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Protocols issued for women and PwD poll officers

IN preparation for the upcoming assembly elections, the Chief Electoral Office (CEO) has announced revised protocols for polling parties, particularly addressing the movement and stay of women and persons with disabilities (PwD) polling officials.

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January 15, 2025
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IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi Accepts UG Applications

IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi has started accepting applications for its undergraduate programmes for the 2025-26 academic year.

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January 15, 2025
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Haryana BJP chief Badoli, singer Rocky Mittal booked

HARYANA Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Mohan Lal Badoli is at the centre of a controversy along with singer Rocky Mittal alias Jai Bhagwan, a former BJP special publicity cell director.

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January 15, 2025
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Hussain gets custody parole from HC in riots case to file nomination

THE Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted custody parole to former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain in a riots-related murder case to enable him to file nomination papers from the Mustafabad constituency on an AIMIM ticket.

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January 15, 2025
2020 Riots: Court Slams Cop for 'Manipulated' Clip
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2020 Riots: Court Slams Cop for 'Manipulated' Clip

'Unprofessional Conduct' in Clubbing Six Complaints, Says Judge

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January 15, 2025
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Petition filed in HC to make CAG reports public

A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking directives for the Central Government, Lt. Governor, and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to ensure that CAG reports are made publicly accessible.

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January 15, 2025
City schools asked to follow strict guidelines on kite flying for R-Day
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City schools asked to follow strict guidelines on kite flying for R-Day

Ahead of Republic Day and Basant Panchami, the Directorate of Education has issued a set of strict guidelines to schools, urging them to raise awareness about the dangers of using 'Chinese Manja' while flying kites.

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January 15, 2025
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'THINGS LOOKING UP FOR US IN LAST 15-20 DAYS'

DELHI cabinet minister Gopal Rai, who holds Environment, Forest and Wildlife, Development and General Administration Department portfolios, is one of the prominent AAP faces who held the fort when other senior leaders were behind bars.

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January 15, 2025
Vaishnaw Slams Kejriwal's Shakur Basti Claim
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Vaishnaw Slams Kejriwal's Shakur Basti Claim

Says project mentioned by AAP chief is going to be executed on vacant plot and not the one which houses jhuggis

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January 15, 2025
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AAP Launches New Bhojpuri Campaign Song

The Aam Aadmi Party has launched a Bhojpuri song for the Delhi Assembly election campaign, claiming to resonate with Poorvanchalis from UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, and beyond, celebrating their culture and aspirations.

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January 15, 2025
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Cong Targets Kejriwal Over Purported Remarks On Reservation In Video

The Congress on Tuesday intensified its criticism of former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, sharing an old video in which he purportedly discusses the concept of reservation.

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January 15, 2025
AAP, BJP Trade Charges Over Vote Buying, Manipulation
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AAP, BJP Trade Charges Over Vote Buying, Manipulation

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday alleged that the BJP is allegedly distributing money and gold chains to entice voters ahead of the polls.

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January 15, 2025
Muslims likely to lean on Congress this time
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Muslims likely to lean on Congress this time

WHILE a little over 12% of Delhi's population is Muslim, six of the 70 assembly segments have a Muslim population of 40% or more.

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January 15, 2025
After missing deadline on Monday, CM Atishi files nomination from Kalkaji
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After missing deadline on Monday, CM Atishi files nomination from Kalkaji

DELHI Chief Minister and incumbent Kalkaji MLA Atishi filed her nomination papers from the Kalkaji assembly seat on Tuesday.

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January 15, 2025
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FIRS filed against AAP leaders over poll code breach

THE Delhi Police has filed two separate FIRS against AAP leaders over allegations related to poll conduct.

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January 15, 2025
AKHADAS GET RIGHT OF WAY TO SANGAM
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AKHADAS GET RIGHT OF WAY TO SANGAM

The day of the first Shahi Snan of Maha Kumbh, 2025, was, like always, primarily the day of the akhadas.

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January 15, 2025
Make India climate-smart, predict quakes better: PM
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Make India climate-smart, predict quakes better: PM

PM Narendra Modi called on the scientists on Tuesday to focus on innovating early-warning systems for earthquakes and launched initiatives to make India \"climate-smart\".

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January 15, 2025
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House panel to summon Meta over Zuckerberg election claims

Will seek an apology from the social media giant for 'factually incorrect' statements

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January 15, 2025
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BJP slams AAP on hoax bomb emails as cops flag NGO's political party link

IN a major breakthrough in the investigation into a series of hoax bomb threats targeting schools across the national capital, the Delhi Police has revealed that an NGO with long association with a political party played a significant role in influencing the workplace of the accused boy's parents.

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January 15, 2025
Irani, Shekhar Kapur Among New Members in Rejigged PMML Society
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Irani, Shekhar Kapur Among New Members in Rejigged PMML Society

The Prime Ministers' Museum & Library (PMML) society and its executive council have been reconstituted.

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January 15, 2025
Limit coffee and tea intake
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Limit coffee and tea intake

Coffee and tea can be beneficial to health when consumed in moderation and at the right time

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January 14, 2025
SPECULATIVE FICTION'S BIG, BOLD STATEMENT
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SPECULATIVE FICTION'S BIG, BOLD STATEMENT

ON a crisp January evening, the free community library at Masoodpur in South Extension transformed into a portal of another dimension. Writers, students, artists, and curious young minds gathered to witness the launch of The Blaft Book of Anti-Caste Speculative Fiction.

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January 14, 2025
THE PERFECT PAIR!
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THE PERFECT PAIR!

Aprajita Toor and Scherezade Shroff join hands to reimagine the timeless Mary Jane silhouette with three distinct iterations

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January 14, 2025
Bareilly Ki Barfi is set to return to theatres in February
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Bareilly Ki Barfi is set to return to theatres in February

AYUSHMANN Khurrana, Kriti Sanon and Rajkummar Rao's romantic-comedy Bareilly Ki Barfi will be re-released in theatres on February 7.

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January 14, 2025
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Playing in India is a big part of my career: Brinkman

WITH phase 1 of the league stage of the Hockey India League in the books, it is no surprise that Kalinga Lancers' Thierry Brinkman is amongst the top goal scorers in the competition.

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January 14, 2025
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Jamwal Outpunches Thapa at National Boxing Championship

HIMACHAL Pradesh's Abhinash Jamwal continued his sensational run as he defeated reigning welterweight champion Shiva Thapa in a thrilling semifinal clash at the men's National Boxing Championship here.

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January 14, 2025
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Pat in CT squad despite injury concerns

PAT Cummins was on Monday named captain of Australia for next month's Champions Trophy while fellow pacer Josh Hazlewood too was included in the squad despite lingering injury concerns surrounding both players.

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January 14, 2025
Renewed hope in home comfort
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Renewed hope in home comfort

Seasoned pros Sindhu, Lakshya upbeat ahead of India Open challenge; chance for youngsters to gain ground

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January 14, 2025
Djokovic fights past teen to keep date with history
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Djokovic fights past teen to keep date with history

NOVAK Djokovic survived a scare in his quest for tennis history before joining Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Australian Open on Monday.

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January 14, 2025
Noah lifts Kerala with late winner in ISL
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Noah lifts Kerala with late winner in ISL

NOAH Sadaoui scored a late goal as Kerala Blasters FC posted a thrilling 3-2 victory over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League here on Monday.

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January 14, 2025