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ABVP releases list of probable candidates for DUSU elections

AKHIL Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad on Monday released a list of nine probable candidates for September 27 DUSU polls.

MCD finds 148 mosquito breeding locations

IN a bid to arrest the spread of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Monday launched a special drive targeting mosquito breeding at construction sites.

Four held for cheating businessman

FOUR people were arrested for allegedly cheating a businessman on the pretext of listing his products in national and international markets for better sales, police said on Monday.

OPD services in Punjab hospitals hit as govt doctors go on three-day strike

THE government doctors in Punjab on Monday began a three-day strike and suspended outpatient department (OPD) services for three hours across the state to press for their demands, including reinstatement of the assured career progression scheme and adequate security measures for healthcare workers.

CBI arrests senior DPCC engineer, another in bribery case, seizes ₹2.39 cr

THE Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two individuals, including a senior environmental engineer, in connection with a corruption case and seized ₹2.39 crore in cash, an official said on Monday.

Desilting: L-G orders probe into 'corruption' by PWD officials

DELHI L-G VK Saxena has asked the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to look into the allegations of corruption and misuse of public funds to the tune of nearly Rs 80 crore by the PWD officials in carrying out desilting work in the Palam area, Raj Niwas officials said on Monday.

AAP MLA Amanatullah sent to 14-day custody

A Delhi court on Monday placed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Amanatullah Khan in judicial custody for 14 days in connection with a moneylaundering investigation.

Firecrackers banned in city till Jan 1

Minister Rai says the move is necessary to mitigate air pollution which peaks during winter

Set up panel to resolve old cases, HC tells DDA

DELHI High Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to expedite the resolution of its long-standing disputes in an efficient and timely manner.

Former Cong MLA gets high court relief in 2018 DDA encroachment case

THE Delhi High Court has suspended the six-month prison sentence of former Congress MLA Asif Mohammed Khan, who was convicted in a 2018 case for encroaching on Delhi Development Authority (DDA) land in Jasola Village.

Man dies, daughter critical after MCD truck hits their bike in Pul Prahladpur area

A 45-year-old man died, while his 18-year-old daughter is battling with life at a hospital after they were allegedly hit by a speeding MCD truck in southeast Delhi's Pul Prahladpur area on Monday, a police officer said.

HC urges Amity to consider ex-gratia payment

THE Delhi High Court has asked Amity Law School whether it plans to offer an ex-gratia payment to the family of Sushant Rohilla, a law student who died by suicide in 2016 after allegedly being barred from sitting for semester exams due to insufficient attendance.

HC lets minor rape survivor abort 26-week pregnancy

THE Delhi High Court has allowed a minor rape survivor, over 26 weeks pregnant, to undergo a medical termination of her pregnancy while emphasising that continuing an unwanted pregnancy can cause significant harm to the survivor's mental health.

HC grants bail to bizman Mahendru, AAP volunteer in excise policy case

Agencies allege significant bribes were paid to gain competitive edge in liquor market

DDA claims misinformation being spread about Ghazipur drain deaths

THE Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Monday stated that they were being wrongly held responsible for the tragic drowning of a mother and her child in an open drain near Ghazipur paper market in east Delhi.

Stephen's plea on admission of 7 students

ST.Stephen's College on Monday approached the Delhi High Court against a single judge's order of granting admission to seven students based on Delhi University's seat allocation system.

Watch out! Waking up with morning alarm shoots up BP

RISHITA KHANNA @Bengaluru WAKING up to the sound of an alarm clock in the morning can cause a significant surge in blood pressure, with a 74% increase compared to those who wake up naturally, according to a recent study by UVA Health.

5 pm today deadline for WB docs to resume work

SC says protest cannot be at the cost of duty; agitators defiant

Alliance talks with Cong fail, AAP list of 20 candidates out

THE Aam Aadmi Party on Monday released its first list of 20 candidates for the Haryana assembly elections, signalling the end of pre-poll alliance talks with the Congress.

First Indian mpox case tests positive, govt issues advisory

THE Centre on Monday wrote to all states and Union Territories (UTS) asking them to screen, test, and trace contacts of all suspected mpox patients.

BJP, RSS believe that women should stay at home and cook: Rahul

IN his first trip to the US after assuming the role of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the BJP and the RSS on Monday calling them downright patriarchal.

New GoM on insurance premium GST

AMID calls for a reduction in the tax rate on health and life insurance premiums, the GST Council meeting on Monday decided to form a Group of Ministers (GoM) to deliberate on the issue.

GETTING READY FOR BIG STAGE

Working on team spirit, zoom calls and a WhatsApp group: India captain Srinath Narayanan talks to Swaroop Swaminathan about how India are approaching the Olympiad that begins Tuesday.

Indian paralympians return with record medal haul & promise of more

THE image of Sheetal Devi drawing the bow string with the aid of a strap around her upper body, taking aim and shooting and the arrow piercing the bulls eye moments later.

Randhir 1st Indian to be OCA prez

VETERAN sports administrator Randhir Singh on Sunday became the first Indian to be elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) during the 44th General Assembly of the continental body here.

New England era off to winning start vs Ireland

AFTER the pain of the European Championship, England kicked off a new era by beating Ireland 2-0 here.

'Super proud' Sabalenka stands tall in New York

ARYNA Sabalenka left the U.S. Open in tears 12 months ago as the runner-up. She exited in the semifinals each of the two years before that, other losses that were difficult to digest.

FRUGALITY AND EARLY RETIREMENT

EVEN the Ultra-Rich compare themselves to others in their league and feel bad about not having 'enough'.

Jio Fin Services enters investment advisory biz; forms JV with BlackRock

DEEPENING its ties with BlackRock Inc, Jio Financial Services Ltd, a Reliance Industry group company, has entered into a joint venture with BlackRock Advisors Singapore Pte.

Your debit and credit cards also come with insurance coverage

MANY of us always carry debit and credit cards but are we aware that these cards also come with a complimentary personal accident insurance cover? Yes, you can claim your insurance through these cards.