway overbridge (ROB) and railway underbridge (RUB) in 2010 to improve connectivity in outer Delhi, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Monday threw open the newly completed underpass to the public.

Three new friends, canteen time, a lecture: Fresh start for acid attack survivor on her first day at a DU college

NEW DELHI: She was greeted by her two cats, and her excited parents when she reached home on Monday. The 17-year-old was back after attending her first day in college, and her family couldn't wait to hear all about her day.

LG launches new Summit-themed waste-to-art park

NEW DELHI: The New Delhi Municipal Council on Monday formally opened the city's fourth waste-to-art themed park based on the upcoming G20 Summit, in Chanakyapuri.

‘All projects will continue to be sustained after G20’

In the run-up to the G20 Summit in Delhi, mayor Shelly Oberoi talks to Paras Singh about the preparations for the event by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and about projects after the Summit ends. Édited excerpts:

Itinerary for G20 spouses: Lunch at NGMA, millets exhibit at Pusa

NEW DELHI: The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) will open during the G20 Summit with a sprawling lunch on one side, and an exquisite exhibition of India's traditional weaves and art, curated especially for the members of the family of heads of State, according to officials part of the process.

Air passengers may face delays on days of G20

PASSENGERS MAY FACE FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS. AIRLINES WILL OFFER REFUNDS OR CHANGE FLIGHTS OF THOSE AFFECTED.

ITBP commandos to give extra firepower to G20 security detail

NEW DELHI: Trained commandos of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) armed with longrange weapons will be deployed with over 100 police control room (PCR) vans to tackle any untoward incidents during the G20 Summit on September 9-10, police officers aware of the development said on Monday.

Navy unveils new uniform items at commanders' meet

NEW DELHI: The opening day of the naval commanders' conference saw the navy showcase some of its ongoing and planned indigenous projects based on niche technologies in areas including combat platform integration, underwater domain awareness, cyber security, tactical communications and combat management systems; even as a few newly designed uniform items that are set to be introduced were also displayed on the sidelines of the biannual event on Monday.

Trainee flight attendant, 24, found dead in Mumbai flat

THE POLICE WILL PROBE IF THE WOMAN WAS SEXUALLY ASSAULTED BEFORE SHE WAS KILLED, COPS SAID

Insolvency regime helps creditors claw back 3.42 L-crore

ON AVERAGE, APPLICATION FOR THE INITIATION OF RESOLUTION PROCESS TOOK 501 DAYS FROM DEFAULT, RAISING DELAY CONCERNS