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Form panel for survey on OBC quota: HC to T'gana

JUSTICE Surepalli Nanda of the Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to establish a dedicated commission within two weeks to conduct a thorough empirical data survey to facilitate reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) in the upcoming local body elections and submit a compliance report.

DU approves rollout of Old Pension scheme for eligible staff, awaits UGC approval

THE Delhi University has approved the implementation of the Government of India's circular dated March 3, 2023, allowing employees appointed against posts advertised on or before December 22, 2003, to opt for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) during the Executive Council meeting on October 14.

HC commutes life sentence of murder convict to eight-year jail

THE high court has commuted the life sentence of an individual convicted of murder, to eight years jail.

Probe into Gambhir's role in real estate scam ordered

A Delhi court has ordered a fresh probe into a case involving alleged cheating of flat buyers, with former cricketer and current Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir now back under scrutiny.

Women mobility up after free fare bus service in city

DELHI government's free bus ride scheme for women has increased their mobility, helped them save transport costs and redirect the expenses on health and other household expenses.

IIT-Delhi to partner in rly infra projects

THE Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Wednesday announced a landmark partnership with the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Capital records marginal 0.5% decline in road accident fatalities in '23

DELHI witnessed a marginal 0.5% reduction in road accident fatalities in 2023, a senior Delhi traffic police officer informed on Wednesday.

Atishi steps in to ease property registrations

WITH Chief Minister Atishi approving the ‘Anywhere Registration’ policy on Wednesday, Delhi residents will now be able to register their properties at any sub-registrar office of their choice.

Rising no. of e-rickshaws a traffic menace

E-RICKSHAWS seem to have become a preferred mode of transport in many areas across the national capital.

New policy to provide affordable infra for independent food outlets

THE Delhi government has proposed a new policy to boost the growth of independent food outlets and enhance employment opportunities in the sector.

Eateries in Aerocity can remain open 24X7: Govt

Move to boost tourism, enhance visitor experience fuel economic growth

On RTI plea, info panel directs college to strengthen anti-tobacco measures

THE Central Information Commission (CIC) has called on a Delhi college to bolster its commitment to anti-tobacco regulations after a recent inquiry highlighted compliance gaps.

Salary not paid as college gets funds on Diwali eve

A day after the teachers' body of DU hit out at the Delhi government over the irregular and delayed release of funds to 12 fully funded colleges in the capital, one of the colleges received the funds on Wednesday.

HC relief for JNU students in sexual harassment case

THE Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to nine Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students, who were suspended by the administration amid allegations of clashes and sexual harassment at an October 22 freshers' party.

French envoy's phone stolen, four arrested

DELHI Police has arrested four people for allegedly stealing the mobile phone of French Ambassador Thierry Mathou, a police officer said on Tuesday.

HC pushes for action on Advocates Protection Bill

THE Delhi High Court has directed the AAP government to expedite its response on the status of the Advocates Protection Bill, designed to safeguard legal professionals and enhance their security.

Use complaint app to ensure cleaner city: MCD

AS Delhi gears up for the festive season, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is appealing to all citizens to actively participate in maintaining a cleaner, greener, and healthier city by using the MCD 311 mobile app.

A day before Diwali, air pollution levels spike

Eight stations record 'very poor' AQI, with Mundka being the worst

Tried and failed, yet 'Donkey route' preferred to reach US, greener pastures

ON March 8, a flight departed from Almaty, Kazakhstan carrying a young man, a native of Punjab.

From jail, Lawrence to lead animal protection

GANGSTER Lawrence Bishnoi, who has been named in over three dozen cases across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Mumbai, and Canada, has been unanimously elected as the national president of the youth wing of the All India Animal Protection Bishnoi Samaj.

New rules in place to analyse, grade bomb threat to flights

THE Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued new rules to deal with the recent avalanche of bomb threats to flights across the country.

JSW-POSCO steel plant at Odisha CM's home district

The joint venture of JSW Group and South Korean giant POSCO will set up a mega steel plant in Keonjhar, the home district of CM Mohan Charan Majhi.

TV 5 owner B R Naidu is the new TTD chairman

THE Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday announced the new governing board of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), with TV5 owner Bollineni Rajagopal Naidu, popularly known as B R Naidu, as the chairman.

CANADA MINISTER MORRISON SAYS HE NAMED SHAH IN NIJJAR CASE

A Canadian minister admitted before a parliamentary panel that he outed Union home minister Amit Shah's name to a US newspaper as having allegedly ordered a campaign of violence, intimidation and intelligence-gathering targeting Sikh separatists inside Canada.

Disengagement complete, troops to swap sweets

India, China wrap up troop pullback from Demchok & Depsang; joint verification is on

Will Omar Move Art 370 Resolution In 1st House Session From Nov 4?

THE first session of newly elected Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will be held in Srinagar from November 4. The session, which will start with election of Speaker and address of Lt Governor, will last for five days.

Air Quality Better As 'Poor', 19k Kg Firecrackers Seized

THE national capital's air quality on Tuesday improved to "poor" from "very poor" category a day earlier with a reading of 272 recorded by Central Pollution Control Board.

Dhanteras: Gold Sales Fall 5% In Volume, Rise 20% In Value

Dhanteras, which marks the beginning of the festival season, saw a significant gold sales boom, as it garnered sales of about 20-22 tonnes of gold, which is worth nearly ₹16,000 crore.

DANA SCARE BLOWN UP BY IMD'S IMPRECISION

CYCLONE Dana certainly gave Odisha a scare, leaving about 36 lakh people affected and battering kharif crops over 2.71 lakh acres in five districts along its trail.

INFRA, PLANNING NEEDED FOR INDIAN AVIATION TO SOAR

INDIGO Airlines' big net loss of ₹987 crore in the June-September quarter has taken India Inc by surprise. India's largest airline, which has been profitable in the last seven quarters, was expected to turn in a modest profit in view of its near-monopoly, stable aviation fuel prices and rising passenger numbers.