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Man Who Set Self on Fire Near Parliament Succumbs to Injuries
Two days after a 26-year-old man set himself on fire near the Parliament complex, he succumbed to his injuries, police officers aware of the case said on Friday.
DU's Gwyer Hall erupts in flames, no casualties
A blaze broke out at a popular canteen at the iconic Gwyer Hall hostel in Delhi University on Friday morning, fire officials said, adding that no casualties were reported in the incident.
DERC revises surcharge, bills set to be cheaper
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has reduced the power purchase adjustment cost (PPAC) — a surcharge component in electricity bills — by nearly half, which will likely result in lower bills for consumers in parts of the city, people aware of the matter said on Friday.
Liquor Shops in Noida to Stay Open Till 11 PM on New Year's Eve
Liquor shops across Noida and Greater Noida in Gautam Buddh Nagar will operate for an additional hour on New Year's Eve, remaining open from 10 am to 11 pm on December 31, officials said.
GGM Mayoral Seat Reserved for Backward Class Woman
The seat of the mayor in Gurugram has been reserved for a backward class category (BC-A) woman who, in a first, will be elected following a voting process to be held early next year, district administration officials said on Friday.
DDA Set to Revamp Narela Water Bodies
The Initiative Is Aimed at Increasing Green Public Spaces in the City That Have Remained Neglected, Say DDA Officials
In White Paper, BJP accuses AAP of 'neglecting' NE Delhi
Showdown continues
3 Degrees of Separation: Day-Night Gap Narrows
Consistent rain and thunderstorm throughout Friday pushed the maximum temperature below 15 degrees Celsius for the first time this winter.
Police seize medicinal drugs worth ₹1cr from illegal manufacturing unit in Bawana; 3 held
The Delhi Police have dismantled a narcotics gang involved in illegally manufacturing and distributing medicinal drugs, arresting three men and seizing Alprazolam tablets and codeine phosphate syrup worth ₹1 crore from a factory in northwest Delhi's Bawana Industrial Area, officials said on Friday.
Woman Duped Twice in 3 Days - Loses ₹15 Lakh Separately
A 55-year-old woman was cheated twice within three days of at least ₹15 lakh in Mayur Vihar, east Delhi last week, police said on Wednesday, adding that they registered a first information report under sections of cheating on Sunday.
A rare sight in city during winter: Water logging and traffic snarls
The unannounced showers on Friday caused water logging in some areas of the Capital, which is a rare phenomenon to be seen during this season.
Vigilance dept seeks a PWD report on Flag Staff expenses
More trouble for Kejriwal?
Communal flare-ups, masjid row strain law & order in '24
The 2024 was marked by several communal incidents in many areas posing a challenge to law and order situation in the state, with districts in Garhwal region at the centre of it.
68 Families in Disaster-Prone Champawat Areas Get ₹2 Lakh Each to Construct Houses
New houses will be constructed on quality based and according to anti-earthquake parameters Devendra Patwal, Champawat district disaster management officer
Forest dept installs cage to catch leopard
After several incidents of leopard movement being reported in Bhagwanpur block, Haridwar district, the state forest department has installed a cage to trap the animal, officials familiar with the matter said.
IMD: Heavy snowfall in parts of state today
Amid the expected surge in tourist influx ahead of New Year celebrations, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Dehradun centre on Friday forecast heavy snowfall at isolated places over 2,500 metres in the state on Saturday and large excess rainfall (60% above the average) till January 2 in various parts of the state.
Police: 3 Booked For Killing Man In Champawat
Three people have been booked for allegedly killing a 41-year-old taxi driver after a heated exchange in Tanakpur of Champawat district, police said on Friday.
Key 26/11 attack plotter Makki dies in Pakistan
Makki was undergoing treatment in a hospital.
Visionary Who Led Suzuki to India, Transformed Auto Mkt
Osamu Suzuki, an ingenious pennypincher who led Japan's Suzuki Motor for more than four decades and played a key role in turning India into a flourishing auto market, has died aged 94.
Bumrah keeps hope alive after fireworks by sensational Sam
Three quick wickets by the pacer help India peg back the hosts from 237/2 to 311/6 on Day 1 of the fourth Test at MCG
Konstas shows an outrageous way to tackle Bumrah
You knew something was going to happen from the moment Sam Konstas, all of 19, sprinted out of the blocks and onto the field of play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.
ICC Fines Kohli for On-Field Altercation with Konstas
Virat Kohli has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for his rather avoidable mid-pitch altercation with Aussie debutant Sam Konstas.
Europe on Ahlawat's sights after domestic dominance
Work on his body and swing did wonders for Veer Ahlawat who had a sensational PGTI season this year
World Rapid & Blitz: Arjun's Narrow Path to Candidates
While India's newly crowned world champion soaks in the celebrations, it's now hustle time for his peers to attempt to fight him for the title two years from now.
JSW Gets a Copper Lining to Metals Biz
The Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group has added copper to its metals business, marking its entry into the non-ferrous metals industry and opening up doors to a vast range of consumer applications, including electronics, telecommunications and healthcare.
Govt Mulls Personal Income Tax Cut To Lift Consumption
India is considering cutting income tax for individuals making up to ₹15 lakh ($17,590) a year in February's budget to provide relief to the middle class and boost consumption as the economy slows, two government sources told Reuters.
Bank cyberattacks surge as security deadline nears
OF ALL CYBER INCIDENTS REPORTED BY REGULATED ENTITIES DURING JAN 2019-MAR 2024, 69% WERE BY COMMERCIAL BANKS
Investors Chase New Fancy in Unlisted Avenue
Lured by the promise of outsized returns, early access to high-growth companies, and lower fees, retail investors are venturing into the unregulated and risky world of unlisted securities.
Signs of growth rebound ahead: Economic review
India's GDP is expected to grow at 6.5% in 2024-25 despite a slowdown in investment growth due to reduced public expenditure, private sector caution, global uncertainties, and concerns over excess capacity and dumping, the Union finance ministry said in its November economic review released on Thursday.
RBI flags unsecured loan caps, private credit links
India's banks and non-bank lenders are set to witness a slew of regulatory and supervisory changes in the year ahead, as the central bank pushes ahead with its recent measures to strengthen the banking system.